Survey 1 results
RESULTS OF SURVEY 1: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR PREFERENCES
This survey was open to all those viewing this website. These results were received from 50 respondents of this 1st survey of visitors to our web pages. They were asked what they thought of a series of propositions, firstly about the creeklands themselves and secondly, about playgrounds that might be built along the creeklands (to read the full text of each proposition, see the original survey still shown under the SURVEYS tab).
Firstly, let's see a chart of all responses from both members and non-members. Then, below this chart, you can then read some of the ideas put forward in response to the open-ended question seeking viewers’ thoughts.
Ideas put forward by members:
“I would like more attention to quality bicycle and walking paths and a venue for outdoor performance - like an amphitheatre.”
“The creeklands need to be a place of beauty where both residents and visitors want to spend time. Other attractions and installations such as a sculpture park, outdoor performance area and exercise stations should be considered. Improved walking paths and tracks and cycle ways are also needed to encourage users to easily explore further along the creeklands in either direction. An increase in the planting of both deciduous and evergreen trees need to be planted to provide shade, screening and general beautification of the creeklands particularly from Markham Street through to Taylor Street. Higher standard of crossing for both pedestrian and cyclist need to be constructed to encourage people to safely use a greater length of the creeklands.”
“Definitely need a maintenance plan for ongoing repairs and definitely would like to see a foundation established to guarantee ongoing improvements and continuation of this plan forever.”
“Remove reeds. Deepen the creek. Have better bridges across the creek in central areas.”
“I think the playground should be on the higher north Kirkwood Street side of the creek not concentrated in a smallish area on a busy road.”
“I realise that native trees will possibly attract bats (I like bats by the way).”
Ideas put forward by NON-members:
“Public transport from town to park.”
“I have some other ideas also of natural playgrounds for all ages. I will endeavour to send them through to you!”
“We need bigger playgrounds for young children to play in. Especially toddlers and young children. I think Armidale should use the 2 excellent playgrounds that Tamworth have as an idea as we travel to Tamworth most weekends for my young child to have somewhere to play outside that is exciting, engaging and safe.”
“Outdoor gym equipment. Better flow of water.”
“Lighting and security cams. Wifi hotspot.”
“I would love to see what Tamworth did with their animal park. Not the animals but the park have school or kids come buy a brick or a post and have them put their name on it. Have a day were the whole community can come along and help so kids feel good that they did something to help. Get all the work for the dole people in there building or planting. I hate having to drive to Tamworth just to spend the day at the park as in our parks, our kids are bored after a half hour.“
“Deciduous trees near water will likely mean that the water will need more cleaning due to leaf litter.”
“There are ways in which both shade cloth and trees can be useful and in different situations one might be better than the other Water, if shallow and hidden by grass growth, is dangerous because adults supervising children might not realise it is there. Water needs to be obvious to be safe.”
“I do not feel we need to focus on parking as much as encouraging bike or foot.”
“Other attractions and installations.”
“Please get rid of the reeds in the creek which distract from its beauty.”
“The redesign of Armidales creek lands in relation to Dumaresq creek in its existing state needs a well thought out and staged development process. I absolutely feel the inclusion of recreation areas is of high importance, however children playgrounds only form part of the needs for recreational areas.”