GRAFFITI on the Gold Coast is on a downward spiral thanks to a new removal program.

A six-monthly progress report released by Gold Coast City Council shows the trial program is having a positive impact on offenders and in cleaning up community assets.

The small-scale trial involves a council staff member working with and supervising one offender, one day per week.

Two graffiti offenders have been referred to the program as part of their community service orders.

One offender has completed 85 hours community service with council and one with 56 hours is currently under way.

More than 130 hours of graffiti removal have been completed from locations across the city, including toilet blocks, tunnels, signs, bus shelters and traffic signal boxes.

Chair of council's community and cultural development committee, Cr Bob La Castra said council had established the graffiti community service trial in response to community feedback about the lack of appropriate penalties for offenders.

“This is a cost-neutral initiative that educates offenders in a practical way about the widespread impact that graffiti has in the community,” Cr La Castra said.

“The program places offenders sentenced to complete community service orders alongside council staff to remove graffiti, with priority given to offenders who have been convicted of graffiti-related offences.”

The trial will be continued for the remainder of the 12-month period, with a final evaluation due to council early next year.