Facilities Planning
Bruce Mackay leads our newly created Facility Advisory Services unit. Since joining Otium Planning Group, Bruce has assisted many Councils, schools and other organisations at both the operational and strategic level of facility performance. [...]
Staffing Update
Our business has continued to grow over the past six months and we are delighted to welcome two new staff members to our team. Otium Planning Group is pleased to welcome Cameron Bechaz to the [...]
Otium Planning Group announces the release of a Regional Multi-Use Trails Strategy
Otium Planning Group has announced the release of a Regional Multi-Use Trails Strategy for Cassowary Coast (CCRC) and Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) regions which they developed alongside the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF). Within the TRC [...]
Otium Planning Group and the Generate Network
The Generate Network is an initiative established to support, connect and engage young professionals in the sport and recreation industry. It was launched at the 2017 Parks and Leisure Australia National Conference, and since its [...]
Opening of Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre marks 100 Aquatic, Leisure and Sport Facilities for Michael King
The opening on Friday, 26 October 2018 of the City of Greater Bendigo’s major aquatic leisure centre at Kangaroo Flat, the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, not only represents one of the country’s best value for [...]
Otium Planning Group launches new Facility Advisory Services
We are pleased to launch our new Facility Advisory Services directly tailored for the sport, recreation, aquatic and leisure industry. Led by Bruce Mackay, one of Australia’s leading contemporary facility management executives, the new service [...]
Schools shared provision policy and framework
The Joint Venture Policy and Framework developed for the NSW Education Department by Otium proves to be a success with the Department working in collaboration with a number of local government authorities and local community/sporting [...]
Otium Director plans more recreation time
One of Otium Planning Group’s founding directors, David Mason, has recently stepped down as a Director but continues to play an active part-time role as a Senior Associate. David’s extensive experience in the industry has [...]
Staffing News
Our growing business has required new staff to complement our expertise, and we are pleased to introduce our new team members. Following the decision by David Mason to step down as a Director, fellow Brisbane [...]
Latrobe City Council Projects
Otium Planning Group has been appointed by the Latrobe City Council to undertake feasibility studies for two major projects that are part of the $85 million Latrobe Valley Sports and Community Initiative. The Latrobe Valley [...]