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LOCAL COMMUNITY SOCIAL IMPACT SURVEY AND RESULTS

CONDUCTED AT PORT VICTORIA OCTOBER, 2012 ( MARINE PARK 11).

This survey was conducted over a two week period in the township of Port Victoria, to try and

measure social attitudes to the introduction of marine parks upon the community. The participants

were randomly invited to Have Your Say at the caravan park office, the two local shops, and at the

boat ramp, in an attempt to cover a broad spectrum of the community and both tourists and

residents alike.

The design of the questionnaire was to try and ensure an unbiased approach. To accommodate this

approach, a selection of Government statements, assertions and expectations of the marine park

social impacts, were used. The number of questions were restricted to 15 (one page), to try and

ensure an increased participation rate. Each participant was advised that their completed document

was to be submitted to Government as an individual statement on the proposed marine park.

Of the 173 questionnaires distributed, 127 were completed and returned.

The respondents were; 60 residents, 62 tourists, 5 general interest

The results tabulated below, clearly indicate that the local community members attitudes are

TOTALLY at ODDS with the Square Holes market research conducted by the Government 2006 to

2012 which states 85% of South Australians are in favor of marine parks (RIS page xi ).

The local community are in favor of conservation (60.6 %), however a significant number question or

disagree that it is required at this point in time. They strongly disagree (77.1 %) that the introduction

of marine parks is the best management tool to protect the marine environment. They strongly

disagree with the communication process of the Government ( 66 % ) and also with the supposed

Science referred to by the Government ( 90 %). They are unconvinced of the social benefits ofa

marine park as touted by the Government, and are NOT prepared to take ownership and assist in

the compliance of a marine park ( 86.6 %).


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TEMPLATE USED FOR SURVEY

SUBMISSION TO THE GOVERNMENT re MARINE PARK IMPLIMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

MARINE PARK 11 Eastern Spencer Gulf

NAME..

ADDRESS.

Resident Tourist General Interest

1. Conservation is essential to protect the marine environment

Agree 77 disagree 37 unsure 13

2. Marine Parks are the best tool to protect the marine environment


3. Marine parks will improve the quality of life to our community


4. Marine parks will help preserve Aboriginal culture and heritage


5. DENWR has consulted with local communities at all times during the process


6. Interstate and overseas data on marine parks proves marine parks will work here


7. The public has been made fully aware of the science of marine parks


8. Tourist numbers to local communities will increase because there is a marine park


9. House values and purchase demand will increase because there is a marine park


10. Business opportunities will increase because there is a marine park



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11. Employment opportunities will increase because there is a marine park


12. There will be a reduction in recreational and commercial fishing if there is a marine park


13. The marine park will divide the community into For and Against the park


14. The marine park will be a source of pride to this community


15. I am prepared to take ownership and assist in the compliance (policing) of this marine park


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