FAQ
What is the Dogs in Public Open Space Procedure?
The Dogs in Public Open Space Procedure is
a guiding document outlining ways to cater for the city’s growing canine
population. Lake Macquarie is home to more than 80,000 dogs and there is
widespread desire in the community to have designated dog exercise areas.
What is a dog exercise area?
Is Council proposing to close the DEA at my local sportsground?
The Dogs in Public Open Space Procedure calls for existing DEAs located on any sportsground used for regular competition and/or training to be relocated to a more suitable area nearby. History has shown a conflict of use when sportsgrounds are used as dog exercise areas.
However, if an alternative site cannot be
secured within 1km, the existing DEA will remain in place until an alternative
becomes available.
How long do I have to provide feedback?
The Dogs in Public Open Space Procedure is
open for public exhibition and comment until Monday 24 September 2018.