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Blackwood Hiking Hub Community Consultation

    About You

  • Q.1

    What is your connection to Moorabool Shire? (Select all that apply) 

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 4)
    I am a resident of Moorabool Shire
    I am a business owner within Moorabool Shire
    I am employed in Moorabool Shire
    I am a visitor to Moorabool Shire

    Other (please specify)

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  • Q.2

    What is your suburb/township?

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    Character Limit : 150
    Please write the name of your suburb/township, rather than provide the postcode.
  • Q.3

    What is your age group?

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    Under 18
    18-34
    35-54
    55-74
    75+
  • Q.4

    Which of the following best describes your household?

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    Couple with no children
    Two-parent family with child/children
    One parent family
    Other type of family
    One person household
    Group household
  • Q.5

    What is your gender?

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    Man/boy
    Woman/Girl
    Prefer not to say

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)

    • Current Cycling and/or Hiking Participation

  • Q.6

     How often do you participate in the following activities? 

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    Never Occasionally Monthly Weekly
    Road/Gravel cycling
     
     
     
     
    Mountain biking
     
     
     
     
    Recreational bike riding (e.g. family rides, rail trails)
     
     
     
     
    Hiking/bushwalking
     
     
     
     
    Trail running
     
     
     
     
  • Q.7

    Which location/s or destination/s in Moorabool do you currently use for cycling or hiking in or near Moorabool? 


    Character Limit : 1000
  • Q.8

    What do you value most about these experiences/activities? (select all that apply)

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    Connection with nature 
    Scenery 
    Accessibility/proximity 
    Exercise 
    Health and wellbeing

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.9

    What currently limits your participation in cycling in Moorabool Shire? (Select all that apply) 


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    Limited trail infrastructure (e.g. lack of trails, unformalised trails, trails not maintained)
    Lack of suitable trails (e.g. easy/advanced trail difficulty) 
    Limited facilities/amenity (parking, toilets, water) 
    Lack of activation ‘on-trail’ (e.g. lookout points, guided tours, cultural interpretation)
    Lack of supporting product ‘off-trail’ (e.g. equipment hire, retail/food hospitality)
    Poor connectivity between trails and towns 
    Safety concerns (traffic, isolation, trail conditions) 
    Lack of information or signage
    Limited access (e.g. public transport, road access, car parking) 
    Time constraints

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.10

    What currently limits your participation in hiking in Moorabool Shire? (Select all that apply) 

    Limited trail infrastructure (e.g. lack of trails, unformalised trails, trails not maintained)
    Lack of suitable trails (e.g. easy/advanced trail difficulty) 
    Limited facilities/amenity (parking, toilets, water) 
    Lack of activation ‘on-trail’ (e.g. lookout points, guided tours, cultural interpretation)
    Lack of supporting product ‘off-trail’ (e.g. equipment hire, retail/food hospitality)
    Poor connectivity between trails and towns 
    Safety concerns (traffic, isolation, trail conditions)
    Lack of information or signage
    Limited access (e.g. public transport, road access, car parking) 
    Time constraints
    Lack of awareness

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)

    • Hiking & Cylcing Hub Opportunities and Features

  • Q.11

    What benefits do you think cycling and hiking hubs could bring to Moorabool Shire? 

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 6)
    Support for local businesses (cafés, accommodation, retail)
    Improvement to town amenity
    Increased visitation from Melbourne, Ballarat, Geelong and surrounding regions
    Improved health and wellbeing of residents 
    Activation of town centres (e.g. Ballan, Blackwood) 
    Events and tourism development 

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.12

    Select the features that you would value most in a cycling hub.

    Diversity of trail difficulty (e.g. beginner to advanced) 
    Diversity of trail length (e.g. day vs multi-day
    Family-friendly experiences 
    Arts and cultural (inc. First Nations) experiences 
    Skills park / pump track 
    Bike hire, repair or servicing
    Amenities (toilets, water, showers) 
    Café or food offerings 
    Signage and wayfinding 
    Events (races, community rides) 
    Guided tours 
    Safe parking
    Dedicated transport (e.g. trains, shuttles) 
    Town centre connectivity 
    Accommodation 

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.13

    Select the features that you would value most in a hiking hub.

    Diversity of trail difficulty (e.g. beginner to advanced) 
    Diversity of trail length (e.g. day vs multi-day) 
    Family-friendly experiences 
    Arts and cultural (inc. First Nations) experiences 
    Amenities (toilets, water, showers) 
    Café or food offerings 
    Signage and wayfinding 
    Events (community walks) 
    Guided tours 
    Safe parking 
    Dedicated transport (e.g. trains, shuttles) 
    Town centre connectivity
    Accommodation 

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.14

    Overall, how important is it for Council to consider investment in cycling and hiking infrastructure in Moorabool?

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    Not important 
    Somewhat important
    Important 
    Very important

    • Ballan Cycling Hub &/or Blackwood Hiking Hub feedback

  • Q.15

    Select which option applies best to the feedback you would like to provide.

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 2)
    Please select both options if you would like to provide feedback on both projects (Ballan Cycling Hub AND Blackwood Hiking Hub)
    I would like to provide specific feedback on the Ballan Cycling Hub
    I would like to provide specific feedback on the Blackwood Hiking Hub
  • Q.16

    Do you have any additional comments?  


    Character Limit : 3000
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