Spotlight on Plunket security

Staff's safety unease outside the Welcome Bay Plunket centre is being dimmed with extra lights and security, thanks to a financial helping hand from a Tauranga business.

Becky Mellor, Wendy Cramp, Heather Salmons, Paula Williamson and Cath Waller being shown where the new security cameras will be installed. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Todd Gower Funeral Services is offering to pay the full $1000 installation bill for a new daylight switch, CCTV vandal-proof cameras, cable, and hardware on the outside of the Welcome Bay Rd building.

The heightened security comes after a Plunket contractor was involved in an attempted assault outside the building last month, prompting concerns over staff safety.

Welcome Bay Plunket committee member Cath Waller says once installed the added security will canvas the front of the building and new all-weather deck – an addition she's welcoming given there's currently one security light.

'We needed to make sure staff members felt comfortable leaving the building in the evening throughout the year.

'And also volunteers we meet at the Plunket rooms in the evening once a month; and we haven't met there since the attempted assault and we won't be until the cameras are put up.”

The financial aid comes two years after the funeral service paid to have the wall of the Welcome Bay Plunket rooms fixed after outside cladding was kicked in by vandals.

The generous donation frees up Plunket's annual carseat clinic, to be held on March 28 in the Welcome Bay Community Hall carpark, adds a grateful Cath.

'We contacted them because they are so wonderful at giving back to the community and helping out where they can.”

Todd Gower Funeral Services funeral director Paula Williamson says when Plunket approached her for funding support it was an immediate no brainer and money well spent.

'The Welcome Bay community is where I live so it's helping out and also our profits go back to the community.

'It's where I live and my children live, therefore it's something I have a bit of a personal connection to as well.”

The Weekend Sun version says Todd Gower will pay $500 towards the installation. This was changed to the full amount after the paper had gone to print.

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