Some watery Visions … Results of Survey 3
This survey of members preferences for a range of watery images was conducted in September 2021.
The results are shown in rank order (from highest to lowest score) together with the question posed for each image. All images (except the last one) received a positive score.
At the bottom of this page, you can find a summary of the key comments given by survey respondents.
(We acknowledge Terry Cooke photography for many of these images).
(Highest ranked score)
Would you like to see more views like this within Armidale's creeklands (looking north across Mike O'Keefe wetland near Kentucky St)? (ranked score 54)
Would you like to see the creation of more in-stream ponds within Armidale's creeklands (like the Mike O'Keefe wetland north of Kentucky St)? (ranked score 52)
Do you like this view? It is looking west along Dumaresq creek showing casuarinas (RHS) and deciduous colour in autumn (south end of Consett Davis sports fields at UNE)? (ranked score 50)
Would you like to see more extensive ponds and riffles created in Black Gully Creek behind the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place (to expand the number of ponds created behind NERAM by dedicated volunteers in 2016)? (ranked score 50)
Would you like to see one or more scenes like this along Dumaresq Creek (Stanthorpe, Queensland)? (ranked score 50)
Would you like to see views like this with larger ponds along Dumaresq Creek in Civic Park (image taken during flood episode)? (ranked score 48)
Do you like the look of this hypothetical concept with a fountain (NB this is not from the Armidale Creeklands Master Plan)? (ranked score 47)
Would you like to see parts of the Dumaresq creeklands looking natural - like this (Gwydir River)? (ranked score 46)
Do you like the look of these ponds and riffles created in Black Gully Creek in 2016 (behind NERAM)? (ranked score 44)
Do you like how Dumaresq creek looks like when it is full of water - looking south towards Dumaresq St Jan 2004? (ranked score 38)
Do you like the look of this concept sketch from the Armidale Creeklands Master Plan (proposed for Stage 1, near the skate park)? (ranked score 34)
Would you like part of Armidale creeklands to look quite 'formal' - admittedly, smaller, but a little like this (Torrens River Adelaide)? (ranked score 33)
Would you like to see broad, safe, accessible walkways near our creeklands (this one is in Sydney Park, Tempe) (ranked score 31)
Do you like how Dumaresq creek looks like when it is full of water - looking east towards Marsh St bridge Jan 2004? (ranked score 30)
Would you like to see boardwalks something like this along Dumaresq creek - if we could create sufficient areas of wetlands (Sale common, Victoria)? (ranked score 28)
Can you imagine one day seeing a beautiful bridge in Armidale (this one is the Parramatta River bridge)? (ranked score 21)
Can you imagine creating a sizeable pond something like this in Civic Park in Dumaresq Creek (image taken during a flood event)? (ranked score 20)
Do you like how Dumaresq creek looks like when it is full of water - looking west towards Dangar St Jan 2004? (ranked score 19)
Can you imagine recreating something like this in Dumaresq Creek (Blue Hole)? (ranked score 18)
Would you like to see more off-stream ponds like this one adjacent to Armidale's creeklands (looking west across Lake Zot at UNE - near hockey fields)? (ranked score 18)
Do you like this water view, looking west towards Dangar St? (ranked score -2)
“The stone ‘drain’ or ‘gutter’ must be removed and the creek cleaned up and maintained well.
Remove weeds and re-vegetate with a mix of native and deciduous non-invasive trees.
More informality and naturalness in the design of grassy slopes and tree plantings which is pleasing to the eye. Favour “natural” visions typical of a small tableland stream and ponds such as the Mike O’Keefe Memorial area.
Too many corellas can be a nuisance in the creeklands and can damage infrastructure.
Flood mitigation must be considered to limit risk and damage to people and property. Increasing the size of culverts could assist in improving creek crossings and help minimise flooding.
Don’t wish to see large, horrible man-made structures. Concrete walkways are essential, but they need to be well-drained so that they can still be used after rain.
The main challenge is: where is the water going to come from in dry times? We have to either find a source of water for continuous environmental flows through town and/or allow water to be recycled upstream. Otherwise, we will end up with stagnant, smelly, unattractive pools which will be a magnet for more shopping carts!
I am inspired by all of the images of water and can imagine how beautiful Armidale will be for locals and tourists.
The community needs ongoing regular interactions with the Mayor, Councillors and heads of relevant departments of Armidale Regional Council to ensure progress is made with the agreed Master Plan for the creeklands.
Time now to make it happen.”