Graffiti removal and prevention

How to report and remove graffiti

City management of graffiti

The City manages graffiti through a multi-strategy approach:

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Proactively report graffiti
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Ensuring rapid removal of graffiti from City of Armadale facilities

Providing information and support for graffiti prevention and removal

Encouraging graffiti deterrents to residents

Promoting community awareness, ownership and responsibility

Working directly with Police to ensure a coordinated approach to identifying and catching graffiti vandals.

Graffiti removal and reporting

Graffiti removal from City owned property and assets

The City removes graffiti from its own property and assets, including:

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City owned property
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Boundary fences or walls facing onto ovals

Parks, park furniture and playground equipment

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Public open space
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Public access ways
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City signage
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Rubbish bins
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Lighting columns
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Bus shelters and bus stops.
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To report graffiti on City-owned property or assets phone 9394 5000 or email info@armadale.wa.gov.au.

Graffiti removal from private property

Graffiti removal from private residential and/or private commercial property is the responsibility of the property owner and/or manager. A volunteer community group removes graffiti free of charge from private properties and small locally owned businesses within the City of Armadale. To request their services contact City of Armadale by phoning 9394 5000 or email info@armadale.wa.gov.au.

Graffiti removal on other properties

Report graffiti on any other building or infrastructure through the WA Police State web page Report Graffiti.

Graffiti prevention and deterrents

Here are some ways in which you can deter graffiti:

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Use anti-graffiti coatings
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Consider different styles of fencing
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Install shrubs and creepers rather than fences.