2508 Collaborate Survey

Thank you for your interest in collaborating towards the future of 2508 area. This survey is designed to provide awareness of Council’s Plan to demolish the Existing Community Hall in Helensburgh at 26 Walker Street. The survey should take no more than 3 minutes.

This community engagement has been prepared by a Sub Committee of Neighbourhood Forum 1

IMPORTANT: READ FACT SHEET' BEFORE COMPLETING THIS SURVEY!

The following questions relate to the existing Helensburgh Community Hall/Auditorium and Community Rooms located on the site at 26A Walker Street, Helensburgh (Opposite the Reject Shops)

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Given these facts, how do you feel about the proposed demolition of Helensburgh Community Hall/Auditorium and
lack of intention to replace with an equivalent Community Hall/Auditorium

Given these facts, how do you feel about the proposed demolition of Helensburgh Community Hall/Auditorium and lack of intention to replace with an equivalent Community Hall/Auditorium

A

Very Unhappy - I do not wish to see the community lose this facility and site

B

Unhappy - however if council builds a new equivalent sized 'like for like’ community hall/auditorium, I would support that

C

Happy - I see no point in the 2508 community having a Community Hall (Auditorium) and would like it demolished and half the land relinquished

D

Undecided - I need further information and engagement

Given these facts, how would you like to see the existing Community Hall (Auditorium) plans progress

A

Do not demolish - refurbish for community us

B

Demolish and rebuild a new equivalent sized like for like community hall/ auditorium

C

Demolish, lose the facility and forfeit half the land on the site

D

Undecided – I need further information and engagement

How well do you feel you have been engaged by Wollongong City Council, on their plans to demolish the Community Hall/ Auditorium and include a smaller space, without a Community Hall/Auditorium in the new Library/Community Centre development?

How well do you feel you have been engaged by Wollongong City Council, on their plans to demolish the Community Hall/ Auditorium and include a smaller space, without a Community Hall/Auditorium in the new Library/Community Centre development?

A

Not engaged - this is the first I have heard of these plans

B

Somewhat engaged - I knew there were plans to replace the library but did not realise the existing community hall/ auditorium would be demolished

C

Engaged - I knew of all these details prior to reading the fact sheet and completing the survey

D

Undecided – I need further information and engagement

How well, overall, have you been engaged by Wollongong City Council in the past 2 years, regarding other Council
developments in the 2508 area?

How well, overall, have you been engaged by Wollongong City Council in the past 2 years, regarding other Council developments in the 2508 area?

A

Not engaged - the first I know of developments is when they start physically happening

B

Somewhat engaged - I am sometimes aware of council plans and other times I see developments without any prior knowledge

C

Engaged - I mostly know of Council developments before they start physically happening

D

Undecided – I need further information and engagement

Which of the following activities you or your family would use the community hall (auditorium) for.

Physical activities for kids e.G. Dance, sports, gymnastics indoor sports e.G. Pickle ball, netball, table tennis, pool, arts, darts etc.

Educational classes

Basketball

Live Music and Bands

Art classes or exhibitions

Yoga, pilates or other indoor fitness classes

Musical / Theatre or Performing Arts Performances/Lessons/Activities

Movies/indoor cinema

Church events and celebrations

Leisurely activities/games for seniors e.g. bingo, chess, checkers etc.

Birthday parties

Gathering during Emergency events

Large group community meetings and events

Other

Names and suburb are required for your responses to be considered valid by council.

Suburb in 2508 area

Email address

Age bracket (optional)

Would you like to participate in a short 5 min interview sharing your thoughts/story about what the Helensburgh community hall means to you?

A

Yes

B

No

What is the best way for Council to engage with you?

A

Wollongong City Council website

B

Email

C

Direct Mail (i.e. to my letterbox)

D

Facebook group

E

Other