Otium Planning Group appoints new Associate to NSW office
Otium Planning Group (OPG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Billett as an Associate to its Sydney office. Brad joins the OPG team with a wealth of experience in the sport and recreation industry at local and state government levels and in state sporting associations over the past 15 years. He brings extensive project management skills, experience in [...]
Events Strategy Partnership
Otium Planning Group Pty Ltd is pleased to advise that it has established a collaborative partnership with Parkdale Amber to provide Planning Services for Local and State Government, Regional Tourism Authorities and Community Groups to assist with development of Events Strategies. Kate Maddock, Managing Director of Otium, welcomes the partnership with Parkdale Amber lead by “Peter Stewart, who is one [...]
Podcast interview with “The Showers”
Otium Director Jason Leslie with USQ's Ben Maslin and Associate Professor Dr Janet McDonald Otium Planning Group Director Jason Leslie recently took part in an interview for the University of Southern Queensland's sports focused podcast "The Showers". The podcast is produced and presented by Benjamin Maslen and looks at the behind-the-scenes world of professional sports - what happens to [...]
Planning for Indoor Sport Facilities in the ACT
The ACT Government has recently released a report prepared by Otium Planning Group, Planning for Indoor Facilities and Other Sport and Recreation Infrastructure, which focuses on indoor sports with the highest participation rates in Canberra. Otium Planning Group (Otium) had previously completed the 2015 ACT Indoor Sports Facility. To further progress this study, ACT Government - Sport and Recreation engaged [...]
Social Infrastructure Planning
Otium Planning Group has worked on multiple strategies for social infrastructure. We have prepared a number of open space, sport and recreation strategies for local governments across Australia. Otium staff have also been involved in the preparation of state-wide guidelines for planning in three states and have prepared parks, recreation and sporting facility infrastructure plans for numerous councils. Our expertise [...]
Outdoor Recreation
Otium Planning Group continues to work with a broad range of clients to deliver strategic planning and feasibility for Outdoor Recreation initiatives. A key focus for us is the recognition that investment in outdoor recreation responds to emerging community demand for more outdoor opportunities while building a region’s tourism potential. We have a strong focus on developing sustainable models of [...]