By Dominique Tassell
The Queens Park dog park has been removed and is now in the process of being relocated.
A Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) spokesperson stated that “following repetitive flood events and extensive damage, the Queens Park Dog Park has been removed and Council is currently evaluating options and suitable locations for a new dog park in Warwick”.
They stated that Council’s initial repairs to the park were repeatedly hindered by recurring wet weather and resource shortages.
“We look forward to sharing more information with the community as the project progresses.”
SDRC confirmed that the location of the dog park was being reviewed earlier this year in May.
At the time, a spokesperson stated that”Council acknowledges that recent rain events have proved problematic for the dog park located along the Condamine River at Queens Park”.
“Council is currently reviewing its location as part of a flood resilience package.”
They stated that the Queens Park location was deemed suitable when built due to its proximity to other outdoor recreational destinations.
A petition was reportedly being circulated amongst the community, calling for the dog park to be moved however, this has never been presented to SDRC.
The park, Warwick’s first off-leash dog park, was officially opened in July 2019.
A release from the event states that “the enclosure includes 240m of 1.2m high-fencing and facilities such as picnic tables, park benches, and dog waste bins and bags”.
The park was damaged by floodwaters in March 2021, and it is understood it has not been operational since.
