Three Western Sydney University (WSU) students - Damon Glavas, Sudeepta Tarafder and Ryan Quail - recently presented their internship research findings to the Directors of Otium Planning Group. Despite the challenging conditions presented by Covid-19, the students were involved with a range of projects. This included research of emerging international sport and recreation facility trends, [...]
The Central Goldfields Shire Council approved the Active Central Goldfields Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2020 to 2029 at their Council meeting on Tuesday, 15 September. The purpose of this project was to “establish a clear direction for the provision, development and management of high-quality open space, sport and recreation places and spaces and facilities [...]
Otium Planning Group is pleased to see that the Indigo Shire Council adopted this innovative plan at their meeting on Tuesday, 15 September. The Plan involved detailed site reviews and extensive community and stakeholder engagement. The resulting Plan combines a range of strategies to activate the Shire’s lakes and waterways, increasing recreation opportunities and tourism [...]
Otium Planning Group is proud to support the annual PLA Awards. We congratulate the nominees and winners across all categories, and acknowledge the recipients of the regional awards sponsored by Otium. VIC/TAS – David Aldous Young Professional of the Year Awarded to Stephanie Ristevska NSW/ACT – Community Facility of the Year Awarded to C.ex Coffs [...]
Otium Planning Group is proud to announce that, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council, we are the co-recipient of the 2020 Parks and Leisure Australia (Queensland division) Award for Excellence in the Strategic Planning category for the development of the Sunshine Coast Sports Infrastructure Plan (2019-2041). PLA Queensland award winners were announced at an on-line [...]
Otium Planning Group has joined forces with Western Sydney University (WSU) to offer students a chance to gain experience through professional internships. The placements provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired through their course and apply them in a practical setting. Otium NSW staff Brad Billett and Yvette Audet are WSU [...]
With the emergence of the “new normal”, green is the new black. If there are silver linings to the dark cloud of Covid-19, a major one is the increased attention to some of our most precious resources. More people are out enjoying open spaces, bushlands and waterways to relax, exercise, walk, cycle and run. This [...]
We have developed a Procurement and Contract Management Package to assist Councils with contracting out the management of their aquatic, sport and recreation facilities. We can assist clients to be “ahead of the game” by using our expert knowledge and practical support services to: Write management specifications and service agreements Develop evaluation processes for tender [...]
Imagine you have been working from home for the last three days and your computer screen is burned into the back of your retina. It was great at first, but you just have to “get out” for some air. You leave your six-story apartment for the closest park. The streets are so much busier in [...]
Otium is excited about the recent announcement of successful projects under the 2019-2020 Greater Sydney Sport Facility Fund, with our team helping secure $10M in project funding. We have been working closely with North Sydney Council and the project team on the feasibility, design, business planning and financial modelling for the upgrade and expansion of [...]
