18 July 2018

Gunnedah Shire Council will now consider all feedback received from community consultation on the proposed dog-off leash area at Athol Gallen Park.

A high number of submissions were received by Council during the survey process. Council is now considering alternative location options. Acting Director Infrastructure Services Daniel Noble said during consultation for the Community Strategic Plan the need for a fenced off-leash dog area was identified.

“Over the years Council has received consistent calls for an off-leash dog area,” Mr Noble said.

“The Open Space Strategy identified Athol Gallen Park as a suitable area, however a recent survey conducted on the proposal showed that community members preferred other locations and a number of suggestions were put forward.

“We will now go through the feedback and investigate other options before the proposal goes back to Council for consideration at the August Ordinary Meeting.”

The community will be kept informed as the proposal progresses.

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