Bundha Sports Centre

Bundha Sports Centre

Bundha Sports Centre

Client

Sport and Recreation Victoria

Project Capital Cost

$54.5 million

Project Purpose

Bundha Sports Centre, constructed on the Fitzroy Gasworks site, is Australia’s first multi-level community indoor court facility. The centre comprises four courts for competition-level basketball, netball, and volleyball; a multi-purpose court for futsal; a gymnasium; a program/meeting room; a café and lounge area; community facilities; all gender change rooms; a foyer and reception area.

Otium was appointed by Sport and Recreation Victoria to undertake numerous stages of the project.

Otium’s Role

  • Preparation of the Feasibility Study.
  • Preparation of the Business Case.
  • Preparation of the Facility Operating Model including detailed financial modelling.
  • Review of the Management options.
  • Completed market sounding with external management companies.
  • Development of the operating agreement and tender documentation for the external lease arrangement.
  • Coordination of the development of a 20-year Capital Replacement and Maintenance Plan.
  • Assistance with the Tender Evaluation Process.

 

Project Outcomes

Successful appointment of a long-term venue manager, Clublinks.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • Funded via Development Victoria, but local authority declined the option to manage the facility.
  • First sport facility contract arrangement for Victorian State Government. Other state facilities managed under State Sports Trust (separate statutory body).
  • Development of an integrated school (Education Department) and community sports facility (Sport and Recreation Victoria).
  • Development of a multi-use facility on small footprint.

Community Benefits

  • The first publicly accessible vertical sports centre in Australia.
  • The venue will support local sports clubs and encourage more of the community to get active.
Northern Beaches Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study

Northern Beaches Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study

Northern Beaches Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study

Client

Northern Beaches Council (NSW)

Project Purpose

Otium was appointed by Northern Beaches Council to develop their Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study to guide Council’s provision, management and future planning of their indoor facilities for the long-term (15 years).

Otium’s Role

  • Analysis of the Northern Beaches indoor sport and recreation facilities.
  • Demand model analysis to outline current and future spatial requirements.
  • Engagement with local sporting associations, Government Agencies, and local venue operator site visits.
  • Development of evidence-based future directions and site-specific recommendations to guide Council’s planning.

Project Outcomes

The Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study provides Council with preliminary directions of future planning that considers its impact on demand deficit, financial resourcing, and timing.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • Analysis of the Northern Beaches indoor sport and recreation facilities.
  • Demand model analysis to outline current and future spatial requirements.
  • Engagement with local sporting associations, Government Agencies, and local venue operator site visits.
  • Development of evidence-based future directions and site-specific recommendations to guide Council’s planning.

Community Benefits

  • Indoor sport and court facilities provide all-weather opportunities, can absorb greater capacity, and host a range of events.
  • The Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study will seek to optimise the shared use of indoor facilities which will provide greater access across a variety of user groups.