Dungog Open Space and Recreation Plan 2022-2032

Dungog Open Space and Recreation Plan 2022-2032

Dungog Open Space and Recreation Plan 2022-2032

Client

Dungog Shire Council

Project Purpose

Otium was engaged by Dungog Shire Council to ‘Develop a 10-year Open Space and Recreation Plan (Plan) within the Dungog Shire LGA, which includes the provision of a quality sporting, open space and recreation infrastructure offering’.

Otium’s Role

  • Research and analysis of the current situation.
  • Community and stakeholder consultation.
  • Analysis of findings and future demands.
  • Recommendations and Priority Action Plan.
  • Opportunity Mapping for established planning catchments.

Project Outcomes

  • Developing strategic directions in the future planning of Dungog Common, a regional outdoor recreation space within the Shire.
  • Identification and prioritisation of actions to form the 10-year Implementation Plan.
  • Development of the open space and recreation framework and categorisation of existing facilities.
  • Identifying funding opportunities to deliver identified priority actions for the implementation of the plan.
Darkes Road District Sports Park and Community Hub Concept Plan

Darkes Road District Sports Park and Community Hub Concept Plan

Darkes Road District Sports Park and Community Hub Concept Plan

Client

Wollongong City Council

Project Purpose

To develop a strategic vision and preferred concept design for the future Darkes Town Centre District Sports Park and Community Centre Hub.

Sub-consultants on this project include CO-OP Studio, Johnson & Cumming, and Environmental Partnership (NSW) Pty Ltd.

Otium’s Role

  • Site analysis.
  • Stakeholder and community engagement.
  • Develop vision and design principles.
  • Develop site concept plan, component schedule and cost estimates.
  • Identification of commercial opportunities.

Project Outcomes

This masterplan was instrumental in securing $14m in government funding.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

Maximising the diversity of recreation offerings within a site constrained by flooding.

Community Benefits

Once developed, the Darkes Road District Sports Park and Community Hub will provide a rangeof sports, active recreation and community opportunities through an integrated community centre within the district parkland setting.

Central Coast Open Space Strategy 2024-2031

Central Coast Open Space Strategy 2024-2031

Central Coast Open Space Strategy 2024-2031

Client

Central Coast Council

Project Purpose

To prepare a long-term Open Space Strategy to ensure the supply and development of public open space is sufficient to support the anticipated future growth within the LGA.

Otium’s Role

  • Conduct a range of engagement activities, both online and in-person, to gather insight from individuals and sporting groups.
  • Supply analysis and functional assessment of the Central Coast’s open space network.
  • Demand assessment of current and future open space demand.
  • Develop guiding principles, a provision framework, and strategic actions to support future strategy.

 

Project Outcomes

  • A quantifiable deficiency of open space to clearly define the future need within the Central Coast for open space for sport and recreation.
  • The preparation of a provision framework to ensure that the standards of size, distribution, and accessibility are met for any future open space developments.
  • Planning Catchment Area analysis of open space provision to understand local access in addition to LGA-wide distribution.
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.

Bland Shire Sport and Recreation Plan

Bland Shire Sport and Recreation Plan

Bland Shire Sport and Recreation Plan

Client

Bland Shire Council (NSW)

Project Purpose

Bland Shire Council engaged Otium to complete its Sport and Recreation Plan. The Plan identified and responded to the community’s current and future needs for sporting and recreational facilities.

Otium’s Role

  • Research and analysis, including regional trends in sport and recreation delivery.
  • On-site engagement, including three community drop-in sessions, attending the Shire’s show, and a community survey.
  • Distribution and catchment analysis of the sport and recreation network.
  • Thorough site analysis and utilisation review.
  • Strategy and Action Plan development.

 

Project Outcomes

  • Developing strategic directions in the future planning of Bland Shire’s sport and recreation facilities.
  • Classification of the network into five key facility types.
  • Development of the facility classification/hierarchy framework to guide future purpose, catchment, embellishment, management and maintenance of the Shire’s sport and active recreation facilities network.
  • Development of an Action Plan with short-term, medium-term and long-term priorities with indicative costs for implementation per site.