Dogs on-leash proposal - Bellerive Boardwalk

Update

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this consultation. The survey is now closed and we received an amazing level of interest with 330 survey responses as well as individual submissions provided over the consultation period. We appreciate so many residents and businesses getting involved.

Next Steps:

The collated results are in the documents folder or click here and the consultation report helped inform the decision around the declared area which was included in the 11 December 2023 council meeting.

Decision:

The council decision was in support of the proposed change. This will mean the boardwalk will become an area where dogs can be on-leash (except during certain events) instead of the current restricted area which means dogs have been effectively prohibited. This change was strongly supported by the community with 87% agreeing with the proposed change.

Background

Proposed changes to declared area under Dog Control Act 2000

At Clarence City Council we often review our declared areas and spaces where dogs can be taken to make sure our approach to the management of dogs in Clarence's public spaces reflects community standards and expectations.

Currently, parts of the Bellerive Boardwalk area (the public plaza in front of the stage, car park and toilets) are a 'restricted area' where dogs are not permitted, even if on a leash. However, we understand that this is a valued community space where people enjoy walking their dogs, and that allowing dogs in this area would be unlikely to result in any less enjoyment of that space for all people using it. We want your views and feedback to help us decide whether to change the rules that apply so dogs can legally enter the area when being walked on a lead.

Note: the shared path shown in green is currently a dog on-leash area and this will remain the same as it currently is.

Note: some events in the area will have event specific permits which may exclude dogs. The change proposed is for general day to day use.

A plan showing the proposed changes is below and can also be viewed in the 'Documents' section on the right.

Invitation to make written submissions

Council invites written submissions on the proposed changes to the declared areas at Bellerive Boardwalk.

Written submissions can be provided until close of business on Friday, 10 November 2023.

You can provide a written submission:

Clarence City Council
PO Box 96
ROSNY PARK TAS 7018

  • in-person at Council's offices at 38 Bligh Street, Rosny Park

Take our survey

If you don't want to provide a submission, but would still like to give feedback on the proposed trial we invite you to take our survey, below. The survey is a great way to have your say on the proposed trial and anything you think we should consider. The survey will also be open until 10 November 2023.

You may also be interested in another dog related consultation focusing on our proposed off-leash greyhound area trial and other changes to South Street Reserve in Bellerive (click the link to be taken to the project page).

What are the next steps?

Council will consider all the feedback received on the proposed declared area change and decide whether to proceed. If it does, we will publish a public notice in the Mercury and also on this page notifying if and when any changes come into effect.

Update

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this consultation. The survey is now closed and we received an amazing level of interest with 330 survey responses as well as individual submissions provided over the consultation period. We appreciate so many residents and businesses getting involved.

Next Steps:

The collated results are in the documents folder or click here and the consultation report helped inform the decision around the declared area which was included in the 11 December 2023 council meeting.

Decision:

The council decision was in support of the proposed change. This will mean the boardwalk will become an area where dogs can be on-leash (except during certain events) instead of the current restricted area which means dogs have been effectively prohibited. This change was strongly supported by the community with 87% agreeing with the proposed change.

Background

Proposed changes to declared area under Dog Control Act 2000

At Clarence City Council we often review our declared areas and spaces where dogs can be taken to make sure our approach to the management of dogs in Clarence's public spaces reflects community standards and expectations.

Currently, parts of the Bellerive Boardwalk area (the public plaza in front of the stage, car park and toilets) are a 'restricted area' where dogs are not permitted, even if on a leash. However, we understand that this is a valued community space where people enjoy walking their dogs, and that allowing dogs in this area would be unlikely to result in any less enjoyment of that space for all people using it. We want your views and feedback to help us decide whether to change the rules that apply so dogs can legally enter the area when being walked on a lead.

Note: the shared path shown in green is currently a dog on-leash area and this will remain the same as it currently is.

Note: some events in the area will have event specific permits which may exclude dogs. The change proposed is for general day to day use.

A plan showing the proposed changes is below and can also be viewed in the 'Documents' section on the right.

Invitation to make written submissions

Council invites written submissions on the proposed changes to the declared areas at Bellerive Boardwalk.

Written submissions can be provided until close of business on Friday, 10 November 2023.

You can provide a written submission:

Clarence City Council
PO Box 96
ROSNY PARK TAS 7018

  • in-person at Council's offices at 38 Bligh Street, Rosny Park

Take our survey

If you don't want to provide a submission, but would still like to give feedback on the proposed trial we invite you to take our survey, below. The survey is a great way to have your say on the proposed trial and anything you think we should consider. The survey will also be open until 10 November 2023.

You may also be interested in another dog related consultation focusing on our proposed off-leash greyhound area trial and other changes to South Street Reserve in Bellerive (click the link to be taken to the project page).

What are the next steps?

Council will consider all the feedback received on the proposed declared area change and decide whether to proceed. If it does, we will publish a public notice in the Mercury and also on this page notifying if and when any changes come into effect.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Bellerive Boardwalk proposed change to declared area

    Thank you for taking part in this survey about the potential to change Bellerive Boardwalk from a dog exclusion zone to dogs on lead.

    The survey should take no longer than 2-5 minutes to complete, depending on your answers.

    We will ask couple of structured questions then provide an opportunity to share your reasons. Lastly, we will ask a few general questions about you.

    We are looking for frank and honest answers. We assure you that your responses will be kept strictly confidential and data will be reported in an aggregated form that will not identify you.

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Page last updated: 12 Dec 2023, 03:31 PM