Shoalhaven City Council is leading a major planning exercise to 'shape the Shoalhaven' into a vibrant and active community over the next 15 years as part of its commitment to achieving a Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan.

This affects all of us! If you play sport, listen to music, read books, go to shows, swim, go to community meetings or workshops, are part of a community group, walk on local trails, garden or visit a park then you have a vested interest in ensuring you have your say.

The ‘Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan’ will set out actions and priorities for Council that will guide future works and funding.

We have a vast population spread across 4,660 square km – and a significant challenge is how we want our City to thrive with aquatic, leisure and indoor sports centres; community and service centres including youth, seniors, health and sheds; cultural, art and heritage centres; tracks, trails and boardwalks; libraries; tourism information centres; sports grounds and courts; showgrounds; community gardens; parks and open spaces; and skate and BMX parks.

A key challenge in developing the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan is to balance the needs of the community with the available financial resources of Council, stakeholders and the community.

So get involved – and help shape our community!
 
Respondents to the survey will go into the draw to win one of the following great prizes:
- A double pass to 'Back to Bacharach In Word and Music' at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
- 5 x Swim Passes for use at one of the Shoalhaven's Leisure Centres
- 1 x $100 Holiday Haven Tourist Park Voucher
- 1 x $50 voucher for a local sports store

 

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* 1. What are the top five sport and/or recreation facilities or spaces that you use within the Shoalhaven? Please only tick your top five.

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* 2. For the top five most used sport and/or recreation facilities or spaces that you use in Question 1, please explain what you LIKE and DON'T LIKE, and list any improvements you would like to see (be as specific as you can):

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* 3. Thinking of the main sport and recreation facilities or spaces that you use within the Shoalhaven, how far do you currently travel from your place of residence to these facilities? Please provide your answer in minutes by vehicle.

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* 4. Additionally, how far would you be prepared to travel from your place of residence to use high quality sport and recreation facilities or spaces? Please provide your answer in minutes by vehicle.

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* 5. Do you believe there is currently an adequate number/supply of sporting facilities within the Shoalhaven?

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* 6. If you answered no to Question 5, please explain why not.

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* 7. How would you rate the overall quality of sporting facilities within the Shoalhaven?

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* 8. If you answered Indifferent to Very poor to Question 7, would you prefer to see fewer facilities but of a higher standard? Please explain your rating below.

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* 9. If you answered Indifferent to Very poor to Question 7, would you be prepared to contribute financially towards the cost of the facilities? Please explain your answer below.

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* 10. Do you believe there is currently an adequate number/supply of parks within the Shoalhaven for recreation?

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* 11. If you answered no to Question 10, please explain why not.

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* 12. How would you rate the overall quality of the parks within the Shoalhaven?

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* 13. If you answered Indifferent to Very poor to Question 12, would you prefer to see fewer parks but of a higher standard? Please explain your rating below.

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* 14. If you answered Indifferent to Very poor to Question 12, would you be prepared to contribute financially towards the cost of parks? Please explain your answer below.

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* 15. What are the top five community facilities or spaces that you currently use within the Shoalhaven? Please only tick your top five.

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* 16. For the top five community facilities or spaces that you do use in Question 15, please explain what you LIKE and DON'T LIKE, and list any improvements you would like to see (be as specific as you can):

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* 17. Thinking of the main community facilities or spaces that you use within the Shoalhaven, how far do you currently travel from your place of residence to these facilities? Please provide your answer in minutes by vehicle.

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* 18. In your experience, how do you find accessing these community facilities and spaces?

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Disagree Nor Agree Agree Strongly Agree
It is easy to book
The facility is well maintained
I can usually book the time/date that I require
The facility is reasonably priced
The facility is easy to find
The facility meets my requirements (size, facilities available etc)
There is sufficient car parking
The community facilities of the Shoalhaven are well promoted

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* 19. Do you believe there is currently an adequate number/supply of community facilities and spaces within the Shoalhaven?

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* 20. If you answered no to Question 19, please explain why not.

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* 21. How would you rate the overall quality of community facilities and spaces within the Shoalhaven?

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* 22. If you answered Indifferent to Very poor to Question 21, would you prefer to see fewer community facilities but of a higher standard? Please explain your rating below.

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* 23. If you answered Indifferent to Very poor to Question 21, would you be prepared to contribute financially towards the cost of community facilities? Please explain below.

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* 24. How satisfied are you with the range of community, recreation and sport programs offered in the Shoalhaven (such as walking groups, fitness programs etc)?

  Very unsatisfied Somewhat unsatisfied Neither satisfied or unsatisfied Somewhat satisfied Very satisfied
Activities for children
Activities for teenagers
Activities for older people (55+)
Activities for women
Activities for men
Activities for families
Activities for the disabled

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* 25. What programs would you like to see provided in the Shoalhaven?

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* 26. Thinking of your top 3 priorities, what community infrastructure do you feel is currently missing within the Shoalhaven?

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* 27. Are there any specific parks, sports or recreation facilities that you would like to comment on? Please provide details below.

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* 28. Are there any specific community facilities and spaces that you would like to comment on? Please provide details below.

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* 29. Key to the purpose of the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan are the principles of integration, multi-use and rationalisation of community facilities and spaces.
Considering these principles and the need for ongoing financial sustainability of facilities and spaces, what suggestions do you have for the best use of community infrastructure in the Shoalhaven?

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* 30. What is your age group?

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* 31. Are you male or female?

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* 32. Which area of the Shoalhaven City Council area do you live?

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* 33. If you would like to be kept informed of the progress of the Shoalhaven Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan, as well as to go into the draw to win one the great prizes listed, please leave your name and either email address or postal address in the spaces below.

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