Proposed amendments to Animal Control Area Register 2023-24

Consultation has concluded

Have your say: Animal control area administrative amendments (June 2024)
Coomera Sports Park, Wallaby Park and Emerald Lakes Parklands

The City of Gold Coast (the City) is proposing additional administrative changes to three of our dog off leash areas, following engagement with the community after the initial amendment in 2023.

Administrative changes are proposed for Coomera Sports Park, Wallaby Park and Emerald Lakes Parklands.

We need your feedback to help us plan effectively when considering these important changes.

We seek to provide the facilities needed for increased dog registration and population numbers, while carefully considering safety, wildlife conservation and legal requirements.

Criteria considered includes environmental status, an exchange of land ownership or community agreement regarding unsuitability of designation.

Have your say on the latest changes by 5pm 15 July 2024 by:

Community engagement is open from Tuesday 25 June to Monday 15 July 2024.

We look forward to receiving your comments and feedback.


Have your say: Animal control area administrative amendments (June 2024)
Coomera Sports Park, Wallaby Park and Emerald Lakes Parklands

The City of Gold Coast (the City) is proposing additional administrative changes to three of our dog off leash areas, following engagement with the community after the initial amendment in 2023.

Administrative changes are proposed for Coomera Sports Park, Wallaby Park and Emerald Lakes Parklands.

We need your feedback to help us plan effectively when considering these important changes.

We seek to provide the facilities needed for increased dog registration and population numbers, while carefully considering safety, wildlife conservation and legal requirements.

Criteria considered includes environmental status, an exchange of land ownership or community agreement regarding unsuitability of designation.

Have your say on the latest changes by 5pm 15 July 2024 by:

Community engagement is open from Tuesday 25 June to Monday 15 July 2024.

We look forward to receiving your comments and feedback.


Consultation has concluded

  • Have your say on the administrative amendments to the Animal Control Area Register – consultation now open

    25 June 2024

    City of Gold Coast (City) is responsible for animal control areas and is proposing administrative changes to the Animal Control Area Register impacting three dog off leash areas.

    Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013 allows the City to designate or redact any part of a park, foreshore or bathing reserve as an animal control area. Read more about Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013.

    After the completion of the amendment process in 2023, further information was provided by the community, prompting this proposed administrative amendment of the Animal Control Area Register.

    Proposed amendments include:

    • moving existing dog off leash areas
    • removing an existing animal control area


    The proposed administrative changes are based on suggestions from the community, councillor requests and information provided from key stakeholders. Factors such as environmental impacts, community safety and residential growth have been considered when evaluating each proposed change.

    For more information on the proposed changes, please review the following documents:


  • Thank you for your feedback – consultation now closed

    28 November 2023

    Thank you for having your say on the proposed amendments. The consultation has now concluded.

    During the consultation period from 4 July to 24 July 2023, we received 990 submissions.

    A report was presented to Council in November 2023, see agenda report, item 6.4.


  • Have your say on the proposed changes to the Animal Control Area Register – consultation now open

    3 July 2023

    City of Gold Coast (City) is responsible for animal control areas and is proposing changes to the Animal Control Area Register impacting dog on leash areas, dog off leash areas and dog prohibited areas.

    Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013 allows the City to designate any part of a park, foreshore or bathing reserve as an animal control area. Read more about Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013.

    Proposed changes to the City’s current Animal Control Area Register include:

    • introducing new dog prohibited areas
    • introducing new dog off leash areas
    • moving existing animal control areas
    • removing existing animal control areas

    The proposed changes are based on suggestions from the community, councillor requests and information provided from key stakeholders. Factors such as environmental impacts, community safety and residential growth have been considered when evaluating each proposed change.

    For more information on the proposed changes, please review the following documents:

    Council is seeking feedback from the community on the proposed amendments to the Animal Control Area Register.

    To have your say about these proposed changes:

    Hard copies of submission forms and associated documents are also available at all City of Gold Coast customer service centres.

    Community engagement is open until Monday 24 July 2023.

    We look forward to receiving your comments and feedback.