DOGS are allowed more exercise time on Kingston’s beaches under winter foreshore restrictions in place until 31 October.
Owners are reminded that all dogs must be on leash until they reach the sand area and must remain under effective control at all times.
Under winter rules, dogs must be on leash 11am-3pm at Mentone, Parkdale and Mordialloc (Plummer Rd, Mentone to Bay St, Mordialloc) and Aspendale, Edithvale, Chelsea, Bonbeach and Carrum (Mordialloc Creek to McLeod Rd, Carrum).
The 24-hour dog off-leash beaches are still active at: Mentone (the northern end of the beach from Charman Rd to Plummer Rd) and Carrum (the southern end of the beach from Old Post Office Lane to Osprey Lane).
Dogs are not permitted in the ‘No-dog zone’ between Bay St and Mordialloc Pier. This zone includes the sand, foreshore reserve and the Peter Scullin Reserve.
The council reminds dog owners that they must carry a plastic or paper bag to pick up after their pet at all times while they are out and about. Those who cannot produce a bag when requested by an authorised officer, or who fail to pick up after their dog, could face an on-the-spot fine of $152.
Details: visit kingston.vic.gov.au or call Kingston Council’s customer service hotline, 1300 653 356.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 6 April 2016