Toowoomba Regional Council wants feedback on proposed off-leash dog areas in Kingsthorpe, Oakey
Dog walkers in two communities of the Toowoomba region could be getting their own off-leash areas, with the council seeking feedback on the plans.
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The Toowoomba Regional Council has released proposals to create unfenced dog off-leash areas in Rosalie Walk Linear Corridor Parkland in Kingsthorpe and at Cory St Park in Oakey.
TRC environment and community services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said the proposed areas would give dog owners a place to train, socialise and exercise their pets off-leash.
“The council currently provides 24 dog off-leash areas in parks across our region where dogs can exercise and socialise leash-free with other dogs and dog park visitors,” Cr McMahon said.
“The council aims to strike a balance between dog owners who love to walk their dogs off-leash at our parks and other members of our community, particularly families, who also use the parks.
“If the proposed areas are approved, dogs visiting Rosalie Walk Linear Corridor Parkland and Cory St Park will be required to be under effective control at all times and will not be allowed off-leash until they enter the off-leash areas.
“Council is now seeking community feedback on these proposals.
“You can have your say through our Your Say website or in writing until Monday December 14.”
Submissions from residents should state support or objections to the proposals, including the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds.
Submissions can be made by completing an online form via yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au, posting a hard copy to Toowoomba Regional Council, PO Box 3021 Toowoomba 4350, or emailing yoursay@tr.qld.gov.au.
Submissions will be included in reports on each proposal which will be considered by the council from early 2021.
For more information on the proposed dog off-leash areas, visit yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au or call the council on 131 872.
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