Dog owners and their furry friends will have more dedicated space to exercise together, with a new dog park on the way at Belgrave Lake Park.
Monbulk MP James Merlino announced, in late August, that $100,000 would go towards the development of a new off-leash dog park.
The park is one of 33 new dog parks to be rolled out across the state.
“It’s fantastic dog owners will have access to a designated area to socialise and exercise their pets – and the community as a whole will be able to enjoy more open green space,” Mr Merlino said.
Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the funding comes at a time when the benefits of public open space are in sharp focus due to Covid-19.
“Now more than ever, we realise the value of having open green space close to where we live and these new dog parks will deliver that for communities across Victoria,” she said.
The State Government will work in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council to establish the new dog park.
For information regarding this investment and the Suburban Parks Program, visit environment.vic.gov.au/suburban-parks.
