Hockey Queensland Major Infrastructure Feasibility Study

Client

Hockey Australia and Hockey Queensland

Project Purpose

A feasibility study into Hockey’s major infrastructure requirements in Brisbane, not only to meet current and future needs, but also to develop a legacy for hockey from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Otium’s Role

  • Principal consultant
  • Local and international research
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Demand analysis and benchmarking
  • Options analysis
  • Future direction
  • Design brief, concept design, cost estimate
  • Financial operating and economic benefits modelling
  • Implementation Plan
  • Presentation to Parliamentary Committee.

Project Outcomes

  • Final report presented to Queensland Parliamentary Committee.
  • Used by hockey bodies to secure a dedicated hockey venue for the 2032 Olympic Games.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • Hockey venue for 2032 Olympic Games predetermined requiring strong evidence for an alternative approach and venue.
  • Otium used multiple research and modelling techniques to prepare strong evidence and rationale for an alternative approach.

Community Benefits

Provided evidence to obtain a better 2032 Games legacy outcome and support improved hockey infrastructure outcomes for South East Queensland.