Two people walking their bikes (with helmets on) south along an existing section of the Gold Coast Oceanway.

Oceanway Completion citywide survey

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How familiar are you with the Gold Coast Oceanway?

The Oceanway is the pathway that is adjacent to the beaches/ocean along the Gold Coast coastline.

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Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

A little familiar

I know nothing about the Oceanway

What is your connection to the Gold Coast?

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I live on the Gold Coast

I own property on the Gold Coast

I run a business on the Gold Coast

I live within 1 kilometre of a Gold Coast beach

I live beachside (east of the Gold Coast Highway)

I work on the Gold Coast

I regularly visit the Gold Coast

I am a visitor/tourist

I live on the Gold Coast beachfront

Other (please specify)

What suburb do you live in?

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If you are an international visitor, please provide the suburb where you are staying in Australia.

What is your post code?

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How often do you visit the Gold Coast coastline (beaches/foreshore areas)?

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Daily

Weekly

Monthly

A few times a year

Rarely

Never

Overall, how supportive are you of completing the Oceanway as a continuous 36-kilometre coastal pathway?

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Very supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Unsupportive

Very unsupportive

I need more information before deciding

Why do you feel this way?

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Which statement best reflects your view about the Oceanway completion?

(The Oceanway completion refers to finishing the missing sections to provide a continuous 36-kilometre beachfront pathway - see map)

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I support completing the Oceanway regardless of how it is delivered.

I support completing the Oceanway, but only if certain conditions are met.

I am unsure and need more information.

I do not support completing the Oceanway based on the information currently available.

I do not support completing the Oceanway under any circumstances.

What benefits, if any, do you think completing the missing sections along the Gold Coast Oceanway could provide?

(Select all that apply)

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I do not see significant benefits

Better access options along the coast

Improved accessibility for all abilities

Greater community connection and social interaction

Reduced reliance on cars

Better connections to destinations

Economic benefits for local businesses

Improved enjoyment of the coastline

Improved health and wellbeing

Tourism benefits

More opportunities for recreation and leisure

Safer walking, riding and rolling

Other (please specify)

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In your opinion which 3 outcomes should we prioritise when planning the future completion of the Oceanway?

(Select up to 3)

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Environmental protection (dunes, wildlife and habitat)

Shade, comfort and user amenity

I do not support the Oceanway completion, regardless of the outcomes delivered

Minimising impacts on neighbouring residents

Value for money

Safety for all users

High-quality design that complements the coastal environment

Supporting health and wellbeing

Maintaining local character and lifestyle

Accessibility and inclusion for people of all abilities

Connections to destinations, public transport and local streets

Other (please specify)

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Which of the following would increase your confidence in completing the Oceanway?

(Select all that apply)

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Strong environmental safeguards

Independent environmental assessments

Accessible/inclusive designs

Transparent decision-making

Ongoing community engagement

Sensitive design that reflects local character

Clear information about costs and funding

Staged delivery

Ongoing maintenance commitments

Protection of beachfront amenity

Safe separation of pedestrians and cyclists

Clear evidence of community benefit

None of these would increase my confidence

I do not support completing the Oceanway

I already have confidence in completing the Oceanway

Other (please specify)

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How would you most like to use a continuous Oceanway?

(Select all that apply)

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Exercise (walking/running)

Cycling

Regular transport (getting to shops, work, school)

Socialising/relaxing

Accessing beaches and parks

Family/friends activities

Recreation

I would not use it

Other (please specify)

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Thinking about the future completion of the Oceanway sections, how do you feel about about the following?

(Select all that apply)

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Environmental impacts

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Coastal erosion

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Privacy

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Local amenity (e.g. seating, shade, drinking, lighting etc...)

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Traffic

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Safety (conflicts between users)

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Impacts on cultural heritage

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Cost

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Construction impacts

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Crowding

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Future community input

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

Trust for decision-making

Not at all concerned

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not sure

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If completing parts of the Oceanway requires balancing different community priorities, which should be given the highest priority?

(Select up to 2)

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Improving recreation

Connecting destinations

Better walking and cycling

Improving accessibility

Reducing congestion

Supporting local businesses

Preserving neighbourhood character

Protecting the natural environment

Other (please specify)

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What information would you like to receive about the progress of the Oceanway completion in future communications?

(Select all that apply)

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How community feedback has influenced future decisions

Environmental assessments

Traffic impacts

Construction timing

Route options

Parking

Design concepts

Not interested in anything

Costs

Other (please specify)

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Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the Oceanway Completion strategy?

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