THE CASE FOR AN ARTS SPACE IN ECHUCA - COMMUNITY SURVEY

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The purpose of this survey is to help the Echuca-Moama Arts Initiative (EMAI) to better understand the type of indoor space needed to support arts and other community related activities and groups.

The concept is for a facility that includes at least one large open space for exhibitions as well as occasional small music or performing arts activities, toilets etc. It may also include meeting rooms, workshop or offices, kitchen facilities and possibly a café and gift shop.

This project however will determine the feasbility of including various spaces based on considerations such as cost of building and operating a facility and the fees the community is prepared to pay to use a facility.

The survey will assist us understand the priorities for new indoor spaces, the use of existing indoor spaces and how well they satisfy community needs.

Community groups, event co-ordinators, professional and hobby artists, and residents who need access to indoor spaces are all encouraged to complete the survey.

We would be grateful if you could complete the survey by FRIDAY 22nd MARCH. If you are prepared to complete the survey but need longer time then please let us know. We appreciate your assistance.

If you have any trouble completing the survey please contact Lesley Humphreys on 03 9898 6615.

For additional information about the project please contact Wendy Dunstan on 0412 206 464 or email wendy.dunstan@outsidethesquareconsulting.com.au

Thank-you for taking the time to complete this survey.

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* 1. Can you please provide us with some details about you and/or any organisation you might belong to?

Your name

Name of your organisation (if applicable)

Your role with the organisation

Your email address

Your telephone number

Name and address of the main facility your organisation uses (if applicable)

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* 2. Which of the following best describes your involvement in the arts. You can select up to 3 options.

A fulltime professional artist/performer

A partime professional artist/performer

A hobby artist/crafts person

A teacher/instructor in the arts

An event co-ordinator

Someone who attends activities, shows, events etc.

A community group co-ordinator or committee member

I am not involved in the arts

Other? Is there something that better describes your involvement. Please tell us below

Is there something that better that describes you involvement?

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* 3. Which best describes the type of arts or community activity/ies you or your organisation is involved in?

Craft

Circus/acrobatics

Dance/movement/mime

Festival

Film making/photography

Theatre/performing arts

Painting/drawing/print making

Sculpture

Singing/instrumental/music

Service organisation e.g. Rotary

Writing

I am not involved in the arts

Other

Other ... please specify here if you selected 'OTHER'

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* 4. ONLY ANSWER THIS QUESTION IF you are representing a group or organisation
How many 'active' members does your organisation have?

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41-50

More than 50? Please tell us below.

If more than 50 members please tell us how many here

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* 5. ONLY ANSWER THIS QUESTION IF you are representing a group or organisation
Compared to two years ago has your group's 'active' membership increased or decreased?

Increased by 1-10

Increased by 11-20

Increased by more than 20

Decreased by 1-10

Decreased by 11-20

Decreased by more than 20

Remained fairly constant

Not sure

Any comments as to why there has or has not been a change in your numbers? ... And are you concerned about any change in membership or participation?

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* 6. Please tell us which of the following is important for you or your organisation in terms of an 'arts space'

	Critical for us/me	Important for us/me	Not so important	Not important at all	Not relevant to me	Not sure/Don't know
An indoor space	An indoor space Critical for us/me	An indoor space Important for us/me	An indoor space Not so important	An indoor space Not important at all	An indoor space Not relevant to me	An indoor space Not sure/Don't know
Storage space for our gear	Storage space for our gear Critical for us/me	Storage space for our gear Important for us/me	Storage space for our gear Not so important	Storage space for our gear Not important at all	Storage space for our gear Not relevant to me	Storage space for our gear Not sure/Don't know
Storage for displays, seating etc.	Storage for displays, seating etc. Critical for us/me	Storage for displays, seating etc. Important for us/me	Storage for displays, seating etc. Not so important	Storage for displays, seating etc. Not important at all	Storage for displays, seating etc. Not relevant to me	Storage for displays, seating etc. Not sure/Don't know
Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people)	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Critical for us/me	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Important for us/me	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Not so important	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Not important at all	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Not relevant to me	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Not sure/Don't know
Office/administration space	Office/administration space Critical for us/me	Office/administration space Important for us/me	Office/administration space Not so important	Office/administration space Not important at all	Office/administration space Not relevant to me	Office/administration space Not sure/Don't know
Kitchen facilities	Kitchen facilities Critical for us/me	Kitchen facilities Important for us/me	Kitchen facilities Not so important	Kitchen facilities Not important at all	Kitchen facilities Not relevant to me	Kitchen facilities Not sure/Don't know
Toilet facilities	Toilet facilities Critical for us/me	Toilet facilities Important for us/me	Toilet facilities Not so important	Toilet facilities Not important at all	Toilet facilities Not relevant to me	Toilet facilities Not sure/Don't know
Catering facilities/space	Catering facilities/space Critical for us/me	Catering facilities/space Important for us/me	Catering facilities/space Not so important	Catering facilities/space Not important at all	Catering facilities/space Not relevant to me	Catering facilities/space Not sure/Don't know
Space for classes/tutoring	Space for classes/tutoring Critical for us/me	Space for classes/tutoring Important for us/me	Space for classes/tutoring Not so important	Space for classes/tutoring Not important at all	Space for classes/tutoring Not relevant to me	Space for classes/tutoring Not sure/Don't know
Access to outdoor space/spaces	Access to outdoor space/spaces Critical for us/me	Access to outdoor space/spaces Important for us/me	Access to outdoor space/spaces Not so important	Access to outdoor space/spaces Not important at all	Access to outdoor space/spaces Not relevant to me	Access to outdoor space/spaces Not sure/Don't know
Onsite car parking	Onsite car parking Critical for us/me	Onsite car parking Important for us/me	Onsite car parking Not so important	Onsite car parking Not important at all	Onsite car parking Not relevant to me	Onsite car parking Not sure/Don't know
Cafe	Cafe Critical for us/me	Cafe Important for us/me	Cafe Not so important	Cafe Not important at all	Cafe Not relevant to me	Cafe Not sure/Don't know
For it to be centrally located/near other facilities	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Critical for us/me	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Important for us/me	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Not so important	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Not important at all	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Not relevant to me	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Not sure/Don't know

Anything else important for you or your organisation

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* 7. Can you tell us how satisfied you are/your group is with your ability to get access to the following when you have needed to in the past?

	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Not satisfied	Very not satisfied	Not relevant to us/me	Not sure
An indoor space	An indoor space Very satisfied	An indoor space Satisfied	An indoor space Not satisfied	An indoor space Very not satisfied	An indoor space Not relevant to us/me	An indoor space Not sure
Storage space for our gear	Storage space for our gear Very satisfied	Storage space for our gear Satisfied	Storage space for our gear Not satisfied	Storage space for our gear Very not satisfied	Storage space for our gear Not relevant to us/me	Storage space for our gear Not sure
Storage for displays, seating etc.	Storage for displays, seating etc. Very satisfied	Storage for displays, seating etc. Satisfied	Storage for displays, seating etc. Not satisfied	Storage for displays, seating etc. Very not satisfied	Storage for displays, seating etc. Not relevant to us/me	Storage for displays, seating etc. Not sure
Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people)	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Very satisfied	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Satisfied	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Not satisfied	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Very not satisfied	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Not relevant to us/me	Meeting/activity rooms (up to 15 people) Not sure
Office/administration space	Office/administration space Very satisfied	Office/administration space Satisfied	Office/administration space Not satisfied	Office/administration space Very not satisfied	Office/administration space Not relevant to us/me	Office/administration space Not sure
Kitchen facilities	Kitchen facilities Very satisfied	Kitchen facilities Satisfied	Kitchen facilities Not satisfied	Kitchen facilities Very not satisfied	Kitchen facilities Not relevant to us/me	Kitchen facilities Not sure
Toilet facilities	Toilet facilities Very satisfied	Toilet facilities Satisfied	Toilet facilities Not satisfied	Toilet facilities Very not satisfied	Toilet facilities Not relevant to us/me	Toilet facilities Not sure
Catering facilities/space	Catering facilities/space Very satisfied	Catering facilities/space Satisfied	Catering facilities/space Not satisfied	Catering facilities/space Very not satisfied	Catering facilities/space Not relevant to us/me	Catering facilities/space Not sure
Space for classes/tutoring	Space for classes/tutoring Very satisfied	Space for classes/tutoring Satisfied	Space for classes/tutoring Not satisfied	Space for classes/tutoring Very not satisfied	Space for classes/tutoring Not relevant to us/me	Space for classes/tutoring Not sure
Access to outdoor space/spaces	Access to outdoor space/spaces Very satisfied	Access to outdoor space/spaces Satisfied	Access to outdoor space/spaces Not satisfied	Access to outdoor space/spaces Very not satisfied	Access to outdoor space/spaces Not relevant to us/me	Access to outdoor space/spaces Not sure
Onsite car parking	Onsite car parking Very satisfied	Onsite car parking Satisfied	Onsite car parking Not satisfied	Onsite car parking Very not satisfied	Onsite car parking Not relevant to us/me	Onsite car parking Not sure
Cafe	Cafe Very satisfied	Cafe Satisfied	Cafe Not satisfied	Cafe Very not satisfied	Cafe Not relevant to us/me	Cafe Not sure
For it to be centrally located/near other facilities	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Very satisfied	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Satisfied	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Not satisfied	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Very not satisfied	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Not relevant to us/me	For it to be centrally located/near other facilities Not sure

Any other comments you may have?

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* 8. About indoor activity spaces you need access to
Can you tell us the size of the space you need access to and whether there is a similar existing space you could/do use?

	High priority for me/us	Medium priority for me/us	Low/not a priority for me/us	I/we currently have access to a space this size
About the size of half a tennis court (100 sq mt)	About the size of half a tennis court (100 sq mt) High priority for me/us	About the size of half a tennis court (100 sq mt) Medium priority for me/us	About the size of half a tennis court (100 sq mt) Low/not a priority for me/us	About the size of half a tennis court (100 sq mt) I/we currently have access to a space this size
About the size of a full tennis court (200 sq mt)	About the size of a full tennis court (200 sq mt) High priority for me/us	About the size of a full tennis court (200 sq mt) Medium priority for me/us	About the size of a full tennis court (200 sq mt) Low/not a priority for me/us	About the size of a full tennis court (200 sq mt) I/we currently have access to a space this size
About the size of 1.5 tennis courts (250 sq mt)	About the size of 1.5 tennis courts (250 sq mt) High priority for me/us	About the size of 1.5 tennis courts (250 sq mt) Medium priority for me/us	About the size of 1.5 tennis courts (250 sq mt) Low/not a priority for me/us	About the size of 1.5 tennis courts (250 sq mt) I/we currently have access to a space this size
About the size of 2 tennis courts (300 sq mt)	About the size of 2 tennis courts (300 sq mt) High priority for me/us	About the size of 2 tennis courts (300 sq mt) Medium priority for me/us	About the size of 2 tennis courts (300 sq mt) Low/not a priority for me/us	About the size of 2 tennis courts (300 sq mt) I/we currently have access to a space this size

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How much would you be prepared to pay to hire a space for activities such as an art class, singing reherasals?

Up to $5 per hour

$6-$10 per hour

$11-$15 per hour

$16-$20 per hour

$21-$25 per hour

$26-$30 per hour

$31-$35 per hour

More than $35 per hour

I wouldn't be prepared to pay anything

Not sure

Not relevant to me

Any comments you would like to add?

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* 10. About how much would you be prepared to pay per week to hire fully equipped exhibition space (about 200 sq mts/tennis court size)?

$400-$500/week

$500-$600/week

$600-$700/week

$700-$800/week

$800-$900/week

I wouldn't be prepared to pay anything

Not sure

Not relevant to me

If you did not select any of the above amounts please tell us what you would be able/prepared to pay

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* 11. Which best describes the number of times a year you might use an 'arts space' if it was created?

	About once a year	2-4 times a year	5-10 times a year	11-15 times a year	16-24 times a year	More than 24 times a year
An exhibition space	An exhibition space About once a year	An exhibition space 2-4 times a year	An exhibition space 5-10 times a year	An exhibition space 11-15 times a year	An exhibition space 16-24 times a year	An exhibition space More than 24 times a year
Another smaller space	Another smaller space About once a year	Another smaller space 2-4 times a year	Another smaller space 5-10 times a year	Another smaller space 11-15 times a year	Another smaller space 16-24 times a year	Another smaller space More than 24 times a year

Any other comments you might like to add?

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* 12. What would you or your group most likely use an 'arts space' for?

A display space for my personal art

A display space for community art exhibitions

A space for visiting exhibitions/displays

A space for recitals, dance and drama (to small intimate audiences)

A space for rehearsals

A space for community art days

A space for private functions e.g. engagements, presentations

A space for workshops or classes

I wouldn't use another/new/this space

Is there something else you would use an 'arts space' for? Please tell us here

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* 13. If an art space is created what type of events or activities are you likely to attend?

	Likely	Unlikely
Exhibitions/displays	Exhibitions/displays Likely	Exhibitions/displays Unlikely
Artist floor talks	Artist floor talks Likely	Artist floor talks Unlikely
Musical recitals/performances	Musical recitals/performances Likely	Musical recitals/performances Unlikely
Festivals	Festivals Likely	Festivals Unlikely
Art workshops/classes	Art workshops/classes Likely	Art workshops/classes Unlikely
Markets/fairs	Markets/fairs Likely	Markets/fairs Unlikely
Anything else? Please tell us below	Anything else? Please tell us below Likely	Anything else? Please tell us below Unlikely

Is there something else you would use an 'arts space' for? Please tell us here

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* 14. Can you please tell us the facilities you currently use, what you use them for, and WHAT IS GOOD about them for your purposes. Please name the facility

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* 15. Can you please tell us the facilities you currently use and what is NOT SO GOOD good about them for your purposes. Please name the facility

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* 16. YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR AN 'ART SPACE' IN ECHUCA-MOAMA?
What would you like and art space in Echuca-Moama to look like... feel like... do for the community... ?

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* 17. Why are arts events and activities important for you and/or your community? (e.g. displays, festivals, 'come and try' days, classes)

Provide an opportunity for me to get out among other people

Provide an opportunity for me meet new people and make new friends

They are uplifting, give me a 'feel good' experience

Provide me with an opportunity to be creative/express my creative side

They provide something very different from my workday week

They provide economic benefits/opportunities for my community

They provide opportunities for me to profile or sell my art/creative work

They bring my family together/they are activities my family can do together

They allow me to have my own space/'me time'

They bring the community together

They provide me with an opportunity to learn something new or different

The bring energy and vitality into community life

They provide me/my family with an alternative recreation activity

Other? Please tell us below

Other reasons why arts activities and events are important to you or your community?

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* 18. Infrastructure priorities for the area
How would you rate the following in terms of infrastructure priorities for the area?

	Very high priority	High priority	Moderate priority	Low priority	Very low priority
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Very high priority	Playgrounds High priority	Playgrounds Moderate priority	Playgrounds Low priority	Playgrounds Very low priority
Parks	Parks Very high priority	Parks High priority	Parks Moderate priority	Parks Low priority	Parks Very low priority
Trails	Trails Very high priority	Trails High priority	Trails Moderate priority	Trails Low priority	Trails Very low priority
Indoor recreation facilities e.g. gymnasiums, pools, basketball courts	Indoor recreation facilities e.g. gymnasiums, pools, basketball courts Very high priority	Indoor recreation facilities e.g. gymnasiums, pools, basketball courts High priority	Indoor recreation facilities e.g. gymnasiums, pools, basketball courts Moderate priority	Indoor recreation facilities e.g. gymnasiums, pools, basketball courts Low priority	Indoor recreation facilities e.g. gymnasiums, pools, basketball courts Very low priority
Access to the river	Access to the river Very high priority	Access to the river High priority	Access to the river Moderate priority	Access to the river Low priority	Access to the river Very low priority
Streetscapes in tourism precincts	Streetscapes in tourism precincts Very high priority	Streetscapes in tourism precincts High priority	Streetscapes in tourism precincts Moderate priority	Streetscapes in tourism precincts Low priority	Streetscapes in tourism precincts Very low priority
Pre-schools	Pre-schools Very high priority	Pre-schools High priority	Pre-schools Moderate priority	Pre-schools Low priority	Pre-schools Very low priority
Indoor arts exhibition/performance space	Indoor arts exhibition/performance space Very high priority	Indoor arts exhibition/performance space High priority	Indoor arts exhibition/performance space Moderate priority	Indoor arts exhibition/performance space Low priority	Indoor arts exhibition/performance space Very low priority
Community houses/centres	Community houses/centres Very high priority	Community houses/centres High priority	Community houses/centres Moderate priority	Community houses/centres Low priority	Community houses/centres Very low priority
Public halls/meeting spaces	Public halls/meeting spaces Very high priority	Public halls/meeting spaces High priority	Public halls/meeting spaces Moderate priority	Public halls/meeting spaces Low priority	Public halls/meeting spaces Very low priority
Public toilets	Public toilets Very high priority	Public toilets High priority	Public toilets Moderate priority	Public toilets Low priority	Public toilets Very low priority
Camping/cabin facilities	Camping/cabin facilities Very high priority	Camping/cabin facilities High priority	Camping/cabin facilities Moderate priority	Camping/cabin facilities Low priority	Camping/cabin facilities Very low priority
Youth spaces	Youth spaces Very high priority	Youth spaces High priority	Youth spaces Moderate priority	Youth spaces Low priority	Youth spaces Very low priority

Anything else you think is a high or very high priority?

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* 19. ANY OTHER COMMENTS?
Please feel free to provide us with any comments you would like us to consider as part of the project

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* 20. Do you or your organisation want to be notified of focus groups being run as part of the project?

Yes, I am interested in knowing more/being involved further

No, thank you

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* 1. Can you please provide us with some details about you and/or any organisation you might belong to?

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* 2. Which of the following best describes your involvement in the arts. You can select up to 3 options.

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* 3. Which best describes the type of arts or community activity/ies you or your organisation is involved in?

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* 4. ONLY ANSWER THIS QUESTION IF you are representing a group or organisationHow many 'active' members does your organisation have?

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* 5. ONLY ANSWER THIS QUESTION IF you are representing a group or organisationCompared to two years ago has your group's 'active' membership increased or decreased?

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* 6. Please tell us which of the following is important for you or your organisation in terms of an 'arts space'

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* 7. Can you tell us how satisfied you are/your group is with your ability to get access to the following when you have needed to in the past?

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* 8. About indoor activity spaces you need access toCan you tell us the size of the space you need access to and whether there is a similar existing space you could/do use?

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* 9. How much would you be prepared to pay to hire a space for activities such as an art class, singing reherasals?

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* 10. About how much would you be prepared to pay per week to hire fully equipped exhibition space (about 200 sq mts/tennis court size)?

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* 11. Which best describes the number of times a year you might use an 'arts space' if it was created?

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* 12. What would you or your group most likely use an 'arts space' for?

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* 13. If an art space is created what type of events or activities are you likely to attend?

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* 14. Can you please tell us the facilities you currently use, what you use them for, and WHAT IS GOOD about them for your purposes. Please name the facility

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* 15. Can you please tell us the facilities you currently use and what is NOT SO GOOD good about them for your purposes. Please name the facility

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* 16. YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR AN 'ART SPACE' IN ECHUCA-MOAMA?What would you like and art space in Echuca-Moama to look like... feel like... do for the community... ?

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* 17. Why are arts events and activities important for you and/or your community? (e.g. displays, festivals, 'come and try' days, classes)

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* 18. Infrastructure priorities for the areaHow would you rate the following in terms of infrastructure priorities for the area?

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* 19. ANY OTHER COMMENTS?Please feel free to provide us with any comments you would like us to consider as part of the project

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* 20. Do you or your organisation want to be notified of focus groups being run as part of the project?

* 4. ONLY ANSWER THIS QUESTION IF you are representing a group or organisation
How many 'active' members does your organisation have?

* 5. ONLY ANSWER THIS QUESTION IF you are representing a group or organisation
Compared to two years ago has your group's 'active' membership increased or decreased?

* 8. About indoor activity spaces you need access to
Can you tell us the size of the space you need access to and whether there is a similar existing space you could/do use?

* 16. YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR AN 'ART SPACE' IN ECHUCA-MOAMA?
What would you like and art space in Echuca-Moama to look like... feel like... do for the community... ?

* 18. Infrastructure priorities for the area
How would you rate the following in terms of infrastructure priorities for the area?

* 19. ANY OTHER COMMENTS?
Please feel free to provide us with any comments you would like us to consider as part of the project