Palm Beach Parklands Master Plan
Phase One of the Plam Beach Parklands Masterplan consultation aimed to was to provide an accessible platform from which people may express their thoughts, ideas and concerns for the Parklands; with the information gathered used to inform the Master Plan.Phase One consultation ran from November 2005 to January 2006 to provide a variety of opportunities for public consultation and input prior to the production of the Draft Master Plan. Phase Two will involve public comment on the Draft Master Plan.
During the Phase One consultation period various forms of engagement were used, including:
- Consultation survey (
PDF 136kb) - A Beach Marquee public open day on site at the Palm Beach Parklands
- Information stall and questionnaires at the Pines Shopping Centre
- Focus groups of diverse communities and stakeholders
- Articles and advertising in the local media
Key findings
The collation of comments received from the public via the questionnaires, beach marquee and various discussion forums has produced key findings, as follows:
- Most site users visit the parklands in the morning, with a later fluctuation in visitation occurring in the late afternoon;
- The community values the parklands' informal character, natural ambience and the significance of the reserves and other areas as a wildlife refuge;
- Respondents indicated a desire for the parklands to be family friendly, provide facilities for all ages and accommodate activities such as walking, swimming, relaxing and dog exercise;
- The community favours the provision of more public amenities, including the kiosk/cafe facility, playgrounds, more shade, and barbeque facilities.
Further information
Gold Coast City Council community consultation reports are available in hard copy form at Council libraries. For further information on this consultation please contact:
Colin Russo
Community Consultation Coordinator
Phone: (07) 5581 7461
Email: crusso@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
