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Once it is closed next year and rehabilitated, the Ward 1 (former
Kincardine) landfill could be turned into a dog park.
At the recent council meeting, a letter was received from Teri Morris,
stating she had sent an E-mail message to public works manager Jim
O'Rourke about setting up a dog park similar to the one opened in Port
Elgin.
Morris wrote that there is some interest in the idea and she wants to
look into the details and find out if there are any objections to the
proposal.
"A dog park is a good idea," said councillor Randy Roppel. "We could
utilize that space, rather than letting it sit dormant. For people who
own a dog, they could let their dogs frolic." (next column)
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Council agreed to send the letter to the public works
committee for discussion with a recommendation to council.
Deputy mayor Laura Haight also suggested the letter be sent to the parks
and recreation committee for input regarding use of the property,
regulations, and so on.
Chief administrative officer John deRosenroll said there are three
options for the landfill property once it is closed and
covered: a dog park, a firefighter training area, or a waste recycling
area.
The proposal was sent to the public works committee which will keep the
recreation committee informed
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