Have your say on Yarragon Dog Park design

Published on 10 November 2020

Community members are invited to provide their feedback on the draft concept design for the new fenced dog park at Dowton Park Reserve in Yarragon.

Council received funding for the $177,000 project in August through the Victorian Government’s Building Works package, which is providing $2.7 billion towards projects across the state.

The park will be one of 10 dog parks built in regional Victoria this year, offering the community and visitors with a secure open space for dogs to play, socialise and learn.

As part of the project, Dowton Park’s existing off-leash area will be fully upgraded to include a range of features, including different zones to cater for dogs of different sizes and behaviours.

The draft concept design features a variety of dog-friendly design elements, including mounds, rocks and agility equipment.

Pathways, trees and garden beds are also integrated into the design for shade and green space, along with drinking water (for dogs and humans), shelter, signage, bins and seating.

The new dog park will be the fourth fully fenced premium dog park in Baw Baw Shire, after Council officially opened parks in Warragul, Trafalgar and Drouin in June.

Preliminary site preparation works will commence in mid-December and, once a final design has been selected, dog park construction works will begin in early to mid-2021.

Consultation is open now until Sunday 6 December. For more information and to provide feedback visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay  

Quotes attributable to Director Community Infrastructure Cohen Van der Velde

“We’d like to invite the community to review the draft concept designs for this exciting project and share their ideas. Following the consultation period, we’ll work to integrate your feedback into the final design to make sure it meets the needs of our community and will be a much-loved asset for years to come.”