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Carnarvon & Coral Bay Local Planning Strategy - Preliminary Engagement Survey

We want to hear your views on what is and isn’t working locally. Changes to the Local Planning Strategy may influence that. What are your thoughts on what has changed since the last Local Planning Strategy was written?

We would love to hear any new ideas about how to make the Shire of Carnarvon a better place to live and do business from a land use planning perspective. The survey should take about 15 minutes and closes on June 2, 2024.

The survey follows the themes included in the local planning strategy. Please answer the following questions if they are relevant to you (you don’t have to answer every question!).
Community, Urban Growth and Settlement
1.The Shire has a recognised housing supply shortage, particularly in the Carnarvon townsite. The housing stock is ageing, and there is a lack of housing diversity (in terms of units, apartments, and number of bedrooms). What is your view on the need to provide more housing in Carnarvon?
2.The lack of workers' accommodation (both private and government-supplied) has been identified as a major barrier to attracting and retaining workers. What is your view on the need to provide more workers' accommodation in the Shire?
3.Do you have any specific comments or ideas about how to improve the type of housing, or housing affordability in the Shire?
4.The provision and availability of community infrastructure such as education, health, aged care, childcare and sports and recreation has been identified as an issue in the Shire of Carnarvon. Do you have any comments or ideas about how to improve community facilities, recreation and open space in the Shire?
5.Do you have any comments or ideas about how to manage protection of cultural heritage (both Aboriginal and European) in the Shire? Is there a cultural heritage feature (natural or built) that is very important to you within the Shire, that you would like to ensure is protected for the future?
Economy and Employment
6.The Shire comprises an important food production zone. How strongly do you agree with supporting the protection of agricultural land, including managing encroachment from other uses that may impact viability?
7.The Coral Bay townsite is an important tourism location in a significant natural environment. Adding more accommodation is currently limited. Do you have any comments or ideas for the future of the Coral Bay townsite?
8.Tell us which tourism features are very important to you within the Shire (e.g., Ningaloo Reef, One Mile Jetty Heritage Precinct, etc.) and that you would like to ensure are protected for the future.
9.Do you have any comments or ideas about how to improve shopping, commercial and food/restaurant activity in the Shire, noting specific precincts if relevant?
Environment
10.The Shire’s coastal and inland environment is recognised internationally. What is your view on the importance of supporting the protection of the natural environment balanced against economic development?
11.What is your interest with Environmental Protection (1 being none and 5 being high)
12.What is your interest with Economic Development (1 being none and 5 being high)
13.Tell us which natural environmental features are very important to you within the Shire (e.g. the Gascoyne River, Ningaloo Reef, Disappointment Reach Sanctuary Zone, etc.) that you would like to ensure are protected for the future.
14.The Shire is impacted by flooding and inundation from the Gascoyne River and the ocean. What is your view on the importance of managing development to avoid flooding and other coastal risks to houses and businesses, and are there any specific assets that are critical for protection?
Infrastructure
15.Do you have any comments or ideas about how to improve transport or servicing infrastructure or industrial development in the Shire?
Summary
16.Do you have any other comments or ideas about guidance for the future of the Shire that are not related to the themes/questions already presented?
17.Where do you live?
18.What is your age?