Mackay Regional Council will consult with the community to determine the ideal location for an off-leash dog park in Slade Point.
Four potential locations for the new off-leash dog park have been identified including a stretch of beach accessible from Swallow Street Park, Lamberts Beach Lookout Park, Cumberland Park and Wren Street Oval Park and the adjoining Swift Street Reserve.
Mayor Greg Williamson said he supported the development of an off-leash dog park in Slade Point as it was aligned with council’s vision of providing accessible spaces where residents and visitors can live, visit and play.
“Council moved a motion to develop a community consultation plan for this facility at an ordinary meeting of council on October 30, 2024,” Mayor Williamson said.
“This was in response to a petition that was signed by 68 residents,” he said.
“The project will provide a dedicated space where dog owners in Slade Point can exercise their pets off-leash within a safe and controlled environment.
“Currently, the nearest off-leash dog parks are located in North and East Mackay, meaning residents have to drive across multiple suburbs to access these facilities.
“We are looking forward to meeting with the local community to gather feedback on the best location for the proposed off-leash area through a formal community engagement process.”
_Council will hold a community consultation session at Slade Point Community Hall, 4 Wren Street, Slade Point on Tuesday, February 18, from 4pm to 6pm to discuss the options with residents._
If you can’t make it to the consultation session, you can learn more and share your feedback at connectingmackay.com.au/slade-point-off-leash-dog-park.
The online survey will be open from 9am on Wednesday, February 19, until 11.59pm on Wednesday, March 5.
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