A popular site in Lake Albert for Wagga Wagga residents and their canine companions is about to get a much-needed facelift.
Council is undertaking a project to upgrade the dog park in O'Halloran Park, at the northern end of Lake Albert, with work expected to commence on Monday 14 October, weather permitting.
Parks and Recreation Assets Officer Rob Owers said the dog park is regularly visited by local residents who want a place to let their pets off-leash in close proximity to the lake, but the facility has been ageing and is in need of a refresh.
"Council has received a number of requests from the public over the past couple of years to have this park upgraded," Mr Owers said.
"This has increased since the construction of the Gobbagombalin dog park and upgrade of the Forest Hill dog park.
"The Lake dog park has not had any renewals for a long time, possibly more than 15 years; it's now time to upgrade it to bring it up to a relevant standard."
As part of the works, the existing agility equipment will get a fresh coat of paint and any maintenance required, while new additions will include a shelter and picnic seating, a bubbler, double gates to enter and leave the park, and various seating for pet owners and visitors.
Irrigation and turf will also be installed inside the dog park, as well as a concrete access path from the carpark.
During the works, the dog park will be closed and access to the area immediately surrounding the facility will also be restricted when the new fencing, path and turf are being installed.
"We understand this will cause inconvenience for those residents who regularly take their dogs to the park, but we ask for your patience and understanding as we carry out this project to refresh, renew and upgrade the facility," Mr Owers said.
"It will deliver a great place where our dogs can run, exercise and socialise with other dogs and pet owners, as well as furniture for people who want to sit down while their dogs are inside the off-leash area."
It is estimated the upgrade will cost $85,000, funded through Council's Strategic Recreation Renewal Budget.
The project is expected to get underway on Monday 14 October, and will take around two months to complete.
