Tuesday, October 4, 2011

By-law causes delay for Bridgewater off-leash dog park

Bridgewater Councillor David Mitchell

The chance of an off-leash dog park in Bridgewater has hit a snag. According to zoning laws, dogs are not permitted off-leash in any park or recreational space within the town. Councillor David Mitchell says council will have to change its current by-law and receive provincial government approval. Mitchell says its roughly a four and a half month process to get the by-law changed. Mitchell hopes council will fast-track the procedure but he doesn't expect to see an off-leash dog park in Bridgewater until Spring 2012.