City council has unanimously voted to move forward with a dog park in Miramichi.

Community Wellness and Recreation director Jason Walsh has been authorized to convert the former Heath Steele Ballfield in Newcastle, near French Fort Cove, into an off-leash dog park.

Up to 100,000 dollars will be transferred from the general capital reserve account into the general capital fund to make the park a reality.

The property will see several upgrades before the dog park is officially opened, including new fencing, an upgraded parking lot, a new shelter, and more.

Walsh said will ideally the park will be open for use in October, it likely won't be ready until next Spring.