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 [...]
Procurement and Contract Management Package
We have developed a Procurement and Contract Management Package to assist Councils with contracting out the management of their aquatic, sport and recreation facilities. We can assist clients to be “ahead of the game” by using our expert knowledge and practical support services to: Write management specifications and service agreements Develop evaluation processes for tender submissions Provide ongoing contract services [...]
Public open space is no magic pudding! Lessons from the “Coronacise” phenomenon
Imagine you have been working from home for the last three days and your computer screen is burned into the back of your retina. It was great at first, but you just have to “get out” for some air. You leave your six-story apartment for the closest park. The streets are so much busier in your local area now that [...]
Otium Planning Group helps secure $10M through the 2019-2020 Greater Sydney Sport Facility Funding
Otium is excited about the recent announcement of successful projects under the 2019-2020 Greater Sydney Sport Facility Fund, with our team helping secure $10M in project funding. We have been working closely with North Sydney Council and the project team on the feasibility, design, business planning and financial modelling for the upgrade and expansion of the North Sydney Olympic Pool. [...]
Aquatic and Leisure Projects Stimulating Local Communities Active & Healthy Lifestyles
Many councils have recently invested in aquatic & leisure centre feasibility studies and have now progressed to detailed design and construction. These significant community facilities will stimulate social, health and economic benefits, creating venues that encourage physical activity and develop lifelong learning outcomes. Not only will this aquatic and leisure facility investment stimulate much needed social, health and economic benefits [...]