Green light for new dog parks

Twenty new dog off-leash areas (DOLAs) are being planned in parks and reserves across the Moreton Bay region.

Councillors have unanimously approved recommendations and potential sites put forward by Council officers.

Cr Adam Hain (Div 3) said it was a “great initiative” and Council receives “many requests for dog-off leash areas”.

Sites were selected following a “city-wide investigation” and have preliminary support from divisional councillors and Council’s Environmental Planning team.

Proposed sites of the 20 new off-leash areas are:

• Tacoma Park, Finnegan St, Rothwell
• Fauna Way Park, Cocos Dr, Ningi
• Apex Park, Hornibrook Esp, Woody Point
• Bribie Pines Reserve, Bernborough Way, Ningi
• Pineapple Farm Park, Samsonvale Rd, Strathpine
• Henry Bishop Park, Ann-Marie Dr, Caboolture
• Van Der Meer Drive Park, Burpengary
• McCullagh Park, Mumford Rd, Narangba
• Marlene Street Park, Bellmere
• Central Springs Parade Park, Caboolture
• Kindred Court, Mango Hill
• Morris Park, Bigmor Dr, Elimbah
• 731 Memorial Drive, North Lakes
• Delaneys Creek Pony Club, Bleakley Dr, Delaneys Creek
• Elderflower Circuit Reserve, Vanilla Ave, Griffin
• Mulligan Crescent Park, Elimbah
• Trinity Way Park, Woodrose Rd, Morayfield
• Oxley Street Park, Flinders Pde, North Lakes
• Cash Street Park, D’Aguilar
• Tysoe Street Park, Monique Ct, Deception Bay

A report to Council said: “Community demand for additional DOLAs remains strong both in established and emerging communities.

“While existing facilities are popular with animal owners there were reportedly gaps where additional facilities are desired.”

“All necessary community consultation, detailed planning and design will be undertaken closer to their programmed delivery, having regard for local priorities and the availability of annual funding.”

These will add to the 68 dog-off-leash areas which Council currently provides across the Moreton Bay region.