Project Description

Our team prepared a detailed business case for the new Blackwater Aquatic Centre for Central Highlands Regional Council.  The business case formed part of a successful funding application that received $6.25 million under the Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund.

The new Blackwater Aquatic Centre is an inclusive ‘contemporary aquatic facility’ with a variety of water spaces and support facilities that service the needs of the local community.

Detailed analysis was undertaken on:

  • Catchment;
  • Facility mix and design;
  • Benchmarking;
  • Operating projections, including whole-of-life costs and staffing model;
  • Management considerations; and
  • Community benefits relating to economic, community disadvantage, partnerships, sustainability, and implications of non-development.

Client

Central Highlands Regional Council

Completion Date

2015

Consultants

  • David Mason
  • Jason Leslie

Product/Service Category

Funding Applications