Cronulla Park and Lowe Oval Master Plans
Otium Planning Group, in conjunction with Conrad Gargett, developed a 20-year vision/Master Plans on two key sites for Logan City Council (LCC). These Master Plans enabled a co-ordinated and strategic planning approach for the future provision and development of optimally planned sport and recreation infrastructure at these sites to meet the current and future needs [...]
Gladstone Pools Management Services & Facility Development Plan
Gladstone Regional Council resolved to enter into a lease agreement with a commercial operator to manage its pools. Our team was engaged to assist with the tendering process, including identifying and implementing an alternative management arrangement that can maintain community access and service expectations whilst reducing the cost to Council. The key study tasks included: [...]
Melbourne Victory Football Academy Funding Submission
Melbourne Victory Football Club appointed Otium Planning Group to develop and prepare a project prospectus and funding submission to Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) as a partnership funding submission for the development of the $17.895M Melbourne Victory Junior Football Academy at Footscray Park. Based on the submission, The Victorian State Government has since committed $10M [...]
Punt Road Oval Redevelopment Funding
The Richmond Football Club (RFC) identified that its’ high performance and club development facilities, located at Punt Road Oval (opened in 2011) required immediate expansion. This responded to the increased high use of the Punt Road facility which is now the home to Richmond AFL, VFL and AFLW teams as well as a significant number [...]
Gippsland Motorsport and Event Centre Feasibility Study
The development of improved motorsport and event facilities in Latrobe City has been considered for many years. Latrobe City Council partnered with the Latrobe Valley Authority to conduct this study to determine the requirements and opportunities that may exist for the development of a motorsport and event complex in Latrobe City. Otium Planning Group, in [...]
Underwood Park Feasibility Study and Site Infrastructure Plan
Project Description Otium Planning Group was engaged by Logan City Council to undertake a feasibility analysis in order to provide clear direction regarding the future use and development of the former Rochedale Rovers Soccer Club Clubhouse at Underwood Park. This feasibility study recommended a new Community Centre be co-located within the site and to explore [...]
Kempsey Shire Council Holiday Parks Business and Management Plans
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is Reserve Trust Manager for five holiday parks (Crescent Head, Hat Head, Horseshoe Bay, Grassy Head and Stuarts Point) located at a range of popular holiday destinations on the Mid North Coast of NSW, approximately mid-way between Brisbane and Sydney. The parks were operated by a private contractor trading as Macleay [...]
Yanakie Caravan Park – Business Review and Future Development Plan
South Gippsland Shire Council (SGSC) is the Committee of Management for four Crown Land Caravan Parks, including the Yanakie Caravan Park. This site is well-positioned to provide accommodation for people looking to visit Wilsons Promontory and surrounds, offering a slightly lower cost option than staying at the National Park camping area at the Prom. Otium [...]
Long Jetty Foreshore Caravan Park – Business Review and Future Development Plan
South Gippsland Shire Council (SGSC) is the Committee of Management for four Crown Land Caravan Parks, including The Long Jetty Foreshore Caravan Park at Port Welshpool. Otium Planning Group Pty Ltd (OPG), through its former affiliate company SGL Consulting Group Pty Ltd (SGL), and in association with Michael Smith and Associates Landscape Architects (MSA) completed [...]
Ball Park Caravan Park Master Plan
Federation Council is the Committee of Management for a large parcel of riverfront Crown Land known as 'Ball Park' in Corowa, which is classified as recreational land and has operated as the Ball Park Caravan Park for several decades. The existing lease will end in June 2018 and the optimal use of this land, and [...]
Waratah Bay Caravan Park – Business Review and Future Development Plan
Otium Planning Group Pty Ltd, through its former affiliate company SGL, completed a project for the South Gippsland Shire Council (Council) to undertake a business assessment of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park (WBCP). With the lease for WBCP due to expire in December 2017, Council wished to consider future management options for this Park. This [...]
Bonnie Vale Camping Ground – Business and Facilities Improvement Plan
The Bonnie Vale Camping Ground and day visit area is located within The Royal National Park and offers a unique outdoor camping experience within a national park setting close to the southern urban area of Sydney. Otium Planning Group Pty Ltd (OPG) was engaged by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) to prepare [...]
MCG Redevelopment and Event Overlay
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was redeveloped prior to hosting the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Athletics Competition for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. As a staff member of the M2006 Organising Committee, OPG Associate Larry Sengstock was tasked to: Provide expert advice on design of redevelopment of Northern stand to meet requirements for hosting [...]
Delhi University Rugby Stadium, India
The Delhi University Rugby Stadium was developed as a stadium for the 2010 Commonwealth Games and hosted the Rugby 7’s competition. Otium Planning Group team members were appointed by the Organising Committee to: Provide design advice to the architects; Advise on operational planning as part of the design process; and Plan the major event overlay for 2010 Commonwealth [...]
Sir John Guise Athletics and Football Stadium, Papua New Guinea
Otium Planning Group (OPG) provided expert advice to the PNG Sports Foundation for the planning for this facility. Works included: Development of a 10-year management and maintenance plan; Operational design advice and implementation; and Event management and operational plan implementation. Client PNG Sports Foundation Consultant Larry Sengstock
National Football Stadium, Papua New Guinea
Otium Planning Group (OPG) was appointed by Oil Search Limited to undertake the business planning for the redeveloped Lloyd Robson Oval in Port Moresby to become The National Football Stadium of Papua New Guinea. Work completed by OPG included: Development of component schedule; Operational design advice; Business modelling; and Implementation of staffing model and management [...]
Blackwater Aquatic Centre Business Case
Our team prepared a detailed business case for the new Blackwater Aquatic Centre for Central Highlands Regional Council. The business case formed part of a successful funding application that received $6.25 million under the Federal Government's National Stronger Regions Fund. The new Blackwater Aquatic Centre is an inclusive ‘contemporary aquatic facility’ with a variety of [...]
Northern Territory Sport and Active Recreation Master Plan
The Northern Territory Government Department of Sport and Recreation invests in and supports the development of the sport and active recreation sectors in the Northern Territory. It also represents the Territory’s interests in policy decision making forums regarding national sport and active recreation development and delivery. The Northern Territory Government engaged Otium team members to [...]