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Peregian
Beach
Community
Survey
–
Character,
future
growth,
community
knowledge,
open
space,
local
economics,
sustainability,
engagement,
participation
A
University
of
the
Sunshine
Coast
and
Peregian
Community
Partnership
Course
Coordinator
–
Bronwyn
Buksh
[email protected]
October
2012
Introduction
and
background
In August and September 2012, 3rd year students from The University of the Sunshine Coast course on
Public Participation and Conflict Resolution were fortunate to be able to design and implement a
consultation project within the town of Peregian Beach, critiquing best practice literature and methods
for proactive engagement, including limitations within process.
The topic area of study chosen was in response to a request from key stakeholders in the Peregian
community to explore community perspectives into future growth and characteristics of the town that the
community values. This ‘snapshot’ survey forms part of many independent consultation activities
recently undertaken by various community groups and University students, that collectively will generate
a body of data that a wide range of community stakeholders can refer to in their decision-making
processes. Importantly it enables the community to discern the gaps in knowledge and form a more
considered argument.
This report is a summary of the process and results based on a collation of student assignments.
The
purpose
of
the
survey
To provide the general Peregian community and other key stakeholders (Council, business groups,
sporting groups, other community assoc.) with data of community attitudes in order to:
− To help Peregian Beach residents, visitors and local business owners establish a consensus on
local character, values and concerns held within the community.
− To raise awareness of the advantages of the constructive and proactive (as opposed to reactive)
development of a community based future development plan that protects the community’s values.
− To provide the town with results of the survey so that an accurate representation of the concerns
and feedback can assist the community in this decision-making processes.
− To facilitate relationship and knowledge building between local business owners, residents,
organizations, clubs and groups.
An important aspect of the learning process was the acknowledgment of the inherent limitations within
all public participation methods including time, representation and resource constraints.
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Peregian Beach Community Survey —
Character, future growth, community knowledge, open space, local
economics, sustainability, engagement, participation
A University of the Sunshine Coast and Peregian Community Partnership
Course Coordinator — Bronwyn Buksh [email protected]
October 2012
Introduction and background
In August and September 2012, 3" year students from The University of the Sunshine Coast course on
Public Participation and Conflict Resolution were fortunate to be able to design and implement a
consultation project within the town of Peregian Beach, critiquing best practice literature and methods
for proactive engagement, including limitations within process.
The topic area of study chosen was in response to a request from key stakeholders in the Peregian
community to explore community perspectives into future growth and characteristics of the town that the
community values. This ‘snapshot’ survey forms part of many independent consultation activities
recently undertaken by various community groups and University students, that collectively will generate
a body of data that a wide range of community stakeholders can refer to in their decision-making
processes. Importantly it enables the community to discern the gaps in knowledge and form a more
considered argument.
This report is a summary of the process and results based on a collation of student assignments.
The purpose of the survey
To provide the general Peregian community and other key stakeholders (Council, business groups,
sporting groups, other community assoc.) with data of community attitudes in order to:
— To help Peregian Beach residents, visitors and local business owners establish a consensus on
local character, values and concerns held within the community.
- To raise awareness of the advantages of the constructive and proactive (as opposed to reactive)
development of a community based future development plan that protects the community's values.
- To provide the town with results of the survey so that an accurate representation of the concerns
and feedback can assist the community in this decision-making processes.
- To facilitate relationship and knowledge building between local business owners, residents,
organizations, clubs and groups.
An important aspect of the learning process was the acknowledgment of the inherent limitations within
all public participation methods including time, representation and resource constraints.
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Key
issues
1. Local Economic Forum – Peregian Beach July 2012 - Raeleen Kaesehagen
Created a platform for discussion and debate regarding the benefits of continuing a ‘local economy
approach’ to future strategic planning in Peregian. This includes issues of local ownership, diversity and
buying local as key to sustained economic growth, happiness and a healthier community (Shuman
2000,2012; Time Magazine, 2008).
“Peregian Beach has the foundation for a wonderfully prosperous, completely unique, economically
thriving, vibrant town. It already has diverse, independently owned local businesses, strong community
spirit, character, charm, many active non profits including an organic veggie village, food co-op,
community house, free live music event and surf club. The community is healthy and the town is a walk-
able and bike-able town. There are defined commercial and open space and recreation areas. It is safe
and works with it's environment in a pleasant and sustainable way”
2. Provision of areas zoned Open Space Recreation
Future requirements for access to both open space and recreational areas, has been identified of key
concern as population increases on the Sunshine Coast (RDA, 2012).
The 2010 successful application with the Planning and Environment court to change the zoning at the
Peregian Caravan Park from Open Space Recreation to Semi Detached Housing, followed by the
recent purchase of the Bowls Club site by a commercial developer Multi Span. This recent context has
raised significant concern within the Peregian community regarding the importance of access and future
recreation needs for all ages in the community, and the repercussion of such decisions on the future
economic development of the town.
The distinction with the Bowls Club Site is that is a privately owned space (that is zoned open space
recreation), and as outlined in the SCRC Open Space Strategy (2011,p9) the Strategy does not address
privately owned open space or open space managed by State or Federal Govt.
3. Local Area Codes
Examples in the region of Local area Codes include the Blackall Range, Buderim and Forest Glen
(Maroochy Plan, 2000) and provide the community with an extra overlay within the planning scheme to
ensure that form and character elements are consistent with Council/Community intent. Local Area
Codes take precedence where another planning code exists within the decision-making hierarchy.
This is a mechanism that was flagged at the Local Economic Forum (July 2012) to be further considered
by the Peregian Community to maintain and further develop the unique community qualities and
business strengths of the town. Example of some of the existing provisions in these Sunshine Coast
precincts include:
− To protect natural and village character
− Maintain quality of life and businesses for locals and visitors
− Local transport networks are enhanced (pedestrian, cycle and PT)
− Best practice sustainability and design
− Business and community precincts
− Biodiversity
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Guiding
Principles
The IAP2 core values were developed with broad international input to identify those aspects of public
participation, which cross national, cultural, and religious boundaries.
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council recognises the full spectrum of engagement activities from
informing through consulting and involving to collaboration and empowerment as advocated by the
International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) (Community Engagement Policy 2009 p3) for
use in the development and implementation of public participation processes.
Within class the theoretical principles and IAP2 were examined and challenged within examples of best
practice application and inauthentic consultation cases. The student designed Consultation Plans
including stakeholder analysis, were prepared with this consideration, and importantly the ability to
critically analyse results based on sample and survey method.
IAP2
Core
Values
-‐
‘putting
people
at
the
heart
of
decision-‐making
that
impacts
their
lives’
The
purpose
of
these
core
values
is
to
help
organisations,
decision
makers
and
practitioners
make
better
decisions
which
reflect
the
interests
and
concerns
of
potentially
affected
people
and
entities.
1.
The
public
should
have
a
say
in
decisions
about
actions
that
could
affect
their
lives.
2.
Public
participation
includes
the
promise
that
the
public's
contribution
will
influence
the
decision.
3.
Public
participation
promotes
sustainable
decisions
by
recognizing
and
communicating
the
needs
and
interests
of
all
participants,
including
decision
makers.
4.
Public
participation
seeks
out
and
facilitates
the
involvement
of
those
potentially
affected
by
or
interested
in
a
decision.
5.
Public
participation
seeks
input
from
participants
in
designing
how
they
participate.
6.
Public
participation
provides
participants
with
the
information
they
need
to
participate
in
a
meaningful
way.
7.
Public
participation
communicates
to
participants
how
their
input
affected
the
decision.
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Guiding Principles
The IAP2 core values were developed with broad international input to identify those aspects of public
participation, which cross national, cultural, and religious boundaries.
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council recognises the full spectrum of engagement activities from
informing through consulting and involving to collaboration and empowerment as advocated by the
International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) (Community Engagement Policy 2009 p3) for
use in the development and implementation of public participation processes.
Within class the theoretical principles and IAP2 were examined and challenged within examples of best
practice application and inauthentic consultation cases. The student designed Consultation Plans
including stakeholder analysis, were prepared with this consideration, and importantly the ability to
critically analyse results based on sample and survey method.
IAP2 Core Values - ‘putting people at the heart of decision-making that impacts their lives’
The purpose of these core values is to help organisations, decision makers and practitioners
make better decisions which reflect the interests and concerns of potentially affected people
and entities.
1. The public should have a say in decisions about actions that could affect their lives.
2. Public participation includes the promise that the public's contribution will influence the
decision.
3. Public participation promotes sustainable decisions by recognizing and communicating
the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers.
4. Public participation seeks out and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected
by or interested in a decision.
5. Public participation seeks input from participants in designing how they participate.
6. Public participation provides participants with the information they need to participate in
a meaningful way.
7. Public participation communicates to participants how their input affected the decision.
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Collating
the
Results
− Six student groups focused on one of the key stakeholder groups for communicating the purpose
and use of the survey data. The groups also conducted informal discussions attended meetings
that provided greater context for analysis.
Sports and recreation clubs/organisations
Individual businesses and trader organisations (2 groups)
Community groups/ general & environmental
School andChange in Method
kinder organisations
Produce Markets & Originals
The initial consultation plan devised a multi modal process for consultation as seen in figure 1. The details and justification be
− The surveycan
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and Community analysis
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of the sporting stakeholder group achieved reasonable success. Due to unforseen barriers in the more personal ind
− Quantitative answers were collected and converted into graphs to assist in analysis
stakeholder engagement, the methodology was altered by the project team. The second and third steps were replaced by a s
− Written responses were also viewed to add context and a richness to the data gathered
and engagement step that aimed to observe the perspective of the community toward sport and recreation. This was done a
− All raw data and comments is available for review Appendix A
beach community forum for recreational space usage.
− Student Group reports have been sent to the relevant Key Stakeholder group for consideration.
Below is an example of one of the Student Teams consultation process with a stakeholder group.
1. Online survey distribution
Engagement with sporting clubs to distribute survey links to members
2. Personal questioning of sporting club members
Gain insights and opinions to the issues discussed in surveys
3. Organised focus groups
Mediate and observe perspectives and potential conflicts
Figure 1 Initial methodology from the first consultation plan document
Limitations
The survey sample is not representational of the entire Peregian Community, and provides a snapshot
only from the members of key community stakeholder groups.
The students identified the careful consideration that needs to be given to future consultation processes
by Council and other community groups regarding opportunities to engage in a wider capacity.
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Findings
The results below include some of the comparative analysis taken from different student groups
between the whole ‘Greater’ Survey responses and Local Business responses. Please refer to the raw
data in the Appendix of the report for full comments included in the responses.
Question 1: Below is a list of key elements that have been used to describe the current character of
Peregian Beach. Here we are interested in understanding how you rate the importance of each element
to the collective character of Peregian Beach, if at all!
Figure 1: Local Businesses response to Question 1.
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Figure 2: Greater survey response to Question 1.
Local businesses included the Peregian Originals as an element of significance importance to local
character. More than half of the respondents saw the Town Square and Business Precinct and Diversity
in locally owned business as either Very Important or Important.
In response to the same question, the Greater Survey respondents saw the Foreshore Park, including
the skate-park, Surf Lifesaving Club and beach as the characteristic with the highest percentage of
importance.
Of significance is the greater percentage of importance to the Business Precinct and Diversity of locally
owned businesses that was given by the Greater Survey.
100.00%
90.00%
80.00%
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
Very
Important
20.00%
10.00%
Important
0.00%
Minor
Importance
Not
Important
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Survey Response
90
80
70 4
eo
<0 = Very Important
= Important
40 + = Minor Importance
<0 = Not Important
Response Count 99
20 4
10
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Figure 2: Greater survey response to Question 1.
Local businesses included the Peregian Originals as an element of significance importance to local
character. More than half of the respondents saw the Town Square and Business Precinct and Diversity
in locally owned business as either Very Important or Important.
In response to the same question, the Greater Survey respondents saw the Foreshore Park, including
the skate-park, Surf Lifesaving Club and beach as the characteristic with the highest percentage of
importance.
Of significance is the greater percentage of importance to the Business Precinct and Diversity of locally
owned businesses that was given by the Greater Survey.
100.00%
90.00%
80.00%
70.00% ~
60.00% *
50.00% *
40.00% +
30.00% ~ ™ Very Important
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
= Important
™ Minor Importance
™ Not Important
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Question 2: What are the factors that influence your consumer behaviour? Please rate in order of
importance?
Figure 3: Local Businesses response to Question 2.
Question 2 focused on factors influencing consumer behaviour, with local business employees rating
product quality higher than consumer experience as well as whether the product was locally owned or
produced. Clearly local business owners found these factors important. Quality of product again stood
out within the results from the same question of the Greater Survey.
It is noteworthy to see here that compared to customer experience, locally owned produce and
economic development PRICE was the least valued consumer influence.
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Question 3: How you would you feel if larger generic chain stores started moving into the business
precinct (Town Square) of Peregian Beach?
Attitude
towards
chain
stores
1%
4%
2%
Great
26%
Ok
Do
no
care
either
Concerned
68%
Very
Concerned
− Majority of participants are opposed to commercial development on land currently zoned Open
Space Community Recreation.
− 83% of participants are very concerned or concerned about the development of chain stores in
Peregian.
Question 4: Do you think that this is probably inevitable in the future?
Are
chainstores
inevitable
in
the
future?
Yes
No
22%
78%
This is the most significant result of the survey and illustrates the positive, competent and active local
community. Only 22% of participants believe the development of chain stores in Peregian is inevitable
in the future.
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Question 3: How you would you feel if larger generic chain stores started moving into the business
precinct (Town Square) of Peregian Beach?
Attitude towards chain stores
1% -4% 2%
@Great
BOk
Do no care either
® Concerned
Very Concerned
— Majority of participants are opposed to commercial development on land currently zoned Open
Space Community Recreation.
— 83% of participants are very concerned or concerned about the development of chain stores in
Peregian.
Question 4: Do you think that this is probably inevitable in the future?
Are chainstores inevitable in the future?
™Yes ™No
This is the most significant result of the survey and illustrates the positive, competent and active local
community. Only 22% of participants believe the development of chain stores in Peregian is inevitable
in the future.
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Question 5: Would you support Commercial Development on areas currently zoned Open Space
Community Recreation?
Would
you
support
commercial
development
on
areas
currently
zoned
Open
Space
Community
Recreation?
Yes
6%
No
94%
Very clear respondent consensus with regards to changes in zoning for commercial purposes.
Question 6: How important to you is local business?
Question 6 considered the importance of supporting local business. Again it was noteworthy to see a
great response in terms of importance coming from the Greater Survey rather than Local Business
owners/employees.
Of more significance, is not one rating of low or very low was given, showing an obvious indication of
surveyed sentiment.
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Question 5: Would you support Commercial Development on areas currently zoned Open Space
Community Recreation?
Would you support commercial development on areas
currently zoned Open Space Community Recreation?
Very clear respondent consensus with regards to changes in zoning for commercial purposes.
Question 6: How important to you is local business?
Local Business Owners Survey Response
m Very High
= High
= Medium
m Low
m Very Low
Question 6 considered the importance of supporting local business. Again it was noteworthy to see a
great response in terms of importance coming from the Greater Survey rather than Local Business
owners/employees.
Of more significance, is not one rating of low or very low was given, showing an obvious indication of
surveyed sentiment.
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Question 7: Would you be willing to support local business more if you knew that the proceeds
supported local social and physical infrastructure the diversity of business opportunities and unique
character of the Town?
This question investigated the willingness of local business support in relation to knowing about the
proceeds and benefits supported the town.
Willingness
to
support
local
business
No
8.30%
Yes
91.70%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
• 91.7%
of
participants
would
be
willing
to
support
local
business
more
than
they
do
now.
Further
Application
Part of the purpose of the consultation process was aimed at assessing the attitudes of the Peregian
Community regarding further consultation in relation to the development of a ‘Local Economic Model’
and/or the development of a Local Area Code for Peregian.
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Question 7: Would you be willing to support local business more if you knew that the proceeds
supported local social and physical infrastructure the diversity of business opportunities and unique
character of the Town?
Local Business Owners Survey Response
m Yes
=No
This question investigated the willingness of local business support in relation to knowing about the
proceeds and benefits supported the town.
Willingness to support local
business
No
0.00% 10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%5 0.00%60.00%7 0.00%80.00%90.00%.00.00%
* 91.7% of participants would be willing to support local business more than they do now.
Further Application
Part of the purpose of the consultation process was aimed at assessing the attitudes of the Peregian
Community regarding further consultation in relation to the development of a ‘Local Economic Model’
and/or the development of a Local Area Code for Peregian.
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Question 9 within the survey asked participants about whether they supported further consultation
regarding the issues discussed.
Results found that 96.8% of respondents supported further information and consultation regarding the
development of a ‘Local Area Code’ that protects character, and 94% support further information and
consultation regarding the development of a Local Economic Model.
Further
Community
Consultation
100.00%
80.00%
60.00%
Yes
40.00%
No
20.00%
0.00%
Local
area/place
code
that
Local
Economic
Model
protects
character
Additional
comments
The success of this consultation process can be measured by the potential strengthening of community
networks and building of social capital. This may include cooperation between Community groups in
joint ventures aimed at shaping the future of Peregian Beach.
This consultation was undertaken on behalf of the Peregian community for the benefit of the Peregian
community and therefore the findings belong to and will be made available to community members and
groups.
One student group used the analogy of their experience working with the issues identified by the
Community regarding Peregian Beach, with the word ‘crisis’ in Chinese, which contains two characters.
The first meaning ‘danger’, and the second meaning ‘opportunity’.
All the student groups saw much opportunity in this community to guide the process of creating a long-
term economically diverse, vibrant, healthy, living community.
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Question 9 within the survey asked participants about whether they supported further consultation
regarding the issues discussed.
Results found that 96.8% of respondents supported further information and consultation regarding the
development of a ‘Local Area Code’ that protects character, and 94% support further information and
consultation regarding the development of a Local Economic Model.
Further Community Consultation
100.00%
80.00%
60.00%
BYes
40.00%
BNo
20.00%
0.00%
Local area/place code that Local Economic Model
protects character
Additional comments
The success of this consultation process can be measured by the potential strengthening of community
networks and building of social capital. This may include cooperation between Community groups in
joint ventures aimed at shaping the future of Peregian Beach.
This consultation was undertaken on behalf of the Peregian community for the benefit of the Peregian
community and therefore the findings belong to and will be made available to community members and
groups.
One student group used the analogy of their experience working with the issues identified by the
Community regarding Peregian Beach, with the word ‘crisis’ in Chinese, which contains two characters.
The first meaning ‘danger’, and the second meaning ‘opportunity’.
All the student groups saw much opportunity in this community to guide the process of creating a long-
term economically diverse, vibrant, healthy, living community.
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References
International Agreement on Public Participation 2007, IAP2 Spectrum on Public Participation, available
[online],http://www.iap2.org.au/sitebuilder/resources/knowledge/asset/files/36/iap2spectrum.pdf, viewed
9 August 2012.
Kaesehagen, R 2012, Moving towards greater community and local business prosperity, available
[online], http://www.inperegianbeach.com/2012/08/01/proactive-approach-to-protecting-the-plan/,
viewed 6 August 2012.
New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/08/dining/08verm.html
Regional Development Australia (2012) Sunshine Coast Regional RoadMap 2012/13
Shuman, M (2012) Local Dolars, Local Sense. How to shift your money from Wall Street to main Street
and Achieve Prosperity, Post Carbon Institute, USA.
Sunshine Coast Council 2011, Open Space Strategy 2011, available [online],
http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, viewed 15 August 2012.
Thompson, R 2012, Stakeholder analysis; winning support for your projects, available [online],
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_07.htm, viewed 7 August 2012.
RAW
SURVEY
DATA
BEGINS
ON
THE
FOLLOWING
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References
International Agreement on Public Participation 2007, IAP2 Spectrum on Public Participation, available
[online], http://www.iap2.org.au/sitebuilder/resources/knowledge/asset/files/36/iap2spectrum.pdf, viewed
9 August 2012.
Kaesehagen, R 2012, Moving towards greater community and local business prosperity, available
[online], http:/Avww.inperegianbeach.com/2012/08/01/proactive-approach-to-protecting-the-plan/,
viewed 6 August 2012.
New York Times http:/vww.nytimes.com/2008/10/08/dining/08verm.html
Regional Development Australia (2012) Sunshine Coast Regional RoadMap 2012/13
Shuman, M (2012) Local Dolars, Local Sense. How to shift your money from Wall Street to main Street
and Achieve Prosperity, Post Carbon Institute, USA.
Sunshine Coast Council 2011, Open Space Strategy 2011, available [online],
http:/;www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, viewed 15 August 2012.
Thompson, R 2012, Stakeholder analysis; winning support for your projects, available [online],
http:/www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_07.htm, viewed 7 August 2012.
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character of Peregian Beach. Here we are interested in understanding how you rate the importance of each
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Minor Not Response
Very Important Important
Importance Important Count
a) The Town Square and Business
Precinct (provision of public space 74.5% (73) 22.4% (22) 3.1% (3) 0.0% (0) 98
including street furniture)
b) Diverse range of locally/regionally
TSS Sse 61.6% (61) 32.3% (32) 6.1% (6) 0.0% (0) 99
c) Fortnightly Produce and Craft Markets 67.3% (66) 27.6% (27) 3.1% (3) 2.0% (2) 98
d) Fortnightly free Peregian Originals
community music event 66.3% (65) 25.5% (25) 4.1% (4) 4.1% (4) 98
e) Open Space and Recreation Precinct —
(Tennis Club, Volley Ball Courts, Local
ee er i ee 69.7% (69) 27.3% (27) 3.0% (3) 0.0% (0) 99
Village, Di Hurst Oval)
f) Foreshore Park - Playground, Skate
Park, Surf Life Saving Club and Beach 85.9% (85) 13.1% (13) 1.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 99
g) Walkable and bikeable town 72.7% (72) 23.2% (23) 4.0% (4) 0.0% (0) 99
h) Active local community participation 71.4% (70) 24.5% (24) 4.1% (4) 0.0% (0) 98
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Very Fence Minor Not Rating Response
Important
important sitter important important Average Count
Locally owned or produced aca es aca 1.0% (1) 0.0% (0) 1.00 99
. 25.8% 58.8% 8.2%
Price (25) (57) (8) 6.2% (6) 1.0% (1) 1.00 97
Overall experience — place, 46.9% 44.9% 6.1%
service, knowledge (46) (44) (6) 20%) 0.0% (0) ay oe
, 33.3% 47.5% 16.2%
Local economic development (33) (47) (16) 3.0% (3) 0.0% (0) 1.00 99
68.7% 31.3% 0.0%
Quality of product (68) (1) (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.00 99
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proceeds supported local social and physical infrastructure, the diversity of business opportunities and unique
character of the Town?
Response Response
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No ; | 8.3% 8
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Local area/place code that protects character 96.8% (90) ae 93
Local economic model 94.0% (78) ot 83
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9. Some quick demographic questions, Are you? (please select those that apply)
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A resident of Peregian Beach ee 57.9% 55
A resident of Sunshine Coast PF 44.2% 42
Visitor : | 5.3% 5
Male Pe 32.6% 31
Female ee 56.8% 54
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Aged 25-34 iz 12.6% 12
Aged 35-49 Pe 41.1% 39
Aged 50-64 | 18.9% 18
Aged >65 ; 15.8% 15
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18 [OCR of page images] 1. The beach is the focal point of all coastal towns. | believe a good idea would be to create a large pool enclosure on the beach to create safe and protected swimming. Such a pool would be a huge and unique attraction. To take this idea further, one could build a number of 'T' shaped groynes along the beach to reduce wave action and faciliate safer swimming as well as providing wind breakes / shelters. Reeucing wave action would also protect against erosion, especially if sea levels rise. Such a project would need to study sand current movemens but | am sure it coulkd be done. Such a project would draw millions more tourists to the sunshine coast, including surfers if reefs were constructed to create well-formed waves. 2. Additional parking is desperately needed and is the numer one development that would support the commercial distrcit immediately. At present, peopel are deterred from visiting. 3/9/2012 9:06 PM ‘View Responses | gather there is some community concern re the sale of the caravan park and proposed development which seems likely to adversely affect the character of the "village"... there seem to be too many higher priced accommodations and this would be one 3/9/2012 4:28 PM View Responses Peregian Beach could become unique on the Sunshine Coast in developing a truly lovely little beachside community that is untarnished by development and fast food outlets. The closing argument from a nutritional point, is that we are PROTECTING our children. 3/9/2012 2:53 PM‘ View Responses The redevelopment of the square to date has been tasteful and useful. Please do not allow large chain stores to come in and ruin . it! 3/9/2012 1:01PM View Responses the people who live in peregian should be the ones deciding on what development in acceptable or not. it should not be decided by business people and politicians out to make money. that don't live in the area. The people of peregian treasure the paradise we have and are concerned with the ramifications of developments not in tune with the current character 3/9/2012 12:45 AM ‘View Responses Seriously.. How much more development can we have? LEAVE PEREGIAN ALONE.. Tell the visitors there is a perfectly good COLES a 5 minute drive away. 3/9/2012 12:24 AM View Responses We have a great variety of shops and services in Peregian Beach situated in a unique village setting. The only issue | can see is that there is currently not enough parking in the area. | suggest that adding another 100 or so carparks to the village would be most beneficial not only for the shop keepers but for the customers as well. | know of many people who would like to shop more in the village but often struggle to find a carpark and in turn give up looking and drive on to coolum or Noosa. There is an area of the park adjacent to the southern long term car park, that | believe would be a suitable location for these extra parking spaces. 3/9/2012 10:50 AM ‘View Responses The children and young people, families, couple and individuals need more options to be active and involved in creative and social, physical activity. Computers, technology are so available and big stores are also already close to Peregian. Let get people together, by continuing and improving on the community atmosphere that Peregian offers. 3/9/2012 7:01 AM View Responses The council should purchase the Bowls Club land and gift it to the local community for community recreation. 2/9/2012 5.16 PM View Responses The local community needs to have a vision of what Peregian could look like - what could happen in the Foreshore and the old Bowls Club area, for example. The potential is huge! It is central to the way Peregian looks and feels in the next 50 years. The health and wellbeing of every resident (and visitor) must be taken into account. We must ask the key question. What will provide the people with the healthiest, happiest outcomes - it is NOT more shops. It is outdoor & indoor sporting and recreation facilities. These are the things that bring a community together, bring families together, and keep everyone on the right track. Peregian is a village 2/9/2012 4:28 PM‘ View Responses More open communication with clear identification of stakeholder intent being made public to the community at large. Define or create measure of social values/wealth Define or create measure of unique character Define or create measures of stakeholder compared with community - identify how many members of the community it takes to protect a character compared to a stakeholder. 18
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19 [OCR of page images] Maintain the natural environment and limit new developments 2/9/2012 8:45 AM View Responses The one thing which makes Peregian unique in the country is the twice a month Peregian Originals series of by-donation concerts. For Council to vote to remove up to half of these events on the basis of a few vaguely worded complaints shows a complete disregard for this uniqueness and a blindness to the greater good of the community 31/8/2012 9:50 AM ‘View Responses It is vital that Peregian Originals continues twice a month. Development is needed in Peregian Beach such as Essence of Peregian at the caravan park. 31/8/2012 8:26 AM ‘View Responses Progress and economic development does not necessitate destroying the local ‘character’ and natural beauty of an area. Peregian Beach is unique along the coast due to it's narrow strip-location along David Low Way, thus limited ‘commercial’ interests and the unique, family-friendly Village Square atmosphere along with the popular Sunday markets & Peregian Originals concerts. If you lose these, you lose the essence of Peregian Beach which attracts both locals and tourists alike. 31/8/2012 7:54 AM View Responses Growth should be sustainable....bigger isn't better, unless you live in Las vegas, which some developers believe we should aspire to. The sunshine coast is beautiful and very special, each town having a very different feel and having their own character. We need more jobs and more houses for the growing population and we should meet the increasing demand for infrastructure, this is understood. But that growth doesn't have to be generic chain store, fast food outlets, huge towering beach front units, thoughtless development. Peregian has a vivid community heart which needs to be nurtured and supported by its people and those who serve them, council etc. The Markets, the Music, the Businesses, the Beach, the Parks. Every element is integral to Peregian and MUST be maintained. 30/8/2012 11:49 AM View Responses It's not about keeping the big guys out. It's about a community being able to have a say in what it wants and needs to maintain and improve the lifestyle of it's residents. Like a balance of commerce and recreational facilities! 30/8/2012 11:48 AM ‘View Responses They need to retain the seaside village atmosphere and character of the town and keep major development on the western side of David Low Way. If it is all modernized it will just be a clone of every other coastal town. Some areas that need updating need to be done to fit in with the environment to keep the coastal village feel to it. Parking should be worked on now on the westem side of David Low Way before supermarkets and other developments go in. All towns need green space so the sporting facilities should be maintained except the bowls club which nobody seems to support any longer. It is a shame to lose the camping ground as it is nicely treed and was a lovely place to camp which | did 34 years ago but you have to allow some progress and it is far better for development to be further back from the beach than along the dunes. Sadly it is inevitable that the town is going to change with the population growth and the demands put on it. 1. Council should be more open with the community concerning the information that determines the decisions they make and not have behind closed door meetings concerning our community. 2. When Council makes a decision to reject a development (based on good information and hundreds of community objections) the developer should not be permitted to make multiple submissions over a period of years and submit non-residents letters of support and have the original decision reversed. 3. Councillors should actually spend some time in Peregian, familiarising themselves with our unique community atmosphere and then, perhaps, they will understand why some of us are passionate about protecting it. 4. Public votes for or against decisions concerning major changes in our community should be made by people who actually reside in the community. 29/8/2012 8.00 PM view Responses Ideal situation would be to retain the small town feel with quality goods and services that attract the locals and visitors. Identify and promote major events in lifesaving, music and the Lions Fashion Fiesta. Beachfront and town square are ideal venues for these and other events. eg a craft market in the square on a non market Sunday (or Saturday) 29/8/2012 11:47 AM View Responses Get rid of an ineffectual concillor who is only interested in promoting himself 29/8/2012 9:30 AM View Responses See abovell! 29/8/2012 8:01 AM View Responses Its important to keep Peregian as a low-key village-atmosphere environment in keeping with the ocerall Noosa tradition. 29/8/2012 2:09 AM ‘View Responses Peregian Beach is something very unique, that we can take for granted. It's future as an ideal livable community, place for families, business and tourists will rely on it remaining unique. Character is what makes a place and it is important that we keep and protect the character of Peregian. 28/8/2012 9:53 PM ‘View Responses | have strong views on this and would be happy to share further. 28/8/2012 6:46 PM ‘View Responses Educating people about the benefits of local economies 28/8/2012 6:31PM View Responses Save the originals 28/8/2012 3:27 PM ‘View Responses 19
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20 [OCR of page images] Peregian caters for those who like to live and/or holiday in a relaxed way - walking the beach, riding bikes with the family along the quiet streets or picnicking with friends at any of our BBQ spots. In Peregian there's a community feeling as locals & regular visitors alike meet & greet or stop for a chat or a coffee. There's much pleasure inside the Square - locals love the grass - yes different but a delight people travel from all over the coast to enjoy as they gather in restaurants of on the benches for fish & chips. 4/9/2012 6:44PM View Responses Keep the markets, Keep Peregian Originals, provide more parking 4/9/2012 2:33 PM‘ View Responses | think the stakeholders should actually visit Peregian Beach instead of making decisions from their Caloundra offices! Why fix it if it ain't broke and why should the minority always get more clout than the majority? 4/9/2012 10:36 AM ‘View Responses Keep it like it is. Maybe some public art on the foreshore would add to the atmosphere. 4/9/2012 7:35 AM View Responses Showing 6 text responses No responses selected Local code could offer further protection for our local shopkeepers & community. a 4/9/2012 6:44 PM View Responses Unsure what local economic model means, if supporting rezoning and big companies, no!!! Otherwise, yes 3/9/2012 7:01 AM View Responses When there is no planning done, things gradually change and before people realise it, there are buildings sitting where nature used to be. We need to look after what is left and we need to discuss as a community what we do want in terms of recreation. 2/9/2012 4:28 PM View Responses What is good for one town might not be good for another, unless you live in the area or have done extensive research how can you properly provide for that community. 30/8/2012 11:49 AM View Responses Where do i find out more about this? 30/8/2012 8:47 AM View Responses Protecting character is very important and the community consultation should be driven by the community and transparent. = 28/8/2012 9:53 PM _—- View Responses 4 Open Space Community Recreation is invaluable for the people who live & visit Peregian. It's essential to have places to picnic, meditate, escape, play games with the kids, relax, ride a bike, rejuvenate the soul as well as our magnificent beachfront. 4/9/2012 6:35 PM ‘View Responses We need community recreation areas. 4/9/2012 3:18 PM‘ View Responses We have precious little recreational area and if it is commercially developed it is lost for good. 4/9/2012 2:31 PM View Responses community recreation is needed, more commercial is not when you already have coolum and Noosa so close for shopping 4/9/2012 7:33 AM View Responses Depends on teh type of commercial development. | would not support retail development outside the square. But business development might be ok. HOwever open space is importnat. 3/9/2012 8:56 PM View Responses little enough public recn space already 3/9/2012 5:44PM View Responses 20
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21 [OCR of page images] There is nu abundance of open space as far as | can lell, people have cars and can drive lo Marvuchydore of Noosa if they must consume and spend their money! 3/9/2012 4:22 PM ——- View Responses Commercial development benefits but a few, community spaces benefit all. 3/9/2012 2:32 PM‘ View Responses Leave it for the people. 3/9/2012 12:58 AM View Responses if it is Zoned open space it should stay that way or we will end up with none 3/9/2012 12:39 AM View Responses Why would anyone want to give up open spaced community recreation areas! These area's are so important to families and individuals and youth, we should be improving them, not rezoning them. 3/9/2012 6:53 AM View Responses open space recreation land is scarce and should be used as such 2/9/2012 7:11PM View Responses these areas should belong lo lhe communily as Unere is very lille cormnunily space as il is. 2/9/2012 5.15PM View Responses Absolutely no way. The remaining green space is sacred. Our health and wellbeing is vital and commercial develpment taking this away from us is very wrong. 2/9/2012 418 PM View Reeponese Peregian Beach is far too small to support further commercial development. This has been proved by the slow take up of any new commecial premises built over recent years. 31/8/2012 7:43 AM View Responses No it ig Zoned open space community recreation and should remain that way. |'m talking about sporting areas not the former caravan park. 30/8/2012 9:04 AM View Responses there is enough zoned commercial development space currently. 30/8/2012 8:45AM View Responses this needs an answer? 21
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22 [OCR of page images] we do not have enough open space at the moment to contribute to resident's overall wellbeing, plus it would totally ruin the community atmosphere of Peregian 29/8/2012 7:45PM ‘View Responses Part of the character of the Sunshine Coast is the natural environment. Once destroyed it cannot be recovered. 29/8/2012 4:08 PM View Responses Peregian is all about open space and greenness 29/8/2012 3:55 PM View Responses Because then it wouldn't have a *village* feel. 29/8/2012 3:07 PM‘ View Responses even with current population/visitor leves sea side open spaces are frequently over crowded. 29/8/2012 12:06 AM View Responses Community space must be preserved or it will be lost 29/8/2012 11:36 AM View Responses even with current population/visitor leves sea side open spaces are frequently over crowded. 29/8/2012 12:06 AM ‘View Responses Community space must be preserved or it will be lost 29/8/2012 11:36 AM ‘View Responses must never happen 28/8/2012 9:51 PM ‘View Responses Open space and recreation is key to a healthy, happy community. This should never be compromised by short term commercial goals. 28/8/2012 9:50 PM ‘View Responses depends what type it is 28/8/2012 7:18 PM ‘View Responses Open Space Community Recreation is WAY more of a priority 28/8/2012 6:30 PM ‘View Responses 22
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