Dog litter bag dispensers trialled

Published on 05 May 2020

Residents who take their dogs on walks at a number of popular Gannawarra Shire Council-managed parks and reserves are benefiting from a trial of the use of new facilities.

Council recently installed dog litter bag dispenses at locations ranging from Atkinson Park and the back swamp walking track at Kerang to Apex Park at Cohuna and the Koondrook Wharf.

“Cleaning up any litter left by your dog on any walks that you take is a key factor of responsible pet ownership,” Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Development, Geoff Rollinson said.

“Residents and visitors who use these facilities to exercise their dog will benefit from these new dispensers, but it is just as important that used bags are disposed of properly.”

Council will assess the trialling of the new facilities during the coming months and determine whether they become a permanent fixture at these locations.

“The correct use of these facilities will benefit residents and visitors to the Gannawarra, not just those who exercise their dogs at these locations,” Mr Rollinson said.

“Actions such as vandalism and littering may lead to the trial failing and the removal of these dispensers, which will be to the detriment of local dog owners.”

ABOVE: Trevor Keath with one of the new dog litter bag dispensers at Atkinson Park, Kerang.