Graffiti Removal

This service is available 24/7 and it’s FREE

Casey has an extensive graffiti management program of:

Eradication – graffiti is removed within one working day from all Council assets and qualifying privately owned residential, commercial, retail and industrial properties by Council’s graffiti removal contractor.
Education - All grade 5 and year 8 students at Casey’s schools are presented with an education program.
Enforcement – City of Casey Community Local Law 2/2010 addresses the prohibition of graffiti, possession of aerosol spray paint cans and the sale of aerosol spray paint cans.

The Graffiti Prevention Act 2007 lists penalties for:

Marking publicly visible graffiti, or offensive graffiti, on private property without the owner’s consent – up to 2 years prison and a fine of up to $28,037
Possessing, without lawful excuse, a spray paint can while on or adjacent to public transport or infrastructure, or where the person is trespassing on private property – a fine of up to $2,921 or a $584 on the spot fine
Possessing a graffiti implement with the intention of marking graffiti – a fine of up to $2,921
Advertising a spray paint can for sale, if the advertisement is likely and intended to incite or promote unlawful graffiti – a fine of up to $5,841
Selling a spray paint can to anyone under 18 years of age other than in circumstances where the person can demonstrate that they need the paint for employment purposes – a fine of up to $2,337 or a $234 on the spot fine

Graffiti prevention requires Council, Police and Residents working together in partnership to tackle the problem of graffiti.

Report graffiti to 1800 VANDAL (1800 826 325) or email casey@ums.com.au