ANTI-theft devices have been installed across the shire’s reserves to crack down on the increase in copper theft. The thefts have affected public infrastructure in several locations, disrupting community sport and placing additional pressure on already busy recreation spaces. The shire has spent more than $100,000 investigating and repairing damage caused, with several sporting clubs needing to relocate training sessions and games while repairs are carried out. The shire’s building maintenance, sports development and open space planning teams are working with electrical service providers to identify and install preventative measures. When the shire is made aware of copper theft or…
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POLICE investigating a series of copper thefts from Mornington Peninsula sports clubs are urging anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers.Football clubs at Balnarring, Hastings and South Mornington have been hit in recent months, with some hit more than once as thieves target copper wires and copper water pumps.Two weeks ago, Hastings Tennis Club was hit for the second time, with thieves taking copper from three lights poles.Coach Reece Driscoll said it was a sad blow to the club and the community. “It’s terrible that community clubs are being targeted like this, it’s costly, and for us it means we can’t…