Gannawarra Shire starts dog litter bag dispenser trial

May 5, 2020

GANNAWARRA Shire has started a new trial by installing dog litter bag dispenses at some of the region's major parks.

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Locations range 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.”