Concerns about loss of the dog off leash area at GJ Walter Park are batted away in the Government's Toondah Harbour PDA Submissions Report.

[Chris]

This is all the Government had to say in its Toondah Harbour PDA Submissions Report about concerns that the dog off leash area at G.J. Walter Park should be protected.

No comfort for anyone who enjoys taking their dog to this area.

Matter #	Summary and merits of matters raised in submissions: Use of GJ Walter Park	Assessment	Amendment Y/N
102	Some submitters thought the dog park should be protected and more detail should be provided about its size to demonstrate how it will be incorporated into the new scheme.   Other submitters believe the dog park should be moved away from the waterfront to improve public use and amenity of open space in GJ Walter Park. Suggested alterative locations include between Sommersea Drive and North Street, and Island Street.	The value of GJ Walter Park to the community and the many functions and activities it hosts had been acknowledged through the protection of the recreational function of the park.   The development scheme, including Map 4 – Height map, has been amended to strengthen the intent to protect the recreational function of GJ Walter Park.   The Development Scheme seeks to achieve a balance between land identified for community, open space, residential and commercial uses. Accordingly the Development Scheme aims to ensure no net loss of public open space within the PDA.	Y

[Chris]

The approved plan's failure to provide for a dog off leash area are discussed in this post on Redlands2030.net:
http://redlands2030.net/dog-leash-area-toondah-plan/