Port Augusta’s inaugural Declared Public Precinct has come to an end.
The DPP was put in place from 18 October 2024, increasing police powers in an effort to curb crime and alcohol-related violence in the town’s centre.
It came into action following extensive community consultation, including with the local council support services and government agencies.
The outcomes of the DPP will be reviewed throughout the winter months, and will determine whether a new application is submitted for next summer.
“The DPP has proven to be very successful in ensuring the safety of people in the designated area by removing identified disruptive people before matters escalate,” Officer in Charge of the Far North Local Service Area, Superintendent Paul Isherwood, said in a statement to SAPOL.
Superintendent Isherwood said overall the feedback had been positive during the DPP period.
