Council Initiative Item 4: WATKISS WAY OFF LEASH PARK
Proposal for an off-leash dog park on land leased from the Province between Watkiss Way and the Galloping Goose Trail.
COUNCIL INITIATIVE
SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLOR: JOHN ROGERS
PROJECT NAME
WATKISS WAY OFF LEASH PARK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Province is leasing portion of hardy dart lands to the town as park. The Aldersmith Park is insufficient as an off leash area (hidden, not on main route, conflicts with other park use). There has been and will be more residents… and dogs.
PROJECT LOCATION
Between Watiss Way and Galloping Goose Trail
ANTICIPATED COST (IF KNOWN)
$150,000 from BC Transit may be sufficient IF they / province clears the land as part of the Handydart project. Fencing, water fountain, doggy bags, garbage cans, benches
PREFERRED YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION
2022
REQUEST FOR FURTHER PUBLIC CONSULTATION / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
REFERENCE MATERIAL (WEBSITE LINKS, BROCHURES, ETC)
PRIORITY / RATIONALE
Great location next to GGT along with new sidewalks on Watkiss Way. An important amenity contribution from BC Transit.