Image description: Showing correct behaviour of dog on lead in conservation areas.
The City recently reviewed the Dog Local Law 2023 and the of Places where Dogs are Prohibited Absolutely and Places which are Dog Exercise Areas (the List). A report to Council was presented in the Ordinary Council Meeting held 28 March 2023 Item 19.2 CEO04.03.23 which proposed the process for a new Dogs Local Law 2023.
Council resolved to give public notice as per the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995 and Dog Act 1976 which was open from the 28 April 2023 and closed on 30 June 2023 seeking feedback of the local law and the List.
The results of the consultation and adoption of the Dog Local Law 2023 were presented in the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 December 2023 Item ‘19.4 CEO39.12.23 Adoption of City of Nedlands Local Law 2023’. The local law and the List of Places where Dogs are Prohibited Absolutely and Places which are Dog Exercise Areas was adopted.
Throughout this review period, the community have raised their concerns regarding the signage around the Allen Park Precinct. In response to this, the City will be installing additional signs in the coming months to better identify designated dog exercise areas where dogs can be off lead and areas where dogs must be on lead, particularly in the conservation area of Allen Park bushland.
Conservation areas are particularly sensitive to dogs being off lead. Dogs can disturb wildlife, damage habitats, excreting where the owners can't see, and pose concerns to visitors to the bushland who don’t want to have dogs approach them. There is also potential risk of wildlife encounters with spiders or snakes, and an increased risk of ticks.
Image description: Showing incorrect behaviour of dog off lead in conservation areas.
Minimising off-track movement will give the bushland a better chance to establish, both from self-seeding and revegetation programs, improving diversity and overall condition. Reducing disturbance will also improve habitat for native fauna.
The new signage aims to promote responsible pet ownership and ensure the safety and preservation of our bushland. The City also anticipates additional signage to be installed in other areas of the district in the future.
Click HERE to view the City's Dog Exercise Areas Information Sheet and Maps.
Community Resources
Pet Ownership » City of Nedlands
Key Documents
Click here to read the City of Nedlands Dogs Local Law 2023
Click here to read the CoN List of Places Where Dogs are Prohibited and Places that are Dog Exercise Areas
Click here to view the Dog Sign Concept Designs
Click here to view the Dog Sign Explanations
Council Reports
23 March 2023 Council Meeting Details » City of Nedlands
12 December 2023 Council Meeting Details » City of Nedlands
Contact Us
For feedback and enquiries about the changes to signage related to dogs at Allen Park Precinct, please call the Coordinator Rangers on (08) 9273 3500. Alternatively, please email crm-rangers@nedlands.wa.gov.au with "Allen Park Precinct Signage" in the subject line.
Image description: Showing correct behaviour of dog on lead in conservation areas.
The City recently reviewed the Dog Local Law 2023 and the of Places where Dogs are Prohibited Absolutely and Places which are Dog Exercise Areas (the List). A report to Council was presented in the Ordinary Council Meeting held 28 March 2023 Item 19.2 CEO04.03.23 which proposed the process for a new Dogs Local Law 2023.
Council resolved to give public notice as per the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995 and Dog Act 1976 which was open from the 28 April 2023 and closed on 30 June 2023 seeking feedback of the local law and the List.
The results of the consultation and adoption of the Dog Local Law 2023 were presented in the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 December 2023 Item ‘19.4 CEO39.12.23 Adoption of City of Nedlands Local Law 2023’. The local law and the List of Places where Dogs are Prohibited Absolutely and Places which are Dog Exercise Areas was adopted.
Throughout this review period, the community have raised their concerns regarding the signage around the Allen Park Precinct. In response to this, the City will be installing additional signs in the coming months to better identify designated dog exercise areas where dogs can be off lead and areas where dogs must be on lead, particularly in the conservation area of Allen Park bushland.
Conservation areas are particularly sensitive to dogs being off lead. Dogs can disturb wildlife, damage habitats, excreting where the owners can't see, and pose concerns to visitors to the bushland who don’t want to have dogs approach them. There is also potential risk of wildlife encounters with spiders or snakes, and an increased risk of ticks.
Image description: Showing incorrect behaviour of dog off lead in conservation areas.
Minimising off-track movement will give the bushland a better chance to establish, both from self-seeding and revegetation programs, improving diversity and overall condition. Reducing disturbance will also improve habitat for native fauna.
The new signage aims to promote responsible pet ownership and ensure the safety and preservation of our bushland. The City also anticipates additional signage to be installed in other areas of the district in the future.
Click HERE to view the City's Dog Exercise Areas Information Sheet and Maps.
Community Resources
Pet Ownership » City of Nedlands
Key Documents
Click here to read the City of Nedlands Dogs Local Law 2023
Click here to read the CoN List of Places Where Dogs are Prohibited and Places that are Dog Exercise Areas
Click here to view the Dog Sign Concept Designs
Click here to view the Dog Sign Explanations
Council Reports
23 March 2023 Council Meeting Details » City of Nedlands
12 December 2023 Council Meeting Details » City of Nedlands
Contact Us
For feedback and enquiries about the changes to signage related to dogs at Allen Park Precinct, please call the Coordinator Rangers on (08) 9273 3500. Alternatively, please email crm-rangers@nedlands.wa.gov.au with "Allen Park Precinct Signage" in the subject line.
