The NSW Office of Sport has been working with the sport and active recreation sector to design a new regional sport delivery model for sport and active recreation services across NSW. The Modernising and Optimising Our Services (MOOS) Project is a place-based approach to planning, investment and delivery of sport and active recreation.
The proposed regional operating model seeks to connect a range of facilities, services and partners within a given region, brought together through regional sport and active recreation plan. One concept within this approach is the idea of identifying or creating regional sports hubs connected to a range of regional and local facilities.
Otium Planning Group (OPG) was engaged to develop a ‘Regional Sports Hub Model’ to assist and guide the planning, development and operation of regional sports hubs. The model has informed by relevant planning initiatives, industry trends, funding opportunities and feedback from state sporting organisations (SSOs).
At the heart of the RSH model is the formal establishment of partnerships to deliver integrated and coordinated facilities and services. The model developed by OPG with the Office of Sport provides direction on key elements for major regional centres to prepare a unique plan built around the existing strengths and future needs and opportunities of the region. This includes guidance on:
• Objectives and Guiding Principles
• Structure and Components
• Distribution and Network
• Stakeholders and Partners
• Planning and Development Process
The full draft report may be found on the NSW Office of Sport website as follows:
https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/OoS-Regional-Sports-Hubs-Feb18.pdf