During March/April 2024 we ran a consultation on the proposed location for a dog-friendly space within Endeavour Hills. The City of Casey had been invited by the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA) to apply for funding to establish a dog-friendly space within Endeavour Hills. There were three potential locations for community feedback. Essex Park Reserve was the preferred location, with 59% of the community feedback.

During the consultation period, the community told us they wanted to see features at the dog-friendly park to complement the activities of their dogs, including;

• Confident and shy dog zones
• Digging and sniffing spaces
• Shelter (for dogs and humans)
• Multiple entry/exit points
• Fencing

Concept designs went out for public comment in June/July 2025 and now we have the final designs.

What happens next

We will now commence the tender process for construction to be complete by the end of June 2026.

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