We congratulate Cumberland City Council on receiving $53.7 million through WestInvest for the development a regional state-of-the-art sporting facility – the Hyland Road Sporting Complex. The funding will transform unused land into a much-needed sport and active recreation precinct. Once developed, the Hyland Road Sporting Complex will including a diverse range of integrated indoor and [...]
Otium Planning Group congratulates Penrith City Council on receiving $106 million through WestInvest for the development of their Indoor Multi-Sports Arena. This indoor facility will provide for a range of sports and active recreation opportunities for current and future generations, and we can’t wait to see it in action. Otium was involved in developing the [...]
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Butler as a Senior Consultant to our Brisbane office. With 20 years’ experience in the sport and recreation industry in Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland, Tony brings numerous skills and knowledge to the Otium team. A motivated, energetic and dedicated professional, he specialises in leading critical [...]
We congratulate the Toowoomba Regional Council on reaching the next stage in the development of the Toowoomba Region Sports Precinct, with the Preliminary Design and Detailed Design of Stages 1 and 2 currently out to tender. With a site of 135 hectares, the Toowoomba Region Sports Precinct project will deliver one of the largest multi-use [...]
Otium team members Lauren Close, Miranda Markovic, Wayne Stuart and Mal Kuhn recently enjoyed a guided tour of the new state-of-the-art Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre. We worked with Brimbank City Council on several stages of this project including the feasibility study for the centre, financial modelling, management and staffing modelling and assistance to the [...]
After two years of online conferences, Otium team members enjoyed getting together face to face with their industry colleagues at the Parks and Leisure Australia 2022 National Conference, and Jason Leslie and Ben Bainbridge appreciated the opportunity to present during the sessions. We thank PLA for organising and hosting a great event! We congratulate Hayley [...]
Otium congratulates the Mornington Peninsula Shire for winning the Community Facility of the Year Award for the Yawa Aquatic Centre at the 2022 Parks and Leisure Australia National Awards of Excellence. Managing Director, Kate Maddock, said, “Yawa Aquatic Centre is a wonderful facility that offers programs for all ages and abilities. The centre aims to [...]
Otium supports a Treaty for Victoria and is pleased to provide sponsorship to the Koorie Academy in hosting the Treaty Basketball Carnival in partnership with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. The Treaty Basketball Carnival will feature Team Treaty playing against the Koorie Academy All Stars on Sunday, 18 September from 12.00pm to 5.00pm at [...]
Otium congratulates The Hills Shire Council on the recent opening of the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre. Our team members Bruce Mackay and Brad Billett were thrilled to attend the opening event, and acknowledge the efforts of the planning, design, construction and operational teams to get the facility open. Located in Baulkham Hills, the facility [...]
We are currently recruiting for two positions: Graduate (Sport, Recreation and Planning) to be based in our Melbourne office Graduate Planner or Consultant (Sport, Recreation and Community Planning) to be based in our Perth office. Graduate (Sport, Recreation and Planning) – Melbourne Office As our company continues to grow, we are looking for an [...]
