Leura Oval Dog Off-Leash Area Upgrade
UPDATE
WORKS COMMENCING APRIL 22, 2024
Construction works are planned to commence the week beginning April 22, 2024. This work will include building fencing, paths, a bubbler and seating.
It is a priority for Council to maintain safe spaces to be shared by park users, our canine friends and Council engaged contractors during construction periods, and as such Leura Oval will not be available for off-leash activities during the concrete pour works, anticipated to take place from May 6 to 9, 2024.
For the remainder of the construction time, off-leash is permitted and it will be appreciated if the dogs are kept away from construction works, in particular wet concrete.
Works to re-open the toilet block are also now being investigated.
BACKGROUND
Blue Mountains City Council obtained a $200,000 grant via the Australian Government’s Investing in Our Communities Program to upgrade the dog off-leash areas at Leura Oval in Leura, and Whitton Park in Glenbrook, two of 14 off-leash areas in the Blue Mountains.
Council conducted community consultation throughout November and December 2023, to better understand community sentiments, wants, and needs, as well as gather thoughts and attitudes to specific options proposed for the off-leash area.
Activities and outcomes at Leura Oval to be considered included:
- Installation of fencing
- Installation of a shelter/undercover area
- Additional seating
- Installation of linked accessible pathways
- Installation of water stations with dog drinking bowls
- Installation of additional signage.
The key activities and outcomes to be considered in the project in Whitton Park include:
- Fencing to divide space for different dog types
- Installation of linked accessible pathways
- Duplication of water station with dog drinking bowl and bin in the separately fenced area
- Shade and habitat planting along Moore Street.
The consultation report, and draft design on the Leura Oval project are now available for viewing and feedback (see Documents section, top right for consultation report).
(Click here to see the consultation report and draft design for the Whitton Park project).
Feedback and submissions close March 8, 2024.
