Changes to dog regulations – Hervey Bay beaches and foreshores

Recent community interest indicates that residents are advocating for changes to dog beach areas. Fraser Coast Regional Council is responding to these queries by conducting a community-wide consultation to encourage all residents and business owners have their say on this issue.

At this time, we are focussed on the beaches and foreshores in Hervey Bay. If you have a concern about another dog park or area in the Fraser Coast, please send your concern to enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

If changes are made to existing dog regulations on Hervey Bay beaches and foreshores, residents will be advised in the following manner:

• Publicity on Council's social media channels
• Notification on Council's website under "Dog off leash areas"  
• Increased signage along beach access areas

Council has dedicated Rangers who regularly patrol beaches where dogs are permitted during specific times, or not permitted at all.

It is anticipated that by making some of the limited-time access dog beaches to 24 hour access, the need to patrol these beaches will be reduced, enabling the rangers to spend more time patrolling those areas where dogs are only permitted on-leash or not at all.

The patrolled surf beach and surrounding beach area is to remain dog prohibited.

Council had acknowledged this issue and has included a key question on this item in the survey. Please fill in the survey with suggested locations for signage, so your concerns can be logged and addressed.