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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • DEC 2016/JAN 2017 PAGE
ROY MARTEN DOG PARK OPEN
FOR BUSINESS
The Roy Marten Dog Park at Taperoo is open for business and
from feedback received so far, it appears our attendees have
been having a howlin’ good time!
The park is part of a $6.6 million five-stage project, which
is projected to be completed by 2020/21. It will include
landscaping of surrounding land, netball courts, recreational and
fitness facilities.
The park was designed in consultation with a specialist to
achieve the safest and most user-friendly lay-out.
It’s great to see so many people (and pooches) enjoying
the facility and now that the sun is finally out, it’s a great
opportunity for a reminder of dog park rules and etiquette;
• Dogs need to be under effective control by voice
command, in close proximity of the owner and in sight of
the owner at all times
• Dogs must be registered, vaccinated and be wearing a
current registration disc
• Please closely supervise children whilst in the dog park
• If your dog is in season or is ill, please don’t use the dog
park for the safety of other dogs
• Ensure the gate is closed securely
• Use the poo bag dispensers and clean up after your dog
• Please report any dog attacks or concerning incidents to
Council by calling 8405 6600
If you have any feedback regarding the park please contact us
on 8405 6600.
GHOSTS OF THE PORT
Established in 1836 as the state’s primary maritime centre,
there are many thousands of fascinating and often tragic stories
about the people who have lived, worked and died in the Port
Adelaide area.These stories contribute to the rich fabric of our
community and a selection are shared within this resource in
a way that is designed to evoke the history and mystery of the
Port.
This year, for Halloween, the Council commissioned the
development of a self-guided walking tour ‘Ghosts of the Port’,
researched and written by Allen Tiller.
Mr Tiller is the star of Syfy’s hit TV show, Haunting:Australia.
The guide includes a detailed history of 13 different historic
locations across the Port, including the Civic precinct, local pubs,
Lipson Street, the Lighthouse and more.
Allen has also created three short videos on key locations
around the Port.You can watch the videos on our Facebook
page
Download a copy of the guide book from Council’s website or
head along to the Visitor Information Centre during opening
hours (9am-5pm, 7 days except Christmas Day) to pick
up a copy.
Roy Marten Dog Park opening
PLACEMAKING
A City where people love to be