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Vandals cause extensive damage to Cape Paterson toilet blocks resulting in their temporary closure
Bass Coast Shire Council and Victoria Police are responding to a recent vandalism incident that caused extensive damage to three toilet blocks in Cape Paterson placing the facility in temporary closure.
Bass Coast Shire Council is working with Victoria Police around an incident that occurred this weekend. Due to vandalism over the weekend, Cape Paterson toilet amenities have been significantly damaged over three toilet blocks. The First Surf Beach, Brown's Bay and Allen Birt Park Reserve in Cape Paterson were vandalised between the evening of Friday 15 September and the early hours of Saturday 16 September 2023.
Signage is being set up for the temporarily closed toilet blocks to minimise potential disruptions while police investigates the incident
Toilet block closures
Due to the significant damage caused at the three toilet blocks they will be closed to the public for an extended period. Council is immediately focussed on obtaining temporary facilities for this area while Victoria Police investigate the incident.
Council is erecting signage for the toilet blocks as they are temporarily closed. We aim to minimise any disruption this may cause. If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Wonthaggi Police station on (03) 5671 4100.
Pictures from Bass Coast Shire Council website.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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