Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
YourSay Community Panel Integrated Plan for Red Hill Nature Reserve survey
6 January 2020
Background: The ACT Government has prepared a draft Integrated Plan for the Red Hill
Nature Reserve and surrounding areas. The draft Plan has been prepared in consideration
of the changing needs of the community into the future whilst also considering the protection
of values of the Red Hill Nature Reserve and surrounds.
Purpose: The research was conducted on behalf of the Environment, Planning and
Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) who sought to better understand awareness
of the draft Plan, as well as capture community views on the draft Plan’s main
recommendations from Woden Valley, Inner South and Inner North Canberra residents.
The feedback Timeframe: The survey opened on 20 December 2019 and closed on 02
January 2020.
Sample: Only Panel members from the Inner south, Inner north and Woden valley regions
were invited to participate in the survey. 183 members completed the survey.
Weighting: The results have not been weighted.
2
Demographics
29%
34%
37%
Inner South
Inner North
Woden Valley
Region (unweighted)
n = 183
3
Demographics
5%
22%
25%
15%
18%
11%
4%
0%
75+
65-74
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
18-24
16-17
Age (unweighted)*
0%
2%
49%
49%
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Male
Female
Gender (unweighted)
n = 183
*Figures may not add up to 100 due to rounding
4
Awareness of the Plan
n = 183
29%, Yes
71%, No
Q: Before today, were you aware of the draft Plan for the Red Hill Nature
Reserve and Surrounds?
5
34%
66%
16%
84%
37%
63%
Yes No
Q: Before today, were you aware of the draft Plan for the Red Hill Nature Reserve and
Surrounds? By region
Inner south Inner north Woden valley
How you heard about the Plan
n = 53
6
8%
9%
17%
17%
17%
21%
25%
45%
Can't recall or prefer not to say
I spoke with a planner at a local drop-in session
I attended a community council meeting
ACT Government social media
ACT Planning website
Postcard in my letterbox
Other
Word of mouth
Q. If you can recall, where have you heard about the draft plan? (Multiple choice)
Most important areas
n = 183
7
Q. Please highlight the areas on the map that are most important to you
Why are these areas important
Q: Why are these areas important to you?
8
n = 119
119 de-identified comments were provided to the Environment, Planning and Sustainable
Development Directorate (EPSDD) for analysis and consideration as part of its review of all
community feedback on the draft Plan.
Recommendations
Panel members were presented with 7 recommendations for the Integrated Red Hill
Nature Reserve Plan and asked to indicate either their support or opposition to each
recommendation.
9
Recommendation 1:
32% 37% 17% 1%2%
Q. The Red Hill Nature Reserve should continue to be managed through the existing Nature Park Reserve Management Plan.
Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose
Oppose Strongly Oppose Don't know / Prefer not to say
Oppose (3%)Support (69%)
10
n = 183
Recommendation 2:
70% 23% 3%1%
Q. The existing open space network, including the parks and green spaces throughout the study area, should be retained.
Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose
Oppose Strongly Oppose Don't know / Prefer not to say
Oppose (1%)Support (93%)
11
n = 183
Recommendation 3:
47% 33% 11% 2%1%
Q. The old Deakin tip should be capped and remediated, and remain as part of the Red Hill Nature Reserve.
Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose
Oppose Strongly Oppose Don't know / Prefer not to say
Oppose (3%)Support (80%)
12
n = 183
Recommendation 4:
31% 45% 13% 5%3%
Q. Road network investigations and upgrades should be considered in response to current use and future predicted growth in terms of safety
and capacity.
Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose
Oppose Strongly Oppose Don't know / Prefer not to say
Oppose (8%)Support (76%)
13
n = 183
Recommendation 5:
27% 37% 16% 9%4%
Q. The existing residential blocks (RZ1 Suburban zoned) adjoining the Red Hill Nature Reserve should be retained and remain zoned for
residential use.
Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose
Oppose Strongly Oppose Don't know / Prefer not to say
Oppose (13%)Support (64%)
14
n = 183
Recommendation 6:
32% 39% 16% 3%4%
Q. The area encompassing the Telstra exchange and Deakin offices on Kent Street currently has partly commercial uses and partly open
space. The area should be rezoned to reflect these existing uses and protect the ecological value of the site.
Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose
Oppose Strongly Oppose Don't know / Prefer not to say
Oppose (7%)Support (71%)
15
n = 183
Recommendation 7:
10% 28% 21% 15% 22% 3%
Q. Provisions made for the Federal Golf Course to provide for a maximum 125-unit retirement village at the southern portion of the
site (subject to further statutory planning approvals).
Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose
Oppose Strongly Oppose Don't know / Prefer not to say
Oppose (37%)Support (38%)
16n = 183
Further comments
91 de-identified comments were provided to the Environment, Planning and Sustainable
Development Directorate (EPSDD) for analysis and consideration as part of its review of all
community feedback on the draft Plan.
17
n = 91
