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

These ideas were captured in our concept designs and we asked for feedback on the designs from 13 June to 13 July 2025. The consultation is now closed. Thank you for your feedback.

What happens next

Officers will assess the feedback to design final drawings, to be shared with the community by the end of August, and commence the tender process for construction to be complete by the end of June 2026.

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