Key Dates
Ordinary Council Meeting
Council considered a report on the creation of an enclosed dog park and resolved to consult the community to seek feedback regarding the proposal.
Ordinary Council Meeting
Council resolved to support the establishment of an enclosed dog park at Fees Field in Leschenault and to receive a further report on the establishment of an enclosed dog park in Harvey.
Council Concept Forum
Shire Officers presented the indicative proposed Master Plan for the Harvey accessible playground and ancillary works to Council that included an enclosed dog park.
Harvey Place Advisory Group
As per Clause 3 of Council’s resolution from the Ordinary Council Meeting in September 2023, Wright Street, Harvey was suggested as a preferred location for an enclosed dog park based on the feedback received from community; however, most respondents at the time indicated that they would support any location.
Having further reviewed the proposed Wright Street location, following a discussion at the Harvey Place Advisory Group meeting, it was considered that there were several disadvantages with this location as follows:
• No formalised parking
• No toilets
• No drinking fountain / water
• No seating shelter
• No landscaping
• Noise for nearby residents
• Not a gazette dog exercise area
• Area gets wet in winter.
It was considered that a preferred location would be in the existing grassed area to the south-east of the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool, Hinge Road in Harvey.
Ordinary Council Meeting
An Item went to Council with the Officer’s Recommendation that Council:
1. Supports the establishment of an Enclosed Dog Park in the area to the south-east of the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool, Hinge Road in Harvey.
2. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to advertise the proposed Enclosed Dog Park location seeking community feedback for a period of 21 days with a further report provided to Council at the conclusion of the advertising period.
3. Notes that funds have been included in the 2024–2025 Budget for the creation of an Enclosed Dog Park in Harvey including the reconfiguration of the existing car parking area.