Council is planning a new fenced off-leash area at Helen Reserve, Gorokan to allow the community to exercise their dogs in a controlled and secure environment.

With these plans Helen Reserve, which is already an off-leash reserve, will have two separate enclosures constructed – one designated for small dogs and the other for all dogs.

The reserve will be broken into different areas to allow dogs of different sizes and abilities to play safely in the park.

To ensure the upgrades for the off-leash dog park reflect what current and future users want to see we developed an interactive drawing to capture feedback on the plans.

The community were invited to:

• View the concept plans available in the document library
• Have your say on the interactive concept plan (now closed)
• Read the frequently asked questions (below)

Feedback was welcome between 3 March and 31 March 2021.

You can view an engagement summary here.

Council will be using Local Infrastructure Contributions to fund these upgrades. Local Infrastructure Contributions (also referred to as Development Contributions) are charged by Council when new development occurs. These contributions fund local infrastructure needed to support an increased number of residents in the area. This type of local infrastructure typically includes local roads, stormwater and drainage, shared pathways, parks, playspaces or other recreational areas, environmental land and community facilities. For more information on Development Contributions and to view all Council Contribution Plans, go to Council's main website.