Euroa dog owners will soon be allowed to let Rover off the leash at the Euroa Showgrounds dog park.
At its recent meeting, the Strathbogie Shire Council approved the area, which has taken more than two years to come to fruition.
According to council's report it will cost about $25,000 to establish the park. Costs allocated are for fencing, gates, bins, drinking taps, maintenance and signage.
The off-leash area will open in the coming weeks.
Mayor Chris Raeburn said it was a reward for the community members that had long advocated for the area.“There are so many benefits to off-leash dog parks — both for dogs and their owners,” Cr Raeburn said.
“They provide the opportunity for dogs to exercise, socialise, training, play and just generally burn off energy.”
Council was first presented with a petition for an off-leash dog area in May 2018.
Tat CFA gets cash
The Tatura CFA will receive a $37,000 grant from the Victorian Government.
As part of the 2020-21 Volunteer Emergency Service Equipment Program, the Tatura CFA will chip in the remaining money to pay for a $55,000 field command vehicle.
The government has allocated $14 million to the program, with 240 recipients across Victoria including the Yarrawonga SES receiving about $66,000.
Consulting Surveyors Victoria award for council
Greater Shepparton City Council has won an award for its performance in administration of applications for subdivision and development.
At the Consulting Surveyors Victoria biennial council awards, Greater Shepparton received the Major Regional Municipalities Excellence Award.
CSV represents licenced surveyors, who are legally responsible for all subdivisions in Victoria and are the first on the site of most building or development projects.
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