The day is a great opportunity to highlight the problem of graffiti vandalism and encourage people to get involved in the removal and prevention of graffiti.

Singleton Council assistant general manager and director of community infrastructure services Gary Thomson said graffiti costs local businesses, households and Singleton Council millions of dollars each year.

“Council is committed to combating graffiti, which is why we are proud to be working with the NSW Government, Rotary Down Under and great sponsors such as Dulux, Selleys, Brookfield Johnson Controls and Smart Graffiti on this event,” he said.

“Graffiti Removal Day provides a great opportunity for individuals, community groups, sporting clubs, businesses and other organisations to join the fight against graffiti and make a real difference to the appearance of our local community.”

Rotary Club of Singleton director John Henderson said members of the public were encouraged to support the event by volunteering to help remove graffiti this Sunday.

“People who volunteer to help out will be supplied with cleaning material, paint, safety equipment and training on how to safely remove graffiti,” he said.

“Those people unable to attend can still support the event, by promoting the day on Facebook or Twitter or simply telling their friends, family and work mates about the event.

“You can register on the day from 9am at the Scout Hall in Edward Street.”

More information is available at www.graffitiremovalday.org.au