Consultation has now closed and feedback will be used to finalise the master plan and dog off-leash proposal. Council would like to thank everyone who provided feedback.

Background

Toowoomba Regional Council is planning to make recreational improvements to Black Gully Linear Corridor Park in Newtown and Captain Cook Recreation Reserve in Wilsonton.

The project aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to visit and stay longer in these areas.

Potential improvements may include features such as new shared pathways for walking and cycling, additional play/recreational opportunities, shade for playgrounds, improved picnic facilities, improved lighting and car parking and additional trees and landscaping.

Black Gully Linear Corridor Park in Newtown and Captain Cook Recreation Reserve in Wilsonton.

Project stages

Indicative dates only.

It is important to remember that future improvement works to Black Gully Linear Corridor Park and Captain Cook Recreation Reserve can only be completed when capital funding is made available.

Draft Black Gully Linear Corridor Park and Captain Cook Recreation Reserve upgrade master plan

The draft plan was developed using community feedback received during November and December 2023 and May 2024.

Even though consultation has closed, you can still download the draft Black Gully Linear Corridor Park master plan and the draft Captain Cook Recreational Reserve master plan (also viewable in the Documents Library) for your information.

Community feedback will be used to finalise the master plan which will be shared with the community later this year.

Proposed change to Clearview Street Park dog off-leash area under Toowoomba Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management)

Council may specify a designated area within a public place as an area where a dog isn’t required to be on a leash. This is known as a dog off-leash area.

Under Toowoomba Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011, section 11, Council is proposing to designate an additional area adjacent to the existing Clearview Street Park dog off-leash area in Black Gully Linear Corridor Park.

The proposed area would give dog owners an alternative area to train, socialise and exercise their pets off-leash.

Consultation on the proposal has now closed but you can still download the proposed extension for your information.

Community feedback will be considered by Council later this year.

If endorsed, the area will be appropriately signed to indicate the designated dog off-leash area and rules for use of this area.