Stawell Town Plan – written submission Stawell Town Plan Public Consultation Survey Step 1 of 10 - Introduction 10% What is the project? Council is undertaking an important project to achieve the long term strategic vision to make Stawell a better place to live, work, invest and visit. The project will guide the preferred location, type and use of new development in Stawell, to accommodate population and economic growth for the next 20-30 years. Improvements to streets and roads for all transport modes, including walking and cycling will be a key consideration. The project will also identify opportunities for potential new public open spaces and community facilities. The project will also provide guidance to enhance the arrival experience into Stawell along the Western Highway to attract visitors to stay and spend in the town. Why are we seeking feedback from the community? This project requires input from anyone in the community who has an interest in the future of Stawell. This survey will help us to understand what aspects of Stawell are important to you, what issues or challenges exist in planning for the future as well as your ideas for improvements within the town. Your responses to the survey will help shape a Town Plan that can be supported by the people who live, visit and work in Stawell. If at any stage you come across a question you cannot answer, please use the save button at the bottom of this form to save your application so you can return later when you have the appropriate information. How to Participate There are two ways to provide your input to the Stawell Town Plan using this survey form. Filling out the survey - This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete and asks specific questions about the town's character and identity, housing and livability, growth and prosperity, transport, community infrastructure, and your vision for the future. Uploading a submission - If you have a prepared written submission from yourself as an individual or from an organisation or association you are a member of, you can upload the submission here. You are able to upload a written submission and fill in the survey.HiddenHow would you like to provide input to the Stawell Town Plan?* Fill in the survey Upload a written submission Method of submissionHow would you like to submit your written submission Upload a file/document Write or paste a prepared statement Upload your written submission here:*Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 256 MB.Only pdf, doc, and docx files will be accepted.Paste a prepared submission here* Character and IdentityWhat special features define the character and image of Stawell? (select all that apply)* Views to the Grampians Heritage houses and commercial buildings Parks and gardens Street trees and roadside trees Main Street Western Highway through the town Pleasant Creek Big Hill Lookout Views to open agricultural land Sense of community What makes Stawell distinctive from other towns in the region?* What places do you think are most important to the history or identity of Stawell?* Where in Stawell do you or would you take visitors to spend time and enjoy the town?* The Western Highway is the major access road into Stawell for visitors travelling between Melbourne and Adelaide. What kind of changes would you like to see along the Western Highway, to improve the presentation and entry into the town?* Is there anything else you would like to add about character and places in Stawell?* Living in StawellIs there a need for a variety of housing types in Stawell, such as units, townhouses and detached houses?* Yes No Unsure Please explain why you answered yes or no for the above question* Do you support alternative housing types such as units and townhouses located within walking distance of the town centre and key employment areas such as the hospital?* Yes No Unsure Please explain why you answered yes or no for the above question* If the Stawell township is to expand to accommodate more residential land, what area of the town should grow?* Is there anything else you would like to add about housing in Stawell? Growth and ProsperityIs the current range of retail offerings, business and services in Stawell adequate for day-to-day needs?* Yes No Unsure If no, what retail offerings, business and services are needed?* Do you think there is enough land in Stawell to accommodate new industry and businesses?* Yes No Unsure Do you support the idea that the town centre caters to the needs of locals and the highway caters to visitor services and facilities?* Yes No Unsure If no, please explain why* What kind of uses or businesses would you like to see along the highway?* Do you support new signage at key locations along the highway that draw travellers into the town centre?* Yes No Unsure If no, please explain why* Is there anything else you would like to add about business and retail in Stawell? Moving around StawellUnderstanding your movement needsHow do you usually get to work/school/shops? (tick all that apply)* Car as driver Car as passenger Walking Biking Public Transport - bus Mobility Scooter Other (please specify) Other mode of transport:* Do you walk in Stawell for* Exercise/Recreation Visiting friends and family Commuting to and from work/school Visiting shops and businesses Other – ie health or other appointments None of the above What improvements could be made to make walking easier or more enjoyable?* Footpaths or improved footpath surfaces More trees and landscaping in the street More pedestrian crossings More places of interest or areas to stop and rest along the way Other (please specify) Other improvements to make walking easier or more enjoyable* Do you ride a bike in Stawell for* Exercise/Recreation Visiting friends and family Commuting to and from work/school Visiting shops and businesses Other – ie health or other appointments None of the above Would you be more likely to ride a bike in Stawell if* There were more on-road bike lanes There were bike pathways signposted through local streets, away from main roads There were more off-road bike paths in parks, nature reserves There were more signs to warn drivers of cyclists Traffic speeds were lower in the CBD There were more bicycle parking facilities available Other (please specify) None of the above Other reasons you would be more likely to ride a bike* Do you ever use the local or VLine bus services?* Yes No How often do you use the Vline Bus?* Daily Once or twice a week A few times a month Every few months Once or twice a year How easy is it to find a park in the CBD?* Very easy Easy OK Hard Very hard What road/street do you take to access the town centre from the highway and why?* Moving around StawellKey movement issuesAre there any places in Stawell that you consider dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists and/or vehicles?* What improvements or changes do you think are needed in the town centre to make walking, moving or driving in Stawell better?* Do you support traffic lights at the intersection of Seaby Street and the Western Highway to provide pedestrian crossings and safer turning on and off the highway?* Yes No Unsure Is there anything else you would like to add about movement in Stawell?* Community services and facilitiesAre there any community services or facilities missing in Stawell?* Yes No Unsure If yes, what community services or facilities are missing?* Are there any activities or facilities for young people that are missing in Stawell?* Yes No Unsure If yes, what activities or facilities are missing?* Are there any areas in the town that would benefit from a new park or open space?* Yes No Unsure If yes, what areas would benefit from a park or open space?* Is there anything else you would like to add about community services and facilities in Stawell?* A vision for the futureWhat do you love about living and/or working in Stawell?* What are the key issues facing Stawell?* What would make living, working and moving in Stawell better?* About YouPrivacy Collection Statement: Personal information requested on this form will only be used by council to carry out its functions and activities and will not be disclosed without your consent except where authorised by law. 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