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Find out what we heard - Steel Park dog off-leash proposal

20 January 2025

What we heard

Majority of participants supported the proposal.

Reasons for support

  • Creates a positive community impact
  • Improvement in overall health and wellbeing of residents
  • The area is currently used in this manner
  • Increased socialisation
  • Field is underutilised when sports are not on
  • HJ Mahoney Memorial Park should remain as an off-leash dog park.

Reasons for not supporting

  • Safety concerns for children and families
  • Existing dog off-leash area at HJ Mahoney Memorial Park
  • Negative impact on sports fields
  • Concerns about irresponsible dog owners.

What happens next?

At its meeting on Tuesday 18 February 2024, Council will decide whether to formalise the proposal. All community members who provided feedback will be advised of the outcome.