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PO Box 396, Kadina 5554

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION - DOG OFF LEASH AREAS

SUMMARY

The Council has been asked to investigate the creation of Dog Parks for the Copper Coast. A

number of suggestions for locations have been proposed. These have been narrowed down

to three sites due to land ownership, services, fencing and other considerations.

1. Council is now seeking feedback on two of the proposed sites, Kadina and Moonta

including changing the current layout of the end of Bay Road, it currently splits to

provide access to Robert and George Streets. The access to Robert Street effectively

splits Polgreen Park into two halves.

The Council has a commitment from a developer to install the fencing at the Wallaroo site.

COUNCIL DECISION

At its October 2016 meeting, the Council made the following decision.

That Council;

a) consider the creation of a Dog Park in Moonta and Kadina as part the 2017/18 budget

deliberations

b) undertake public consultation on the Polgreen Park, including part road closure, and the

Kadina Graves Street sites.

c) CEO report back to Council at the February 2017 Council meeting.

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CURRENT SITUATION

While the Copper Coast currently has no dedicated Dog Parks, there are many areas where

dogs can be off the leash as long as they are under effective control. These include;

Beaches

Ovals

Golf Courses

etc

There has been some concern in the community about the current level of freedom with

dogs off their leashes and believe that a dedicated area would provide a better service,

especially to visitors who may not understand the local rules.

BACKGROUND

Following public requests the Council is seeking to establish three Dog Parks in the Copper

Coast.

These parks could be funded through changes to the dog registrations. e.g. a $4 increase in the annual fees would raise approximately $10,000. This would be enough to slowly develop these parks over a number of years.

Council would also seek partnerships with local service clubs and obtaining grants to help fund the dog parks.

Alternatively Council may decide to alter another project and reassign some current funding for the dog park development.

There may be additional income from dog trainers who may hire the area. That income would assist with the long term maintenance of the facilities.

The dog parks are areas with 1500mm fencing and a double gate system to allow safe entry. They can be fitted out with a range of activities as well as seating, lighting and shelter for the dog owners.

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PREFERRED LOCATIONS

Three preferred locations have been determined for public consultation. While these are the initial preference based on a number of factors resulting from the preliminary investigations and community suggestions, broader comments are welcome.

MOONTA – POLGREEN PARK

Council is now seeking feedback on two key aspects of this proposed site;

2. The location in general

3. Changing the current layout of the end of Bay Road, it currently splits to provide

access to Robert and George Streets. The access to Robert Street effectively splits

Polgreen Park into two halves.

This location is seen as ideal, because it has a number of amenities already in place including

toilets and BBQ facilities. It also has car parking and is very central, therefore making it

widely accessible to the whole area.

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The proposal at this location would include;

Installation of fencing

Signage

Removal of the road pavement and reinstating the area as parkland.

Figure 1 - Area proposed for the dog park

Figure 2 - Photo of the area proposed for the dog park

Area for road

pavement to be

removed

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Figure 3 - Showing Bay Road public road reserve

Figure 4 - Showing the current physical constructed road in the public road reserve

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Figure 5 - The proposed physical constructed road in the public road reserve. With access to Robert Street

removed.

Figure 6 - showing the proposed road configuration and Dog Park

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KADINA – GRAVES STREET OR DRAIN ROAD

Council is now seeking feedback on two proposed locations in Kadina. Please provide

feedback on;

1. The locations in general, why you do or don’t like them.

2. Things for us to consider when developing either site.

Location 1 – Graves Street Kadina

This site is located opposite 98 Graves Street and is currently public open space (a local

reserve). It currently has no fencing so it is the more expensive of the two options as it

would need quality fencing all the way around.

Figure 7 - Proposed location of Dog Park, opposite 98 Graves Street

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Figure 8 - Photo of proposed location

Location 2 – Drain Road Kadina

This site is located opposite 34 drain Road and is currently an area used sporadically for

cropping. As it currently has some fencing and only one side would face a residential area, it

is a much cheaper location to establish than location 1.

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WALLAROO – HERITAGE DRIVE

This site has been agreed to and is provided for information only. It will be fenced by the

developers when the adjoining land development proceeds.

NEXT STEPS

This process will take a number of months and if there is positive community support it will

then have to be added into the mix for funding support.

Please provide us, by the 31st of January 2017 with your feedback. Whether it’s constructive, positive or negative, we would like to hear it all.

A summary of your comments will then be provided to Council for a decision on whether Council moves forward on all or parts of this proposal.

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HOW TO SUBMIT FEEDBACK

Email info@coppercoast.sa.gov.au or

Write to Copper Coast Council @ PO Box 396, Kadina, SA, 5554 or Fill in the online submission form on our website – www.coppercoast.sa.gov.au