Whitehorse News - February 2023

You’re invited to have your say on proposed changes to areas where dogs can be walked in Whitehorse. 

Following community consultation about dogs in 2022, we have developed a map of proposed changes, including: 

• Creating 16 new off-lead areas, increasing the number of off-lead areas from 22 to 38 
• That dogs would not be allowed on 13 specialised sports fields. 

These proposed changes will improve the safety of our ovals for people who play sports on our high grade and specialised sports fields that are currently damaged by frequent dog use. It will also provide more off-lead areas for dog owners. 

Where we are proposing to have dog-free sports fields, we have ensured there is a nearby alternative spaces available for people to walk their dogs.

We are trying to balance the needs of dog owners, sports oval users and people who want to use our open spaces without worrying about being approached by dogs. 

Talk to us at one of our pop-up information sessions: Thursday 9 February at Elgar Park, Mont Albert North  Tuesday 14 February at Springfield Reserve, Box Hill North  Thursday 16 February at Surrey Park, Box Hill  Friday 17 February at Morton Park, Blackburn  Wednesday 22 February at Burwood East Reserve, Burwood East

Feedback closes on 6 March 2023.

Read more about the proposal and have your say