Dingo Beach Swimming Enclosure

Consultation results and next steps

We thank the community for having their say on options for the Dingo Beach Swimming Enclosure that were subject to consultation, including:

• Re-new the existing swimming enclosure, including temporary stinger net during stinger seasons until re-built
• Demolish the existing swimming enclosure and permanently replace with a stinger net during stinger seasons
• Demolish the existing swimming enclosure, with no net replacement

Please view our consultation summary or detailed consultation report. Key feedback included:

• Strong support to repair the existing permanent swimming enclosure, including a temporary stinger net during stinger season until the enclosure is repaired.
• The enclosure is well utilised by residents and visitors throughout the Region.
• Value the existing permanent enclosure for its all-year-round permanence, character, sense of safety and security.
• Some users haven’t been swimming since the enclosure was damaged, due to fear of shark sightings in the area.
• The enclosure is an important facility for families, allowing kids a safe and secure place to play at all tides

Council will consider consultation results at an upcoming Council meeting, to decide upon next steps for the Dingo Beach swimming enclosure.

We would also like residents to be aware of potential impacts of residential lighting on turtle nesting. Check out the Brochure developed by Reef Catchments for more information!