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- Dogs off-leash at Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama
Dogs off-leash at Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama
17 August 2020
17 Augsut 2020
Waverley Council is inviting the community to have its say about allowing dogs at Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama.
Curently, the Council does not allow dogs at any of Waverley’s beaches and ocean pools though for years dog owners have used the coastal inlet to take their animals off-leash.
Earlier this year, the Council received a petition calling for restrictions on dogs at the location to be lifted. Council resolved to consult with the community to gain a further understanding of the different points of views of residents.
Our consultation into dogs off-leash at Mackenzies Bay is now open until 20 September at haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/dogs-off-leash-at-mackenzies-bay. The consultation aims to see whether a dog off-leash area at the location is widely supported by the community, most specifically Tamarama residents.
Further aspects for consideration include:
- Safety of dogs, dog owners and general public (click to view fact sheet)
- Benefits of off-leash dog areas (click to view fact sheet)
- Potential impacts of dogs on the local environment (click to view fact sheet)
- The location of existing and potential off-leash dog areas (click to view map)
- Supply of facilities such as paths, bins and dog bag dispensers in a front-line coastal area.
Feedback received during the consultation will help inform any decisions Council makes about allowing dogs at the location including how a trial could operate.
There are currently eight off-leash parks in the Waverley Council area, including Marks Park, Tamarama where dogs are allowed off-leash between the hours of 4.30pm and 8.30pm daily.
To participate in our consultation, visit haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/dogs-off-leash-at-mackenzies-bay.
For a list of where to walk your dog in Waverley, visit waverley.nsw.gov.au/residents/animal_services/dog_walking_areas
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Media inquiries: media@waverley.nsw.gov.au or 0416 075 532.