Dog Off Leash Trial Expands Into Two New Locations

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Published
10th August 2023

Councillor and Environment Portfolio holder Jeff Baines said that, based on the success of the original six dog off leash trial sites, Council has endorsed two further trial locations.

“During the feedback period for the first trial, we had residents say that further locations were needed. We have taken this feedback on board and a trial is now underway in Wongaling Beach and Tully Heads.

“Signage has been installed to clearly show the areas that dogs can be off leash. Throughout the trial period, we are asking nearby residents and visitors to the parks to provide feedback by visiting the Your Say page.”

The two trial locations now underway are at:

  • Wongaling Beach (beach area between the northern end of Banfield Parade and Dickinson Street, Wongaling Beach (500m); and
  • Tully Heads (beach area between the Unnamed Street on Carron Esplanade and the southern boundary of Penning Park (460m).

The new trial is a timely reminder for dog owners to ensure that when they are entering dog off leash areas, to make sure your dog:

  • is under your effective control at all times (e.g. your dog will return to you when called);
  • is not a nuisance to nearby residences, other dogs and their owners;
  • dog waste is picked up and disposed of appropriately;
  • is registered with Council, wormed regularly and vaccinations are up to date.

For more details or to provide feedback on the Dog Off Leash trial, please visit yoursay.qld.gov.au/dog-off-leash.

For further information please contact Council at 1300 763 903 or via email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.