The Town of Gravenhurst is reminding people that municipal surveillance cameras are operational at various locations throughout the community.
According to the Town, the cameras and recorded footage aim to deter criminal activity and assist police in identifying suspects when incidents occur.
“Public safety and the protection of municipal assets is at the core of why we use surveillance cameras,” said Scott Lucas, chief administrative officer for the Town of Gravenhurst. “On multiple occasions we have been able to share footage with the Ontario Provincial Police, and this has helped with criminal investigations.”
Town officials said currently, cameras are operating in the following locations:
- Town of Gravenhurst municipal office
- Gravenhurst Public Library
- Centennial Centre
- Muskoka Wharf
- Muskoka Wharf Sports Field
- Gravenhurst Lions Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial
- Gull Lake Rotary Park
- Gravenhurst Opera House
- Gravenhurst Fire Department stations
- Gravenhurst Public Works Building – Crawford Road
- Gravenhurst Parks Building – James Street
- Steamship Bay Road and Muskoka Road 169 intersection
- Town of Gravenhurst storage facility – Industrial Drive
Officials said the Town has used surveillance cameras for several years with signs on display at each site advising the public that cameras are operational.
Officials said further investments in surveillance cameras will be made in the years ahead as new locations are determined.
