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 the Inverell community with an accessible and integrated range of aquatic health, fitness, wellness and recreation opportunities. Otium has worked with the Council on numerous [...]
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 Award at the Parks and Leisure Australia WA 2024 Regional Awards of Excellence last week! The WA-only award recognises individuals who have successfully contributed to [...]
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 the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC). Developed in partnership with NSROC and its member councils, the research study provided an evidence-based approach to [...]
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 women and girls in sport, recreation and leadership. This is highlighted by the recent work we’ve done in collaboration with the seven councils that comprise [...]
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, including Kooyoora State Park (Melville Caves) where Ben is pictured. Enjoy that view, Ben!
Vale Simon Weatherill
The Directors and staff of Otium Planning Group express our sadness over the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Simon Weatherill. Simon has left an indelible mark on each of us, and we will forever cherish his invaluable knowledge, wise leadership, forward-thinking energy, passionate commitment, unwavering loyalty, and fabulous sense of humour. Our collaborative journey with Simon spans over [...]