Geelong’s furry friends will have more room to be active and socialise with a new dog park to be built near Armstrong Creek.
The City of Greater Geelong received $550,000 through the state government’s New and Upgraded Parks Program for a new dog park at Charlemont’s Sparrovale Wetland Reserve.
Mayor Trent Sullivan said the facility would be different from the Belmont Dog Park due to the location and appreciated the state government support.
“This is something the Armstrong Creek community has been asking for and will also help protect the adjoining wetlands by providing an appropriate, separate space for dogs,” he said.
Mr Sullivan said there would be no access for dogs within the wetlands outside the park, with the new facility set to provide dog owners with a space to exercise off-leash in a controlled manner.
Geelong council will also contribute $100,000 alongside the state government funding to the $650,000 project and will be responsible for its delivery.
The location is one of six new parks announced through the funding package, with plans to build the Geelong facility on the residential edge of the wetlands.
Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos said each park would be tailored to meet community needs and were chosen through an application process with eligible councils.
“More dog parks across Victoria means more open spaces for families and their pets to exercise, play and enjoy, closer to home,” he said.
Geelong council will conduct community consultations on the park’s design this year, with construction set to begin next year.
Wollert, Sydenham, Endeavour Hills, Mount Waverley, and Wantirna have also received funding for new dog parks in their areas.
