Council reviewed the Cowells Lane Reserve in order to meet our responsibility to maintain the City’s precious open spaces in a way that is welcoming, safe, and accessible to all of our community members. We are responsible for providing parks within walking distance to our residents that incorporate as many different uses as possible and to maximise the potential use of any one open space. Council has received complaints that the park is not accessible and welcoming to all, and we have worked to address that.
Council undertook thorough analysis of the site and considered several configurations to inform the proposed concept design in addition to the review of feedback from the March 2020 community consultation.
The temporary fence trial location was selected because it retained a substantial area for dogs to play and exercise.
71% (253/359) voted in support of a permanent fence.
Source: community consultation of trial fence.
Legend:
Green dogs - off leash
Red dogs - on leash
Yellow icon - playground
Green P - parking