In early 2021, the MDPA conducted a survey of over 100 visitors to Merriwa. The goal of the survey was to collect the opinions and suggestions of visitors.
The outcome (summarised in a press release) provided a rich insight into what more we can do to retain people in our town, including:
- more seating in the main street to relax in the shade
- installing street art and historical information
- having a main street makeover
- walking and cycle tracks around town
- tourist drives
- a heavy haulage bypass around town
- more events after running of the sheep (Festival of the Fleeces)
- having more venues open for meals on weekends
- and a larger, more private caravan park that is not directly fronting the highway.
You can also see our Publications page for full results of this survey.