Project Description
Otium was appointed by Sport Southland, New Zealand, to develop a Regional Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy for the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago Regions.
The objectives of this project included:
- Delivery of a ‘snapshot’ of current provision of indoor and outdoor sport and recreation facilities across the region and provide a clear pathway for future development and future facilities that are fit for purpose, sustainable and meet the needs of those communities that use them.
- Consideration of influencing factors, including population and demographic changes, behavioural and future trends, and changes and needs of participants. Demand for sport and recreational facilities will be considered including the extent to which this demand is being met.
The Strategy provides information and recommendations to inform future Asset Management Plans, Long-Term and Annual Plans for the Councils and Funding Agencies, as to what the priorities are for the region. For example, in order of meeting any shortfall in demand.
The Strategy covers a wide range of assets and builds an overall and inclusive regional level Strategy. The Strategy does not replace the need for more geographically focused planning or the analysis of individual assets and development plans at other sub-regional or local level.
Client
Active Southland (Sport Southland), New Zealand
