North Belfast Sinn Féin Councillor JJ Magee has actually required a devoted dog location in the Waterworks.
His call comes amidst a brand-new Council drive on park safety and the erection of ‘Keep Your Dog on a Lead’ indications.
“I’ve composed to Belfast City Council raising the requirement for a devoted dog location in the Waterworks comparable to other such centers throughout the city,” he explained.
“In recent days brand-new indications were put in the park alerting individuals to keep their dogs on leads and for that reason it’s time now for Council to supply a brand-new location for the complimentary running of dogs.
“These committed locations for dogs are a huge success in other places, making sure the safety of other park users, security for the lots of lots of dogs and their owners that utilize the park everyday and the capability for the dogs to get work out off their leads.
“Free running dogs are important for animal health and behaviour and a center in your area would be incredibly popular.
“There is adequate scope for a dog park in the Waterworks which wouldn’t prevent other park users.
“The closest such center remains in the Grove which is too far for the majority of Waterworks park users to gain access to and I indicate especially individuals with specials needs and older people residing in the upper half of the constituency.
“Managing the numerous activities within this park would in my viewpoint be much easier with the addition of a dog park which most accountable dog owners would utilize.
“I’m requesting the Council begin a process of engagement to identify a site and resources to make this aim a reality.”
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