A BOOST of $58,000 into the council coffers will see brand new CCTV cameras added to the CitySafe camera network, making the Rose City a whole lot safer.

With cameras in the past being obscured by trees and cobwebs and waiting times to access footage frustrating police, community safety groups are breathing a sigh of relief at the news.

The new State Government money is in addition to the $190,000 the Southern Downs Regional Council set aside for security cameras in both Warwick and Stanthorpe in this year's budget.

With the money being used to buy more cameras and improve the image quality, Warwick Crime Stoppers member Doug Cutmore is grateful the improvements are under way.

"(The CCTV network) definitely needs to be upgraded," Mr Cutmore said.

"I have noticed some of the existing cameras have already gone digital which provides a much better resolution.

"In the past we have had problems identifying the people that were playing up."

Southern Downs Mayor Peter Blundell said the money would mean covering a greater area within the Warwick CBD.

"We will be able to buy more cameras and upgrade the technology so we have wireless cameras and better quality footage," Cr Blundell said.

"Community safety is a high priority for council and we're pleased that this extra funding will upgrade the Warwick CCTV system ensuring that police can make use of enhanced footage in identifying and capturing offenders."

Warwick Crime Stoppers president and councillor Jo McNally said more cameras in the CBD was a topic important to the community.

While the council is still in the process of deciding where exactly to put the new cameras, Cr McNally had one suggestion.

"There are a few spots the cameras don't cover, including in the park," she said.

Cr McNally said the cameras helped prevent crimes including vandalism, especially if the cameras were visible or there were signs which alerted people to the fact there were cameras in the area.

Warwick Chamber of Commerce president David Littleproud said extra cameras and higher quality vision would also benefit businesses along the main street.

"I don't think crime is a major problem in the CBD at the moment but it adds to the safety," Mr Littleproud said.

"It means if people are going to do anything to businesses in the main street they will be caught."