NO Stonehenge Replica in Esperance, Western Australia Petition: Signature List Feed

Mrs Kathy Kirk [Signature #70]

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:29:00 UTC

Mrs Kathy Kirk, Tallebudgera Valley, Queensland, Australia

This is just so tacky, the real Stonehenge is special and unique because of it's mystery and ancientness, this will make Esperance a joke. Get an original idea, don't try to copy something that you just can't possibly replicate.

Mr James Roelofs [Signature #69]

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 05:35:05 UTC

Mr James Roelofs, Esperance, WA, Australia

The very concept is ill conceived and embarassing

Mr Derek Cliff [Signature #68]

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 05:10:29 UTC

Mr Derek Cliff, Esperance, WA, Australia

Dr Yvonne Cliff [Signature #67]

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 03:45:37 UTC

Dr Yvonne Cliff, Nulsen, Western Australia, Australia

Rebecca Boyland [Signature #66]

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:59:18 UTC

Rebecca Boyland, Esperance, WA, Australia

Mr Leigh MacPherson [Signature #65]

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 02:18:42 UTC

Mr Leigh MacPherson, Esperance, WA, Australia

Stonehenge in Esperance just seems lame and gimmicky. Our beaches are what attract tourists.

Mr Anonymous [Signature #64]

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:39:47 UTC

Anonymous, Esperance, WA, Australia

Mr Lindsay Hall [Signature #63]

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:53:13 UTC

Mr Lindsay Hall, Esperance, WA, Australia

The real stonehenge attracts visitors through it's history and mystery. If one is built in Esperance, it will have neither. In fact, no research has yet been made available to the public as to whether people would actually be inspired to travel here to see it. The are much better things to be doing with the time and money you have been given. Try reinforcing the foreshore that gets washed away or a small homeless shelter, or upgrading the infrastructure available for public use along the beaches

mr greg spouse [Signature #62]

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:53:05 UTC

mr greg spouse, esperance, w.a, Australia

Mrs Trudy Giles [Signature #61]

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 07:15:12 UTC

Mrs Trudy Giles, Pink Lake, WA, Australia

Mrs. Adele Carrall [Signature #60]

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:40:21 UTC

Mrs. Adele Carrall, Bulahdelah, NSW, Australia

Ms Anonymous [Signature #59]

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:22:08 UTC

Anonymous, Inglewood, WA, Australia

Ms Tamara Gledhill [Signature #58]

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:08:33 UTC

Ms Tamara Gledhill, Esperance, Western Australia, Australia

What on earth is the council thinking? Be realistic guys there are much more important things to spend this kind of money on.

Allan Miller [Signature #57]

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:29:23 UTC

Allan Miller, esperance, Western Australia

Ps Geoffrey Stokes [Signature #56]

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 02:32:37 UTC

Ps Geoffrey Stokes, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

Dr Christine Jeffries-Stokes [Signature #55]

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 02:17:34 UTC

Dr Christine Jeffries-Stokes, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

Any project should not be planned without extensive community consultation

Ms Jane Davies [Signature #54]

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 02:04:00 UTC

Ms Jane Davies, Albany, WA, Australia

No Stone Henge replica please. Something with a cultural significance to this environ would be far more appropiate. It is a really silly idea and will be branded along with the big bannana, pineapple and potatoe. Ugly and completely daft for esperance.

ms Anonymous [Signature #53]

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 07:32:21 UTC

Anonymous, Esperance, WA, Australia

Miss Annabelle Bushell [Signature #52]

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 09:49:13 UTC

Miss Annabelle Bushell, Esperance, WA, Australia

IT is important to review and ensure that proposals like this align with the strategic direction for our Shire. It must fit with the community's vision for Esperance.

Miss Elisa Spengler [Signature #51]

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 09:46:51 UTC

Miss Elisa Spengler, Newman, W.A.

Miss Raana Scott [Signature #50]

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 09:38:09 UTC

Miss Raana Scott, Esperance, WA, Australia

Mr Joshua Young [Signature #49]

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:14:42 UTC

Mr Joshua Young, Perth, WA

There is no long term cultural or financial benfit to be had from this project. At the most it will work as a publicity stunt and see a small short term increase in tourism in Esperance. It is a waste of money, offensive and makes Esperance look like a complete joke. There is no limit of things for tourists to see in Esperance, there is however a limited supply of appropriate amenities, facilites, shopping etc. for tourists and the money would be better spent on improvements to the CBD/foreshore

michelle de lacy [Signature #48]

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:38:52 UTC

michelle de lacy, esperance, wa, Australia

esperance has amazingly beautiful natural attractions, why do we need to pollute this environment with a tacky replica of something that has no cultural or historical links to our town

Mr Craig Jackson [Signature #47]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:48:02 UTC

Mr Craig Jackson, Bayswater, Western Australia, Australia

SPEND THE MONEY ON THE FORESHORE

mr Jürg Kehl [Signature #46]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:52:19 UTC

mr Jürg Kehl, Untervaz/ Esperance WA, Swiss/ Australia, Switzerland

Get Original!!!!!!!!!!

Mr Douglas Carpenter [Signature #45]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:47:30 UTC

Mr Douglas Carpenter, Brussels, Belgium

Ms AJ Stewart-Vibart [Signature #44]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:36:15 UTC

Ms AJ Stewart-Vibart, Esperance, WA, Australia

Money needs to be spent on saving our beautiful foreshore from further erosion.

Mr Ashley Reichstein [Signature #43]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:30:37 UTC

Mr Ashley Reichstein, esperance, WA, Australia

Mr Greg Thomas [Signature #42]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:44:35 UTC

Mr Greg Thomas, Esperance, WA

Mr Peter Bishop [Signature #41]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:53:43 UTC

Mr Peter Bishop, Ferndale, WA, Australia

What possible link could there be between Stonehenge and a beach in Esperance?

Leave the beaches alone - it is what makes Esperance unique!

Why not act on the research stating that the vast majority of overseas visitors seek an Indigenous experience - but, sadly, are not able to access such an experience.

Promote something uniquely Australian and local or, in the absence of any bright ideas (a Stonehenge replica is not a bright idea!), leave alone what Mother Nature has created.

Mrs Joanna Loffler [Signature #40]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:14:26 UTC

Mrs Joanna Loffler, ESPERANCE, Western, Australia

There are far better things for the shire to spend this money on. Things like the rural roads for the farmer who pay the rates that this money is made up of

Mrs Anita Deacon [Signature #39]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:24:28 UTC

Mrs Anita Deacon, Thornlie, Western Australia, Australia

Melanie Small [Signature #38]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:01:06 UTC

Melanie Small, Mandurah, WA, Australia

I grew up in Esperance & still visit very regularly, Esperance is my 2nd home, however I visit & love Esperance for it's natural beauty. Spend the money on Promotion of the town, development of the foreshore & infrastructure for the locals & their children. Esperance is a town where the children grow & return, it doesn't need a stonehenge. I am sure there are alot more beneficial community facilities, acitivities, events or development this money can be spent on.

Ms Nardea Tion [Signature #37]

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:53:29 UTC

Ms Nardea Tion, Esperance, WA, Australia

mr john johnston [Signature #36]

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:49:37 UTC

mr john johnston, Esperance, wa, Australia

Please do not erect this as a feature of the Esperance skyline.. We have the most unique NATURAL coastline in Australia. This would be a travestry to try and erect something to compete with or try and compliment the all ready fantastic natural landmarks here in Esperance...

miss Anonymous [Signature #35]

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:34:42 UTC

Anonymous

Mrs Cheryl Bradley [Signature #34]

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:32:26 UTC

Mrs Cheryl Bradley

Anonymous [Signature #33]

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 06:52:20 UTC

Anonymous

Ms Kerry Simpson [Signature #32]

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:58:28 UTC

Ms Kerry Simpson, Cottesloe, WA, Australia

It would be a better idea to have something original for Esperence instead of a replica from another country, it sounds like Esperance is to turn into an American style theme park which would be a shame. I hope some sense is found as there is a wealth of tallented people in town to draw ideas from. Good luck! (former Esperance dweller)

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #31]

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:28:20 UTC

Anonymous, esperance, Australia

Des Arrow [Signature #30]

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 03:29:19 UTC

Des Arrow

Please consider erecting very large local indigenous totems compliment with Esperance's own very creative sculpters/artists' work.

Perhaps a national/international wide call for artists to submit creations that would express Esperance's unique beuty and history.

MR Peter Head [Signature #29]

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:06:03 UTC

MR Peter Head, Western Australia, Australia

Esperance is one of the most outstandingly beautiful natural areas in the world. Its astonishing natural beauty is more than enough without the addition of crass and unrelated tourist attractions which would be a blight on the landscape, and make the area a laughing stock. I've spent a lot of time over many years in the Esperance region and would like the unspoilt character of the place to be preserved for subsequent generations of Australians and visitors.

ms francine delhaize [Signature #28]

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:04:45 UTC

ms francine delhaize, esperance, wa

No,no, no....I'm adamantly opposed

Peta White [Signature #27]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:08:54 UTC

Peta White, Canada

Culturally inappropriate!!

Avra Shorkend [Signature #26]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:27:31 UTC

Avra Shorkend

Vicki Morris [Signature #25]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:31:08 UTC

Vicki Morris

Daniel Bishop [Signature #24]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:11:22 UTC

Daniel Bishop

Born and raised in Esperance. I strongly oppose the Stonehenge Replica in Esperance; there are alternatives which will reap equal or greater tourism and local identity rewards, and far more appropriate to the place and people of Esperance.

Mrs Sonya Hennessy [Signature #23]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:39:18 UTC

Mrs Sonya Hennessy, Esperance

I like the idea just not what it is, what is the relevance of Stonehenge to the town?
nothing
Why not work together with the local indigenous group and build something that would make Esperance proud to call their own!

Ms Sandra Murtagh [Signature #22]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:26:27 UTC

Ms Sandra Murtagh, Ferndale, WA, Australia

What relevance has stonehenge got to do with Esperance? Surley the money could be put to better use in developing community pride!

Mr Barry Hunt [Signature #21]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:07:20 UTC

Mr Barry Hunt, Esperancce, WA, Australia

Ms Denise Murtagh [Signature #20]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:03:18 UTC

Ms Denise Murtagh, Esperancce, WA, Australia

Ms Catherine West [Signature #19]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:10:08 UTC

Ms Catherine West, Australia

No consultation, no relevance.

ms Lara McIntyre [Signature #18]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:53:55 UTC

ms Lara McIntyre, Australia

There are far greater priorities for funding than this project. Our foreshore is a disgrace and more could be done with adventureland park. Stone Henge would be completely incongruous in the Esperance landscape. Tell the community how much money will be spent on this project and ask them if they feel it is worthwhile. Could that time/money/resources be used to greater good elsewhere.

Mrs Catherine Bishop [Signature #17]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:50:35 UTC

Mrs Catherine Bishop, Ferndale, WA

Please retain the pristine natural environment.

Mr Andre Lipscombe [Signature #16]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:16:34 UTC

Mr Andre Lipscombe, Fremantle, WA, Australia

A copy of Stonehenge in Esperance would make the town a laughing stock. Such a project is in the poorest mold of all that is absurd and misguided in creating inappropriate and false tourist eyesores. Anyone with an ounce of wit would condemn such an idea.

Kath Little [Signature #15]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:12:40 UTC

Kath Little, Esperance, WA, Australia

How about working out first if a) Esperance residents WANT it to be a tourist town ('cause sure doesn't act like one); and b) IF it does, what sort of tourism infrastructure is required. A bit of relevance wouldn't hurt either. I hear the thundering of white elephant feet.

Melissa Parsons [Signature #14]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:53:17 UTC

Melissa Parsons, Esperance, WA, Australia

Harriot D'Emden [Signature #13]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:51:06 UTC

Harriot D'Emden, Esperance, WA, Australia

Why Stonehenge in Esperance when we already have a natural monument on our doorstep - the Archipelago? I would hope we could be a bit more creative & original or in the very least pragmatic and put the money towards improving the face of the Town - Esperance Bay. The state of the foreshore is a disgrace for a town that markets itself as having world class beaches.

Dr Tim Finney [Signature #12]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:50:09 UTC

Dr Tim Finney

Ms Fiona Bishop [Signature #11]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:25:13 UTC

Ms Fiona Bishop, Broome, WA, Australia

Comprehensive and thorough consultation with the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community needs to take place, and a social and cultural impact assessment needs to be conducted for proposals of this nature that will impact on the community.

mrs Wendy Stewart [Signature #10]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:03:44 UTC

mrs Wendy Stewart, Esperance, WA, Australia

The idea of a replica of stonehenge is not only boring but unimaginative and tackie.
Esperance is unique and can plan its own original landmarks by taping into the local culture and its many talented artists all capable to design and construct something that is significant to the region using the same local granite

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #9]

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:57:57 UTC

Anonymous

Miss Raana Scott [Signature #8]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:31:13 UTC

Miss Raana Scott, Esperance, WA, Australia

ms Anonymous [Signature #7]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:08:31 UTC

Anonymous, ESPERANCE, WA, Australia

Mrs Monika Thomas [Signature #6]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:54:02 UTC

Mrs Monika Thomas, Esperance, WA

Adding to this I would like to suggest that if after community consultation the need/wish for a public monument/art works prevails, maybe the attention could be directed to the foreshore. An international artist of the calibre of Anthony Gormley (Insiders, Lake Ballard - great tourist draw card) - or Andy Goldsworthy, for example, who works with stone - could be employed to work in consultation with the whole community to create a rock wall. Locals and tourists alike would benefit!

Ms Fiona Stewart [Signature #5]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:59:55 UTC

Ms Fiona Stewart

Mrs Anna Stewart [Signature #4]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:52:13 UTC

Mrs Anna Stewart, Esperance

Dewi (David) Hyde [Signature #3]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:42:45 UTC

Dewi (David) Hyde, Esperance, WA, Australia

This is no place for Disneyesque commercialisation. Please look at the potential of what's around us just as it is in our unique region

mr robert stewart [Signature #2]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:48:06 UTC

mr robert stewart, esperance, wa

stonehenge is for druids

Miss Rani Stewart [Signature #1]

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:45:45 UTC

Miss Rani Stewart, Australia