Nine off-leash dog parks proposed as part of Douglas Shire Council’s new draft Local Laws

DOUGLAS shire residents could soon have more places to take their pooches with new off-leash dog areas proposed for the region.

Douglas Shire Council is considering new off-leash dog parks for the region.

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DOUGLAS Shire residents could soon have more places to take their pooches with a suite of off-leash dog areas proposed as part of new local laws.

The council is considering nine off-leash areas across the region, which were part of the draw laws endorsed for community engagement at yesterday’s Ordinary Council meeting in Mossman.

Mayor Julia Leu said the proposed local laws were revitalised, contemporary and

designed to work for the community.

“This is a comprehensive tailoring of local laws to suit our residents,” she said.

“Local laws impact everyone at a grassroots level and it is absolutely critical we get

input from the wider community.

“Council is proposing a vast array of areas for our pooches to run around and enjoy

our unrivalled natural environment.”

Mandatory desexing of cats and dogs, provisions for keeping miniature horses and

goats and greater enforcement powers around recycling are some other key changes

proposed in the draft local laws.

The consultation period runs from August 29 to September 30.

Visit www.douglas.qld.gov.au for more information on the proposed laws and making a submission.

PROPOSED OFF-LEASH AREAS

■ Hutchins Park, Oriole Street, Port Douglas

■ Southern end of Four Mile Beach, start at Cowrie St entrance.

■ Back of Lou Prince Park, Cooya Beach

■ Northern end of Cooya Beach (north of the public toilet block).

■ Northern end of Newell Beach (including the foreshore area to the end of

Marine Parade, north of Phillip Street)

■ Diwan Reserve, (behind Douglas Shire Council Depot)

■ North Wonga Beach (starting at Giblin St to Vixies Rd)

■ Cow Bay beach (south of Buchanan Creek Rd car park area)

■ Foxton Avenue, Mossman (Northern section of George Davis Park, north of

the fitness equipment to the edge of the proposed Botanic Gardens)

Originally published as Nine off-leash dog parks proposed as part of Douglas Shire Council’s new draft Local Laws