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Council listens to residents on Bagnalls Beach issue - Media releaseLast modified: April 7, 2008 - 2:45 PM
Port Stephens Council has received substantial feedback from the community regarding the Port Stephens Foreshore Management Plan, including particular interest in the dog off-leash area at Bagnalls Beach. Speaking today, Environmental Services Manager Bruce Peterson said the community consultation process had been very successful in this instance. “It’s great to see so much interest in this very important plan. Comments from the community are vital as we develop good policy, going forward,” he said. “With regard to the recommendation in the plan that Council consider converting Bagnalls Beach to an on-leash dog exercise area, Council has no plans to act on the recommendation at this stage.” “The foreshore plan was developed by an independent consultant that used the best available data at the time which showed that water quality at Bagnalls Beach was poor due to high levels of faecal coliforms. Since the plan was drafted additional data has shown that dog droppings are only a relatively minor source of the problem.” “Testing over the last 12 months has shown a marked improvement in water quality at Bagnalls Beach and Council recognises the fantastic community resource that the beach provides and understands the importance of off leash dog areas.” “The community can assist by picking up dog droppings and keeping their pets under control. Most people do the right thing when exercising and walking their dogs however there is a minority of pet owners that don’t act responsibly," said Mr Petersen.
Port Stephens Council would like to encourage people to comment on all aspects of the Foreshore Management Plan which can be viewed at Councils administration building, council’s website, online forum - www.bangthetable.com/foreshoreplan and at local libraries and the Nelson Bay Visitor Info Centre Contact details |
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