Cowra Council (NSW)

To complete stakeholder consultation and a SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, results) analysis based on the engagement findings, to ultimately provide recommendations for the implementation of Councils Sport and Recreation Plan.

Otium facilitated the community and stakeholder engagement activities including:

• In-person workshops with youth groups, sport and recreation groups, and Councillors.
• In-person workshop with the Council management group for sport and recreation.
• One-on-one interviews with senior groups, neighbouring Councils, and various local operators and committees.
• Online surveys for the community, sport and recreation groups and schools.
• Discussions with the government agencies such as the Office of Sport.

The SOAR analysis suggested recommendations and direction across five key action areas identified in the engagement process. These are:

• Asset Management
• Club Governance and Sustainability
• Infrastructure Provision and Planning
• Activities, Services and Events.

The importance of on-the-ground discussions with facility users and operators.