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Report of Proceedings 2011 Leeuwin Planning Day Saturday, 21 May 2011 A partnership with the South West Development Commission, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Augusta Community Resource Centre and the Augusta Community Development Association. Augusta Community Development Association

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Page 1: Report of Proceedings...the work load and promotes understanding. Valuable feedback and input for the Shire Council is possible through greater ... Sharon Batley Paul Gravett Georgina

Report of Proceedings

2011 Leeuwin Planning Day Saturday, 21 May 2011

A partnership with the South West Development Commission, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Augusta Community Resource Centre and the Augusta Community Development Association.

Augusta Community Development Association

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Page Introduction 3 Agenda 4 Achievements and barriers 5 Group sessions part 1 6 Augusta Community Priority Projects 15 Group sessions part 2 18 Registrations 26

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Community planning is both process and project based. The aims are to establish action based strategic plans through direct consultation, negotiation and communication between individual members of the community.

It provides a way of involving, energising and empowering people to work together, plan for and achieve common goals.

It recognises the integral links between economic and community development and community members.

It focuses on techniques for the generation of ideas, establishment of priorities and action planning which directly involve and value the ideas and initiatives generated by individual members of the community.

The planning process is developed to:

Encourage community involvement in planning for future growth

Encourage communities to realise their potential

Revitalise business

Increase employment and enterprise opportunities The benefits for the community are:

People need to feel valued, listened to and important. The community planning process provides a forum for communication and partnership. It is designed to involve and empower people to become more actively involved in determining their future.

Community ownership and active involvement with projects helps generate strong feelings of belonging, being valued and making a difference.

Creation of strong links between groups opens channels for communication, shares the work load and promotes understanding.

Valuable feedback and input for the Shire Council is possible through greater representation.

The community of Augusta has great spirit and commitment. They have been willing to continue to update their community plans over the years. The Augusta Community Development Association has been very active in ensuring that the community of Augusta has been consulted through the community planning process and I commend ACDA for their persistence and lead role in the organisation of these events.

The 2011 Community Planning Day was once again a testament to the active involvement of the Augusta community, and the following report is documentation of the future aspirations of those who attended. I wish the action groups well in their endeavours to bring to fruition their priority projects. I know they will be ably supported by the community.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Augusta Community Resource Centre for their financial and organisational assistance, the Shire of Augusta Margaret River and the small group facilitators: Graeme Baesjou Rochelle Booth Paul Sofilas Jan White Sharon Batley Paul Gravett Georgina Thiele Geraldine Wilson Jane Manning Facilitator South West Development Commission

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9.30am Registration

10.00am Introduction by Eric James

10.05am

Introduction by Cr Ray Colyer

10.10am Introduction of guest speaker by Paul Sofilas

10.15am Guest Speaker – Kim Petersen

10.25am Setting Ground Rules

10.30am What has been achieved in our community in the last 5 years?

10.40am What have been some barriers to achieving more?

10.50am What’s great about our community?

11.00am What would you like to see more of?

11.10am

Group Sessions Part 1

12.45pm Lunch

1.30pm Group Sessions Part 2

2.30pm Feedback to main group

2.55pm Summary and thankyou’s

3.00pm

Cr Mike Smart final address

3.05pm Close

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New small heated swimming pool

Plans to redevelop Turner Caravan Park

Karridale Hall – gutters/paint

Hamelin Bay beautification

New business in Main Street

Ryall Foundation and benefits

Settlement Strategies – Karridale & Kudardup

Storage facilities Historical Society

Fire Shed upgrade

Lighthouse cottage & tower upgrade

Fishing platform with disabled access

Multi purpose use court at Augusta Primary School

Volunteer nursery

Playground/gym equipment at foreshore

Town Planning Scheme adopted

Emergency Management plans

River walkway

Industrial walkway

New ambulance

Pilot activated runway lights

Establishment of town markets

New community bus

Fencing around town oval

Events – Anaconda/Cape to Cape Mountain Bike Race

Money/resources

Energy

Employment opportunities

Awareness

Engagement with young people

Absent land owners

Strategic/Council/community alignment

Lack of cohesion

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Using a world café model participants were asked to go to a small group workshop to discuss the following topic areas. Participants were requested to go to the topic of their first choice. Opportunity was given throughout the morning for people to move into another workshop topic area. Participants were asked to address two key questions: what’s working well and what are the opportunities in this area.

1. Agriculture 2. Economic vitality & tourism 3. Environment 4. Active Ageing 5. For our younger people 6. Townspaces 7. Something different 8. Disability access & inclusion 1. Agriculture What’s working well

Local content/produce being marketed

Sustainable ocean fishing

Bio filters – control discharge into river from vineyards

Pristine environment

Drum muster – replanting creek

Agricultural regulation – weed eradication

Cattle/sheep

Rain

Aquaculture

Tree farming

Vineyards

Olives

Dairy

Poultry

Deer/pigs/alpacas/goats Opportunities in this area

Vertical integration – wind power, water, fish, fertilizer

Utilise town water

Alternate water sources

Consultation EPA dams

GM policy future crops

Augusta-Karridale label/own brand

Organic crops – garlic

Identification of weeds

Seaweed farm

Avocado crops

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Producing/utilising local products

Co-op set up to sell local produce (lots of empty shops in town)

Bees and by-products (wax, honey, royal jelly)

Local farmers encouraged to sell at local markets or “Farmers Markets” in Augusta

Wind as an energy source

Support farmers – during hard times, greater business training

Leeuwin Ward to become more self-sufficient in food etc.

Protection of industries working well

Processing precinct (Donnybrook concept?)

Vegetable production

Hemp

Fish farming (abalone, marron, yabbies, trout)

Local produce marketing (IGA)

Water farming

Alternative energy - wind/solar, wave power

Medicinal herbs

Transition town

Added quality

Mobile abbatoir (change legislation to local producers being allowed to kill & sell produce

Farm, collect seaweed (vertical integration)

Supporting farmers to diversify and take advantage of tourist market

Improve communication between agricultural producers

Community garden

Supporting the smaller producers

Community supporting agriculture

2. Economic vitality & tourism What’s working well

Anaconda

Cape to Cape Mountain Bike Race

Augusta Masters

Spinners & Weavers group

Garden Club

Recreational pursuits – river, land, sea

Whale watching

Walkways

Grey nomads

Augusta Historical Museum

Natural/pristine environment

Lighthouse

Turner Caravan Park – keep as is

Flinders Bay Caravan Park

Jewel Cave

Golf Club – events, quality of course

River path – easy access

Community events

Arts

Garden Spring Show

Lions Recycling

Augusta’s history

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Opportunities in this area

Events similar to Anaconda

Longer lead time & advanced planning for big events

Communication within community

Big whale feature required

Get entire Shire support

Heritage focus

Rebranding and appropriating Augusta’s natural assets – eg: Leeuwin Lighthouse, adventure tourism, hiking, safe kayaking – make Augusta mappable

Development – micro business

Children’s holiday activity days during school holidays

Market/promote Augusta better

Promote rich history

Re-inventing Augusta

Staff training – at AMRTA

Upgrade Leeuwin scenic drive

Designated bus parking

Move Museum & Tourist Bureau to town entrance/Allnutt Terrace

Incentives to stay longer

Cooperative marketing

Whale watching tower

Albion House replica

Cutting of river mouth/stabilise cut

Studies to determine alternative cut/opening

Upgrade golf course – sand green masters, look-out, seating, cafe

Bridge to East Augusta

Connected to Scott River Rd

Marina in Dead Water

Networking

Augusta to Busselton walk trail upgrade

Upgrade signage

Development of online exposure – Facebook exposure

Access to Augusta

Historic interactive precinct based upon “ideas”

Shared signage supporting neighbouring interstate Shire tourism bodies

Extending walkways

Development of Davies Park

Recognition of Augusta’s tourism facilities

Upgrade historical museum

Native vegetation arboretum

Upgrade access ways at Donovan Street

Discussion with landlords and real estate agents regarding vacant shops

Redevelopment of Town Centre – no cars in market square

Upgrade signs – public toilets

Mini golf & playground area

Facilities for disabled tourists

Childcare/crèche facility for all the young families in town – bringing business to Augusta rather than Margaret River

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3. Environment Opportunities in this area

Upgrade Flinders Bay access to beach

Utilise existing boat ramp and jetty when marine park is built

Illegal camping

Control of galahs and white cockatoos

Seaweed collection by residents

Street tree planting

Local self sufficiency eg: power & food

Volunteer coordinator (on a local basis)

Communicate opportunities – letter clean up, tree planting

Reduce flow of nitrates and phosphates into river

Expand sewerage system

Get proactive

Recycling bins – individual households

More nature based education

Keeping our uniqueness

Community directory (in Pelican Post)

Method of treating weeds – work to eliminate poisonous chemicals

Preserve bushland reserves

Rubbish bins – not enough in town area and at beach

Underground power

Town gas and service pipes

Residents green area – for burning by town brigade

Limit spread of town boundaries

Wood burning ban

Vegetation of creek lines

Maintenance of inter-tidal zones

Extension of walkway to Matthew Point

Less fragmentation of environmental management (DEC/Shire/crown/private)

More support for community environment groups

More funding for Cape to Cape track

Recycling water for use in town areas, eg: greening reserves & sporting facilities

Strategic planning for fire, storms & natural disasters

Community education

Volunteers – recruitment and retention

More planting at Hardy Inlet

Removal of boating from Flinders Pool

Involvement of University planners

Complete Cape to Cape link & Rails to Trails – Cowaramup to Augusta

Feral animal eradication

West Bay Precinct – single local authority management; weed control, animal plant surveys and access ways – preservation as a ‘wildlife corridor’ from Molloy Island through to the ridge.

Continuation of walkway north and south of town jetty

Better recycling facilities so all things can be recycled

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4. Active Ageing What’s working well

Spinners and Weavers group

Garden Club

Historical Society

Karridale/Augusta RSL

Community Resource Centre

Golf Club well attended

Par 3

Croquet Club

Gun Club

HACC

Lodge (Augusta Aged Care)

Transport to Perth, Busselton, Bunbury Opportunities in this area

Location exchange facilitation

Greater use of Community Resource Centre

Movie screenings at Community Resource Centre

Telemedicine at hospital

Drop-in centre

Fix and staff hydrotherapy pool

More volunteers for all community services

Shire green waste pickup

Positive employment for mature age residents

Transport out of Augusta

Retirement Village

Expanded medical services with specialists

Airconditioning at hospital

More paid carers

Paid domestic help (availability)

Social meeting space in Town Centre

Better boating facilities, sea & river – accessible for elderly

Coordination between community groups for movie screenings

Welcome committee for new residents

Education of resources/facilities available at Community Resource Centre and other services

More engagement by the Shire in Augusta

Raise the profile of Augusta

Better pathways for gophers (wider & smoother)

Gopher education and awareness

Attract younger people

Grief support group

Old people’s respite home – expand and improve current service

Re-do street/kerbside numbers on verge

Lodge - good outdoor area – BBQ and activities

More interaction with younger community

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5. For our younger people What’s working well

Community radio – opportunity for youth

Junior football

Play equipment at Turner Caravan Park

Walkway along foreshore (bikes and skateboards)

Skatepark

Karridale & Augusta Primary Schools

Alexandra Bridge camping

Turner Caravan Park

River and beaches great for kids

Netball just started

Swimming lessons at hydrotherapy pool

Town jetty for fishing

Relatively safe environment

Surfing (and water sports in general) Opportunities in this area

Youth Advisory Council

Scouts/Girl Guides

Community bus – sporting, to Margaret River

Networking – carpooling

Community cohesion – to feel part of the community

Men’s shed – include youth

Classes for young – taught by adult advisors (older generation in community)

Skill shed

Youth Room – TV, pool table etc.

Augusta community portal – social network

No support for youth to become independent (ie: driving lessons_

Relocation of library to Community Resource Centre and Shire precinct (some funding already available) and small playground

Central park in town centre

Cross walk on main road – proper zebra crossing

Surfing lessons/classes

Alternative playgrounds

Centre for marginalised people – health, assistance, education

Cultural Centre facility – art, writing, music (band training)

Observatory

Community development groups – knowing who to go to, to get the ball rolling

A voice for the young people

High School

Employment opportunities

Guidance counsellors to steer teenagers in right direction

Recreation Centre – with good accessibility and quality gym equipment, squash courts, lap pool, crèche, room for classes

Day Care Centre including occasional care

Voice for youth

Decent fenced playgrounds with BBQ’s and toilets

Using facilities at Karridale

Finish pathways from Flinders to jetty

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Cycle pathways out to Caves Rd and to the Lighthouse

Lifeguard for ocean

BMX – expand to adventure playground, climbing wall etc.

Equestrian facility and riding trails

Formalise motocross track

Protect existing playgrounds – keep them upgraded and safe

Upgrade existing playground at Colourpatch – opportunity to make this a great place for kids

Youth room – need a liaison person to monitor

Paintball

Cinema

Safe crossover in front of school (Suggestions from Primary School)

Extend the skatepark

BMX track Extend skatepark (no mural) Bike shop

Laser tag – paintball Zoo

Better recycling place

Pet shop

Retail shops

Swimming pool/tidal pool/water slide

Jewellery shop

Theme park

Motocross track Cinema

High School

6. Townspaces What’s working well

Town surviving

Colourpatch foreshore

Flinders Bay

Lighthouse

Fire trucks Molloy Island

Oval/sporting facilities

Boardwalk

Re-veg work

The fact we have townspaces

Donovan Street bushland / Flat Rock area

Boardwalk along river

Flinders & Turner Caravan Parks Opportunities in this area

More walkways (eg: to lighthouse and heading north)

Interpretive signage

Family hub/meeting point with playground/BBQ’s

Entrance statement

Traffic treatments

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Utilise empty spaces

Maintain/upgrade existing facilities

More BBQ’s

Protection of open space/public land

Initiatives to encourage tourists to stay longer

Art work/sculptures

Area near newsagency – develop as informal meeting place

Dog exercise area (along foreshore to lighthouse)

Communication/noticeboard

Keep improving Colourpatch area – better directional signage, tables etc.

Promote Colourpatch area better

User friendly carpark in town

Relocate library to Community Resource Centre/Shire Admin Building area

Access from school/Augusta Heights to centre of town

Revitalise Flinders Bay foreshore

People’s park in town centre

Retirement village close to town

Parking at entrance to town for caravans

More enforcement of illegal camping

Alternative camping areas

Central location for Shire offices/Resource Centre

Tourist centre closer to town

Pictorial map of town at entrance

Heated sea-water pool at Flinders Bay

Relocate or screen industrial area

Redevelop Ellis Street jetty

Barge to East Augusta

Community garden

Remove Doonbanks sign

Improve appearance of vacant blocks

Whale watching/observation tower

Art Club/gallery/cultural events in vacant shop in town

Sign at Karridale pointing out Augusta’s attractions

Indoor play area for young non-school aged children

Another outdoor and fenced playground for children – perhaps more nature based

Better use of the outdoor area at the pub – undercover areas and something for the kids

7. Something different What’s working well

Colourpatch

Community radio – simulcasts

HACC

Community assets – Lighthouse, Jewel Cave, whales, river Opportunities in this area

Kinetic ‘street art’

Empty shops for other uses

Observatory in town – whale watching, underwater

Building/lookout at Golf Course

Equestrian area/facility

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Motorbike areas

Signage promoting the history of area with a real message

2 Oceans Road – Augusta to lighthouse

Swap meets

Highlight Aboriginal heritage

Identify and raise awareness of Augusta

Easy access for swimmers – rocks at Flinders Bay

Culture – facility for people to grow, spiritual development

Library

Community service centre

Assist access to help – meals, health, phone

Self-sufficient – market garden, markets

Wind farm

Transition – self-sufficient energy

Heritage display at Karridale Hall – afternoon tea, gatherings

Identify Leeuwin branding 8. Disability access & inclusion

What’s working well

Dead Finish (fishing access)

Pensioners jetty – Ellis Street

Walkway map

Disabled access to supermarket

Safe place (for families and disabled)

Small size

Lions BBQ area (Colourpatch) with disabled access

Kudardup Adventure Facility

Boardwalk

HACC bus (wheelchair ramp)

Volunteer drivers program (assistance to access medical appointments) IGA home delivery (& community support)

Opportunities in this area

Road crossing places & footpaths for gophers (especially corner near service station)

Signage

Scenic gopher track that links with footpaths, jetties and bike tracks

Hydrotherapy pool always closed!

Disability/Aged Care Hospice – training, medical staff, care givers

Thalasso Therapy: education, relaxation, massage

Link hydro & Thalasso therapy facility with tertiary institution – practical assessment for trainees; trainees included on supervisory roster

Establish centre of excellence in human care – special needs

Dementia care

Connection to ‘My Working Life’ trail

Disabled access – small boat harbour, coupled with special needs accommodation and suitable boat

Improve disabled access at Ellis Street end of boardwalk

Improve access/upgrade pensioners jetty & signage

Review hydrotherapy pool – scale and location

Gopher path – Donovan Street

Community bus (disabled equipped) to complement HACC services

Greater utilisation of HACC bus

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At the end of session one – all materials generated from the small groups were allocated to the plenary area and participants were requested to vote on what they saw as a priority project for the Augusta community.

The results were as follows: Agriculture

Augusta-Karridale label/own brand

Co-op set up to sell local produce (lots of empty shops in town) Support farmers – during hard times, greater business training Leeuwin Ward to become more self-sufficient in food etc

Water farming Mobile abattoir (change legislation to local producers are allowed to kill, produce & sell)

Economic vitality & tourism

Rebranding and appropriating Augusta’s natural assets – eg: Leeuwin Lighthouse, adventure tourism, hiking, safe kayaking – making Augusta mappable

Development – micro business

Market/promote Augusta better

Promote rich history

Re-inventing Augusta

Staff training – at AMRTA

Upgrade Leeuwin scenic drive

Designated bus parking

Move Museum & Tourist Bureau to town entrance/Allnutt Terrace

Cutting of river mouth/stabilise cut

Augusta to Busselton walk trail upgrade

Access to Augusta

Recognition of Augusta’s tourism facilities

Environment

Volunteer coordinator (on a local basis)

Communicate opportunities – better clean up, tree planting

Recycling bins – individual households

Preserve bushland reserves

Community education

Removal of boating from Flinders Pool

West Bay Precinct – single local authority management; weed control, animal plant surveys and access ways – preservation as a ‘wildlife corridor’ from Molloy through to the ridge.

Continuation of walkway north and south of town jetty

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Active Ageing

Greater use of Community Resource Centre

Movie screenings at Community Resource Centre

Fix and staff hydrotherapy pool

Shire green waste pickup

Retirement Village

Better boating facilities, sea & river – accessible for elderly Better pathways for gophers (wider & smoother)

For our younger people

Youth Advisory Council Youth Room – TV, pool table etc. Recreation Centre – with good accessibility and quality gym equipment, squash courts,

lap pool, crèche, room for classes Day Care Centre including occasional care Decent fenced playgrounds with BBQ’s and toilets Finish pathways from Flinders to jetty

Cycle pathways out to Caves Rd and to the lighthouse

Lifeguard for ocean

BMX – expand to adventure playground, climbing wall etc.

Formalise motorcross track

Upgrade existing playground at Colourpatch – opportunity to make this a great place for kids

Safe crossover in front of school

Laser tag – paintball

Extend skate park

Motocross track

Town Spaces

More walkways (eg: to Lighthouse and heading north)

Family hub/meeting point with playground/BBQ’s

Entrance statement

More BBQ’s

Protection of open space/public land

Promote Colourpatch area better

Relocate library to Community Resource Centre/Shire Admin Building area

Revitalise Flinders Bay foreshore

People’s park in town centre

Retirement village close to town

Pictorial map of town at entrance

Heated sea-water pool at Flinders Bay

Whale watching/observation tower

Sign at Karridale pointing out Augusta’s attractions Something different

Empty shops for other uses

2 Oceans Road – Augusta to Lighthouse

Highlight Aboriginal heritage

Transition – self-sufficient energy

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Disability access & inclusion

Road crossing places & foot paths for gophers (especially corner near Service Station) Disability/Aged Care Hospice – training, medical staff, care givers

Thalasso Therapy: education, relaxation, massage

Disabled access – small boat harbour, coupled with special needs accommodation and suitable boat

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Participants were asked to focus on one priority project and develop an action plan for that project. Action plans were to include:

What actions are required

Who will lead and support the group

How often will they meet

Other resources required.

1. Agriculture

Action group: Nil.

2. Economic Vitality & Tourism Action group: Marketing Augusta Group leader: Anthony Dale Priorities: Improve marketing of Augusta

3. Environment Action group: Westbay Action Group Group leader: Amanda Fimister Priorities: Preserve and regenerate areas including Flat Rock, the Yacht Club

precinct, West Bay and the north shore of West Bay. First meeting: 10.30am; 24 May 2011; Augusta Community Resource Centre Other: Where to start?

Collate all existing information

What to do? Work with the Department of Conservation and Environment when vestment of Title of Land has been announced

By when?

A long term project that will involve the community. How will we keep the community informed of our progress? Public meetings, newspaper articles, community radio.

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4. Active Ageing

Action group: “The Young Ones” Group leader: Jenny Wren Priorities: Retirement Village and Hydrotherapy Pool First meeting: 10.30am; 23 May 2011; Shire offices Other: Where to start?

Hydrotherapy pool - Cr Mike Smart informed the group that the Shire is working to resolve the problem with the pool.

Retirement Village – getting more people interested, communication

What to do? Retirement Village - identify location How?

Through Mike Smart; being a support group, encouraging more to come on board.

By when? Hydrotherapy pool - as soon as possible. Retirement Village – at least 2 years. How will we keep the community informed of our progress? Radio station, Pelican Post, Word of mouth

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5. For our Younger People

Action group: Augusta Recreation Precinct Strategic Planning Group Group leader: Sarah Wilson Priorities: Goal is to upgrade, or start building a new recreational/multipurpose

complex where a myriad of different sports such as netball, basketball, indoor cricket etc can be played. We also want a gymnasium, creche, rooms for fitness classes and possibly rooms that physios, chiropractors and health and wellness practitioners can utilise. This would also incorporate the skate park and BMX track that are located adjacent to the Recreation Centre that is already standing, but is so decrepid and dangerous that it hardly gets used.

First meeting: 9.30am; 30 May 2011; Augusta Community Resource Centre Other: Where to start?

Funding bodies

Building assessment What to do?

Fairburn Centre

www.planbig.com.au

Contact Troy Jones from Department of Sports and Recreation

Contact associated sporting bodies involved in above and build on partnerships (cricket, football, netball)

Contact Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Invite other groups/working groups from Planning Day. By when?

Discuss next meeting 9.30am; 30 May 2011; Augusta Community Resource Centre

How will we keep the community informed of our progress? CRC; Pelican Post

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6. Townspaces Action group: Augusta Family & Community Hub Group leader: Belinda Robinson Priorities: Establish an area with a huge adventure playground and BBQ area. First meeting: 4pm; 27 May 2011 Other: What to do?

Contact Shire - what land available, correct zonings – in between skate park and bowling club

Scout out more community support

Staged plan - objective, timeframe; explore funding opportunities and in-kind support opportunities

All Park Australia for BBQ's

How will we keep the community informed of our progress?

Newspaper articles - create wider public awareness

Survey (local member photocopying for free)

Talk to members of community

PlanBig Website Other

Georgiana Molloy Statue/historical elements/planting/ signage

Possible locations - Shervington Park – In between skate park and bowling club

Play equipment/sandpit/colours/activities for older children

Adventure Playground - multi-age/disability access

BBQ's

Kiosk

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7. Something Different Action Group: Transition Towns Group leader: Heather Matthews Priorities: Film screenings, online forums and Two Oceans Road (linking scenic

drives)

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8. Disability Access & Inclusion

Action group: Nil.

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At the completion of the planning day small group participants reported back on “where to?” from here. At the writing of this report most working groups have met and are well on their way to achieving their goals for the Augusta community. The documentation of all workshop proceedings will give the wider community of Augusta the opportunity to be involved in moving Augusta forward.

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Thanks must go to all participants who attended the Planning Day and congratulations for their hard work:

Augusta Community Resource Centre

Augusta Community Development Association

Shire of Augusta Margaret River

Special thanks to the small group facilitators – their role is vital in the success of a planning day.

Paul Gravett, Community Development

Rochelle Booth for her assistance and the compilation of this report. Jane Manning Facilitator South West Development Commission

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Donna Adams

Doug Anderson

Laurie Anderson

Graeme Baesjou

John Ballantyne

Frances Barnes

E Van Beem

Jill Benbow

John Benbow

Helene Broz

Les Bumbak

David Burch

Lynda Burch

Jim Challis

Shelley Challis

Bev Cook

June Carruthers

Jim Carruthers

Anthony Dale

Michael Davis

Laura Easle

Sandra Evans

Amanda Fimister

Ross Fimister

Bev Fisher

Janette Gathe

Cam Gilmour

Virginia Gilmour

James Goodman

Nicholl Hadley

Jodie Hadley

Linda Hadley

Todd Harrison

Ray Hart

Ainslie Hobson

Denise Hopper

Don Hosken

Jan Hughes

Marg Hutchinson

Eric James

Bob Jeffery

Amy Johnstone

Sue Juniper

John Kenworthy

Brian Lawson

Andrew Lay

Melissa Lay

Matt Leishman

Rebecca Lonnie

Mez Lyons

Jude Mammoni

Les Marsh

Pamela Marsh

Heather Matthews

Paul Matthews

Ivy Meagher

Avrielle Medway

Ian Mill

Susan Miller

Cassandra Nixon

Verity Nock

David Novy

Carol Page-Mill

Ross Pearce

Belinda Robinson

Kurt Schmidtke

Yvonne Shaw

Russell Simpson

Lisa Sims

Mike Smart

Paul Sofilas

Georgina Thiele

Nona Toy

Peter Toy

Sally Tubb

Mary Whittall

John Williams

Sandra Williams

Sarah Wilson

Geraldine Wilson