Early in 2022, I heard from residents about how much they wanted a fenced off-leash area in the electorate. Prior to this, the Monash City Council had no plans to open one in the area. This prompted me to table a submission with 500 of your signatures to the Monash City Council.

In the 2023 Budget released in May, funding has been included to build the fenced off-leash dog park in Mount Waverley. 

Fast forward to January 2025, construction commenced to upgrade the dog off-leash areas and was completed in March 2025. Some of the updates included building a fence along Waverley Road and replacing fencing on Heany Street, as well as updates to the park’s landscaping and signage to improve safety and usability for all our furry friends and their humans.

I would like to thank everyone who advocated alongside me to bring this project to fruition. I am pleased to see it delivered and completed for our community to utilise and enjoy.

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