Content components Works to deliver a number of dog-friendly improvements to Macleay Park in Balwyn North will commence from mid-August 2026 and be completed by mid-October (weather permitting).About the projectTo better support park users who walk their dogs on Macleay Park Oval 5, we’re delivering: a new path with lightingnew area lighting at the south and west ends of the oval a new drinking fountain with dog troughtwo new park benches for extra seatingan informal gathering area, including landscape rocks for play and seating (for both dogs and people)reducing the number of boundary fence openings alongside the oval on Buchanan Avenue and adding two self-closing gates. The improvements aim to:make the park safer for everyonebalance the needs and enjoyment of all park users including dog owners.These dog-friendly infrastructure works are supported by the Victorian Government (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) through the ‘Open Space for Everyone – New and Upgraded Dog Parks’ program.More informationFor information about these construction works, please contact our Civil Projects team at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4444.
