Dogs On Beaches - Research Paper (March 2011)

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Council is preparing a research paper on allowing the use of Warringah's beaches for dog exercise including swimming. Currently dogs are prohibited from all beaches in Warringah.

Some other councils (mainly those outside the Sydney metropolitan area) do allow dogs to access some beaches for exercise and swimming. While some of these beaches are for unlimited use many have timed restrictions so the beach can only be used for dog exercise outside of peak public use. No council allows dogs near or within flagged swimming areas.

One issue Council faces is that a number of people are taking their dogs to Long Reef and illegally swimming them in environmentally sensitive areas. Council has a desire to divert these people to areas that may be more suitable.

We would like to seek the community's views on whether we should allocate any beaches in Warringah for use by dogs with their owners for exercise and swimming.

At this early stage in the process, Warringah Council is offering an online forum to encourage community input and welcomes your ideas. 

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