An idea flagged by Maitland City Council a couple of years ago is finally coming to fruition, an off-leash dog park.
The Council has announced a $25,000 dollar enclosed off-leash dog area as a part of their Operational Plan currently on exhibition.
The park is proposed for a block of land on Morpeth Road in the old brickworks quarry where there is already a large enclosed playground.
There is the possibility of more works to be completed in the old quarry, with the potential for toilet blocks, car parking and more. Councillor Phillip Penfold says the dog area at least is due to be adopted next month as a part of the Operational Plan.
"I see in examples of locations around the state that you can provide some interesting aspects for dogs. I think that developing the parcel of land down there at Raworth on Morpeth Road is a fantastic place that can only be further enhanced."
Council is welcoming feedback from the community about the project as well.
"The draft proposal is out on exhibition and this is one element of a large plan moving forward. The intention is to provide the off-leash dog area in the 2018 -19 period. It's one thing people can comment on and if they'd like to offer their feedback it would be welcome for that feedback to be provided to council."
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| Raworth playground. Image CR Phillip Penfold Facebook page |
