Winton CCTV Saga Ends After Two Years

Winton CCTV saga ends after two years

CCTV has been a contentious topic in Winton, but new cameras are on the way. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg/ LDR A small Southland town has been granted extra funding for CCTV cameras, two years after an overhaul was initially dropped.

Winton Moves Ahead With New CCTV Cameras

Winton is set to receive a long-awaited CCTV camera upgrade after years of public disagreement around privacy and funding. The Southland town has confirmed plans to install more powerful surveillance cameras to help reduce crime and improve safety.Police in Winton welcomed the move. Senior Sergeant Peter Graham said, “Police are elated the Winton community board have renewed CCTV public safety cameras.” He added that the old cameras had been “in…