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.