The following is an extract from an article that appeared in the Monash Leader newspaper on July 8 2020
Councillor Theo Zographos said there had been a decrease in people going out as virus numbers surged in the past week.
“Winter is the quietest time for any activity in our shopping centres and precincts … the recession is a huge factor in industries including hospitality and I think this week is the worst week we’ve seen in a number of months,” Cr Zographos said.
He said he visited Eaton Mall last week and spoke to traders who supported the idea of security guards patrolling the precinct.
“I think there’s work to be done in terms of looking at a trial of the council having its own security guards or contractors in busy periods.”
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