Northern Beaches Council is proposing to extend the Mona Vale Beach (south) dog off-leash area trial (the trial) for a further 12 months to 13 October 2027.
The trial commenced on 14 October 2025 and is planned to conclude on 13 October 2026.
An extension will allow the trial to continue during assessment of the initial 12-month period, avoiding disruption to the community that would result from pausing it.
The current trial rules would remain the same including the time restrictions and the trial area.
Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the proposal to extend the trial allows for people to continue to take dogs to the trial area while the trial is under assessment.
“The community has been very passionate about the trial, and we have implemented a transparent, comprehensive and robust trial process that balances the needs of the dog community, beachgoers and the protection of the environment,” said Mayor Heins.
“Since the trial commenced, council’s staff have been collating data including on-site observations during permitted and prohibited times and community feedback. This will all feed into the assessment and inform the future use of this site.” she said.
The community can have their say on the proposed trial extension by visiting Council’s Your Say page until 26 July 2026. The feedback will be reported to Council at its 15 September 2026 meeting.