Darkes Road District Sports Park and Community Hub Concept Plan

Client

Wollongong City Council

Project Purpose

To develop a strategic vision and preferred concept design for the future Darkes Town Centre District Sports Park and Community Centre Hub.

Sub-consultants on this project include CO-OP Studio, Johnson & Cumming, and Environmental Partnership (NSW) Pty Ltd.

Otium’s Role

  • Site analysis.
  • Stakeholder and community engagement.
  • Develop vision and design principles.
  • Develop site concept plan, component schedule and cost estimates.
  • Identification of commercial opportunities.

Project Outcomes

This masterplan was instrumental in securing $14m in government funding.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

Maximising the diversity of recreation offerings within a site constrained by flooding.

Community Benefits

Once developed, the Darkes Road District Sports Park and Community Hub will provide a rangeof sports, active recreation and community opportunities through an integrated community centre within the district parkland setting.