Gunnedah's main street is set to be safer than ever after the installation of a slew of CCTV cameras.
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From Elgin to Chandos street roundabouts, 24 high definition cameras will soon be located at various locations.
This marks the completion of the Western Central Business District CCTV Safety Enhancement Project, which means the main street now has full coverage.
A total of 62 cameras will be in action between Gunnedah Services and Bowling Club and Livvi's Place in Conadilly Street once they are complete.
This last installment was bankrolled with a $32,910 grant from the NSW Community Safety Fund and $15,000 provided from Gunnedah Shire Council.
Colleen Fuller, council's Crime Prevention Working Group chairwoman, said council was "committed to supporting not only the safety of our community and our visitors, but to the security of our local business owners."
"We want our town centre to be a hub where people can gather together safely no matter what time of the day or night it is and go to community events and support local retail outlets," Cr Fuller said.
"Our quality of life and the livability of our community is part of what makes Gunnedah such a great place to be."
The project was identified after the working group conducted a walking review of the CCTV network in the city centre.
The camera network allows real-time monitoring of high traffic areas and will help police keep a closer eye on the CBD.
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It will provide material to help police in successful prosecutions, sending a clear message to criminals that if they do the wrong thing, they will be caught and face the consequences.
Gunnedah Police Station's Inspector Michael Wurth said he commended the work done by council and the working group for helping the initiative come to fruition.
"CCTV is one of a number of investigative tools that are available to police to prevent, disrupt and respond to incidents of crime," Inspector Wurth said.
"I also encourage the owners of all businesses, along with residences of houses that have CCTV at home, to register their CCTV online.
The online site has further information regarding security of information including your details and what consent is required from you before NSW Police Force can use any imagery.
