“We’re frankly at a loss to understand why our reserve has been targeted for the dog park when it is so manifestly unsuitable for this,' said one concerned resident.
The City of Melbourne’s dog population may be surging, but finding a place for pooches to run free has proven problematic in the inner-city suburb of Carlton.areas across the municipality, but agreed to look for an alternative location in Carlton after residents raised concerns about a proposed dog park in Murchison Square.
But resident Clara Tuite told the meeting the council ignored the significant dangers posed by unleashed dogs, particularly given the park was so close to a busy bike path. The City of Melbourne’s dog population has increased by almost 40 per cent since the start of the pandemic, jumping from 3732 in February 2020 to 5148 in May 2023.Councillor Rohan Leppert said there would always be conflict and it was difficult to balance the demands on local spaces.
Dog owner Leon Wiegard last year raised concerns about the impact of a dog park at Murchison Square. He said he was delighted the council had decided against an off-leash area there.
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