GRIFFITH and district residents want Westend Stadium upgraded, according to council’s Community Satisfaction Survey.
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More than 500 people completed the survey, a marked increased from the 170 respondents the last time it was conducted.
A number of residents were also keen for council to consider green waste collection.
The city’s leisure and aquatic centre and the pound also needed improvement, residents said.
Council’s executive services manager Shireen Donaldson said the survey had been run since 2013.
She said council actively sought the community’s satisfaction with council facilities and services.
The leisure centre and the pound were identified in the last survey as facilities which were in need of upgrades, leading council to commit funds to the two assets.
“The results of the last survey assisted council to make a decision to construct a new animal handling facility, which is due to be opened in October 2016 and to design a new 50 metre pool, which forms the basis of a grant application with the Building Stronger Regions fund,” Ms Donaldson said.
Residents were pleased with council facilities including Pioneer Park and the Griffith Regional Art Gallery, along with pedestrian access near shopping centres and outdoor fitness equipment, while more than 70 per cent of respondents said they did not think the Railway Street terminal was in an inappropriate location.
Lack of NBN was identified as an issue and residents said they felt somewhat safe in their homes.
Council was applauded for its work in creating local employment opportunities by respondents and more than 80 per cent believed residents embrace the district’s diverse population.
“Data collected in this survey will be used in the revision and development of the next Community Strategic and Delivery Program," Ms Donaldon said.
“Newly elected councillors will have the opportunity to engage with local residents, develop a draft Community Strategic Plan and ultimately adopt a plan that reflects the community’s aspirations for Griffith.
“Councillors then have the challenge of developing a delivery program and annual Operational Plan (budget) that delivers maintenance of existing services and facilities and enables the introduction of new facilities while remaining financially sustainable.”
Ms Donaldson said councillors needed as much feedback as possible from community members to help them make informed decisions that are in the best interests of residents.
“The survey may seem to be very long, but it reflects the huge number of services council provides and all facilities and services deserve to be equally respresented in the survey,” Ms Donaldson said.