South Beach Dog Beach Upgrades

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South Beach Dog Exercise Area (Dog Beach) has received $2.46m in Federal Government Grant funding and is set for accessibility, infrastructure, landscape and amenity upgrades.

The South Beach Dog Beach upgrades are supported by funding from the Australian Government through the Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program (MLCIP). The funded scope is specifically for improvements to the Dog Beach, including essential upgrades to water, sewer and electrical services; new toilet and change facilities; outdoor showers; improved accessible paths; and a universal beach access ramp. Supporting improvements also include landscaping and public amenities such as bins, bike racks, drinking fountains, picnic tables and seating.

The project is being delivered by the City of Fremantle in accordance with grant requirements and guided by the South Beach Place Plan, which sets the overall direction for projects and improvements across South Beach. It was developed through extensive community engagement in 2021 and 2022 and endorsed by the Community and Council in 2023.

The Place Plan helps ensure new works respond to the character of South Beach and what the community values about the place. For the Dog Beach, this means keeping improvements simple, practical and low-key, protecting the existing landscape character and avoiding an overly urban or highly designed response.

How can the community influence the project?

We are asking the public to:

  • Learn more about the project scope and planned upgrades via the Frequently Asked Questions and Explainer Document listed below.
  • Share your thoughts and ideas on the reference designs by completing the South Beach Dog Beach Survey.
  • View the associated materials, talk to City officers and provide feedback in person at the Community Drop-In-Session (details below).

How can you meet with City Officers to discuss the project and your feedback?

  • Attend the drop-in session: Drop-in sessions allow the public to meet with City staff to ask questions about the project, seek clarification and guidance on how to best submit feedback. These are informal sessions that allow the public to come and go during the time period provided. To learn more, visit our How We Engage page here.
  • Request a 1:1 or group meeting with city staff to discuss your thoughts.

Join the Community Drop-In-Session at the following date and time:

  • When: Saturday 31 October 2026
  • Where: South Beach Dog Beach (look for the City of Fremantle flag)
  • Time: 9:00-11:00am

City Officers aim to:

  • Collect community feedback on the reference designs, current experience and key areas where improvements could be made in the future.
  • Keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the project.
  • Work with you to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are noted; provide clarity on questions that may arise.

How can you make your submission?
Submissions can be submitted online via the submission form below, or:

A hard copy of the survey can be sent or picked up upon request by emailing the Community Engagement team here: communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.


Submissions close Monday 9 November at 5pm AWST.


South Beach Dog Exercise Area (Dog Beach) has received $2.46m in Federal Government Grant funding and is set for accessibility, infrastructure, landscape and amenity upgrades.

The South Beach Dog Beach upgrades are supported by funding from the Australian Government through the Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program (MLCIP). The funded scope is specifically for improvements to the Dog Beach, including essential upgrades to water, sewer and electrical services; new toilet and change facilities; outdoor showers; improved accessible paths; and a universal beach access ramp. Supporting improvements also include landscaping and public amenities such as bins, bike racks, drinking fountains, picnic tables and seating.

The project is being delivered by the City of Fremantle in accordance with grant requirements and guided by the South Beach Place Plan, which sets the overall direction for projects and improvements across South Beach. It was developed through extensive community engagement in 2021 and 2022 and endorsed by the Community and Council in 2023.

The Place Plan helps ensure new works respond to the character of South Beach and what the community values about the place. For the Dog Beach, this means keeping improvements simple, practical and low-key, protecting the existing landscape character and avoiding an overly urban or highly designed response.

How can the community influence the project?

We are asking the public to:

  • Learn more about the project scope and planned upgrades via the Frequently Asked Questions and Explainer Document listed below.
  • Share your thoughts and ideas on the reference designs by completing the South Beach Dog Beach Survey.
  • View the associated materials, talk to City officers and provide feedback in person at the Community Drop-In-Session (details below).

How can you meet with City Officers to discuss the project and your feedback?

  • Attend the drop-in session: Drop-in sessions allow the public to meet with City staff to ask questions about the project, seek clarification and guidance on how to best submit feedback. These are informal sessions that allow the public to come and go during the time period provided. To learn more, visit our How We Engage page here.
  • Request a 1:1 or group meeting with city staff to discuss your thoughts.

Join the Community Drop-In-Session at the following date and time:

  • When: Saturday 31 October 2026
  • Where: South Beach Dog Beach (look for the City of Fremantle flag)
  • Time: 9:00-11:00am

City Officers aim to:

  • Collect community feedback on the reference designs, current experience and key areas where improvements could be made in the future.
  • Keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the project.
  • Work with you to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are noted; provide clarity on questions that may arise.

How can you make your submission?
Submissions can be submitted online via the submission form below, or:

A hard copy of the survey can be sent or picked up upon request by emailing the Community Engagement team here: communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.


Submissions close Monday 9 November at 5pm AWST.


  • South Beach Dog Beach Survey

    South Beach Dog Exercise Area (Dog Beach) has received $2.46m in Federal Government Grant funding and is set for accessibility, infrastructure, landscape and amenity upgrades.

    We're inviting the community to share your thoughts and ideas on the reference designs by completing this South Beach Dog Beach Survey. We're keen to hear from all residents, community groups and visitors who interact with this beloved part of coastal South Fremantle. 

    Your comments will help guide the project team as they finalise the reference designs, informed by the South Beach Place Plan, community feedback and grant funding requirements. Please make sure you have read all supporting material before completing the survey.

    We are asking the public to:

    • Learn more about the project scope and planned upgrades via the Frequently Asked Questions and Explainer Document.
    • Share your thoughts and ideas on the reference designs by completing the South Beach Dog Beach Survey.
    • View the associated materials, talk to City officers and provide feedback in person at the Community Drop-In-Session (details on main project page).

    Submissions close Monday 9 November 2026 at 5pm AWST.

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