West Tamar Growth Strategy Survey West Tamar Council is developing a Growth Strategy that will enable sustainable growth over the next 30 years and beyond. This survey is designed to gather your input on various factors influencing future growth. Your feedback is crucial in shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for our municipality. Demographics Question Title * 1. What is your age? Under 18 18-30 31-45 46-65 66+ Question Title * 2. Where do you live in the West Tamar? Riverside Legana Exeter Beaconsfield Beauty Point Greens Beach Clarence Point Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. How would you describe your household? Living alone Share house Living with a partner (no children) Single parent Family with children Other Managing Growth Question Title * 4. Where do you believe growth should be prioritised in the West Tamar (select all that apply) In and around existing residential areas On undeveloped land In commercial and business centres In rural areas Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What do you think are the main advantages of building on undeveloped land? (select up to two) More space for housing and infrastructure Reduced congestion in existing areas Opportunities for new public amenities Preservation of current neighbourhood character Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What are the main disadvantages of building on undeveloped land? (Select up to 2) Environmental impacts Loss of green spaces Less diversity of dwelling types, such as townhouses or apartments Less affordable housing options Increased public (including rates) spending on new public amenities and infrastructure Distance from existing services and amenities Increased reliance on private motor vehicles Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. How should existing business centres grow, if at all?(Rate on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 = No Growth 5 = Significant Growth) 1 - No Growth 5 - Significant Growth Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 8. What do you think are the main advantages of building within existing towns? (Select up to 2) Less impact on the environment and green spaces Good access to existing services and amenities Greater opportunities for walking, cycling and public transport Better use of existing infrastructure Less public spending (including rates) on new public amenities and infrastructure Greater diversity of dwelling types, including townhouses and apartments More affordable housing options Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What are the main disadvantages of building within existing towns? (Select up to 2) More and closer neighbours and possible nuisance More congestion in existing areas Less private gardens and space Overuse of existing services and amenities Other (please specify) Diverse Community Needs Question Title * 10. What types of housing should be prioritised for future growth? (Select all that apply) Single family homes Townhouses Apartments Affordable housing Senior living/age-in-place options Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. How important is it to have more housing options for smaller families or seniors? (Rate on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 = Not important and 5 = Very important) Not important Very important Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 12. How important is it to have more affordable housing options for workers on low to moderate incomes? (Rate on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 = Not important and 5= Very important) Not important Very important Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 13. Are the following community infrastructure facilities in your area suitable for a changing community?(Rate on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 = Not suitable at all and 5 = Very suitable; DNK = do not know / no opinion) Not suitable at all Mildly suitable Moderately suitable Suitable Very suitable Do not know/No opinion Schools Schools Not suitable at all Schools Mildly suitable Schools Moderately suitable Schools Suitable Schools Very suitable Schools Do not know/No opinion Parks and public open space Parks and public open space Not suitable at all Parks and public open space Mildly suitable Parks and public open space Moderately suitable Parks and public open space Suitable Parks and public open space Very suitable Parks and public open space Do not know/No opinion Walking and cycling tracks and paths Walking and cycling tracks and paths Not suitable at all Walking and cycling tracks and paths Mildly suitable Walking and cycling tracks and paths Moderately suitable Walking and cycling tracks and paths Suitable Walking and cycling tracks and paths Very suitable Walking and cycling tracks and paths Do not know/No opinion Health facilities Health facilities Not suitable at all Health facilities Mildly suitable Health facilities Moderately suitable Health facilities Suitable Health facilities Very suitable Health facilities Do not know/No opinion Community meeting spaces Community meeting spaces Not suitable at all Community meeting spaces Mildly suitable Community meeting spaces Moderately suitable Community meeting spaces Suitable Community meeting spaces Very suitable Community meeting spaces Do not know/No opinion Childcare Childcare Not suitable at all Childcare Mildly suitable Childcare Moderately suitable Childcare Suitable Childcare Very suitable Childcare Do not know/No opinion Shops and cafes Shops and cafes Not suitable at all Shops and cafes Mildly suitable Shops and cafes Moderately suitable Shops and cafes Suitable Shops and cafes Very suitable Shops and cafes Do not know/No opinion Other (please specify) and are they suitable or not suitable? Getting Around West Tamar Question Title * 14. What transportation infrastructure should be prioritised for future investment? (Select all that apply) Walking paths Cycling infrastructure Public transport (buses, shuttles, etc) Improved roads or lanes for cars Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. How should we encourage better connections between the west and east of West Tamar across the highway? (Select all that apply) New road crossings, tunnels or bridges Improved public transport links Enhanced pedestrian/cycling paths Not a priority Other (please specify) Values and Hazards Question Title * 16. What makes West Tamar unique and valuable?(Score on scale of 1 to 5. 1 = Very common or no value & 5 = Very unique and very valuable) Very common or no value Common with some value Somewhat common with average value Moderately common with moderate value Very unique and very valuable Rivers and wetlands Rivers and wetlands Very common or no value Rivers and wetlands Common with some value Rivers and wetlands Somewhat common with average value Rivers and wetlands Moderately common with moderate value Rivers and wetlands Very unique and very valuable Beaches Beaches Very common or no value Beaches Common with some value Beaches Somewhat common with average value Beaches Moderately common with moderate value Beaches Very unique and very valuable Hills and ridges Hills and ridges Very common or no value Hills and ridges Common with some value Hills and ridges Somewhat common with average value Hills and ridges Moderately common with moderate value Hills and ridges Very unique and very valuable Built environment Built environment Very common or no value Built environment Common with some value Built environment Somewhat common with average value Built environment Moderately common with moderate value Built environment Very unique and very valuable Local flora and fauna Local flora and fauna Very common or no value Local flora and fauna Common with some value Local flora and fauna Somewhat common with average value Local flora and fauna Moderately common with moderate value Local flora and fauna Very unique and very valuable Historical/heritage sites Historical/heritage sites Very common or no value Historical/heritage sites Common with some value Historical/heritage sites Somewhat common with average value Historical/heritage sites Moderately common with moderate value Historical/heritage sites Very unique and very valuable Rural character Rural character Very common or no value Rural character Common with some value Rural character Somewhat common with average value Rural character Moderately common with moderate value Rural character Very unique and very valuable Scenic views Scenic views Very common or no value Scenic views Common with some value Scenic views Somewhat common with average value Scenic views Moderately common with moderate value Scenic views Very unique and very valuable Indigenous cultural heritage Indigenous cultural heritage Very common or no value Indigenous cultural heritage Common with some value Indigenous cultural heritage Somewhat common with average value Indigenous cultural heritage Moderately common with moderate value Indigenous cultural heritage Very unique and very valuable Other (please specify) and are they valuable or not valuable? Question Title * 17. How should the community grow while managing risks like natural hazards (bushfire, landslip and flooding) and economic uncertainty? (Select all that apply) Focus development in safer, low-risk areas Improve infrastructure resilience (e.g., flood protection) Limit growth in high-risk areas Invest in renewable energy and sustainable practices Strengthen community resilience through education and tools Other (please specify) Heritage and Character, Natural and Scenic Values Question Title * 18. How important is it to protect West Tamar’s unique natural and scenic values? (Rate on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 = Not important and 5 = Very important) Not important Very important Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 19. How can growth complement or complicate the protection of West Tamar’s unique natural and scenic values? It complements by bringing awareness and investment It complicates by putting pressure on natural resources Both Neither Not sure Question Title * 20. What should be done to recognise and protect Indigenous cultural heritage in the context of future growth? Final Thoughts ... Question Title * 21. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions for the West Tamar Growth Strategy? Question Title * 22. If you would like to be kept up-to-date with the Growth Strategy into the future, please provide your email address so we can notify you. Done
