Baldivis Recreation Reserve Master Plan

Baldivis Recreation Reserve Master Plan

Client

City of Rockingham (WA)

Project Purpose

The City of Rockingham (City) sought to develop a Master Plan for the Baldivis Recreation Reserve (BRR) to enhance its ability to cater for sport, recreation and community activities within the region. The BRR comprises:

Baldivis Recreation Centre – comprising one indoor sports court, kitchen, meeting room, change rooms, storerooms and amenities.

  • Baldivis Hall – comprising a function room, kiosk, storerooms and amenities.
  • Active reserve space (with floodlighting) – currently used for soccer.
  • Six tennis courts (floodlit), a double-sided hit-up wall and club storage/meeting structure.
  • Two community heritage-listed buildings – used by a playgroup and arts group.
  • Public toilet and storage building.
  • A playground, picnic area and shelters, extensive bushland incorporating walking trails.

Otium’s Role

The deliverables in the development of the Master Plan were:

  • Stage 1: Project and Site Analysis – involved a detailed project and site analysis that identified constraints, opportunities and risks to inform the scenario planning process.
  • Stage 2: Site Development Option – involved working through scenarios and drawing up options that address the findings from Stage 1 prior to formalising the building concept and site layout plans.
  • Stage 3: Master Plan – finalises the building concept and site layout plans, culminating with an opinion of probable costs, staging plan and an implementation strategy.

 

Project Outcomes

During the development of the Master Plan, a range of options were prepared and presented for further review and development. Through a review of all options, the preferred Master Plan Site Layout was developed.

Major projects (that will require a greater level of planning) were grouped into stages for delivery, along with an Opinion of Probable Cost (OPC) escalated to the indicative year of delivery. Projects included:

  • Eastern car park and overflow parking area, including footpaths.
  • Baldivis Recreation Centre – Major upgrade.
  • Terracing of existing retaining wall, development of new grass practice area/ events space and playing field extension (where possible), including footpaths.
  • Baldivis Hall – Major upgrade.
  • Southern car park upgrade.
  • Future community purpose/recreation space.
Rockhampton Regional Sports Precinct Master Plan

Rockhampton Regional Sports Precinct Master Plan

Rockhampton Regional Sports Precinct Master Plan

Client

Rockhampton Regional Council (QLD)

Project Purpose

The Rockhampton Sports Precinct Master Plan is for a contemporary, regional scale, multipurpose sports precinct, that will meet the sport and recreation needs of the Rockhampton Region. The Master Plan informs and supports budget planning, advocacy and subsequent design development.

Otium’s Role

Principal consultant oversighting all delivery tasks.

 

Project Outcomes

Adopted Master Plan now progressed to the Detailed Design and Project Validation Report Phase.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • Site was confidential at time of the study – regular briefing of Otium and sub-consultant teams about careful external messaging.
  • Study data and analysis identified different needs from Council’s previous vision – the provision of sound evidence and rationale assisted to gain Council understanding and support for the change in direction.

Community Benefits

  • Precinct will provide multiple opportunities for the community to connect and be physically active and healthy regardless of age, ability or background.
  • Positions Rockhampton as an attractive destination for future sporting and cultural event opportunities.

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.

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.