Western Bulldogs Football Club Whitten Oval Master Plan

Western Bulldogs Football Club Whitten Oval Master Plan

Western Bulldogs Football Club Whitten Oval Master Plan

Client

Western Bulldogs Football Club (VIC)

Project Purpose

The key aim of this opportunity was to review and develop a master plan to maximise existing facility use as well as developing new facilities to support the Western Bulldogs AFL, AFLW, VFL and VFLW to make the Whitten Oval Precinct as a major community and event zone for the Western Metropolitan Region and achieve the vision of the Whitten Oval being the premier AFLW match venue.

Otium’s Role

  • Development of facility component schedule.
  • Ongoing design advice.
  • Overview of Facility Management and Operations.
  • Review of Key Tenancies and Usage Agreements.
  • Review of Activity Area Capacities and Usage.
  • Consultation and Engagement Phase.
  • Identification of key issues emerging and development option impacts.

Project Outcomes

Redevelopment of the Whitten Oval Training Facilities (indoor and outdoor) to establish a contemporary elite training and competition facility to support AFL, AFLW, VFL and VFLW teams (project cost $78 million).

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • The integration between elite and community training facilities.
  • Design needed to be accommodated within the existing facility footprint.
  • Continued operations during the construction process.

Community Benefits

An integrated community, elite training and competition venue.
Western Bulldogs Football Club Womens Hub

Western Bulldogs Football Club Womens Hub

Western Bulldogs Football Club Womens Hub

Client

Duo Projects (VIC)

Project Purpose

To assist with the needs assessment for the Women’s Health and Leadership Centre at Whitten Oval. The Centre will incorporate dedicated meeting rooms and functional spaces to deliver various programs and services promoting girl’s and women’s health and leadership.

Otium’s Role

  • Meeting with key stakeholders to determine the facility’s functional and operational requirements.
  • Providing input into other opportunities for the Centre
    based on industry best practice.
  • Developing a detailed facility component schedule to guide
    the architectural design.
  • Development of a financial, operational model to understand the ongoing cost of the facility.

Project Outcomes

  • As part of the redevelopment of the Western Bulldogs facility, a purpose-built Women’s Health and Leadership Hub has been established.
  • The Centre will provide a range of services and programs that aim to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of women living, working and recreating in the City of Maribyrnong.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • To define the scope of works to support the objectives of a Women’s Health and Leadership Centre.
  • To integrate the Centre as part of an elite training
    facility.

Community Benefits

The Games venues will provide a lasting legacy to their communities by providing new opportunities for people to participate in sport and be physically healthy and active.
Richmond Football Club Punt Road Redevelopment

Richmond Football Club Punt Road Redevelopment

Richmond Football Club Punt Road Redevelopment

Client

Richmond Football Club (VIC)

Project Purpose

Otium Planning Group has been involved in all three stages of the redevelopment and expansion of the Punt Road Oval facilities. The overall purpose of the project was to create a world-class high-performance training, education, community programs and events facility for the Richmond Football Club.

Otium’s Role

  • Development of a master plan to guide the redevelopment and expansion of facilities, including the identification of the three stages of the project.
  • Preparation of funding strategy and funding applications to government.
  • Stakeholder engagement.

Project Outcomes

Completion of Stages 1 and 2, with Stage 3 approved
and due for completion mid-2027.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • Design needed to be accommodated within the existing facility footprint.
  • Continued operations during the construction process.

Community Benefits

An integrated community, elite training and competition venue.
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.
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.