The Alice Springs Town Council put the new mini-LitterBoss vacuum sweeper into action for the first time today. The new machine was purchased to help cope with the notable increase in glass and litter since the introduction of the Alice Springs Liquor Supply Plan.

Uniquely different to other street and path sweepers, that can only brush debris such as litter and glass to the side of paths, the LitterBoss actually sweeps material underneath the machine and vacuums it up into a collection hopper.

“The decision to purchase the new machine was made as Council could not ignore the obvious public safety issues, and growing community concern surrounding the increase in glass on our paths and in public spaces,” said Alice Springs Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rex Mooney.

“It is obviously a very versatile machine, and Council is very pleased with the investment. As well as serving its primary purpose on our paths, it could also be useful for cleaning up parks, ovals and facilities after major functions and events,” said Mr Mooney.

The LitterBoss is a very compact machine, and will pick up materials such broken glass, soda cans, cigarette butts and leaves without difficulty from sidewalks, curbs, bicycle paths and parking lots.

“As a Council, we are so pleased to be able to give the community this new machine, and to show that Council is proactively finding solutions to address their very valid concerns,” said Mayor Fran Kilgariff.

“I am positive the new machine will help improve the current situation, and hope the community will start seeing a decrease in the amount of glass on our paths in Alice Springs,” said Mayor Kilgarifff.

For further information contact:

Mayor Fran Kilgariff (08) 8950 0525 or 0419 376 060

ASTC Chief Executive Officer Rex Mooney (08) 8950 0525 or 0427 161 956

ASTC Media Officer Fionn Muster (08) 8950 0546 or 0417 884 449