A new independent Insightrix Research poll reveals support on issues such as the building of a new hospital, and the fairness of municipal taxes within Weyburn. Results are a bit more mixed regarding the lowering of speed limits around school zones and whether or not Weyburn is undergoing too much development for its current and future needs.
New Hospital?
A new independent poll conducted by Insightrix Research shows that the majority of Weyburn residents would like to see a new hospital built. Overall, 82% of residents support the addition of a second hospital. Another 14% don’t want to see a new hospital erected in Weyburn, and 4% aren’t sure. Those who disagree cite reasons such as, if a new hospital was built they would still be referred to larger centres for many procedures (34%), the old building just needs to be fixed (25%), and the current hospital just needs more staff (23%), while the remainder didn’t know or didn’t have a comment. Females and those aged 18-34 are more likely to want a new hospital built than males and those aged 35 and over.
When asked about the potential location of a new hospital, 73% of respondents said it should be located close to the current hospital.
Municipal Taxes
Insightrix asked Weyburn residents if they thought municipal taxes were at a fair level. Respondents generally agreed that they paid a fair amount of tax (68%), while only 13% believe that they pay an unfair amount of tax. The remaining 19% didn’t know or weren’t sure.
School zone speed limits
Insightrix asked the survey respondents if they believe Weyburn should impose lower speed limits around school areas. Respondents were split, with 51% agreeing that they should be lowered, and 46% disagreeing. Respondents who were in the 18-34 and 35-54 demographics were more likely to disagree with lowering the speed limit than those who were in the 55+ demographic.
Too much development?
Insightrix asked respondents if they thought Weyburn was undergoing too much development for the city’s current and future needs. Once again results were split, with 52% agreeing that it was undergoing too much development and 43% disagreeing. Residents in the 18-34 and 35-54 demographics are more likely to disagree that the city is undergoing too much development than those who are 55+
Research Details
A total of 320 randomly selected Weyburn residents participated in the research study, which was conducted over the telephone from February 18th to March 3rd, 2015. Quotas were set by age and gender to match the city’s population. The results for this study are accurate within ± 5.39 percentage points 19 times out of 20.
About Insightrix
Founded in 2001, Insightrix Research Inc. is a full-service market research firm that helps clients develop, administer, and manage data collection and information strategies. From its office in Saskatoon, Insightrix offers a comprehensive range of research services. Insightrix also owns and manages the largest Saskatchewan-based online research panel, SaskWatch Research™, which currently has over 15,000 Saskatchewan residents as members.