Clarence City Council to break ground on new dog park in town master plan
Clarence City Council is breaking ground on a revolutionary sensory dog park, a haven for hounds and a pivotal first step in a much larger vision. See the designs >>>>
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Workers will turn the first sod early this week on the 1.5-hectare ‘sensory’ off-lead dog park in Cambridge as the first major part of the suburb’s Master Plan.
From Monday, construction will begin on the $900,000 project, which is set to open in early 2026 as the Clarence City Council’s second off-lead area.
The park boasts a fully-fenced exercise zone for sensitive pooches and one for
more sociable hounds, a gravel dog training area, nature-based play features, including logs, rocks, and textured surfaces, a central ‘pup hub’ meeting area with seating, water refill stations and shady spots for cooling off, accessible walking paths and a new car park.
Clarence City Council Mayor Brendan Blomeley said the dog park delivered on the long-term
vision for Cambridge of a revitalised, multipurpose precinct.
“This is more than a dog park, it’s the first real step in realising the Cambridge Oval
Master Plan,” Mayor Blomeley said.
“We’re transforming this undeveloped part of the site into a space that brings together
grassroots sports, nature, education and recreation, while also supporting the needs of
our growing community, including our four-legged residents.
“Whether you’re training a puppy, walking your dog, or simply passing by, this new
space is designed with comfort, safety, and shared use in mind.”
Other projects included in the Master Plan are two full-sized soccer pitches, a sports pavilion, improved parking, walking trails, and collaborative facilities developed with Cambridge Primary School and the Department for Education.
The launch of the dog park comes ahead of a citywide review of Clarence’s Dog
Management Policy, where the community will have a say on issues such as where
dogs can be off-lead, support for assistance animals, and how shared spaces are
managed across the city.
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