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Community Coastal Recreational User Needs Analysis

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Our coastal areas are highly valued for recreational activities by residents and visitors alike. Port Macquarie Hastings Council recognises these areas are an important part of the Port Macquarie Hastings lifestyle.

Council is therefore preparing a Coastal Recreational User Needs Analysis as part of the development of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) to identify key recreational activities undertaken in the coastal zone, patterns in usage and the suitability of existing infrastructure to support recreation.

The Coastal Recreational User Needs Analysis will:

  • Assess the recreational user groups and activities undertaken in the coastal zones of the Local Government Area.
  • Review the assets that support both land-based and water-based recreational activities.
  • Identify and assess key stakeholders with respect to provision or ownership of assets and/or land with recreational values.
  • Identify, map and assess potential recreational opportunities within the coastal zone.

We have engaged Otium Planning Group to assist in the development of the Coastal Recreational User Needs Analysis.

What work has been completed to date?

Stage 1: Background Research - Involved reviewing Council’s plans and strategies; demographic analysis; trends and industry relevant research.

What stages are we currently up to?

Stage 2: Supply Analysis - A comprehensive audit of existing parks, open spaces and recreational facilities within the coastal recreation area by Otium Planning Group.

Stage 3: Community and Stakeholder Engagement.

What stages are yet to commence?

Stage 4: Needs Analysis and Opportunity Assessment – This stage involves undertaking demand and gap analysis, opportunity mapping and development of preliminary directions.

Stage 5: Strategy Development – Otium Planning Group will develop a draft report that is complemented by supporting volumes of background research and engagement findings. The draft report will be presented to Council for consideration ahead of a public exhibition process. The report will then be updated as required and finalised for implementation.

Have Your Say

You can help us understand how our coastal areas are used by:

  • Dropping a pin on our interactive map below telling us what recreational activities you and your family may do in our coastal regions and how we can improve existing facilities and infrastructure for future use.
  • Complete the Community Survey below.

Submissions close Sunday 28 May 2023.

Our coastal areas are highly valued for recreational activities by residents and visitors alike. Port Macquarie Hastings Council recognises these areas are an important part of the Port Macquarie Hastings lifestyle.

Council is therefore preparing a Coastal Recreational User Needs Analysis as part of the development of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) to identify key recreational activities undertaken in the coastal zone, patterns in usage and the suitability of existing infrastructure to support recreation.

The Coastal Recreational User Needs Analysis will:

  • Assess the recreational user groups and activities undertaken in the coastal zones of the Local Government Area.
  • Review the assets that support both land-based and water-based recreational activities.
  • Identify and assess key stakeholders with respect to provision or ownership of assets and/or land with recreational values.
  • Identify, map and assess potential recreational opportunities within the coastal zone.

We have engaged Otium Planning Group to assist in the development of the Coastal Recreational User Needs Analysis.

What work has been completed to date?

Stage 1: Background Research - Involved reviewing Council’s plans and strategies; demographic analysis; trends and industry relevant research.

What stages are we currently up to?

Stage 2: Supply Analysis - A comprehensive audit of existing parks, open spaces and recreational facilities within the coastal recreation area by Otium Planning Group.

Stage 3: Community and Stakeholder Engagement.

What stages are yet to commence?

Stage 4: Needs Analysis and Opportunity Assessment – This stage involves undertaking demand and gap analysis, opportunity mapping and development of preliminary directions.

Stage 5: Strategy Development – Otium Planning Group will develop a draft report that is complemented by supporting volumes of background research and engagement findings. The draft report will be presented to Council for consideration ahead of a public exhibition process. The report will then be updated as required and finalised for implementation.

Have Your Say

You can help us understand how our coastal areas are used by:

  • Dropping a pin on our interactive map below telling us what recreational activities you and your family may do in our coastal regions and how we can improve existing facilities and infrastructure for future use.
  • Complete the Community Survey below.

Submissions close Sunday 28 May 2023.

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This map allows you to provide feedback on our coastal areas. This survey will close Sunday 28 May 2023.

To drop a pin: 

  1. Think about your recreational experiences in coastal areas of our region: 
    • What coastal areas do you most value and why? 
    • Are there any barriers to participating in recreational activities within our coastal areas? 
    • What improvements would you suggest to further enhance recreation opportunities?
    • Any other feedback on our valued coastal areas.
  2. You can zoom in and out of the map or search for a location by using the search button in the top right-hand corner of the screen
  3. Choose the + icon in the left-hand toolbar (or below if viewing this on a mobile device) and choose a pin type related to the type of feedback you are providing then drag and drop it onto a location on the map
  4. Add a comment and/or an image then hit the submit button
CLOSED: This map consultation has concluded.