Public Consultation sought for beach audit of Wicklow County Coastline

Wicklow Beach Audit

Wicklow County Council is in the process of conducting an audit of the beaches of Wicklow County Coastline to assess the uses, strengths, and deficits of the offerings of its beaches. The council wishes to gain the views of local residents which will shape the study and future development of recreational services and amenities of the beaches as part of the process of a Wicklow Coastal Blueway Project.
1.Are you?
2.Which age category do you fall under?
3.Please tick your local beach
4.How would you rate your experiences at your local beach?
5.What improvements would you make to your local beach?
6.How far from your local beach do you live?
7.How do you usually commute to your local beach?
8.What amenities do you use in the local town before/after you visit the beach?
9.How long do you usually spend at your local beach?
10.Do you travel to the beach...
11.Which of these are available at your local beach?
12.Why do you visit your loacl beach?
13.How often do you visit your local beach? (May - September)
14.How often do you visit your local beach? (October - April)
15.What are the barriers to you visiting the beach?
16.Do you feel safe swimming, or participating in water activities, at your local beach?
17.*If you do not feel safe at the beach, please tell us why.
18.Please mark any of the following sports and recreation activities you would like to be available at your beach. If they are already available please include them in your ticking.
19.Is your beach easy to navigate? Does your beach have adequate signage of amenities and safety precautions?
20.What do you think the strengths are of your local beach?
21.What do you think the weaknesses are of your local beach?