Page 2100 - Week 10 - Wednesday, 25 October 1989
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Was a survey carried out by her department last Sunday at Aspen Island; what was the purpose of the survey; what was the sample taken, given the length of the document; and what was the cost of such a survey?
My answer to the member's question is as follows: the ACT Parks and Conservation Service has been carrying out a survey of users of parklands throughout Canberra for the last month. I issued a press statement on 29 September announcing that the survey would be conducted. This was reported on television, radio and in the Canberra Times.
The survey is being undertaken to ascertain the motivations and expectations of urban park visitors. The survey also considers the way in which various attributes of sites affect decisions to visit and which either add or detract from enjoyment.
The total sample taken to date is 400, with expectations of another 50 to 75 questionnaires being completed over the coming weekend. A sample of at least 400 is required to give statistical validity. The length of the questionnaire is not unusually long. The cost of the survey will be approximately $6,000.
The information from this survey will play a significant part in the directions of capital expenditure on outdoor recreation provision, the facilities provided in parks, and the way in which parks are maintained.
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