Rowville Police Station Hours Cut Sparks Safety Concerns
Residents in Rowville are raising concerns after public counter hours at Rowville Police Station were reduced to just two days a week. The issue was raised in the Victorian Parliament this week by the honorable Kim Wells MP, who called on the government to urgently restore full service.
MP Calls for Urgent Police Resources
During question time, Wells asked Anthony Carbines when additional resources would be provided to Victoria Police. He argued extra staffing is needed to reopen the station’s public counter seven days a week. Currently, the Rowville station counter operates only on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 6pm. Wells said residents have contacted his office expressing anger and concern about the change. According to the MP, many locals feel the reduced hours weaken community safety across the electorate.
Concerns for Victims Seeking Immediate Help
Wells also warned the reduced service could affect vulnerable residents. He said people fleeing domestic violence or other serious incidents may go to the station seeking urgent help. However, they could arrive to find the public counter closed. For victims in crisis, the delay could create further risk and distress. As a result, Wells told parliament the decision represents a serious concern for community safety.
Push to Restore Seven-Day Service
The Rowville MP urged the government to provide additional police resources. He said extra officers would allow the station to resume seven-day public counter services. Wells argued restoring full hours would improve access to police assistance and reassure the local community. For many residents across Rowville and nearby suburbs, the police station remains an important point of safety and support.
