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 and CCRC region a significant number of recreation trails exist. However, those trails suffer from a lack of overall strategic consideration. Consequently, planning has often [...]
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 inception, Otium Planning Group has a three year partnership with Parks and Leisure Australia to support the network. With the recent appointment of Kristen Davies [...]
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 money community facilities but also marks Michael King’s 100th major new or redeveloped aquatic leisure centre. Michael King, as a Director of Otium Planning Group [...]
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 allows facility owners, managers and operators to work in partnership with Otium to get the most out of their facilities. In launching 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 groups to progress joint use and shared provision projects. Some of the councils include Sydney, Ryde, Newcastle, Camden, Liverpool and Willoughby. Otium Director Kate Maddock [...]
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 helped guide Otium’s rapid progression to one of Australia’s largest and most respected specialist sport and leisure planning consulting firms. David made the decision to [...]