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.
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.