Barks of support for new Buderim dog area
Dog parks play a vital role in our community as they provide a range of social and outdoor benefits for both furry friends and their owners.
Dog parks play a vital role in our community as they provide a range of social and outdoor benefits for both furry friends and their owners.
That’s why Sunshine Coast Council is seeking the local community’s interest for a Dog Exercise Area (DEA) in Khancoban Park, Buderim.
Over the past several years, Council has received numerous requests for a dog exercise area for Buderim and we would like to understand what our current community’s feedback is about this idea.
The park located off Khancoban Drive, has been selected as the most suitable park to locate a DEA, from which three locations have been identified.
- Option A – Fenced flat area approx.1600m2
- Option B – Fenced area approx. 1600m2
- Option C – Unfenced area approx. 2700m2.
DEA’s may be fenced or unfenced and may include the following, depending on the site:
- 1.2 metre high, black chain wire fence with two self-closing access gates, if fenced
- catering for dogs of various sizes
- park shelter and shaded seating
- water tap with dog bowl
- concrete access paths
- dog bag dispensers and rubbish bin/signage
- shade-tree planting.
Additional off-street parking is not being considered; facility users will need to park on-street or be within walking distance of the DEA.
What do you think?
Of the three locations, Council is encouraging the community to share feedback on the proposal for a DEA by completing the Have Your Say survey before 5pm, Friday 29 September 2023, on Council’s ‘Have your say’ website.
What happens after I provide feedback?
Community input received during this engagement phase will help council determine whether there’s demand and best location for a DEA.
If the community supports the project, it will be developed in stages subject to detailed design and funding availability in future financial years.