By Dominique Tassell
The location of the Warwick Dog Park is being reviewed, a Southern Downs Regional (SDRC) spokesperson has confirmed.
The spokesperson stated that “Council acknowledges that recent rain events have proved problematic for the dog park located along the Condamine River at Queens Park”.
“Council is currently reviewing its location as part of a flood resilience package.”
They stated that the current location was deemed suitable when built due to its proximity to other outdoor recreational destinations.
A petition is reportedly being circulated amongst the community, calling for the dog park to be moved.
The Council spokesperson stated that SDRC is unaware of any petition circulating in the community regarding the relocation of the facility.
The park, Warwick’s first off-leash dog park, was officially opened in July 2019.
A release from the event states that “the enclosure includes 240m of 1.2m high-fencing and facilities such as picnic tables, park benches, and dog waste bins and bags”.
The park was damaged by floodwaters in March 2021, and it is understood it has not been operational since.
