Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has announced funding to improve safety and amenity at the Bomaderry off-leash dog park, known as the Bomo Dog Bowl.
This funding was secured through the New South Wales Government Community Building Partnership program and follows a community petition started by Mr Ward and local residents for this funding.
‘’As a proud dog owner, I love securing investments that provide safe places for pets and their owners to enjoy. Oscar loves the Bomo Dog Bowl and this funding will make a great local park even better,” Mr Ward said.
“This funding will provide for an all-weather shade structure, a smaller fenced enclosure with water, signage and shelter to enhance existing the facility and improve user safety.
‘’With thousands of dogs registered throughout the Shoalhaven, the Bomo Dog Bowl is a very popular place for people to come and play with their dogs in a safe environment and meet other dog owners as well. The funding I am announcing today builds on previous grants I have secured for this great local facility.
“I have met many people at the Bomo Dog Bowl that have talked of its enormous benefits. From improving mental health right through to just meeting and chatting with other dog owners.
“As a local Bomaderry resident and your local MP, I love working hard and getting things done. Today’s announcement is yet another example of how I’m getting results for our local community.
Ms Kylie Knight from Bomaderry Community Inc. welcomed the funding.
“It is one thing to be told that dogs need to be under ‘effective control’ and another to know what that looks like. People who bring their dogs to a dog park obviously care about their animals but sometimes owners are new or just lack understanding about how to read a dog’s body language,” said Ms Knight.
“I have owned dogs for over 30 years, and I am still learning what it takes to talk ‘dog’ Every animal is an individual and owners cannot assume how one dog reacts is going to be the same as another,”
“I look forward to seeing the works complete at the Bomo Dog Bowl. It’s fantastic that Bomaderry Community Inc is highly proactive in maintaining a safe area for the community to enjoy time with their beloved dogs. I know my dog Oscar will be happy,’’ Mr Ward concluded.