Safer puppies and people as final dog park announced

THE final portion of a $60,000 pledge for fenced off dog parks in Ballarat has been announced and the winner is Miners Rest.

Member for Ripon, Louise Staley MP, made the announcement with residents last week.

“It’s just a little announcement but it’s something this community has been asked for and will make a difference to their quality of life,” she said.

“We’ve listed to the community, so today we’re announcing that if we come to government we’ll make sure this becomes a reality.”

The fenced off area would be located within Miners Rest Park and would be set up by the City of Ballarat from a $20,000 grant.

In late September Liberal candidates for Wendouree and Buninyong made similar pledges for their electorates, also for $20,000 each.

Miners Rest resident Ileane McGhee said the park would make the town safer for people and pooches.

“I have been bitten by a dog whose owner didn’t have it under control,” she said. “I’ve also been attacked by a dog that was off a leash.

“I think it’ll be a wonderful addition to Miners Rest and if the Liberal Party are making a commitment it’s very generous of them and I think I’ll go a long way towards something that’s badly needed.”