Development Application part 10 of 10 Community Study - MCU13/0092

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   D    it had a proven track record in supporting locally produced goods and

        services

   D    it was to provide up to 80 new full and part time employment opportuni-

       ties.




The more supportive response for the above criteria was consistent ranging from

41% to 45%.



The ’neither/nor/don’t know response for the above criteria was consistent rang-

ing from 8% to 15%.


The less supportive response for the questions for the above criteria was consis-

tent ranging from 44% to 50%.




Reviewing current shopping behaviours would suggest there is a need for a bona
fide convenience centre including a supermarket. With 68% of participants re-

quired to do larger shops, for some participants (52%)having to do large shops
four times a month outside the Peregian Beach area. 6% of the 68% do larger

shops at Peregian Beach Village Square for any type of shopping, while 31 % of
participants do not do large shops and/or do not buy food or grocery items and
88% do their weekly/monthly larger shops outside the Peregian Beach precinct.

It is also of interest to note, that only 28% of participants indicating they shop

most frequently at Peregian Beach Village Square for any type of shopping.