Rangers will be patrolling the area near Kurri Kurri Public School to make sure pet owners are picking up after their dogs.
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The blitz follows a number of recent incidents when dog faeces was left on the footpath near the school.
Cessnock City Council has also installed new signage on the school fences, warning dog walkers of the fines that apply.
Kurri Kurri Public School principal Eve Eather said the signage reinforces the schools mission statement: Learning, caring and respect for all.
(It) will assist our Kurri Kurri community to support our scholars in learning about respecting and caring for the school environment both inside and outside our school fences," Mrs Eather said.
On-the-spot fines are issued for a dog found defecating in a public place, and the owner fails to clean up after the animal.
Our whole community should be able to enjoy our parks and walkways free from pet droppings, especially around schools where young children are playing and walking, Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent said.
Cr Pynsent said there are a few very important things to remember when in a public space including a pooch pouch (a little bag that attaches to your dogs leash to store plastic bags or pooper scoopers).
Before you leave for a walk, check you have a pouch and bags with you so you can take care of any mess your dog leaves behind, he said.
Free pooch pouches are available from the customer service front desk at councils administration building in Vincent Street.