The City of Greater Geelong will build a fenced dog park at Aldershot Reserve in St Albans Park with the help of funding from the Australian Government.
The project is a key element of the Aldershot Reserve Master Plan endorsed by the Council in 2021.
Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Corio the Hon. Richard Marles said:
The Albanese Government is thrilled to announce in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong that the local communities and their four-legged friends will be able to enjoy a new fenced dog park at Aldershot Reserve.
Dog parks are a key part of local communities not only for pets but owners alike.
We have a growing number across the community and we look forward to seeing this recreated at St Albans Park.
Mayor Trent Sullivan:
I extend my thanks to the Australian government for its $852,133 allocation via phase 3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) fund.
Aldershot Reserve is a place where many people like to exercise their dogs, and a fenced dog park was a frequent request during the development of the reserve master plan.
We’ve seen the huge popularity of the fenced dog park in Belmont and we’re pleased to now deliver a facility for the community in Geelong’s eastern suburbs.
The fenced dog park was placed on hold via the Council’s 2023-24 budget process due to rising construction costs but can now be immediately reinstated in the City’s capital works program.
Detailed design will begin this month with site works expected to begin in April.
The park will feature a mixture of surfaces with separate areas for active and passive dogs, and works will include external connecting paths, internal paths, landscaping, park furniture, fencing and drainage.
The City has also recently gathered community feedback to help in the upcoming renewal of the playground within the reserve.
