COUNCIL INITIATIVE

SUBMITTED BY MAYOR/COUNCILLOR: JOHN ROGERS

PROJECT NAME

SIX MILE OFF LEASH DOG AREA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The public rejected the staff recommendation for off leash area as part of Chilco Park. Unfortunately, that was the ONLY option provided but there are four other possible locations. Task still outstanding.

Thetis Lake is too far for Atkins, bottom of Six Mile, and top of Chilco. Active Transportation criteria recommends that such amenities should be convenient to walk and not rely on car rides. Buses and cycling aren’t for every dog.

Many residents have a consensus of the best location. Flat, easy, town owned, inexpensive to install, central.

PROJECT LOCATION

Six Mile / Chilco / Atkins area with over 1000 residents and many dogs

ANTICIPATED COST (IF KNOWN)

$50k…. fencing, dog bags, benches, trash can

PREFERRED YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION

2025

REQUEST FOR FURTHER PUBLIC CONSULTATION / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Reach out to residents and dog owner groups to assist in finding the best location

PREAC is another resource.

REFERENCE MATERIAL (WEBSITE LINKS, BROCHURES, ETC)

PRIORITY (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)

HIGH. Staff was required to come back in 2021 assessing other options.