Active Central Goldfields Recreation and Open Space Strategy
The Central Goldfields Shire Council approved the Active Central Goldfields Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2020 to 2029 at their Council meeting on Tuesday, 15 September. The purpose of this project was to “establish a clear direction for the provision, development and management of high-quality open space, sport and recreation places and spaces and facilities to increase the Central Goldfields [...]
Indigo Shire Council adopts Lakes and Waterways Activation Plan
Otium Planning Group is pleased to see that the Indigo Shire Council adopted this innovative plan at their meeting on Tuesday, 15 September. The Plan involved detailed site reviews and extensive community and stakeholder engagement. The resulting Plan combines a range of strategies to activate the Shire’s lakes and waterways, increasing recreation opportunities and tourism potential.
Otium congratulates PLA Award recipients
Otium Planning Group is proud to support the annual PLA Awards. We congratulate the nominees and winners across all categories, and acknowledge the recipients of the regional awards sponsored by Otium. VIC/TAS – David Aldous Young Professional of the Year Awarded to Stephanie Ristevska NSW/ACT – Community Facility of the Year Awarded to C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour City [...]
Sunshine Coast Sports Infrastructure Plan
Otium Planning Group is proud to announce that, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council, we are the co-recipient of the 2020 Parks and Leisure Australia (Queensland division) Award for Excellence in the Strategic Planning category for the development of the Sunshine Coast Sports Infrastructure Plan (2019-2041). PLA Queensland award winners were announced at an on-line function on 25 August 2020. [...]
Western Sydney University Student Partnership
Otium Planning Group has joined forces with Western Sydney University (WSU) to offer students a chance to gain experience through professional internships. The placements provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired through their course and apply them in a practical setting. Otium NSW staff Brad Billett and Yvette Audet are WSU alumni, and are excited to [...]
NSW Leading on Green Infrastructure
With the emergence of the “new normal”, green is the new black. If there are silver linings to the dark cloud of Covid-19, a major one is the increased attention to some of our most precious resources. More people are out enjoying open spaces, bushlands and waterways to relax, exercise, walk, cycle and run. This increased attention has also focused [...]