We’re celebrating 5 years of Otium Planning Group
And we are well aware that we are much better as Trusted Advisors to the Sport and Recreation Industry than we are as entertainers....
WSU Internship Presentation
Three Western Sydney University (WSU) students - Damon Glavas, Sudeepta Tarafder and Ryan Quail - recently presented their internship research findings to the Directors of Otium Planning Group. Despite the challenging conditions presented by Covid-19, the students were involved with a range of projects. This included research of emerging international sport and recreation facility trends, analysis of aquatic facility data [...]
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. [...]