Workshop on dogs strategy

Gosford Council has held a workshop at Umina Surf Life Saving Club as part of its efforts to develop a Dogs in Open Spaces Strategy.

"The strategy aims to enhance the opportunities for exercising and enjoying dogs, while protecting natural environments and managing the impacts on users of open space areas such as beaches, parks, cycle ways and playgrounds," said Council's manager of open space and leisure services, Mr Phil Moore.

"It will involve extensive community engagement and Council has made online forums, surveys, workshops and consultations widely available to the community."

Mr Moore said that the strategy would provide equitable directions for dog management in open space areas in the future.

"We are encouraging all residents to get involved in our workshops and surveys to ensure the strategy is a balanced document that will meet the needs of our entire community.

"With community input, this strategy will assist Council in continuing to provide functional, multipurpose open space that can be utilised fairly by all residents," said Mr Moore.

The meeting at the surf club was held on Wednesday, February 29.

Media Release, 24 Feb 2012

Phil Moore, Gosford Council Photo: Naomi Bridges