Peregian Community Survey FINAL - Summary Report · MCU13/0092

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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

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