Hey Guys I thought the dogs on the beach were permanent, not so apparently. The new trial area is a joke, in the most popular area of the beach. Who ever thought this up, obviously hasn't spent much time at the beach. Jump in and have your say and keep the dogs on the leash.
Also Queens beach South would make a better area (between Osborne street and Shileds street)
Queens Beach North dog off-leash area - Moreton Bay Regional Council
Put this on Facebook but will put it up here too.
Bit of background, there has been pushback about dogs off leash from local residents, namely the guy living directly opposite the boat ramp. He has put in complaints that off lead dogs have come into his kitchen, as if. So they have moved the off lead area north, away from his house to please him. This puts the unused part of the beach on leash, and the loose dogs with everyone else, daft idea.
Also, the council are not permitted to make the dog beach permanent until they get a relaxation of the no off lead dogs in the marine park rule. This is controlled by the state government.
Incidentally, chatted with a council planner the other day. The state government is also preventing any more erosion control measures being implemented at Queens, only allowed to repair as they have done unless infrastructure or houses actually become threatened.
I attended a small meeting of dog owners, they were very against moving the off leash area to South Queens, but being a quieter beach this would be a good option. But it just moves the problem elsewhere and there are no toilets which is an issue with council.
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Hey mate thanks thats what i was trying to do, but couldn't get it to work. it has worked in the past though
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Hey mate thanks thats what i was trying to do, but couldn't get it to work. it has worked in the past thoughSelect to expand quoteairsail said..
Put this on Facebook but will put it up here too.
Bit of background, there has been pushback about dogs off leash from local residents, namely the guy living directly opposite the boat ramp. He has put in complaints that off lead dogs have come into his kitchen, as if. So they have moved the off lead area north, away from his house to please him. This puts the unused part of the beach on leash, and the loose dogs with everyone else, daft idea.
Also, the council are not permitted to make the dog beach permanent until they get a relaxation of the no off lead dogs in the marine park rule. This is controlled by the state government.
Incidentally, chatted with a council planner the other day. The state government is also preventing any more erosion control measures being implemented at Queens, only allowed to repair as they have done unless infrastructure or houses actually become threatened.
I attended a small meeting of dog owners, they were very against moving the off leash area to South Queens, but being a quieter beach this would be a good option. But it just moves the problem elsewhere and there are no toilets which is an issue with council.
Does this mean that the council can run trial after trial after trial.
Curious to know the reasons why the dog owners are against South Queens, its way less populated with families, windsurfers, kiters etc.
There is more available beach at high and low tides and probably a longer beach as well.
Queens is a family beach, my gear has been urinated on when left on beach during sailing breaks, I have been growled at when leaving the water and its a pain in the ass for kids to kick a ball or play bit of beach cricket without being interrupted by a dog who is ignoring the calls of its owners.
I also thought dogs did it in plastic bags not public toilets
Thanks Lungs for the notice and Airsail for the background info.
Dogs are generally a nuisance to windsurfers and kitesurfers on and around the beach. Having to dodge them when carrying your gear from/to the water.
We can also be a hazard to them and their owners. Worse case scenario would be a gust flicking you board or rig into a dog that's running towards you on the beach. Think about the dangers with kiters setting up their lines in the sand, self launching or landing a kite.
Dogs playing, chasing each other or owners running to control them can damage equipment when setting up or if left on the beach during a break. I've had big dogs run over and jump on my sail, maybe thinking it's a new game.
Survey done, why would you allow a great beach like this to be spoiled by uncontrolled animals and irresponsible owners who give little care about what damage their animals do.
The trouble with laws is that they make one size fit all. Some dogs are very passive and I would welcome their presence. Harsh rules seem to affect the responsible owners the most. Often it is the outsiders or visitors (tourists) who disrespect public spaces. These too are a minority.
I say that there should be more dogs windsurfing (as long as they don't bite)
