September 30, 2020

There is still time for residents to have their say about future plans for recreation spaces in the Shire, following the extension of Gunnedah Shire Council’s Open Spaces Survey.

The survey aims to measure how residents use and value open spaces for recreation. Open space land includes parks and playgrounds, reserves, sports fields and courts and green corridors with pathways or trails.

Feedback gained through the survey will inform Council’s overall Open Spaces Strategy and help shape a 10 year vision for future use and development of sports and recreation spaces.

Council Public Facilities Manager Ashley Gardner said that since the survey opened there has been good community participation, with over 200 responses received.

“Gunnedah Shire residents have indicated so far that walking is the top recreational activity and that connections are important, with the ability to use open spaces with friends, family and pets,” Mrs Gardner said.

“We have had a strong pool of responses from Gunnedah and Curlewis residents; however we would still like to hear from more community members, particularly those from villages.

“If you live in Breeza, Carroll, Emerald Hill, Kelvin, Piallaway, Tambar Springs or Mullaley there is still time to get involved. This will ensure we develop a clear picture of recreation needs across the whole Shire.”

The online survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OpenSpaceStrategy_CommunitySurvey

The results and findings will be used for future planning for the provision of outdoor sports and recreation areas.

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Media contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.