A dedicated dog park in the Kiama LGA could be back on the table after Member for Kiama Gareth Ward launched a petition to gauge the communities interest.

Ward’s petition calls for Kiama Council to support and establish a fenced dog park, and asks all levels of government to work together to find a suitable location and fund the park’s construction.

“Kiama has a high number of dog owners, and this would provide a terrific space for local dog owners to interact and to encourage exercise and community participation.”

“I’ve been contacted by locals who want to see a facility like this in our community. Neighbouring council areas have these facilities, and I don’t see why the people of our community should miss out.”

At the moment, the closest dedicated dog park to the Kiama LGA is located in Oak Flats. While dog-owners are permitted to walk their dogs in off-leash areas such as at Bombo Beach Reserve, there is no dedicated fenced park in the area.

Ward said the Kiama LGA dog park would ideally have separate areas for small and large dogs.

If the petition receives enough support, Ward said he will look to work with Council to make it a reality, and will lobby the NSW for funding. So far, the petition has already received more than 360 signatures.

“Securing land will be the first challenge but having worked with other councils in our area, I know this is something that would be incredibly worthwhile for our local community.”

You can read the full petition at https://www.garethwardmp.com.au/dogparkkiama