APPENDIX C COMMUNITY CONSULTATION WORKSHOP 2

The second consultation with the community representatives and the key stakeholders was carried out on 5th July 2018.

Tract Consultants presented their draft Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan and Streetscape Design Guidelines, as well as the draft Wayfinding and Signage Design on behalf of Dot Dash.

The community and key stakeholders were well informed on the draft design approaches and concepts proposed to the Nelson Bay Public Domain. An A4 feedback booklet was distributed to each individual at the end of the presentation for their comments. Seven A1 boards were also on display for the stakeholders’ votes and comments.

All comments captured on the A4 booklets and A1 boards are to be provided separatly, with some key notes included overleaf. SUMMARY

This session proved to be successful. The community stakeholders in general supported the draft Public Domain Plan.

Many comments praised the pedestrian friendly response and the proposals of the upgraded streetscape to the Town Centre and the Foreshore public domain. However, concerns of the traffic management and parking issues were also expressed.

Some detail comments on the tree planting, material and color selections and the wayfinding signage design were furthered communicated.

“Overall support for the revision of Nelson’s Bay”

“Preference for the Gateway from Stockton St down to the marina to better allow foot traffic to flow down.”

“Discourage large vehicles from Victoria Parade, priority via Dowling St and encourage large vehicles to use this route” “Overall very good design, the streetscapes would vastly improve the look and feel of the town. ” “Public spaces along the eastern foreshore - water features, nice places to sit and watch, interactive spaces, street art either temporary or permanent ” “Apex Park and Eastern Foreshore proposal results in a significant loss of parking east of the marina buildings – if implemented needs alternative provision” “Village Precinct and Stockton Street Pedestrian Mall as a priority, priority of pedestrians and environment ”

“Positive and pedestrian friendly response to Stockton St Pedestrian Mall”

“Stockton St Pedestrian Mall long term potentially but may be better as a shared zone initially ” “Tree lined streets are brilliant”

“Awnings should be continuous, coverage of Pedestrian Mall, shelter is a must, lots of rain!”

“Very important to do all of this planting- love it”

“Yes to deciduous trees”

“Palms good for the subtropical feel.”

“Excellent proposal to increase planting – reserve on species – needs combination of professionals/ experts advice and local community preference” “Natural stone paving is a great idea for pedestrian dedicated areas such as Stockton Pedestrian Mall or Eastern Foreshore”

“Precedent used for natural stone paving of the different coloured pavers gradient is favoured and reflects the “beach identity” and would be nicely. paired with timber bench seating” “Seating is great, there is a big lack of seating for a tourist area.’” “Bus stop outside Woolworths unsatisfactory – limited shelter and shade” “Local stone (granite pinkish, see marina breakwater walls)

“Timber (history of bay as a port)” “More signage is needed, but presented in a more natural form”

“Clearly legible from a distance and no confusing symbols for wayfinding”

“Encourage local artists to be involved in the wayfinding not just visual artists but local graphic designers too.