By Alesha Capone
The state government has made an election promise that is sure to get tails wagging across Melbourne, including in Wyndham.
The ALP has promised to build up to 15 new off-leash dog parks across the metropolitan area if it is re-elected during November’s state election.
Premier Daniel Andrews visited a dog park in Toorak to announce the $5 million commitment last week.
Mr Daniels said his government would work to identify under-utilised parks or reserves within 13 Victorian municipalities, including Wyndham, Brimbank, Moonee Valley and Hume, which could be transformed into enclosed dog parks.
Mr Daniels said one in three Victorians owned a dog, and with more people living in apartments or units without a backyard, the state needed more open spaces where dogs could socialise and exercise.
“More dog parks mean more open spaces for families and their pets to enjoy, close to home,” he said.
The Minister for the Environment Lily D’Ambrosio also welcomed the announcement.
“Dogs aren’t just pets, they’re like family members, and only Labor will make sure people have somewhere they can enjoy getting outdoors,” she said.
Wyndham has more than 15 dog off-lead areas in suburbs including Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee South, Point Cook, Truganina and Laverton North.
