Hyland Road Sports Complex Business Case

Hyland Road Sports Complex Business Case

Hyland Road Sports Complex Business Case

Client

Cumberland City Council (NSW)

Project Purpose

Otium was appointed by Cumberland City Council to prepare a Business Case for their WestInvest funding program. The project planned and delivered an underutilised site into the Hyland Road Sporting Complex, which will provide a regional standard indoor and outdoor sports facility and supporting community recreation offerings.

Otium’s Role

  • Analyse expected outcomes and benefits.
  • Consultation with State Sporting Organisations.
  • Develop a detailed component schedule outlining the facilitym needs, including four rectangular sporting field with oval overlays, three cricket practice nets, an indoor sporting hall, nine small multi-use fields, and supporting infrastructure.

Project Outcomes

The Hyland Road Business Case was successful in securing $53.7 million for Council to progress with the total development.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

Reactivation and design challenges associated with a contaminated site adjoining a riparian corridor.

Community Benefits

  • The Hyland Road Sporting Complex will deliver significant indoor and outdoor sport and recreational facilities which are under-supplied in Cumberland and across Greater Sydney.
  • The facility mix provides for multiple sporting and user groups.
  • The Complex will support multiple major sporting and community events.
  • The project will generate an estimated $96.8 million in total benefits.
  • Addition of 66.1 total FTE jobs.
Hockey Queensland Major Infrastructure Feasibility Study

Hockey Queensland Major Infrastructure Feasibility Study

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.
Hawthorn Football Club Kennedy Centre

Hawthorn Football Club Kennedy Centre

Hawthorn Football Club Kennedy Centre

Client

Hawthorn Football Club (VIC)

Project Purpose

To develop a Master Plan for the Kennedy Community Centre, an elite and community training and competition sports facility on a greenfield site, for the Hawthorn Football Club.

Project Capital Cost

$130 million

Otium’s Role

  • Development of a master plan including a facility component schedule to guide the architectural plans.
  • Engagement with key stakeholders including coaching staff, strength and conditioning staff and administration.
  • Review of concept plans and operational model.
  • Identification of elite training facility
    components.
  • Integration of community training and
    competition facilities.

Project Outcomes

Development of an elite competition and training venue to support AFL, ALFW, VFL, VFLW and community matches.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • The development of a facility on a greenfield site with sufficient land provided the opportunity to create a facility that supports both current needs and future opportunities.
  • Given the size of the site, there are opportunities to integrate alternative community sport uses such as indoor sports courts and a rectangular pitch.

Community Benefits

An integrated community, elite training and competition venue.
Cowra Sport and Recreation Plan

Cowra Sport and Recreation Plan

Cowra Sport and Recreation Plan

Client

Cowra Council (NSW)

Project Purpose

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’s Role

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.

Project Outcomes

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.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

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

Community Benefits

The project ensured Council’s Sport and Recreation Plan was informed by consultation. The community involvement ensures support in its implementation.
Collingwood Football Club AIA Vitality Centre

Collingwood Football Club AIA Vitality Centre

Collingwood Football Club AIA Vitality Centre

Client

Collingwood Football Club (VIC)

Otium’s Role

Preparation of the Master Plan and financial modelling and feasibility for the redevelopment, for both Stages 1 and 2.
Stage 1 (2004) ($15 million):

  • 3,000 sqm facility including training and support facilities for AFL and AFLW players including a wellness centre with physiotherapy, sauna’s, steam room and gym.
  • New visitors centre including shop and museum.
  • Enhanced training facilities including new change rooms,
    coaching spaces, research laboratories, café and media hub.
  • Redevelopment of MCG style oval providing a training ground for the club and community events. Stage 2 (2014) ($30 million):
  • Function Centre, Dining Room, Board Room, Executive Suites, Café/Wine Bar, and a 150-seat auditorium.

Project Outcomes

  • Development of an elite competition and training venue to support AFL, ALFW, VFL, VFLW and community matches.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • Facility upgrade needed to be accommodated within the existing facility footprint/ constrained site.
  • Continued operations during the construction process.

Community Benefits

  • The upgraded facilities allow the Collingwood Football Club to offer top tier training and support for their AFL and AFLW teams.
  • The new Community Centre and oval provide
    spaces for various community programs and events
    promoting health and wellbeing.