Shire of East Pilbara Community Facilities Plan
The Shire of East Pilbara (Shire) has engaged Otium to develop a Community Facilities Plan (CFP) – that considers all community facilities within the municipality. This includes facilities used for leisure, sport and recreation (both [...]
Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre Opening
Otium Planning Group congratulates the City of Gold Coast on the recent opening of the Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre! The popular aquatic centre has been redeveloped into an integrated aquatic, fitness and community [...]
Otium visits the Break O’Day Council
Otium team members Kate Maddock, Bruce Mackay, and Josie MacCartney recently had a productive visit to Tasmania with the Break O’Day Council. We are collaborating with the Council to prepare a high-level feasibility study exploring [...]
Otium Team at the 2024 PLA National Conference!
Last week, our team had a fantastic time reconnecting with industry colleagues at the 2024 Parks and Leisure Australia National Conference in Brisbane, enjoying the opportunity for insightful discussions and valuable networking. A special shoutout [...]
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Conference 2024
Last week, our Managing Director, Kate Maddock, had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Conference. Kate joined with industry colleagues Brett Diprose of Warren and Mahoney, Sally Jeavons of @Leisure [...]
Inverell Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Construction Progress
Otium Planning Group is pleased to share an update from the Inverell Shire Council on the construction of the Inverell Aquatic Centre. This $25 million project replaces the existing 60-year-old pool facilities and will provide [...]
Wayne Stuart receives PLAWA Award
Wayne received the award from Nathan Phillips of Landscape Elements, the sponsor of the award. The Otium Planning Group team congratulates Senior Consultant Wayne Stuart on receiving the inaugural Volunteer of the Year [...]
Otium receives the Research Project Award at the PLA NSW/ACT Conference
Otium Planning Group was delighted to receive the Research Project Award at the recent Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT 2024 regional conference. The project was the Review of Supply and Demand for Sport Facilities across [...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
On International Women’s Day, Otium is acknowledging and celebrating the amazing women, including those in our team, our industry partners, and our clients, that we work collaboratively with to support and encourage greater participation by [...]
Visit to the Shire of Loddon
Otium Associate Ben Bainbridge has been conducting site visits and community drop-in sessions this week for the Loddon Shire Council Recreation, Open Space and Aquatic Strategy. There are many wonderful places to visit in Loddon, [...]