Engagement information page

This page provided information on the proposed change to restrictions for this site that was used for community engagement. For information about the engagement and project outcomes visit the Dog on-leash and prohibited areas review main page.

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Frank Smith Reserve map

Current restriction

  • No current restrictions in place.

Proposed restriction

  • Dogs on-leash at all times in wetland and bushland areas only.

Signage

  • Proposed restrictions identified by signs at each entrance, three signs are proposed for this site.

Compliance

  • Compliance will be subject to customer reports of non-compliance and investigated by a ranger.

Rationale

  • Wetlands in our region have matured and established since they were initially developed.
  • Many are now home to a variety of species of plants and wildlife some of which are vulnerable or endangered. Permitting dogs off-leash allows them to interfere with habitats, disturb nesting birds, chase wildlife and crush vegetation.
  • Keeping dogs on-leash and staying within the designated paths protects our wildlife and allows young plants to grow.
  • By protecting this site with dogs on-leash, dog owners can assist in preserving the long-term health of the wetland environment and the major bushland restoration work that has been carried out.
  • Coromandel Valley Primary School is running a Green Adelaide funded project to monitor and protect a population of nationally endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots that have recently been confirmed at this reserve.