FINAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 2006
Mornington Peninsula Shire
SOUTHERN PENINSULA AQUATIC CENTRE FEASIBILITY STUDY
Final Report
SEPTEMBER 2006
In Association With
Peddle Thorp Architects Social Survey Group BECA Consulting Engineers
MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study Final Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section One: Introduction ...... 1
1.1 BACKGROUND ...... 2 1.2 STUDY AIM AND KEY OUTCOMES ...... 2 1.3 PROJECT METHODOLOGY ...... 3 1.3.1. Project Methodology Tasks ...... 4
Section Two: Overview of Study Research and Consultation Findings ...... 8
2.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 9 2.2 PROJECT AREA DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE ...... 9 2.2.1. Likely Project Area of Interest ...... 9 2.2.2. Project Area Population ...... 11 2.2.3. Future Population Trends ...... 12 2.3 PENINSULA TOURISM OVERVIEW ...... 14 2.3.1. Main Trends and Impacts on Future Aquatic Centre ...... 15 2.4 SCHOOL SURVEYS ...... 15 2.5 PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS ...... 18 2.6 KEY STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS ...... 19 2.6.1. Current Usage and Issues ...... 19 2.6.2. Future Priority Components ...... 20 2.6.3. Project Opportunities and Benefits ...... 20 2.7 FOCUS GROUP FORUMS ...... 21 2.7.1. Current Usage and Issues ...... 21 2.7.2. Future Priority Components ...... 22 2.7.3. Project Opportunities and Benefits ...... 22 2.8 DISABILITY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE FORUM ...... 23 2.9 YOUNG PERSONS CLASSROOM SESSIONS ...... 24 2.9.1. Current Usage and Issues ...... 25 2.9.2. Future Priority Components ...... 25 2.10 PREVIOUS RESEARCH REVIEW ...... 27 2.11 COMPETITOR FACILITY REVIEW ...... 30 2.11.1. Aquatic facilities within Main User Catchments ...... 30 2.11.2. Gym Facilities within Main User Catchments ...... 31 2.12 SIMILAR AREA FACILITY REVIEWS ...... 32 2.12.1. Summary of Similar Area Indoor Facilities Review ...... 32 2.13 AQUATIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT TRENDS ...... 36
Section Three: Resident Aquatic Participation Survey 40
3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 41 3.1.1. Survey Distribution ...... 41
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3.1.2. Respondent Profile ...... 42 3.2 CURRENT USE OF SWIMMING POOLS AND LEISURE CENTRES ...... 43 3.2.1. Regional Aquatic Participation Comparisons ...... 44 3.2.2. Age and Gender Profiling ...... 44 3.2.3. Reasons for Non-Use of Swimming Pools...... 45 3.3 MOST POPULAR SWIMMING POOLS ...... 46 3.3.1. Use of Pools by Catchment Area ...... 47 3.3.2. Use of Pools by Gender ...... 47 3.4 REASON FOR CHOICE OF POOL ...... 48 3.5 MAIN ACTIVITIES THAT ATTRACT USERS ...... 49 3.6 FREQUENCY OF USE OF SWIMMING POOLS ...... 49 3.7 SWIMMING POOL USER CHARACTERISTICS ...... 50 3.8 FUTURE USE OF SWIMMING POOLS...... 51 3.8.1. Facilities/Features That Would Encourage Greater Future Use of Swimming Pools .. 52 3.8.2. Constraints to Using Swimming Pools in the Future ...... 53
Section Four: Facility Development and Site Recommendations ...... 55
4.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 56 4.2 PRIORITY FACILITY COMPONENTS...... 56 4.3 FACILITY SITE ASSESSMENT REVIEW ...... 61 4.3.1. Site Review Criteria ...... 61 4.3.2. Site Review ...... 64 4.3.3. Site Ranking Scores ...... 67 4.3.4. Engineering Site Review ...... 68 4.4 PRIORITY SITE DETAILED ASSESSMENT ...... 73 4.5 SITE ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW ...... 75 4.6 FACILITY CONCEPT PLANS ...... 76 4.7 FACILITY INDICATIVE CAPITAL COSTS ...... 79 4.8 FACILITY FINANCIAL MODELS ...... 79 4.9 PROJECT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ...... 80 4.9.1. Council Funding ...... 80 4.9.2. Other Government Funding ...... 81 4.9.3. Commercial Investment or Partnership Developments ...... 82 4.9.4. Commercial Fundraising ...... 82 4.9.5. Community Fundraising and User Group Contributions ...... 83 4.10 PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 84
List of Appendices
Appendix One: Summary of Interviews and Forums Appendix Two: Similar Area Facility Reviews Appendix Three: School Swimming Pool Survey Comments Appendix Four: Public Submissions Summary of Comments Appendix Five: Capital Cost Estimate
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Directory of Tables
Table 2.1 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Leisure Centre Study Likely Main and Secondary User Catchment Zone ...... 10 Table 2.2 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Leisure Centre Study Main and Secondary Catchment Population Age Profile (2001 ABS) ...... 11 Table 2.3 Mornington Peninsula Shire Population Change by Five Year Group 2001 to 2031 ...... 12 Table 2.4 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Leisure Centre Study Projected Population Change in Main and Secondary User Catchment Zone ...... 13 Table 2.5 MPS Disability Consultative Forum Aquatic Facilities Review ...... 23 Table 2.6 Previous Research Reviews ...... 27 Table 2.7 Similar Area Indoor Facilities Review - Summary of Key Business Indicators ...... 33 Table 3.1 Household Telephone Survey Sample Distribution by Planning Area ...... 42 Table 3.2 Resident Household Telephone Survey Respondent Sample ...... 42 Table 3.3 Sample of Melbourne Metro Aquatic Participation Rates ...... 44 Table 3.4 Resident Household Telephone Survey Reasons for Non Use of Swimming Pools ...... 45 Table 3.5 Most Popular and Used Swimming Pools...... 46 Table 3.6 Most Popular Pools by Catchment Area ...... 47 Table 3.7 Reasons for choice of pool ...... 48 Table 3.8 Main activities that attract users to Swimming Pools ...... 49 Table 3.9 Future Use of Swimming Pools by Respondent Profile ...... 52 Table 4.1 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre Potential Facility Components and Area Schedules ...... 57 Table 4.2 Southern Recreation Centre Major Site Criteria Reviews...... 65 Table 4.3 Southern Recreation Centre - Supporting Criteria Review for Priority Sites ...... 66 Table 4.4 Southern Recreation Centre Priority Sites Detailed Assessment Summary ...... 73
The Study Team
In response to the multi-disciplinary requirements of this study, Mornington Peninsula Shire commissioned:
SGL Group Peddle Thorp Architects Social Survey Group Beca Consulting Engineers
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Section One: Introduction
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1.1 BACKGROUND
In 1999 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council commissioned Sykes Humphreys and Associates (with Peddle Thorp Architects) to undertake an Aquatic Facilities Strategy. The purpose of this study was to:
Identify current aquatic provision across the municipality To look at population figures and potential catchment areas To examine future demand for swimming pools. The report concluded with broad proposals for the development of new Aquatic facilities. These recommendations were adopted by Council in May 2000.
Three locations were identified and prioritised as proposed locations for aquatic facility development being:
Priority 1: Hastings: to cater for Westernport communities Priority 2: Rosebud: to cater for Southern Peninsula communities Priority 3: Rosebud: to cater for Northern Peninsula communities
A new Aquatic Leisure Centre at Hastings (Pelican Park Recreation Centre) has since been constructed and was opened to the public in December 2003. Council now wishes to address the issues associated with the development of a new facility in the Rosebud area. (Priority 2) through completion of this is this study.
The 1999 Aquatics Strategy highlighted opportunities for joint recreation, well being and tourism facilities to create a regional and significant asset for year round use. It identified the preferred location as Rosebud foreshore, near the site of the previous outdoor pool, which was demolished in 1997. The report outlined the need for lap swimming and leisure water, hydrotherapy, and entertainment/lifestyle components. There may also be opportunities to consolidate other community facilities on site.
In 2004, the Shire commissioned SGL Consulting Group to examine a range of sites on the Southern Peninsula to determine the best location.
In December 2004, Council determined that the preferred site for the SPA Centre would be on the Rosebud Foreshore. There will be a number of complex planning issued associated with this Crown land area, and discussions with the land owners and managers will run concurrently to the feasibility process.
1.2 STUDY AIM AND KEY OUTCOMES
The Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre feasibility study aim is to “complete a detailed feasibility study for a regional aquatic and recreation centre on the Rosebud foreshore.”
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The key outcomes required to be completed included:
Actions Outcomes
Review of Existing Facilities Southern Peninsula Aquatic
Centre feasibility Study Outcomes
Determine User Catchments Key Aquatic Facility Demand Statement of Purpose Market Trends Facility Component Mix Environmental Sustainability Community Consultation Neighbouring Facilities Links Secondary Services to Camping and Foreshore Areas Industry Trends
1.3 PROJECT METHODOLOGY
The project methodology involved four interrelated stages and associated tasks:
STAGE ONE BACKGROUND REVIEW
Project Clarification Research and Aquatic Strategy Current Operations Review Review Demographic Review
STAGE TWO MARKET RESEARCH AND CONSULTATION
Industry Trends User Survey Stakeholder Interviews School Survey Focus Group Discussions Public Submissions Competitor Review Summary of Key Issues Resident Telephone Survey
STAGE THREE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
Priority Components Indicative Cost Estimate Site Services Review Concept Plan and Draft Report Concept Design Development
STAGE FOUR BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Financial Modelling Management and Staging Plan Business Scenarios Final Draft Report Funding Options Presentation of Draft Report Implications for Other Facilities Final Report
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1.3.1. Project Methodology Tasks
The study tasks included:
STAGE ONE BACKGROUND REVIEW
Task 1: Project Clarification
Upon appointment, the consultant project director met with client representatives to discuss and confirm the Project Brief, finalise the project methodology and collect all relevant documents and plans.
Task 2: Current Facility Business Review
Operational reports for Pelican Park Recreation Centre were reviewed. This included reviewing user statistics, financial reports, operational reports and any user surveys and catchment data analysis.
Task 3: Previous Research and Policy Review
A review of research and reports was completed to identify any key issues and recommendations relevant to the Study. As a guide this included:
1) Policies Mornington Peninsula Shire Community Plan 2004- 2007 Mornington Peninsula Sustainability Planning Framework Access and Equity Policy Mornington Peninsula Health and Well Being Plan
2) Community Profile Mornington Peninsula Community Profile 2001 Small Area Population Forecast Report 2001-2016
3) Supporting Documents Indoor Pool Feasibility Study (Sykes, Humphreys Consultants and Peddle Thorpe Architects) April 2000 Pool Feasibility Study Stage 2: Hastings Foreshore, (Sykes, Humphreys Consulting, Michael King & Associates, Peddle Thorpe Architects,) December 2000 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre Site Review, SGL Consulting Group, October 2004. Open Space Strategy 2003 Mornington Peninsula Arts and Culture Strategy. Health of Tourism on the Mornington Peninsula (Urban Enterprises Pty Ltd, 2004) Mornington Peninsula Shire Activity Centres Strategy (Ratio Consultants 2004)
Task 4: Demographic Review
A review of the demographic profile documents was completed to confirm characteristics and predicted population trends that may impact on the future provision of an aquatic facility and associated usage and business.
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STAGE TWO MARKET RESEARCH AND CONSULTATION
Task 1: Industry Trends
A review of the aquatic facility industry trends was completed to assist in guiding the future Feasibility and Development Plan for the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre. This included a review of other suitable facility developments with innovative components and programs in coastal and high tourist visit destinations.
Task 2: Stakeholder Interviews
Interviews were held with a nominated (by Council) list of key stakeholders. This included resident and interest group representatives such as: Potential Key Facility Users Relevant Leisure Groups Council Officers Councillors (if required) Key Community Groups/Individuals Stage Government Planning and Land Authority representatives
Task 3: Focus Group Discussions
Two focus groups were held with potential future major users of the facility to identify current and future facility needs. This included the elderly, women, youth, people with disabilities and children’s service groups.
Task 4: Competitor Facility Review
The Consultant Team reviewed a range of facilities located close by to identify key operational, usage/business trends.
Task 5: Resident Household Telephone Survey
John Birkett and Associates conducted a 300 person resident household telephone survey. This survey was based on the company’s extensive aquatic database. A 20-question survey included all issues listed in the project brief.
Task 6: Pelican Park User Catchment Survey
The Project Consultant Team developed a catchment user survey was completed at centre reception at Pelican Park Recreation Centre to assist with identifying customer primary, secondary and tertiary catchment zones for this centre.
Task 7: School Survey
A survey was sent to all Primary and Secondary schools in the agreed project area to identify existing and future aquatic facility needs and issues.
Task 8: Public Submissions
Residents were invited to submit written comments on current and future facility needs and issues. A link was set up on Councils Website and articles placed in the local paper and Councils Newsletter inviting public comments.
Task 9: Summary of Key Issues
Based on the findings of stage 1 and 2 a summary paper of the key issues, needs and facility requirements was completed. This report was discussed at a forum where issues such as Statement of Purpose were jointly developed.
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STAGE THREE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
Task 1: Priority List of Components and Facility Brief
Using the new statement of purpose and stage 1 and 2 study findings, the previously developed priority list of components was reviewed and a functional facility brief completed. The brief provides a base for future facility concept drawings. It covers a mix of facilities that should be included in order to maximise use and financial return.
Task 2 Detailed Specialist Site Services Review
A review of the current condition, capacity and appropriateness of the proposed site was undertaken. These were completed by a third party once scope of works had been agreed to.
Task 3: Concept Design Development
The project Architects developed a schematic concept on the Rosebud Foreshore site, which identifies the key facility components. A forum will be held with client representatives to review the plans. Based on the comments a final concept design was developed and used as a base for operational and capital cost review.
Task 4: Indicative Cost Estimates
A Quantity Surveyor completed an indicative concept cost plan for the final concept design.
Task 5: Concept Plan and Draft Report
Based on the requirements within the Project Brief a Concept Plan and Draft Report was completed.
STAGE FOUR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Task 1: Financial Computer Business Modelling
The Leisure Consultants conducted computer modelling to assess the performance of the various components and priority business zones over a 10-year period. A base case was completed with fully documented business assumptions for: Usage/demand Operating hours Management/staffing systems Entry fees Operating costs including indicative service charges.
Task 2: Financial Modelling Business Scenarios
The base case financial model was tested for a range of different business scenarios including: Conservative case: 10% less use 10% less fees Optimistic case: 10% more use 10% more fees
These scenarios assist in determining start up, ongoing business and net financial performance of the proposed facility.
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Task 3: Funding Options
A review of funding options was completed to identify opportunities for any proposed development
Task 4: Implication for Other Area Aquatic Facilities
The implications of any development on other centres was identified
Task 5: Management and Staging Plan
A management and staging plan for any proposed development was completed.
Task 6: Final Draft Report
A final Draft Report was completed that covers all project findings.
Task 7: Presentation of Final Draft Report
A presentation of the final Draft Report was made to Council representatives.
Task 8: Final Report
A Final Report was completed taking into account issues raised in public submissions and Council briefings. The final report provides an Executive Summary covering all areas detailed in the Project Brief.
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Section Two: Overview of Study Research and Consultation Findings
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2.1 INTRODUCTION
This section of the report provides an overview on the project area and demographic profile of residents and visitors to the area. It covers the following report sections:
Demographic Profile of residents Mornington Peninsula Tourism Overview 2004 Local School Surveys and Classroom Forums Key Stakeholder Interviews Focus Group Forums Summary of Public Submissions Previous Research Reviews Similar Area Aquatic Leisure Centre Facility Reviews Aquatic Facility Development Trends
2.2 PROJECT AREA DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council area contains a diversity of scenic landscapes, with coastal foreshore boundaries of over 190 kilometres. It is a mixture of urban areas, resort towns and tourist industry related expenditure.
The area of the shire is approximately 724 square kilometres in size with the majority of the population clustered along the coastline between Port Phillip Bay and Mount Eliza.
The majority of beach holiday resorts are based along the Port Phillip Coastline. The number of Tourists in the area increase greatly in the traditional Christmas to Easter Holiday periods.
2.2.1. Likely Project Area of Interest
Locating a new Aquatic Leisure Centre in the Southern Peninsula area is likely to attract users from a large portion of the Mornington Peninsula area.
Reviews of the Mornington Peninsula Activity Centres Strategy 2004 clearly indicates travel time, distance and topography barriers, do influence how far people travel to shop, be educated, recreate, be entertained and socialise.
For the purposes of this study the project management team have nominated the following planning areas listed in table 2.1 as the most likely to contain residents who could travel to a Rosebud located Aquatic Leisure Centre.
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Table 2.1 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Leisure Centre Study Likely Main and Secondary User Catchment Zone
CATCHMENT ZONE AREA (Q14) Towns Postcodes Total Area Area % of Total Population Population (N=)
1 Portsea etc Portsea 3944 Sorrento 3943 Blairgowrie 3942 3829 6%
2 Rye etc Rye 3941 Tootgarook 3941 St Andrews Beach 3941 10568 17%
3 Rosebud etc Rosebud 3939
Rosebud West 3940
McCrae 3938 MAIN CATCHMENT ZONE Boneo 3939 Fingal 3939 Cape Schanck 3939 18268 30%
4 Red Hill etc Red Hill 3937 Red Hill South 3937 Merricks North 3926 Main Ridge 3928 Arthurs Seat 3936 3007 5%
5 Dromana etc Dromana 3936 Safety Beach 3936 7477 12%
Main Catchment Zone Total 43,149 70% 6 Mount Martha Mount Martha 3934 8422 14% SECONDARY CATCHMENT ZONE 7 Mornington East Mornington East 3931 9565 16%
Secondary Catchment Zone Total 17,987 30% TOTAL PROJECT AREA POPULATION 61,136 100%
The project area population review indicates a community facility located in Rosebud is likely to draw on a potential catchment population of in excess of 61,000 people.
This is made up of 43,149 people living in the facilities main catchment zone and 17,987 people living further away in the secondary catchment zone.
Based on current aquatic industry trends such a population base would be expected to provide a new aquatic leisure centre with the following range of visitations:
Primary User Catchment Zone 43,149 people x 6 visits/head of population = 258,894 visits/yr (say 260,000 visits/yr)
Secondary User Catchment Zone 17,987 people x 3 visits/head of population = 53,961 visits/yr (say 54,000 visits/yr)
Combined User Catchment Zone 260,000 primary users + 54,000 secondary users = 314,000 visits/year
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2.2.2. Project Area Population
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has divided the Local Government Authority area up into 15 common planning/neighbourhood zones. The Consultant Team have linked these areas into a main and secondary catchment zone of areas likely to use a new Southern Peninsula Aquatic Leisure Centre to assist with identifying:
Age profile of residents Gender profile of residents Population trends Where people live Other relevant demographic data
The demographic profile of residents living in the likely main and secondary catchment zones, for the proposed facility, are detailed in the following report sections:
(i) Age Profile
The age profile of residents living in the project area is detailed as follows:
Table 2.2 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Leisure Centre Study Main and Secondary Catchment Population Age Profile (2001 ABS)
Population/Planning Area Age Group Estimated’ Estimated’ Total Total Project Project Main User Catchment Secondary User Catchment Catchment Catchment Population Population Portsea Rye Rosebud Red Hill Dromana Mount Mornington Main User Secondary Area Area Area Area Area Martha Area Area Area User Area 0 – 4 174 664 885 171 416 544 858 2,310 1,402 5 – 11 297 945 1,506 373 606 923 1,066 3,787 1,989 12 – 17 202 787 1,274 273 473 704 735 3,009 1,439 18 – 24 165 616 1,020 148 475 451 739 2,424 1,109 25 – 34 331 1,176 1,759 254 872 876 1,653 4,392 2,529 35 – 49 679 2,028 3,294 820 1,310 1,983 2,059 8,131 4,042 50 – 59 525 1,338 2,012 455 1,062 1,144 899 5,373 2,043 60 – 69 676 1,412 2,279 290 960 780 663 5,617 1,443 70 – 84 696 1,461 3,675 181 1,079 892 694 7,092 1,586 85 and over 96 161 645 28 178 91 210 1,108 308 TOTAL: 3,841 10,589 18,348 2,993 7,431 8,388 9,576 43,202 17,964
The project area review indicates the population profile includes:
Main user catchment population in 2001 was 43,202 people Secondary catchment population in 2001 was 17,964 people Total project area population in 2001 was 61,166 people
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The age profile trends indicate an older age range:
35 to 49 years: 12,173 people (19.9%) 70 to 84 years: 8,678 people (14.1%) 50 to 59 years: 7,416 people (12.1%) 60 to 69 years: 7,060 people (11.5%) 25 to 34 years: 6,921 people (11.3%)
People in their most active ages (0 to 35 years old) account for 24,471 people or 40 percent of the project area population.
2.2.3. Future Population Trends
The estimated resident population of Mornington Peninsula is projected to increase from 132,387 people in 2001 to 179,267 people by the year 2031. These figures represent the number of permanent residents on the Peninsula and do not include part time or holiday home residents.
Based on the projections by 2031 there is expected to be a further 46,880 people living in the Mornington Peninsula Shire area. This represents an increase in residents of +35.4%. This would see an annual population increase over the 30 years of 1.18% per year.
Based on the Victorian State Government Publication “Victoria State Government Population and Household Projects 2001 to 2031 Report” the greatest change in the areas population will be the increase in the aged population.
In 2001 the proportion of people aged 60 years or more included 31,409 residents or 23.7% of the total shire population.
In 2031 this age group is projected to increase to 60,801 people 60 years and greater and represent 33.9% of the Shire’s total population.
2.2.3.1. Population Change by Age Group
The population change by 5 year age group between 2001 and 2031 is detailed in the following table.
Table 2.3 Mornington Peninsula Shire Population Change by Five Year Group 2001 to 2031 Age Group 2001 2031 0-4 7,947 6.0% 8,904 5.0% 5-14 18,554 14.0% 18,420 10.3% 15-24 15,114 11.4% 15,979 8.9% 25-34 15,228 11.5% 18,365 10.2% 35-49 27,572 20.8% 34,924 19.5% 50-59 16,563 12.5% 21,873 12.2% 60-69 13,539 10.2% 23,809 13.3% 70-84 15,451 11.7% 28,994 16.2% 85+ 2,419 1.8% 7,998 4.5% TOTAL 132,387 100.0% 179,267 100.0%
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The age profile population comparisons indicated the following trends:
The most active users of aquatic facilities are people aged up to 35 years of age. In 2001 this accounted for 56,843 people or 42.9% of total shire residents. In 2031 there are estimated to be 61,668 people aged up to 35 years old. In 2031 this will account for 34.4%^of the total shire residents confirming the trend of significantly more numbers of older residents in the future.
2.2.3.2. Project Area Population Profile
Long range population forecasts are not available for local areas. Data available includes population forecasts from 2001 to 2011.
Using the available population forecasts by local areas included in the projects primary catchment zone the following population increases are projected.
Table 2.4 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Leisure Centre Study Projected Population Change in Main and Secondary User Catchment Zone Area 2001 * 2011 * Population % Average Increase Change Main Zone Portsea Area 4,314 4,983 669 +1.45% Rye Area 11,157 14,043 2,886 +2.33% Rosebud Area 19,628 23,476 3,848 +1.81% Red Hill Area 3,165 3,625 460 +1.37% Dromana Area 8,150 11,924 3,774 +3.88% Subtotal Main Zone 46,414 58,051 11,637 +2.50% Secondary Area Mt Martha Area 9,142 12,021 2,879 +2.68% Mornington Area 10,153 12,543 2.390 +2.14% Subtotal Secondary Zone 19,295 24,564 5,269 +2.41%
TOTAL POPULATION 65,709 82,615 16,906 +2.45% * Based on I.D. Consulting Projections
The project area population trends between 2001 and 2011 indicate:
• The total area population is estimated to increase to 82,615 people by 2011. • Projections estimate a further 16,906 residents will live in the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre Catchment Zone. This is an increase of 25.7% on the 2001 population. • In the main catchment zone the population is estimated to increase by 11,637 people (+20.0%) whilst in the secondary catchment zone the increase is estimated at 5,269 increase of 21.4%/ These trends further support the best location for a new aquatic leisure centre is in Rosebud due to its major population catchment and central location to surrounding population areas.
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2.3 PENINSULA TOURISM OVERVIEW
The recently released “Tourism Indicators for Mornington Peninsula 2004” by Urban Enterprises Pty Ltd clearly indicate the project area is a significant visitor location in Victoria. Key tourism trends that impact on this study likely user demand and facility component priorities are detailed as follows:
(1) Visitor Numbers and Residential Location
Area has the highest total visitations of all Country Victoria Tourism Regions with:
3.9 million domestic visitors/year 2.9 million day trip visitors/year 1.1 million overnight visitors/year
Most day tripper visitors come from Melbourne (90%) and from Country Victoria (6%). Up to 90% of overnight visitors are from Victoria and followed by 5% from NSW.
(1) Visitor Profile
Overnight visitors are most likely to use good quality aquatic facilities during their visit as they account for the most active age ranges of people. Up to 39% of overnight visitors were aged between 25 and 44 years (high also users of aquatic facilities). A further 34% were aged 45 to 66 years.
A total of 73% of overnight visitors had an annual household income greater than $52K. Up to 58% of overnight visitors travelled in a party of 1 to 2 persons whilst a further 35% travel in a party of 3 to 5 people. Up to 24% travel with friends and relatives and 21% travel as a family group.
A total of 35,000 international residents were visitors to the area in the past 12 months. This saw an increase of 9.4% since 1997.
Summer is the most popular time to visit the area with 30% of day trippers and 34% of overnight visitors coming to the area between January and March each year.
(3) Purpose of Visit
Both day trippers and overnight visitors indicated the main purpose of visit to the area was Holiday Leisure (57%). The most popular activities were:
Day Trippers: Visiting friends/relatives (34%), eating out (33%) and going to the beach (31%).
Overnight Visitors: Going to the beach (46%), eating out (44%) and visiting friends/relatives
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(4) Area Accommodation
In 2004 the Peninsula had 22 large accommodation establishments which collectively had 752 guest rooms and 2053 bed spaces.
The average length of stay was 1.9 nights. In 2004 the region had an annual occupancy rate of 41% with 202,800 guest and takings of $14.1M
Since 1998 there has been a gradual change in overnight stayers with a gradual increase of 91 guest rooms and 235 bed spaces.
2.3.1. Main Trends and Impacts on Future Aquatic Centre
Visitor numbers have taken a slight fall this year from previous years mainly due to a decrease in day trippers. Though these numbers are down average length of stay has increased markedly and spending by visitors has doubled since 1998.
The Peninsula is attracting higher income earners and they are prepared to pay reasonable fees for goods and services.
These trends indicate placement of the centre near beach areas to stimulate the Holiday/Leisure visitor experience will improve visitor use of the aquatic facilities. Placement close to accommodation will also be essential as it is the overnight visitor that spends the most during their visit on recreation, food and beverages and entertainment.
2.4 SCHOOL SURVEYS
A total of 24 schools out of 28 returned completed Council surveys on their current and likely future use of swimming pools. This was an excellent return rate of 85% and usually indicates strong interest in the subject by schools.
The survey results are summarised as follows:
(i) School Learn to Swim Program
A total of 21 schools (87.5%) run a Learn to Swim or school sport swimming program whilst 3 schools did not (12.5%).
(ii) Who conducts Learn to Swim Program?
A total of 8 schools (33.3%) run their own Learn to Swim Program whilst 15 schools (62.5%) used pool staff to run programs. One school used other people/organisations.
(iii) Why do not participate in Learn to Swim Program?
Of the three schools that do not run Learn to Swim activities, cost (42.9%) inappropriate facilities (14.3%) and facilities too far from school (14.3%) are the main constraints.
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(iv) Pools used by schools
A total of 7 schools use the Crib Point Pool (21.9%) whilst 6 schools (18.8%) indicated they use Pelican Park Recreation Centre. A total of 4 schools (12.5%) indicated use of Somerville Health and Aquatic Centre or own school pool (12.5%).
A total of 3 schools (9.4%) use Jubilee Park Frankston or Peninsula Swimming and Aquatic Centre in Rosebud.
Overall schools use of pools was very varied with 11 different swimming pools listed by schools
(v) Most used pools
Schools nominated the following pools as most used by them:
Pelican Park Recreation centre 21.7% (5 schools) Crib Point Pool 21.7% (5 schools) Somerville Health and Aquatic Centre 17.4% (4 schools) Own school Pool 13.0% (3 schools) Peninsula Swimming and Aquatic Centre 8.7% (2 schools) Jubilee Park Frankston 8.7% (2 schools)
(vi) Visits to pools
A total of 2 schools (9.1%) made more than 10 student visits a year to the swimming pool of their choice. A total of 9 schools (40.9%) whilst 4 schools (18.2%) visited pools 6 visits/year. The average use across the other schools was 4 to 6 visits per year.
(vii) School terms for swimming
Term Four saw 16 schools (36.4%) use pools. A total of 15 schools (34.1%) used pools in Term One. A total of 7 schools (15.9%) used pools in Term Three and 6 schools (13.6%) used pools in term two.
(viii) Reason chose pool
Main reason schools gave for choosing the pool of their choice was:
Close to School (13 schools) 29.5% Heated Water Swimming Facilities (7 schools) 15.9% Indoor Facilities (7 schools) 15.9% Low Entry Fees (5 schools) 11.4% Outdoor pools (3 schools) 6.8% Quality of Programs (3 schools) 6.8%
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(ix) What would encourage your school to make greater use of swimming pools?
The facility component improvements that would encourage schools to make greater use of swimming pools were:
1. New Indoor Pools 33.6%
Indoor Learn to Swim Pool 7.7% Indoor Leisure Pool 4.8% Indoor Competition Pool 11.5% Indoor Wave Pool 4.8% Indoor Dive Pool 3.8% Indoor Program/Hydro Pool 1.0%
2. New Outdoor Pools 9.7%
Outdoor Heated Pool 3.9% Outdoor Competition Pool 4.8% Outdoor Leisure/Playpool 1.0% Outdoor Diving Pool 1.0%
3. Learn to Swim Programs 7.7%
4. Gym and Health and Fitness Facilities 6.7%
Gym/Weights facilities 3.8% Health and fitness programs 2.9% Health related programs 0.0%
5. Transport Service to Centre 5.8%
6. Larger Change Rooms 4.8%
7. Membership Packages 3.8%
8. More Program Variety 3.8%
9. Indoor Sports Courts 2.9%
10 Social/Food areas (Cafe) 1.9%
In range of schools also submitted a range of comments in relation to future Aquatic facilities and these are summarised in Appendix Two.
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2.5 PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
A significant number of public submissions were lodged with the project. A total of 90 submissions were received and a summary of the comments are listed in Appendix Four of this report. More than 70% 0f submissions indicated current aquatic facilities do not meet their needs
A high number of submissions (78 out of 90) also clearly support the development of a new aquatic leisure centre in the Southern Peninsula Area.
A review of the submissions indicates the main issues raised include:
1) Existing Facilities:
• More than 70% of submissions indicated there were no suitable aquatic facilities in the area. In particular people in older age categories indicated the limited facilities available did not meet their needs for hot, program water areas. • Most people have to travel long distances to visit an aquatic facility that meets their needs and requirements. • Most used facilities were at Pelican Park Hastings and the local commercial pool at Rosebud (regarded as very poor condition facility). • There was a lack of leisure and fun water at existing pools and this restricted children and family users. • Due to the low number of suitable pools in the area, the pools that are suitable are overcrowded and hard to use due to high demand for water space. • There was not a facility in the area that met people’s program water needs. • Schools and education facilities had to restrict learn to swim programs due to lack of suitable water space. • People with special needs were not catered for at most pools and had to travel long distances to find accessible and suitable facilities.
2) Future Facilities
• More than 86% of submissions supported the need for a new aquatic facility to service the Southern Peninsula area. • Many submissions requested the facility have a range of different pools to meet different user needs. • There was strong support for a Rosebud location for the new facility and more than 50% of people nominated the foreshore area as a good location as they could use the centre whilst shopping or at school or when recreating in the area. • Most requested facilities included leisure and fun water, waterslides, hot water program pools and accessible water areas. • Special needs groups highlighted the specific needs of people who would like to be high users of such a facility if it is designed for these requirements. This included sufficient disable parking areas located near an accessible entry, fully accessible water, change areas and dry and public zones. • There was also some interest in also providing outdoor water areas for summer use and a shaded zone for hot days.
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• Older adults clearly miss out on using pools currently due to the lack of suitable facilities and these people were looking for hot water programmable areas, close by change rooms and social facilities to relax after centre use. • There was strong support for good food and beverage and merchandising areas to enable people to socialise and relax. • Any new facility should have adequate car parking and be accessible from major road networks as most people in the Southern Peninsula area have to drive to aquatic facilities. • Support also to add in adventure, leisure and fun water areas to attract visitors and tourists (to help with viability) as well as family and children users.
2.6 KEY STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS
As part of the consultation process, project representatives conducted interviews with a number of key stakeholders from various community and business sectors. Organisations included current or likely to be future users of aquatic facilities, or likely to be impacted upon by new aquatic facilities in the Southern Mornington Peninsula. People being interviewed were asked about the following four key areas:
Current usage of facilities Issues with current facilities Future benefits of new facilities Future priority components of new aquatic facilities
The following summarises the key findings of the interviews. More detailed meeting notes can be found in Appendix One.
2.6.1. Current Usage and Issues
Key Stakeholders interviewed have identified the following issues regarding current facilities that should be taken into consideration when planning new aquatic facilities for the Southern Peninsula:
Access to existing aquatic facilities and water bodies was the most cited current issue and is limited for many in the community due to: Cold water temperature Cost of entry too high Poor location of facilities. Difficulty to access facility on public transport or by walking Ability to book times to use facilities
There are a lack of suitable facilities and programs for several significant groups within the community, who are likely to benefit greatly from aquatic based exercise including: older people, people with mobility issues, people with disabilities and people with accident or health related conditions. These groups are currently limiting their use. There is increasing need to provide opportunities for older adults and the general community as awareness of the benefits of physical activity increases and the medical community more actively practice preventative medicine.
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The Southern Peninsula is characterised by socioeconomic disadvantage, particularly related to income, has an aging population and high incidence of chronic illness. There are very few entertainment activities for residents or visitors to the Peninsula, particularly in inclement weather. A majority of interviewees cited the following facility issues as reasons for not using current facilities or limiting their use of current facilities: Quality of facilities Unsuitable or limited time availability Limited programming Water temperature too cold Cost of entry or programs Cleanliness and hygiene of facilities Different needs of different clientele not catered for Access to appropriately qualified staff and/or coaches
2.6.2. Future Priority Components
The Key Stakeholders have consistently identified the following priority facility improvements and components that should be taken into consideration when planning new aquatic facilities for the Southern Mornington Peninsula:
Accessible in terms of cost, transport and time available Hydrotherapy Indoor heated facility Competition pool Capacity for Indoor/ Outdoor experiences Recreational and leisure areas Open all year round for extended hours Multi-purpose facilities for all ages and abilities Designated water spaces for different user groups, including families Fully accessible facilities Change rooms Warmer pool water temperatures Adequate parking and in close proximity to facilities for people with limited mobility Central Location on the Rosebud foreshore Indoor/outdoor facilities, so as to capitalise on summer opportunities Ancillary services such as Café/retail Provide a unique experience, build on the areas strengths and an attractor for visitors and tourists
2.6.3. Project Opportunities and Benefits
Other opportunities and benefits identified by Interviewees in developing the centre were as follows:
The centre could become more than simply an aquatic centre, but a community hub and centre of community spirit.
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Possible partnerships with other organisations such as Centre Link and TAFE, to offer much needed training opportunities and employment in the area. Opportunities to enhance and expand the existing sport and recreational opportunities in the shire for a greater range of people in the community. Increased community health and wellbeing, particularly for an aging population.
2.7 FOCUS GROUP FORUMS
As part of the consultation process, the project team held community forums with a number of key community sectors that are current or likely to be future users of aquatic facilities in Southern Mornington Peninsula. These included:
Tourism Industry Representatives Commerce and Business Sector
The tourism and business sector forums were asked about four key areas:
Current usage of facilities Issues with current facilities Future benefits of new facilities Future priority components of new aquatic facilities
The following summarises the key findings of the forums. More detailed meeting notes can be found in Appendix One.
2.7.1. Current Usage and Issues
The focus group forums have revealed the following consistent themes regarding current facilities that should be taken into consideration when planning new aquatic facilities for Southern Mornington Peninsula:
The Hastings pool has been popular and extremely successful for the area Existing facilities do not meet community and tourist expectations Existing facilities are poorly located and difficult to access via public transport or by walking There are a lack of suitable facilities and programs for several significant groups within the community: older people, people with mobility issues, people with disabilities and people with accident or health related conditions. There is increasing need to provide opportunities for older adults particularly as population ages. The Southern Peninsula is characterised by socioeconomic disadvantage, particularly related to income, has an aging population and high incidence of chronic illness. There are very few entertainment activities for residents or visitors to the Peninsula, particularly in inclement weather. Rosebud is often by-passed by visitors to the area, in favour of Peninsula towns, because of the lack of quality experiences and facilities.
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Rosebud is the central educational, business and health hub of the region. Tourism in the region is growing, in terms of higher yield, longer stays, however, low budget family holiday makers are still the predominant market, who would benefit from a new facility. A majority of interviewees cited the following facility issues as reasons for not using current facilities or limiting community and visitor use of current facilities: Quality of facilities Cleanliness and hygiene of facilities Combined pools at Hastings do not allow sufficient water temperature for people with special needs. Accessibility to all parts of the current facilities is very poor Lack of disabled car parking close to centre entry.
2.7.2. Future Priority Components
The Forum participants consistently identified the following priority facility improvements and components that should be taken into consideration when planning new aquatic facilities for the Southern Mornington Peninsula:
Hydrotherapy/Learn to swim pool Indoor heated facility Competition pool Health and Fitness facilities Capacity for Indoor/ Outdoor experiences Recreational and leisure areas Open all year round for extended hours Multi-purpose facilities for all ages and abilities Designated water spaces for different user groups, including families Fully accessible facilities Childcare Changerooms Warmer pool water temperatures Adequate parking Central Location on the Rosebud foreshore Indoor/outdoor facilities, so as to capitalise on summer beach opportunities Café and retail Provide a unique experience, build on the areas strengths and an attractor for visitors and tourists
2.7.3. Project Opportunities and Benefits
Other opportunities and benefits identified by Interviewees in developing the centre were as follows:
The centre could become more than simply an aquatic centre, but a community hub and centre of community spirit. The centre could act as the catalyst for urban renewal in Rosebud and provide leverage for tourism growth, regional population and economic development.
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The centre if located on the foreshore will be the first opportunity to open up the beach views for residents and visitors and should include complimentary businesses such as a quality café and function centre. The centre could introduce innovative multi-activity passes with other business to help attract and hold tourists within the town. Shire operated facility as predominantly a community service Opportunities to enhance and expand the existing sport and recreational opportunities and potential to create a hub of water based activities Increased community health and wellbeing, particularly for an aging population.
2.8 DISABILITY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE FORUM
Two forums were held with members of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Disability Consultative Committee. Key issues raised in relation to current and future aquatic facilities are summarised in the following table:
Table 2.5 MPS Disability Consultative Forum Aquatic Facilities Review
Issue Comments 1. CURRENT AQAUTIC No local accessible aquatic facility available on the Southern Peninsula FACILITY AND SEVICE side. ISSUES Have to travel long distances to go to closest pool, which is Pelican Park Recreation Centre, Hastings. a) Access/Travel to Pools Taxi fare is approximately $50 each way to get to Hastings Pool. No bus service so have to drive. Approximately 30 minutes drive to Hastings restricts many people’s ability to use. b) Current Pools Available Some groups have paid a membership at Nepean Country Club so they can use this facilities pool. Most used facility is Pelican Park Recreation (Range of usage issues raised covered in separate point). Balaka Street Pool is unusable for many people as too deep and water areas are not accessible. Colchester Road Pool management has not encouraged casual use of facilities. Pool is not really suitable and has limited access. Mornington Hydro Pool is used by some organised groups but it is a very small pool and is a long distance to travel. Many of the groups presented identified the benefits of using pools but their members were clearly disadvantaged due to the lack of facilities in the area. c) Pelican Park Recreation Many Groups are upset about the design, finishes and equipment at Centre this centre that made it difficult or hindered their use. Issues raised included: Lack of Disabled parking close to Centres front door. Disabled parking has kerbs which restricts access to ramps. Pools are linked together so not able to increase temperature for many peoples exercise and therapy needs (too cold to use). Concourse and change room drainage is very poor and this leaves a lot of water over floor surfaces which raise issues of possible
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contamination and infection. Entry doors to Centre hard to access. Doors in Centre are heavy and hard to access. Change rooms have a range of usage issues due to poor design and quality of some fittings and furniture (ie. change tables, etc.) Pool Hall area is very noisy and puts some people off from using the Centre. Hoist is not in use. d) Other current Pool Separate water areas are essential so pool can be hot enough to make Issues it comfortable to use. Many groups upset at the restricted time to make suggestions re: Pelican Park Recreation Centre and some issues were not settled due to budget constraints and restrictions due to linked water, etc. 2. FUTURE AQUATIC Strong support for a new facility in the Southern Peninsula area. FACILITY ISSUES Large number of groups indicated would use regularly. a) Need for facility Large number of individuals indicated they would use regularly. b) Future facility design Important to ensure new facility is designed to include: and layout issues Accessibility to all areas of the Centre including all pools, spa/sauna, gym, etc. Ensure Disabled parking is located close to entry. Ensure Disabled parking provision exceeds normal provision due to high user demand. Ensure Disabled parking does not have kerbs between parking and entrance ramp. Design must minimise noise levels inside Centre. Layout in gym needs to ensure accessibility between equipment. Ensure all concourse drains remove all surplus water quickly. Look at solar heating seating to keep concourses dry to minimise potential infection through water lying about. Ensure concourses are wide and accessible. Range of separate water areas needed. Like to see separate Program/Hydro Pool with close by change rooms and close to centre entry (ie. like Monash Aquatic Recreation Centre). This pool needs to be the hottest water area ie. 34° to 36°. Make sure all water areas are accessible preferably by ramp or beach entry. If access is by hoist ensure it is moveable. Ensure adequate provision of family/ disability change rooms off/close to pools. Best pools concourse has indoor/outdoor water areas to plan for this. Must continue to consult with Disability Consultative Committee to ensure these issues are a priority for design team.
Design team should use the recently released Access for All Aquatic Centre Design Manual as a guide to design issues and key checklists.
2.9 YOUNG PERSONS CLASSROOM SESSIONS
As part of the consultation process, SGL went into the classrooms of several schools to canvas the view of young people as high current facility users and likely high future users of aquatic facilities in Southern Mornington Peninsula. Grade 5/6 classes from Boneo Primary
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School, Rye Primary School and a small group of students from Rosebud High School participated. Students were asked about four key areas:
Current usage of facilities Issues with current facilities Future benefits of new facilities Future priority components of new aquatic facilities
The following summarises the key findings of the classroom sessions. More detailed meeting notes can be found in Appendix One.
2.9.1. Current Usage and Issues
The classroom sessions confirmed that a high proportion of young people swim and use public swimming pools, although fewer teenage aged students were swimming as compared to primary aged students.
Most students are using the Colchester Road facility, although many had visited larger more contemporary facilities in Melbourne such as MSAC.
Students indicated they use swimming pools predominantly for fun and recreation. A smaller proportion undertake lap swimming, learn to swim or squad competition.
Students identified a number of issues with the existing facility that prevent or limit their use, including:
Poor location not easily accessible to walk to or catch a bus Cleanliness and hygiene Small and boring
2.9.2. Future Priority Components
Students identified many of the facility features identified by other participants in the community consultation interviews and forums, although far more attention was given to recreation and leisure water components and facilities. The following lists the priority facility improvements and components that should be taken into consideration when planning new aquatic facilities for young people in the Southern Mornington Peninsula:
Program pool Indoor heated facility Competition pool Health and Fitness facilities and programs Recreational and leisure water areas, including: Inflatables and blow-up castle Waterslide Wave pool/surf wave/Floatball Deep end for diving and tarzan swings
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Mosaic bottom for underwater challenges Spa and Sauna Volleyball nets Fountains Theme water spaces/Movies and other activities Gym facilities and programs
Open all year round for extended hours Multi-purpose facilities for all ages and abilities Designated water spaces for different user groups, including families, different sports Fully accessible facilities and mix of indoor/outdoor Warmer pool water temperatures/Spas/Saunas Central Location on the Rosebud foreshore, near shops. Outdoor leisure areas, outdoor activities such as volleyball and basketball, picnic areas and bbq’s, café and retail
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2.10 PREVIOUS RESEARCH REVIEW
The following table summarises the range of project reports and previous studies that relate to the Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre Project.
Table 2.6 Previous Research Reviews
Report Details Key Issues/Trends/Information Actions that impact on future Aquatic Facilities Name: Mornington Visitor Profile Peninsula Sustainable Key priorities for next five years of Tourism Development . A large percentage of visitors to the Peninsula are aged between 24 – 44 yrs that would have synergies with the Plan . For those visitors who plan their trip, the internet is the most widely used source of development of the proposed information (38% of visitors who plan trip) Southern Peninsula aquatic facility Author: Urban . Almost two thirds of visitors to the Peninsula have a household income of over are as follows: Enterprise Pty Ltd $52,000 per year. . Most visitors to the Peninsula travel in groups between 2 & 5 persons Strategic & Policy Context Date: February 2005 . A third of day trip visitors and 41% of overnight visitors visit during summer months Sustainability Tourism . The majority of visitors to the Peninsula are attracted to the region for holiday and development – Greater yield from leisure purposes (53%) current visitors, rather than . Going to the beach, eating out and visiting friends and relatives are the most popular attraction of greater numbers of activities by visitors to the region visitors. Key objectives of plan . Around one quarter of Peninsula visitors stay in paid accommodation. The remainder (75%) stay in holiday homes or with family and friends. Tourism Product priorities
Visitor expenditure . Develop infrastructure to support product strengths, . Day trip visitors spend an average of $51 per visit signage, visitor services, road . Overnight visitors spend most on eating out ($77 p/p) and accommodation ($69 p/p) quality & maintenance . The average length of stay for overnight visitors is 3 nights
Existing Product Strengths of Peninsula Tourism Market priorities
. Understand the significance of . food & wine, . golf, the holiday home market and how to grow yield from this . nature attractions/activities market . arts/culture . shopping . Continue to increase the Target Value segments number of overnight visitors, particularly mid-week & off- . Socially aware peak season . Visible Achievers . Young Optimists . Increase yield from the . Traditional Family Life Peninsula’s major visitor market – Melbourne residents.
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Report Details Key Issues/Trends/Information Actions that impact on future Aquatic Facilities Name: Health & Wellbeing Plan 2003 Key Findings Key health & wellbeing values that the Shire is striving for Author: Mornington 1. Level of income impacts on peoples level of health and wellbeing: that impact on the proposed Peninsula Shire . widening gap between the “haves” and “have nots” Southern Peninsula Aquatic Date: October 2001 . lack of access to affordable medical treatment and healthcare services Centre: . lack of access to free and low cost activities for low income families limits quality of life. Healthy Places & Spaces – Local Characteristics: quality natural and built
environments that contribute to . Significantly higher proportion of lowest income quartile group (12.9%) compared good health and community well to Melbourne Statistical Division – a high proportion of low-income families single being. parent, couples with children, share households and older people.
. Rosebud and Rye, amongst others have high long-term social disadvantage.
2. Foundations of health in Adult life are built on a good start in early life Healthy Lifestyle Choices – . Lack of access to affordable childcare and preschool for low income families miss Individual and community out. responsibility that encourages . Healthy family relationships are fundamental to future prospects. healthy living. . Social supports and parenting strengthen good parenting . Accessible public open space enhances quality of life for young families. Active Local Communities – Creation of and support for Local Characteristics: opportunities and involvement in community life. . Slightly lower proportion of children 0-4 yrs than MSD. Although areas of high
growth are attracting young families. Quality of Life for All – fair and . The number of single parent families is increasing. just access to community . Cardiovascular disease, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases, Mental resources and empowerment. disorders all present a higher occurrence in the Peninsula compared to the
. Victorian average. Sense of Hope and Belonging . Higher levels of both intentional and unintentional injuries than State average. – community wellbeing and . Higher levels of child abuse, drug abuse and gambling than Melbourne Statistical confidence through meaningful District average. connection to community and
place, experiencing hope and 3. Social Exclusion creates misery and costs lives so family relationships, happiness. friendships and other social supports are important . Volunteers play a key role in community well being . Maximising existing strengths in disadvantaged and isolated communities inspires community resilience. . Well designed and non-threatening places promote opportunities for social connection. . Pets provide important emotional connection and health benefits for some people.
Local Characteristics:
A number of groups in the community can be identified at risk of social exclusion or deprivation (ie. people with disabilities, mental health problems, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living alone, on low income or in poverty, isolated through transport disadvantage).
The Peninsula has a higher proportion of lone person households than MSD, related to areas of high concentration of older people (including Rosebud and Rye). Not only is there an aging population but the Peninsula attracts retirees. Mental health is a particular issue of concern on the Peninsula
.4. Appropriate, Affordable and Secure Housing is fundamental to health and wellbeing. . Lack of special needs housing leaves people homeless or living without support Lack of secure and affordable housing impacts on the ability of people to live secure, stable and healthy lives.
5. Accessible and Appropriate Education and Learning Opportunities enable people to open life options and realise their full potential Secondary school retention rates are significantly below the Melbourne Statistical Division (MSD) . Tertiary Education rates are significantly lower than the MSD.
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. Creative and lifelong learning enrich the fabric of our communities . Access to relevant information empowers local communities to make informed decisions.
6. Job Security and Satisfaction increase health & Wellbeing and peoples ability to plan for the future . Creation and maintenance of dignified and well paid work promotes self worth and belonging. . There is an increasing imbalance between the ‘job rich’ and the ‘job poor’. . Transition from work to retirement requires support.
Local Characteristics:
Many local businesses are ‘lifestyle businesses’ owner –occupied with little opportunity for employment of others. The proportion of part-time and casual employment on the Peninsula is increasing
Workforce employment participation rate is the lowest of any municipality in Victoria (62.3%) compared to MSD (64.6%). Consistently higher level of long-term unemployment in towns such as Hastings, Rosebud, Rye, Dromana, Sorrento/Blairgowrie and parts of Mornington.
7. Stress over time threatens Health and Wellbeing . The cycle of stress on the Peninsula contributes to additional stress in the community for vulnerable groups. . Long term stress in the work place contributes to less productive and healthy work environments. . The pressures of modern life impact more on vulnerable and at risk groups. . Housing Sprawl and inappropriate development places stress on some local communities.
8. Opportunities to participate in Community Life enable people to share responsibility and influence decision making . Participatory local democracy that incorporates diverse views is a foundation for social capital and community well being. . Local communities can develop their own solutions when well resourced. . Children and young people’s self esteem prospers when they have a say about their future.
9. Good Mobility and Communication systems enhance the ability to interact with people and places. . Transport disadvantage results in people being unable to carry out daily living activities within a reasonable cost and timeframe . Spatial and geographical disadvantage can be improved through better communications systems.
10. Optimism for future happiness motivates people towards better health and wellbeing . Community self image and therefore individual well being, is improved by the promotion of community strengths and assets. . Health, hope and happiness are enhanced by equal access to a range of social, cultural and recreational opportunities. . The values of health and well being are best championed within the context of a sustainable healthy future.
11. Place attachment provides meaning in life and is enhanced when people feel they are involved in shaping their community. . People’s experience of place affects their individual well being. . A strong sense of place/belonging increases people’s feeling of safety in their town. . Statutory planning applications should respect the unique characteristics of local towns and places. . Thinking globally and acting locally strengthens place attachment.
12. Communities are enriched by diverse cultural influences. . Lack of interaction between various cultural groups results in social exclusion, disadvantage and discrimination. . Opportunities for cultural development can promote diversity and encourage the development of new ideas and solutions. . Community harmony contributes to sustainable communities.
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2.11 COMPETITOR FACILITY REVIEW
The resident household survey and schools survey indicates there are a number of small aquatic and health and fitness facilities currently being used in the area. This section reviews the main facilities using information obtained from:
Site visits Internet searches Printed promotion documents
2.11.1. Aquatic facilities within Main User Catchments
1) Peninsula Aquatic Centre: Colchester Rd Rosebud.
Proprietors: Wayne and Kim Brasser. Phone: 5981 2667 e-mail: [email protected]
The facilities have a 25m x 6 lane indoor pool plus a Toddlers Pool. It is leased to a private operator. The adjacent ten pin bowling lanes are leased to a different operator.
Main activities at the centre include squad training for Rosebud Swim club, lessons, kids lessons, some water aerobics. There appears to be limited casual use of the venue. The centre showed up as the most used venue by household telephone survey respondents but they rated the facility as very low standard.
The Centre is open 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm.
2) Balaka Street Swim Centre: 1 Balaka Street, Rosebud.
Centre Contact Tess Viney Phone: 5982 2665.
The pool is a domestic type pool used mainly for children’s swim lessons and older adults warm water exercise. Last year the pool was closed for several months when the leaseholder refused to re-lease the pool unless structural improvements were made. There was no air handling system and there was rust, leaks, etc. Lease holder left and the pool is now under management.
3) Mt Martha Swim Centre (Kiddieswim): 62 Forest Drive, Mount Martha
Phone: 5974 3400 e-mail: [email protected]
Facilities include 17m Learn to Swim pool (Salt water). The Centre is open to the general public for restricted hours being Monday to Friday 1.30pm to 3.30pm during school terms and 1.30pm to 4.30pm all other times.
It is also open Saturday from 9am to 1pm for Learn to Swim classes only.
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4) Kings Swim and Fitness Centre: 2 St Catherines Court, Mornington
Phone: 5975 0777 e-mail: [email protected]
Facility has three small pools as follows:
Pool 1 17m x 80m Pool 2 Toddlers Pool Pool 3 8m x 4m
Centre also has a fitness centre that includes gym equipment, weights and programs. Centre has disabled access.
Centre is open 7 days a week for members and people coming for programs. There is limited casual use available.
5) Mornington Swim Centre: 1051 Nepean Hwy, Mornington, Vic 3931
Phone: 5976 1107
Centre has a 25m indoor pool and is open to the public:
Monday to Friday 5.30am to 8.00pm Weekends 9am to 4.30pm
2.11.2. Gym Facilities within Main User Catchments
1) Trainstation Gym. Nepean Highway, Mornington (really Mt Martha). This is a private gym with a pool that offers swim tuition and swimming as part of a gym membership package. Opened about 12 months ago. Phone: 5975 6000
2) Southcoast Fitness Centre, Rowley reserve, Melbourne Rd, Rye. Phone 5985 3313. Privately owned gym in a Council owned building adjacent to the football/cricket clubrooms.
3) Ocean Fitness, 3/20 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento. Phone: 5984 0081. A small private facility closely linked to alternative health practitioners. Gym, Pilates, Massage and personal training.
4) The Boat House Gym. 30 Recreation Rd, Rye. A small women’s only gym with max capacity of 6 people. Owner is Rosa. Ph: 0439 356 299
5) Dromana Sports and Fitness Centre. 57 Pier St Dromana. Ph: 5987 3057.
6) Bruno’s Gym. 15 Colchester Rd, Rosebud. Ph 5981 2888. As part of a multi court stadium (not owned by Council).
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2.12 SIMILAR AREA FACILITY REVIEWS
The Consultant Team has completed a review of twenty facilities from regional and coastal Australia that have similar community characteristics and facilities to those being considered for Rosebud. The information has been summarised in Appendix Two under the areas of key facility attributes operational trends and community profiles. The facilities that were reviewed included:
i) Indoor Facilities Surveyed
STATE FACILITY NAME
NSW Blayney Leisure Centre Blue Mountains Aquatic Leisure Centre Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre Griffith Aquatic Leisure Centre Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre Wagga Wagga Aquatic Leisure Centre
Victoria Ararat and District YMCA Melton Waves Portland Aquatic Leisure Centre Shepparton Aquamoves Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre Warragul Leisure Centre Warrnambool Aquazone Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre South Australia Whyalla Leisure Centre
ii) Outdoor Facilities Surveyed
STATE FACILITY NAME
NSW Dubbo Aquatic Centre South West Memorial Pool, Tamworth Tasmania Devonport Olympic Swimming Centre Windmill Hill Swimming Centre, Launceston
2.12.1. Summary of Similar Area Indoor Facilities Review
To identify the range of facilities, attendances achievable and financial implications of aquatic facilities similar to those proposed for Rosebud, a review of 14 similar area indoor facilities was undertaken. All facilities are located 80 km or more from capital cities and were identified due to community profiles that are mixed.
The table on the following page provides a summary of the key business indicators for each of the indoor/outdoor facilities surveyed.
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Table 2.7 Similar Area Indoor Facilities Review - Summary of Key Business Indicators
COMMUNITY POPULATION AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE ANNUAL CAPITAL ANNUAL CENTRE OPERATING EXPENDITURE $’000 VISITATION SURPLUS/DEFICIT $’000
Population Less than 10,000 Ararat, Victoria 9,000 210,000 ($175,000.00) $30,000.00 Blayney, NSW 5,000 38,800 ($200,000.00) $15,000.00 Population Between 10,001 and 20,000 Wangaratta, Victoria 18,000 400- 450,000 ($100,000.00) $40,000.00 Whyalla, SA 20,000 149,000 ($165,000.00) $0.00 (under 5 yrs) Population Approx. 20,001 to 30,000 Warrnambool, Victoria 29,000 200,000 ($155,000.00) $20,000.00 Central Victoria 28,000 339,000 ($225,000.00) $30,000.00 Portland, Victoria 29,000 140,000 ($138,000.00) $40,000.00 Griffith, NSW 25,000 N/A ($350-450,000.00) Not Available Wodonga, Victoria 28,000 N/A ($220,000) $30,000 Population Greater than 30,000, less than 50,000 Manning, NSW 30,000 140,000 ($334,000.00) $30,000.00 Warragul, Victoria 35,000 216,000 ($100,000.00) $50,000.00 Blue Mountains, NSW 31,000 360,000 ($30,000.00) ($0.00) (under 5 yrs) Wagga Wagga, NSW 45,000 440,000 ($580,000.00) $70,000.00 With Dry Area Revenue ($240,000.00) Great Lakes, NSW 30,000 200,000 ($280,000.00) $50,000.00 Melton, Victoria 40,000 412,000 $50,000.00 $100,000.00 Mildura, Victoria 48,000 405,000 ($261,000) N/A
Bathurst Olympic Pool 36,000 76,800 ($144,257)
A review of the key business indicators of the sixteen modern indoor aquatic facilities reveals:
i) Key Facility Components
With the exception of Oasis Aquatic Centre in Wagga Wagga, all facilities have both wet and dry components.
Those facilities include some or all of the components listed below and in some cases additional facilities: Indoor 25 m x 8 lane pool Indoor Leisure & Program pools 50 m outdoor pool Indoor Sports Courts Health and Fitness Centre (including weights, program and cardio rooms) Café Créche Merchandising
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Smaller community facilities tend not to have leisure and programming water spaces.
ii) Price Structure
In order to establish pricing benchmarks facilities managers were asked to provide details of key entry charges and membership packages. A review of pricing structures indicates, of those Aquatic facilities surveyed:
Casual adult entry charges range between $3.65 and $5.55. All-inclusive adult memberships range between $46.00 (Wangaratta) and $70.00 (Griffith) per month, direct debit.
The review also reveals an increase in monthly direct debit memberships and family memberships.
iii) Attendances
Of the facilities surveyed, the level of total attendances ranged from 38,800 (Blayney) to 440,000 (Wagga Wagga).
In comparing the attendance data of each facility, visits per capita (ie. The average number of attendances per person in the catchment) is a good indicator. The following table summarises per capita attendances at each of the indoor facilities surveyed:
Manning 4.6 visits/per head Portland 4.7 Great Lakes 6.67 Warrnambool 6.8 Warragul 7.2 Whyalla 7.45 Blayney 7.6 Mildura 8.4 Melton 10.3 Blue Mountains 12.0 Central Victoria 12.1 Wangaratta 15.3 Wagga Wagga 15.7 Ararat 19 Griffith N/A Wodonga N/A Bathurst 2.01 Avg
The data indicates attendances in the range of 4.6 to 19 visits per head of primary catchment population are possible at modern indoor aquatic facilities in similar areas, with the average being 9.9 visits per capita.
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These participation attendances compare to Launceston (2 visits/per head), Devonport (1.2 visits per/head), Tamworth (2.96 visits/per head) and Dubbo (2.75 visits/per head) of primary catchment.
An additional indicator of a centres likely attendance and financial outcomes is level of membership, as a percentage of catchment population. The following summarises level of membership for those facilities where membership levels were available:
Griffith 1.6% Warragul 2.7% Manning 3.0% Mildura 3.49% Warrnambool 3.7% Whyalla 4.0% Blue Mountains 4.67% Blayney 5.0% Portland 5.08% Central Victoria 6.0% Melton 7.48% Wangaratta 9.0% Ararat 11.4% Wagga Wagga N/A Great Lakes N/A Wodonga N/A Bathurst N/A
Industry research indicates that a benchmark of 5% of the population can be attracted to purchase memberships. This is an accepted indicator of a facilities likely visitation and positive financial position. When we compare per capita visitation levels and percentage of population with memberships see consistency between the indicators and level of operational performance.
iv) Operational Surplus/Deficit
Of the facilities surveyed, the level of operational surplus/deficit ranged from a surplus of $50,000 (Melton) to a deficit of $450,000 (Griffith). Of those facilities surveyed average operational deficit was $188,937.00
v) Capital Expenditure
The level of capital maintenance spending varied considerably between Council area and facility. Of the facilities surveyed, as owners of facilities, councils were spending between $15,000 and $100,000 per annum on general facilities capital maintenance (excluding depreciation and cyclic maintenance). Councils with facilities less than five years do not have capital maintenance budgets, but all anticipate them after five years. Of those Council’s currently undertaking capital maintenance expenditure, average budgets were in the order of $43,000.
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2.13 AQUATIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
The following section presents an overview of aquatic facility, participation, operational and management trends as an overview to Councils future Aquatic Facilities Development Review.
(a) Aquatic Facility Trends
Traditionally many local authority aquatic leisure facilities are built for specialist or limited market users (ie. competitive swimmers or high level sport participants). The demographic profile of residents in the project area, their current participation patterns and use of surrounding facilities indicates that future complexes must equally cater for three distinct user markets.
These are:
Recreation and Leisure Market - usually made up of families, people coming with friends and groups for fun, relaxation, social activity and low level competition/participation.
Competitive/Training/Fitness Market - usually made up of people predominantly attending facilities alone for structured fitness or competition activities.
Health, Education and Therapy Market - usually made up of children, older adults and specialist health condition groups such as arthritis, asthma suffers, etc. They require hot water pools and associated health relaxation areas, ie. spa/saunas, etc.
Research throughout Australia and overseas indicates that the recreation and leisure market will be the largest as it contains people of all ages, ability, types, interest and gender. The competitive/ training/fitness market is a more specialist market as it usually contains younger, fitter and more active people who have made time to train and compete.
Previous research conducted by the Consultant Team into Australian recreation and leisure markets, indicates that 60% to 70% of facility users come from the recreation/leisure sector with 20% to 30% coming from the competitive/training/fitness markets. The health and therapy market usually comes from each of these groupings.
The most successful centres attract all three markets and should be set up to allow people to participate in a range of activities at the one site. The addition of health and fitness facilities and social areas have been very successful at many aquatic facilities, as they add to the user experience and contribute to people being attracted to attend more often.
(i) Aquatic Facilities Activity Areas
Industry trends indicate that the majority of current indoor stand alone aquatic facilities revenue does not meet annual operating costs. Average losses range from $100,000 to $350,000 per annum. The limited number of Centres that are raising their operating costs show minimal return on capital investment. A review of the successful Centres' business indicates that these Centres record:
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High visits per meter High expense recovery ability including capital repayment High operating profits per visit Excellent program range returns and attendances High secondary spend returns Excellent range of attendance types (adult/child ratio) Draws users from a large catchment area High revenue returns from health and fitness
To ensure financial viability and attract potential interest from capital investors, any future facility development must be designed with the above business aims in mind.
This has led the Consultant Team to support and recommend components that can:
Provide a mix of shallow leisure/recreation water with programmable water areas. Provide high revenue generating complementary service areas such as spas, saunas, food and beverage services. Are located in a high traffic/visitation area. Are located as part of other leisure facility development.
Traditionally, commercial investment in aquatic facilities has been in specialist pools such as learn-to-swim or as additions to health and fitness clubs. The high capital cost and limited financial returns have contributed to this situation. Recent projects do see an increase in the number of management groups prepared to invest capital funds in return for longer-term agreements.
(ii) Health and Fitness Activity Areas
Industry trends indicate that users of aquatic facilities are also significant users of health and fitness facilities. Location of each of these activity components at the one site improves financial viability.
Health and fitness has the capacity to record high expense recovery returns, with many centres returning 125% to 180% of expenditure. Traditionally these returns can also attract commercial investors and operators to health and fitness facilities. Locating these facilities at aquatic centres increases the potential of cross-selling and spin-off use. It also improves the membership/program user and casual user ratio.
(iii) Ancillary Services and Activity Areas
In recent years, there has been a trend to develop a range of complementary businesses in conjunction with aquatic leisure facilities. These include:
Wellness Centres: There is an emerging trend of adding in an area for specialist wellness activities, services and merchandising. The key services found at successful wellness centres include massage, beauty therapy treatments, gentle exercise classes and relaxation and time out activities.
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Inclusion of such facilities offers a broader range of activities to a larger age profile of people. The massage and beauty therapy are high yield sales activities and also can have high linked merchandising product sales.
It is essential in developing such areas that they are located with good views, away from general public noise and viewing areas and have very good finishes and fittings. There needs to be a close by lounge for relaxation after treatment or classes.
Sports Medicine: Development of consulting rooms, with patient access to health and fitness and pools, have been excellent revenue generators.
Health and Therapeutic Services: Health consultancies, weight loss and therapeutic services linking in worker and accident rehabilitation patients to use the range of facilities with centre memberships paid by relevant authorities.
Health and Beauty Services: Leased areas to services such as beauticians, hair salons and body toning.
(b) Latest Aquatic Facility Trends
Facility reviews completed in North America, Canada and Hong Kong during the past two years provides a guide to new aquatic facility innovations and trends.
Key features that should be considered when redeveloping or retrofitting high use aquatic facilities are:
(i) Leisure Play Equipment
Changing static shallow water areas into water play and fun zones is one of the most popular renovations. This can be done by adding simple play equipment, water sprays and interactive equipment to existing pools. Added to this is the option to introduce inflatable play equipment to allow the area to be changeable.
Many such outdoor pools that have been retrofitted have been linked to indoor pools due to the requirement to provide all year use.
(ii) Major Attraction Leisure Features
Water slides and similar challenge and adventure type activities have remained popular as long as the venue has a range of slides/rides to keep peoples interest. Single ride facilities struggle to keep interest due to the lack of variety. Multi ride areas allow users to try different length and configuration rides.
There are also a range of new water rides that have a slide component leading to another ride experience such as dropping into a bowl and then water, or onto a ramp and then into a splash pool.
A key design trend is to link all slides to a common entry platform to ensure one staff person can supervise the area. A common splash down zone also allows one lifeguard to control a range of ride water entry points.
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(iii) Special Effects
A range of North American Indoor leisure parks have added computerised light shows and sound systems to allow night time areas to be changed.
The use of lights and sound provided users with new indoor facility experiences at night-time.
Some centres have gone further by adding projection walls to incorporate movies and short video clips with their new light and sound effects.
(iv) Leisure Furniture
Many centres aimed to keep parents and children at centres longer (to encourage greater secondary spending on food/beverage/merchandising) by providing quality furniture. The use of pool side lounges, tables, chairs, umbrellas, etc., allowed families to stay close to the water areas in relative comfort.
(v) Food/Beverage/Merchandising
This area has seen some major changes through development of pool side and dry area multi serving zones. Linked to these are high quality wet and dry lounge zones where people are encouraged to sit down and relax.
A number of innovative centres provide extensive lounge areas as well as pool side furniture. These centres use mobile food and beverage carts to sell items directly to centre users (ie. they take the product to the customer).
A number of other centres visited have used merchandising innovations, such as all exiting customers having to go through the sales area. Other innovations included:
Multi-media video screens through the centre reminding customers about programs, special promotions, food/beverage and merchandising specials.
Providing customers with discount vouchers (at entry to centre) to spend in food/ beverage and merchandising outlets or on their next visit.
Offering combination sales specials to attract a higher spend per person.
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Section Three: Resident Aquatic Participation Survey
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3.1 INTRODUCTION
This report summarises the findings from the resident household telephone survey conducted in August 2005. The survey was commissioned by Mornington Peninsula Shire and undertaken by Social Survey Consulting Group Pty Ltd, under the direction of the SGL Consulting Group.
Random samples of 300 residents from the Southern Mornington Peninsula area were interviewed by telephone survey to provide an independent sample of people. They were asked to provide information about current and future participation and use of aquatic facilities and services.
Due to the complexity of the survey questions and Institute of Market Research Ethical Guidelines, survey involvement was limited to people aged 15 years or over.
The survey questionnaire was set up and administered using four interrelated sections being:
Current use or non-use of swimming pools/leisure facilities Future use or non-use of swimming pools/leisure facilities Priority future facility improvements, programs and services Respondent profiles such as gender, age, area of residence, place of birth and main language spoken (that will allow cross tabulation of results).
The questions were based on a range of aquatic participation surveys completed across Australia over the past 5 years by SGL Consulting Group Pty Ltd.
This has enabled comparison of the results against those of other similar areas and major regional studies the company has completed, including:
Frankston City Council Area 2005 Cranbourne and District Area (Casey City Council 2005) Northern Melbourne Metropolitan Area 2005 Melbourne Metropolitan Area 2005 Western Melbourne Metropolitan Area 2000
3.1.1. Survey Distribution
The survey was distributed to residents based on the resident population in the main and secondary catchment areas as listed in the table on the next page
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Table 3.1 Household Telephone Survey Sample Distribution by Planning Area
CATCHMENT ZONE AREA (Q14) Towns Postcodes Total Area Area % of Total Population Population (N=) Surveyed
1 Portsea etc Portsea 3944 Sorrento 3943 Blairgowrie 3942 3829 6%
2 Rye etc Rye 3941 Tootgarook 3941 St Andrews Beach 3941 10568 17%
3 Rosebud etc Rosebud 3939
Rosebud West 3940
McCrae 3938 MAIN CATCHMENT ZONE Boneo 3939 Fingal 3939 Cape Schanck 3939 18268 30%
4 Red Hill etc Red Hill 3937 Red Hill South 3937 Merricks North 3926 Main Ridge 3928 Arthurs Seat 3936 3007 5%
5 Dromana etc Dromana 3936 Safety Beach 3936 7477 12%
Main Catchment Zone Total 43,149 70% 6 Mount Martha Mount Martha 3934 8422 14% SECONDARY CATCHMENT ZONE 7 Mornington East Mornington East 3931 9565 16%
Secondary Catchment Zone Total 17,987 30% TOTAL PROJECT AREA POPULATION 61,136 100%
3.1.2. Respondent Profile
The following table summarises the survey respondent sample
Table 3.2 Resident Household Telephone Survey Respondent Sample
CATEGORY SUB-GROUP NUMBER PERCENT Gender Male 150 50.0 Female 150 50.0 Age Range 15-19 years 19 6.3 20 - 29 years 15 5.0 30 - 39 years 48 16.0 40-49 years 51 17.0 50-59 years 58 19.3 60-69 years 55 18.3 70 years plus 52 17.3 Refused 2 0.7
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CATEGORY SUB-GROUP NUMBER PERCENT Planning Area Area 1 18 6.0 Area 2 51 17.0 Area 3 90 30.0 Area 4 15 5.0 Area 5 36 12.0 Area 6 42 14.0 Area 7 48 16.0
A review of the survey respondent sample profiles indicates:
Gender
. There was an equal representation of female (50%) respondents to male (50%) respondents.
Area of residence
. The majority of respondents come from the Area 3 (30%): Rosebud, Rosebud West, McCrae, Boneo, Fingal and Cape Schanck, followed by Area 2 (17%): Rye, Tootgarook and St Andrews Beach and Area 7 (16%): the suburbs of Mornington East.
Age profiles
. Approximately 27.3% of respondents are aged 15 to 39 years (most active ages). There are approximately 36.3% of respondents aged 40 to 59 years. There are approximately 35.6% of respondents aged 60 years or greater.
. These age category percentages indicate a reasonable sample across all age groups.
3.2 CURRENT USE OF SWIMMING POOLS AND LEISURE CENTRES
Survey respondents were questioned on their use of public swimming pools in the past 12 months. Public swimming pools included Council, school and commercial centres, but not home pools.
The average use of swimming pools by people in the Southern Mornington Peninsula area was identified through the survey responses. A total of 105 (35%) of people had used or visited a pool in the past 12 months. A total of 195 or (65%) had not used or visited a pool in the past 12 months.
These results indicate low use of swimming pools/leisure centres by survey respondents compared to other Council areas surveyed throughout regional Australia.
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3.2.1. Regional Aquatic Participation Comparisons
Similar surveys conducted by SGL Consulting Group in other parts of Victoria, other States and country regions indicates the Southern Mornington Peninsula area pool usage rates are in the low use category. The aquatic participation survey comparisons on swimming pool usage (in areas are people were looking for Improvements to pools is as follows:
Table 3.3 Sample of Melbourne Metro Aquatic Participation Rates
SURVEY AREA USED OR NOT Southern Northern Metro Western Metro Frankston Casey CC Monash CC Whitehorse C/C USED Peninsula Area Region Region CC Cranbourne Area Area 2005 2004 Average 1999 Area1999 Area 2005 1998 2004 (Sample 300) (Sample 1000) (Sample 2000) (Sample 350) (Sample 400) (Sample 500) (Sample 300) Used a swimming 35.0% 37.0% 52.0% 40.0% 45.0% 48.0% 47.0% pool/leisure Centre in past 12 months Not used a swimming 65.0% 63.0% 48.0% 60.0% 55.0% 52.0% 53.0% pool/leisure Centre in past 12 months
The results indicate much lower pool use in the project area than surrounding Council areas. Use of Pools in the Southern Peninsula area compared to most other areas in Melbourne Metropolitan area surveyed is much lower than these areas.
3.2.2. Age and Gender Profiling
The household survey participation results indicate:
Females (38.7%) make slightly more use of pools than males (31.3%). This trend is the similar to that of other aquatic participation surveys we have completed in regional and metropolitan areas where females are usually the highest users of such facilities. With the exception of people in their 20’s people in their most active years (10-49 years old) make higher than average use of swimming pools, ie: Area average: 35.0% 15-19 years : 52.6% 20 - 29 years: 20.0% 30 - 39 years: 64.6% 40 - 49 years: 49.0% People aged 50 to 59 years (31%) only make average use of pools. Pool usage participation rates drop considerably as people age as the following results indicate: Area average: 35.0% 60 - 69 years: 18.2% 70 years plus: 15.4% People living in Area 4 (46.7%) (Red Hill, Red Hill South, Merricks North, Main Ridge and Arthurs Seat) make the most use of pools, followed by Area 6 (45.2%) (Mount Martha). Both areas have significant (10%+) above the area average swimming pool usage.
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People living in Area 7 (Mornington East), Area 3 (Rosebud, Rosebud West, McCrae, Boneo, Fingal and Cape Schanck) and Area 2 (Rye, Tootgarook and St Andrews Beach) make average use of pools.
People living in Area 1(Portsea, Sorrento and Blairgowrie) and Area 5(Dromana and Safety Beach) make the lowest use of pools and have a participation rate well below the Mornington Peninsula average of 35%. Overall, people living in the primary catchment (Areas 1 to 5) make slightly less than area average use of pools (32.4%), whilst people living in the secondary catchment (Areas 6 and 7) make above area average usage (41.1%).
3.2.3. Reasons for Non-Use of Swimming Pools
More than six out of ten respondents (65% of survey sample) had not used a swimming pool in the past 12 months. The main reasons respondents gave for non-use were:
Table 3.4 Resident Household Telephone Survey Reasons for Non Use of Swimming Pools Reason for % Response Non-Use of Swimming Pools Go to Beach 23.6 Not Interested 16.9 Too Old 15.9 Too Busy 13.8 No suitable facilities close by 9.2 Have and use own pool 5.6 Don’t like swimming 5.6 Cannot Swim 5.1 No indoor pools near by 4.1 Cleanliness of pools 3.6 Health problems 3.1 Other 3.1
The results indicate:
More than 2 out of ten respondents indicated they go to the beach, with a further 5.6% indicating they have and use own pool.
More than 2 out of ten respondents indicated they were either “not interested” (16.9%) or do not like swimming” (5.6%). A further 13.8% indicated they were “too busy” to go swimming. Those respondents indicating a lack of time and/or interest in swimming are unlikely to change their opinions and use swimming facilities in the future.
Nearly two out of ten respondents indicated they were either “too old” (16.9%) or had health problems (3.1%) that prevented them using swimming facilities.
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A further 17% of respondents indicated that the type or quality of facilities of facilities available were not suitable for their needs (eg. No suitable facilities close by, no indoor/heated pools or poor cleanliness of public pools).
Potential future swimming pool users (subject to facility improvements and specific programs) include people who were constrained by being “too old” (16.9%), people who indicated current facilities were “unsuitable” (17%) and those who indicated “health” or “lack of swimming skill” related issues (3.1% & 5.1% respectively).
This represents 42.1% of non-users that could be attracted to use pools in the future, as could some current swimmers who use the beach.
3.3 MOST POPULAR SWIMMING POOLS
Respondents who had used a swimming pool in the 12 months listed some 17 different facilities they had used around the Mornington Peninsula Region. However, however the survey indicates just three facilities had been used by a majority of survey respondents.
The three most used facilities were Colchester Road Swimming Pool (34.3%), Pelican Park Recreation Centre (24.8%) and Mornington Swim Centre (10.5%).
A large number of respondents, 20% indicated they used “other” pools outside the Mornington Peninsula area.
A summary of the most pools used, compared to the pool people nominated as the one they use the most, is detailed on the next page:
Table 3.5 Most Popular and Used Swimming Pools
SWIMMING POOL SWIMMING POOLS USED IN PAST 12 MOST USED SWIMMING POOL IN PAST MONTHS (MULTIPLE ANSWERS) 12 MONTHS(ONE CENTRE ONLY) Colchester Road Swimming Pool 34.3% 31.5% Pelican Park Recreation Centre 24.8% 17.1% Mornington Swim Centre (School) 10.5% 6.7% Other Centres 20.0% 18.1% Kings Swim & Fitness Centre 7.6% 5.7% Balaka Street 5.7% 4.8%
The most popular and most used pools results indicate:
Colchester Road Swimming Pool is the most used and most popular facility, with 34.3% of respondents indicating they had swum there in the past 12 months and 31.5% indicating they had used it the most.
Pelican Park Recreation Centre was the next most popular (24.8%) and used facility (17.1%), followed by Mornington Swim Centre.
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Significantly, a high proportion of swimming pool users indicated they used other centres outside the Southern Peninsula (20%) and used them most often (18.1%).
3.3.1. Use of Pools by Catchment Area
As a guide to where people live and which pools they use, a cross-tabulation has been completed on residential catchment area by most popular pools. These results indicate:
Table 3.6 Most Popular Pools by Catchment Area
SWIMMING Primary Variance Secondary Variance Area POOL Catchment against Catchment against Average Primary Area Secondary average Area average Colchester Road Swimming 51.4% +17.1% 2.7% -31.6% 34.3% Pool Pelican Park Recreation 25.0% +0.2% 24.3% -0.5% 24.8% Centre Mornington Swim Centre 1.5% -9.0% 27.0% +16.5% 10.5% Other Centres 16.2% -3.8% 27.0% +7.0 20.0% Kings Swim & Fitness 2.9% -4.7% 16.2% +8.6% 7.6% Centre Baluka Street 8.8% +3.1% 0.0% -5.7% 5.7% NOTE: The suburbs of: Portsea,Sorrento,Blairgowie,Rye,Tootgarock,St Andrews Beach, Rosebud, Rosebud West, McCrae,Boneo,Fingal,Cape Schanck,Red Hill,Red Hill South,Merricks North,Main Ridge,Arthurs Seat, Dromana and Safety Beach The suburbs of: Mount Martha and Mornington East
The use of pools by catchment area indicates:
Colchester Road Swimming Pool is the most popular pool (51.4%) amongst residents in the Southern Mornington Peninsula Primary Catchment; however, it is significantly less popular amongst secondary catchment area residents with only 2.7% of residents indicating they used the facility the most.
Pelican Park Recreation Centre is the second most popular pool amongst primary catchment area residents and secondary catchment area residents with the survey results indicating usage for both catchments similar to that of the Southern Mornington Peninsula area average.
Mornington Swim Centre, Other Centres and Kings Swim and Fitness Centre are more popular with residents in the secondary catchment zone with survey results indicating significant above Southern Mornington Peninsula averages, whilst use of these centres by primary catchment residents was below the Southern Peninsula average.
3.3.2. Use of Pools by Gender
The usage of pools by gender indicates minor differences in pool choice, as the following results on the next page indicate:
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Swimming Pool Total Sample Male Usage Female Usage Colchester Road Swimming Pool 36 34% 34.4% Pelican Park Recreation Centre 26 17.0% 31.0% Mornington Swim Centre 11 17.0% 5% Other Centres 21 23.4% 17.2% Kings Swim & Fitness Centre 8 4.3% 10.3% Baluka Street 6 2.1% 8.6%
The results indicate:
Male and Female use of the Colchester Road Swimming Pool is the same.
Pelican Park Recreation Centre has significantly more female usage than males, as does Kings Swim & Fitness Centre and Baluka Street.
Males make more use of other centres outside the Southern Mornington Peninsula area and the Mornington Swim Centre.
3.4 REASON FOR CHOICE OF POOL
To provide a guide to why people choose one of the most used pools, key user profile data was identified, as follows: Table 3.7 Reasons for choice of pool Reason for Average Males Females Choosing pool response Close to home 41.9% 27.7% 53.4% Good facilities 9.5% 10.6% 8.6% Only pool I’m aware of 6.7% 14.9% 0% To attend aquatic program 6.7% 12.8% 1.7% Close to work/school 5.7% 8.5% 3.4% Other 5.7% 2.1% 8.6%
The main reason given for choosing a popular pool was it was close to home (41.9%). Other influences on choice included: Good facilities (9.5%) Only pool I’m aware of (6.7%), to attend aquatic program (6.7%) and close to work or school (5.7%).
When comparing gender results, females rate ‘close to home’ (53.4%) as the most important reason for choice of pool and as a significantly higher priority than males.
Males rate proximity to home (27.7%), ‘to attend aquatic program’ (12.8%).and ‘Close to work/school’ (8.5%) as higher priorities. Males also indicated a popular facility was the only facility they were aware of (14.9%) as a reason for choosing a pool.
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3.5 MAIN ACTIVITIES THAT ATTRACT USERS
To provide a guide to the main activities that attract user’s at the most popular pools, the following profile data was identified:
Table 3.8 Main activities that attract users to Swimming Pools
MAIN ACTIVITIES PEOPLE User Type PARTICIPATE IN Males Females 15-19 yrs 20-29 yrs 30-39 yrs 40-49 yrs 50-59 yrs 60 + yrs Recreation/Swimming/Fun 47.6% 48.9% 46.6% 50% 66.7% 54.8% 44% 55.6% 57.5% Lap/Fitness Swim 26.7% 36.2% 19.0% 60% 0% 19.4% 32% 33.3% 22.5% Take child to pool 10.5% 6.4% 13.8% 0% 0% 29% 8% 0% 0% Health & Fitness Programs 10.5% 4.3% 15.5% 0% 0% 3.2% 12% 11.1% 50% Child/Swimming Lessons 8.6% 8.5% 8.6% 0% 0% 25.8% 4% 0% 0% Use Gym/Weights 6.7% 4.3% 8.6% 33.3% 0% 20% 5.6% 0% 0% Aquarobics 5.7% 0% 10.3% 0% 0% 3.2% 8% 5.6% 0% Use cafe 3.8% 4.3% 3.4% 0% 3.2% 0% 16.7% 0% 0% Ten Pin Bowling 3.8% 4.3% 3.4% 20% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Hydrotherapy 3.8% 4.3% 3.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5.6% 32.5%
The results indicate all age and gender groups are attracted to facilities for recreation swimming/fun (44% to 66.7%) and most age groups are attracted for lap swimming/fitness (0% to 60%) and taking children to the pool (0% to 29%).
People aged 30 years and over are also attracted for Health & Fitness programs and aquarobics. Older people aged 50 years and over are also attracted for hydrotherapy, whilst younger people aged 15-19 years are also attracted to use gym facilities and weights or for entertainment such as ten pin bowling.
3.6 FREQUENCY OF USE OF SWIMMING POOLS
Although the survey results indicate low use of swimming pools, the frequency of this use indicates there is a significant potential market of users who could be attracted to increase their future pool use. The frequency visitation results for the most used pool were:
Daily visits 1.9% 2-3 times a week 14.3% 4-6 times a week 2.9% Weekly visits 28.6% Fortnightly 7.6% Monthly 11.4% Less than monthly 30.5% Other 1.9%.
These results indicate approximately 41.9% of pool users visit monthly or less. This would see 12 visits or less per year from such pool users.
There are a high number of regular users with nearly five out of ten pool users (47.7%), visiting swimming pools on a weekly or greater basis. A small percentage of respondents (7.6%) visit on a semi-regular basis of 2 times per month.
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Males made more regular use of swimming pools then females with over half (51.6%) visiting weekly or greater. Almost 60% of females visit a swimming facility monthly or less.
People aged 40-49 yrs and 60-69 yrs make more regular use of pools, with six out of ten visiting weekly or more. Approximately, half of people aged 70 yrs or more and 30-39 years make regular use of pools.
People aged 20-29 years make significantly less regular use of pools, with only one third using pools on a weekly or greater basis, whilst 15-19 years make the least most regular use of pools.
3.7 SWIMMING POOL USER CHARACTERISTICS
The following information summarises a range of information about swimming pool users that will be used to assist in determining key future facility components, features and programs.
(i) Reasons Most Used Facility is Chosen
The main reasons why respondents choose their most used facility were:
Close to home 41.9% Good facilities 9.5% Only pool I’m aware of 6.7% To attend aquatic program 6.7% Close to work/school 5.7%
Different reasons are evident when comparing gender and age results. After close to home, males nominated only aware of most used facility and to attend aquatic program as priority reasons for choosing their most used facility, as compared to females who cited Good facilities and a range of other reasons, such as size of pool, to attend birthday party or to investigate facility.
When comparing age groups, after close to home, people aged 30-59 years, cited close to school or work and good facilities as high priorities. Older people aged 60 years and over cited family and friends use it or only pool they are aware of.
(ii) Travel to Most Used Facility
The majority of pool users travel to facilities by car (91.4%). A small number of respondents walk (4.8%). Very low use is made of public transport (1.0%) or cycling (1.9%).
(iii) Usually Visit Centre With
The survey results indicate most people of all ages, visit with family members (63.8%) or friends (12.4%). Visiting by oneself was also common, with one in five people indicating they visit swimming centres alone.
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Looking more closely at age differences young people tend to visit with friends (40%) or family (30%), whilst older people are more likely to visit by themselves or with their friends. People aged 20-59 years almost exclusively visit with family.
This represents a combined response of (76.2%) coming to the Centre with other people and supports the need for a varied range of water spaces at the one site (ie. age and interest differences to be catered for). This group also tend to use social and relaxation facilities with their visitors (ie. food/beverage, lounge areas, etc).
Approximately, 20.0% of people visit the Centre by themselves, with this group tending to visit for health, training and fitness activities.
(iv) Main Activities Taken Part In
As a guide to what activities attract pool users, respondents were asked to nominate the activities they normally did at their most frequently used Centre.
The most popular activities were:
Swim for recreation/fun 47.6% Swim laps/fitness activity 26.7% Take child to pool 10.5% Attend health and fitness programs 10.5% Child/Swimming Lessons 8.6% Use Gym/Weights 6.7% Aquarobics 5.7% Use Café 3.8% Hydrotherapy 3.8%
These results indicate a significant user market for recreational fun (47.6%) which sees a significantly greater number of people participating in these activities as other activities.
There are also a significant segment of users taking part in water based lap swimming/fitness (26.7%), children’s activities (19.1%) and to participate in health and fitness related activities, including Health & fitness programs, gym/weights and aquarobics (22.9%).
These results indicate the need to provide a mix of recreation/leisure water areas social and outdoor spaces, lap swimming/fitness areas and health and fitness facilities to attract all potential user markets.
3.8 FUTURE USE OF SWIMMING POOLS
To assist in identifying the level of demand for future use of swimming pools, respondents were asked if they would like to make greater use of swimming pools in the future.
More than six out of ten (61.0%) respondents indicated they would like to make greater use of swimming pools in the future, while less than four out of ten people (39.0%) did not.
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These results see a significant potential increase in swimming pool users from current usage levels. The potential market increase is 26%.
Future pool usage levels by age, gender and catchment area as compared to current use is highlighted in the following table:
Table 3.9 Future Use of Swimming Pools by Respondent Profile Category Current Future Use % Variance Gender Use Male 31.3% 55.3% +24% Female 38.7% 66.7% +28% Age: 15-19 52.6% 73.7% +21.1% 20-29 20.0% 66.7% +46.7% 30-39 64.6% 85.4% +20.8% 40-49 49.0% 70.6% +21.6% 50-59 31.0% 63.8% +32.8% 60-69 18.2% 50.9% +32.7% 70+ 15.4% 30.8% +15.4% Catchment: Primary 32.4% 61.0% 28.6% Secondary 41.1% 61.1% 20.0%
The results indicate people of all ages are likely to make greater use of pools in the future if the appropriate facilities are provided, however this varies by gender, age and area of residence. Females indicate slightly above the area average intention to make greater use of pools (area average +26%) in the future, as do people aged 20-29 years and 50-69 years.
Whilst people aged 70 years or over indicate less than area average intentions to make greater use of pools in the future, as do people aged 30-49 years and young people aged 15-19 years.
People living in the primary catchment area indicated a slightly above area average intention to make greater use of pools in the future, whilst people living in the secondary catchment indicated below area average future use.
3.8.1. Facilities/Features That Would Encourage Greater Future Use of Swimming Pools
Respondents who indicated they would like to make greater future use of swimming pools were asked to nominate up to three features that would encourage more use. There were 45 features nominated with the most popular responses being:
New Indoor Pools/Water Areas 26.8% Indoor recreation and water play 8.2% Indoor Learn to Swim /program/hydrotherapy pool 6.0% Spas/Saunas 5.5% Wave Pool 4.4%
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Diving Pool 1.6% Competition Pool 1.1%
New Health & Fitness Areas 19.2% Gym/Weights Area 12.6% Health & Fitness programs/classes 6.6%
Closer to home 13.1% Cleaner more hygienic facilities 9.8% More variety of programs and activities 7.1% Warmer water/heated pool 6.0% Social/Food areas Cafe 4.9% 50 metre pool 4.9% Activities for older people 3.8% Waterslides 3.8% Creche/Childcare 3.3%
New Outdoor Pools/Water Areas 3.2% Outdoor heated pools 1.6% Outdoor Leisure/play pools 1.1% Dive Pool 0.5%
Transport to facility 2.7% Cheaper more affordable 2.7% Membership Packages/Discount Offers 2.7% Better more central/attractive Location 2.2%
3.8.2. Constraints to Using Swimming Pools in the Future
Respondents who did not wish to use swimming pools in the future (39%) indicated the following reasons:
Go to Beach 31.6% Not Interested 23.1% Too old 23.1% Have & use own pool 7.7% Can’t swim 5.1% Don’t like Swimming 4.3% Too Busy 4.3% Prefer other forms of exercise 4.3% Public pools unhygienic/not clean 3.4% Health problems 3.4%
These main reasons people do not wish to use swimming pools in the future indicate many of these respondents are unlikely to be attracted to make greater use of swimming pools in the future.
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Males and females indicated different reasons for not wishing to use swimming pools in the future. Males cited reasons such as; go to beach (38.8% compared to 22.0%), prefer other forms of exercise, can’t afford it and can’t swim more than females as reasons for not wishing to use pools in the future.
Females cited reasons such as; Too old (30.0% to 17.9%), not interested, don’t like swimming, already attend pools enough or are using existing facility at gym.
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Section Four: Facility Development and Site Recommendations
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4.1 INTRODUCTION
This section of the report provides a summary of the recommended facility development and associated site findings. The section includes information on:
Priority facility components Facility site assessment Facility concept plans Facility indicative capital costs Facility financial models Project recommendations
4.2 PRIORITY FACILITY COMPONENTS
The detailed feasibility study has identified a range of priority activity areas and components
A review session was held with Councils project team and the project consultants to develop up a notional facility component schedule and functional brief for a potential aquatic leisure centre to service a 60,000 to 70,000 population.
The Facility Component brief that was developed had activity area allowances for:
Aquatics Hall Health fitness and wellness Service and amenity areas Other related building areas
Additional to the indoor facilities proposed was an area for outdoor activities (that could be used for summertime) as well as being used as an outdoor water play area in the future. This area allowance was 50m x 20m (1000m²).
Car parking and landscape buffer allowances also need to be considered. Based on a 35,000 to 43,000 person catchment zone there is a suggested car park allowance of between 100 to 150 cars. Final car park numbers will be dependent on planning requirements and what car parking is available on site already.
The Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre facility component brief is detailed as follows
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Table 4.1 Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre Potential Facility Components and Area Schedules
FACILITY FUNCTIONAL OTHER FEATURES TO TOTAL ACTIVITY AREA TARGET MARKETS FACILITY OBJECTIVES AREA SCHEDULES 2 COMPONENTS RELATIONSHIPS CONSIDER AREA (m ) Indoor Aquatic Main Competition Pool . Education . Provide indoor activity . Adjacent to spectator . Disabled access / . Pool – 25m x 20m 891m2 Hall with 8 lanes (2.5m/lane) . Competition areas for residents, areas. ramp / hoist / other . Wet Deck – 0.5m (33m x 27m) . Health and fitness schools and leisure . Deep pool areas located around pool edge . Events users. away from shallow water . Concourse – 3.5m . Provide club and pools. sides, 4.0m ends fitness activity area. . 25m pool needs to be isolated from other pools during competition use (noise factor). Spectator Area for 25m . Education . Provide basic seating . Adjacent to side of 25m . Add temporary seats . Seating area down 200m2 pool . Competition provision (200) with pool. (200) to provide total sideline of pool. . Events option to add . Ensure no pool hall capacity of 400 adults . Casual spectator temporary seating to columns in vision lines. for special events. adjoining concourse for . Consider temporary special events (200). spectator area clear of columns. Leisure Pool with . Leisure activities . Provide a combined . Adjacent to 25m pool . Water sprays and . Beach entry/free 800m2 program area and . Social groups leisure pool with water . Close to changerooms leisure water features form water 290m2 toddlers zone . Entertainment features to attract . Close to wet lounge and to be added. . Program pool 15m x . Education families, children and café. . Landscape and wet 10m = 150m2 . Programs visitors to the area . Locate to ensure vision lounge area. . Toddlers Pool 60m2 . Infants . Provide broad leisure from foyer/reception . Concourse average . Families experiences . Locate to provide vision to 3m around pool area . Provide program area main centre entry for exercise/swim . Link to outdoor areas. lessons Spa/Sauna . Older adults . Provide hot water pool, . Close to change facilities . Landscape area . Spa – 35m² 75m2 . Social steam room and dry . Zone away from children’s . Concourse shower . Sauna – 20m² dry . Therapy sauna for social / areas (planter areas) closeby . Sauna – 20m2 steam . Sports recovery relaxation and therapy . Spa sauna linked in same . Non-organised location leisure
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FACILITY FUNCTIONAL OTHER FEATURES TO TOTAL ACTIVITY AREA TARGET MARKETS FACILITY OBJECTIVES AREA SCHEDULES 2 COMPONENTS RELATIONSHIPS CONSIDER AREA (m ) Other support facilities . Service areas . Service areas . Storage adjacent to . Link circulation and . Storage – 80m² 755m2 - Storage program pool wet lounge areas . First aid – 15m² - First aid room . First aid providing direct . Consider issues of . Pool office – 20m² - Pool office concourse access and access to outdoor . Wet lounge – 100m² - Wet lounge external ambulance areas . Circulation allow - Plantrooms access 10% (240m2) . Pool office close to . Plant – 300m2 program pool . Wet lounge adjoins café and leisure pool Subtotal Indoor Aquatic Hall 2,721m2 Health and Weights Room . Health and fitness . Provide general fitness . Located close to reception . Ensure provision for . Gym – 425m2 500m2 Fitness . Therapy area incorporating . Located close to dry future extension . Office – 15m2 . Competition / clubs weights, cardio change opportunities . Fitness test – 20m2 . Industry training equipment and circuit . Close to multipurpose . Store – 40m2 area. room . Major revenue area. . Shared storage Multipurpose Room / . Health and fitness . Provide multi-use . Locate close to reception . Kitchenette with . Room – 280m2 340m2 Function Room . Wellness timber floor area . Locate close to dry change servery to . Store – 40m2 . Events/social suitable for classes . Adjacent to weights room multipurpose and . Kitchenette – 20m2 . Industry training and functions. . Shared storage meeting/training room . Social groups . Major revenue area. . Close to meeting/club . Youth/After School room Subtotal Health and Fitness 840m2 Dry Facilities Crèche / Multi-Purpose . Families . Provide childcare and . Close to front of centre . Outdoor play area . Floor area – 85m2 135m2 Room . Children multi-use room for . Close to reception . Indoor play centre and . Toilets – 15m2 . Non-organised programs equipment . Store – 20m2 leisure . Provide for up to 25 . Office – 15m2 . Social groups child placements . Supports parents use of centre
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FACILITY FUNCTIONAL OTHER FEATURES TO TOTAL ACTIVITY AREA TARGET MARKETS FACILITY OBJECTIVES AREA SCHEDULES 2 COMPONENTS RELATIONSHIPS CONSIDER AREA (m ) Consulting Rooms . Health and fitness . Provide a commercial . Close to weights room and . Maybe two areas of . Floor area – 100m2 120m2 . Therapy lease zone that allows pool hall single business . Reception/waiting – . Clubs health professional . Access off foyer 20m2 . Sports recovery services to be based at . Shop front location for . Wellness the centre. easy customer access . Alternative revenue source. . Supports program pool users. Subtotal Dry Facilities 255m2 Front of House Foyer / Reception / . All customers . Provide welcoming . Links to dry lounge and . Possible future . Foyer – 50m² 130m2 Areas Merchandising entry area that allows café extensions to centre . Reception – 30m² users to relax and . Links to consulting rooms may need link through . Merchandising – socialise before . Links to meeting / training / foyer/reception area 30m² entering central areas. clubroom . Store – 20m² . Social areas that . Airlock between public encourage casual stay front of house and pool and increased hall. secondary spending. Offices / Administration/ . Centre staff . Provide areas for staff . Close to reception . Possible extension of . Offices x 3 – 50m² 190m2 Staff Rooms and centre . Vision into activity areas if further centre . Work area – 40m² administration. circulation spaces. activity areas added . Storage – 40m² . Staff room – 40m² . Staff amenities – 20m² Front of House Café / Dry Lounge . All customers and . Provide high quality . Links to foyer and dry . Linkage to outdoor . Dry lounge – 70m² 180m2 Areas (continued) staff food area that attracts lounge (servery) area for summer sales . Café serveries – high secondary spend. . Links to wet lounge and 30m² . Key socialisation. pool hall (servery) . Kitchen – 40m² . Store – 30m² . Other –10m² Subtotal Front of House 500m2 Amenities / Wet and Dry . Aquatics hall users . Provide modern . Adjoining pool concourse . Lockable links to dry . Male – 120m² 260m2 Lounge Changerooms and . Health and fitness amenities easily and close to reception facilities to open up all . Female – 120m² Amenities users maintained . Adjoining weights and amenities for major . Service areas – . Meeting room aerobics room events 20m² users . Use as group change . Café users in high user periods
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FACILITY FUNCTIONAL OTHER FEATURES TO TOTAL ACTIVITY AREA TARGET MARKETS FACILITY OBJECTIVES AREA SCHEDULES 2 COMPONENTS RELATIONSHIPS CONSIDER AREA (m ) Family Change . Families . Provide range of . Next to wet and dry . Open all times pool is . 4 cubicles @ 10m² 40m2 . People with family/disabled amenities open disabilities cubicles . Older adults . Special needs groups Subtotal Amenities / Lounge 300m2 Other Areas Dry Plantroom . - . - . - . - . Allowance 180m2 Cleaners Room / Store . - . - . - . - . Allowance 20m2 General Circulation . - . - . - . - . Allowance 180m2 Allowance (10%) – all dry areas Subtotal Other Areas 380m2
ESTIMATED TOTAL BUILDING AREA 4,996m2
The potential facility brief includes the following Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre area allowances:
Aquatic Hall 2,721m² Health and fitness 840m² Dry facilities 225m² Front of House Areas 500m² Amenities/Lounge 300m² Other areas 380m² Estimated Total Building Area: 4,996m²
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4.3 FACILITY SITE ASSESSMENT REVIEW
The Shires project brief required initial investigation of six sites in the Rosebud and district area. Two further confidential sites were also reviewed but were not followed up with further investigations as both of these sites presented a number of major constraints.
The six sites were initial site reviews were completed on included:
Site One: Rosebud foreshore – Adjacent to Memorial Hall. Site Two: Rosebud foreshore – Site of former Outdoor Pool. Site Three: Rye Foreshore – Opposite Napier Street either to left or right of pier. Site Four: Olympic Park Rosebud – Off Eastborne Road Site Five: Truemans Road Reserve, Rye Site Six: French Street Land, Rye
4.3.1. Site Review Criteria
Of all main success factors for high use leisure and recreation facilities the following are
prime criteria:
Size of site for development/future expansion Highly visible site Public Transport past site
A review session with Council’s Senior Management team prioritised the following three site selection criteria to be used being:
a) Main Site Criteria
The three main site criteria that had to be met to become a candidate site were:
Criteria 1: Size of Site to fit adequate to fit proposed/future expanded facility
The total site area required for the proposed development facility is estimated to include:
Building Area 5,000m² Outdoor Area 1,000m² Carpark Area 5,000m² to (subject to adjoining 7,000m² parking) Total Minimum 1.1Ha to 1.3Ha Development Area:
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Criteria 2: Highly Visible Site: with high levels of passing/drop off traffic
Industry trends clearly indicate Aquatic Leisure facilities that are built on highly visible sites receive higher usage due to their easy access and constant reminder of the facility.
Criteria 3: Public Transport: servicing the site and adjoining catchment zones
Due to the large catchment zone and linear spread of residential development along the Point Nepean Highway and surrounds it is essential that public transport services the site.
These major criteria were given higher ratings and any site not able to meet the three main criteria would not become a compliant site.
The consultant team have linked these three major criteria with a range of aquatic industry successful site selection criteria. These include a further 13 supporting site selection criteria as listed.
b) Supporting Site Criteria
The supporting site criteria selection include the following 13 items:
Criteria 4: Planning/Zoning: Capability of site to meet all current and proposed planning requirements for a facility which can expect (300,000 to 400,000 visits per year).
Criteria 5: Site Services: Aiming for services to be on site or closely located to minimise cost and to ensure facility can be serviced to the following approximate level. a) Electrical: 500KVA b) Water: Sufficient for fire fighting purposes c) Gas: 1500-2000KW (for pool and general air handling) d) Sewer: To accommodate filter, backwash, concourse wash down and sanitary fittings. e) Stormwater: To accept and drain away building, carpark and land run off.
Criteria 6: Site Access and Traffic Impacts: Most site visitors (80% to 90%) will come by car so there needs to be adequate site access and provision of appropriate carparking, bus parking and group drop off and pick up.
Criteria 7: Site Topography and Geology: Site topography clearly affects overall design and construction costs. A flat site with good soil conditions and no history of rubbish deposits or poor drainage is essential.
Criteria 8: Value of Site: Cost to either purchase or create the development on the site can be compared to determine the likely development impost at each site.
Criteria 9: Passing Traffic: Position of site to major traffic zones levels.
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Criteria 10: Location to Catchment Population: Location and how close it caters for current and projected project area population (Primary and Secondary catchment zones).
Criteria 11: Neighbourhood Effects: Rating of any negative neighbourhood impacts likely to occur from the development in relation to surrounding neighbourhood.
Criteria 12: Compatible Use of Site: Close development link to existing or other site users/uses or adjoining or close by facilities.
Criteria 13: Image of Site: Does site image complement the proposed development? (i.e. visual aesthetics).
Criteria 14: Shared Development Opportunities: Are there any shared development or management opportunities at the site? i.e. commercial/community partnerships.
Criteria 15: Potential of Part Land Sale or Lease: Does the site have extra area suitable for sale/lease to assist with development/funding opportunities?
Criteria 16: Commercial Potential of the Site: Is the site commercially attractive to other funding parties or commercial investors.
To complete assessment of each site against the 3 main criteria and 13 supporting criteria, the consultant team have used a variable point score rating system using the following ratings:
a) Major Criteria Point Score (Criteria 1 to 3)
10 points: Meets criteria to a very high level 5 points: Meets criteria to a high level 3 points: Meets criteria to an adequate level 0 points: Does not meet criteria and site identified as not warranting further investigation.
b) Supporting Criteria Point Score (Criteria 4 to 16)
5 points: Meets criteria to a very high level 4 points: Meets criteria to a high level 3 points: Meets criteria to an adequate level 2 points: Only meets some or part of the criteria but at a low level 1 point : Only meets some or part of the criteria but at a very low level 0 points: Does not meet criteria
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4.3.2. Site Review
The following sections summarise the six sites against each of the major and supporting site criteria.
4.3.2.1. Major site criteria review
The table on the next page assesses each of the six sites against the three major site criteria.
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Table 4.2 Southern Recreation Centre Major Site Criteria Reviews. SITE REVIEW SITES CRITERIA 1. Rosebud Foreshore 2. Rosebud Foreshore 3. Rye Foreshore 4. Olympic Park 5. Truemans Reserve 6. French Street Adjacent Memorial Hall (former Outdoor Pool site) (Rosebud) (Tootgarook) (Rye) a) Land Score Comment Score Comment Score Comment Score Comment Score Comment Score Comment Ownership a) Land N/A Owned by D.S.E N/A Owned by D.S.E (Crown N/A Owned by N/A Council owned N/A Council owned N/A Council owned Ownership (Crown land) land) D.S.E land land Memorial Hall Site Committee of Council owned. Management. b) Development N/A In excess of 5Ha N/A In excess of 3Ha N/A In excess of N/A In excess of N/A In excess of 3Ha N/A In excess of Site (Approx) 3Ha each side 3Ha 6Ha of carpark. Major Criteria 1: 10 Adequate area with 8 Adequate area but 6 Size of land ok 2 Adequate area 3 Size of land ok 4 Large open minimal impact on requires some relocation but split zone but need to but major issues site with Size of Site to fit other users. of existing facilities. from building take over oval/ with drainage adequate land. Development and carpark. activity area. and soil conditions (former tip). Major Criteria 2: 10 Highest profile site 6 Highly visible site 8 Highly visible 0 No visibility 0 Minor road 0 Minor road of the six reviewed. located to rear of site located site behind access and no access and no Visibility of Site foreshore area. close to Council visibility from visibility from Shopping Offices. Point Nepean Point Nepean Centre. Road. Road. Major Criteria 3: 10 Good access on 8 Good access on main 8 On bus route 2 On main 0 No public 0 No public main road system. road system. Point Nepean public transport locally. transport Public Transport Road. transport route locally. but rear site likely. Major Criteria Assessment 30/30 22/30 22/30 4/30 3/30 4/30
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The major site criteria review indicates the following site rating scores:
1. Rosebud Foreshore adjacent to Memorial Hall 30/30 2. Rosebud Foreshore (former Outdoor Pool Site) 22/30 3. Rye Foreshore 22/30 4. French Street (Rye) 4/30 5. Olympic Park (Rosebud) 4/30 6. Truemans Reserve 3/30
4.3.2.2. Secondary Site Criteria Review
The major site results indicate that only the top three sites meet the major site selection criteria and therefore these three sites have been assessed in the following table for secondary criteria.
Table 4.3 Southern Recreation Centre - Supporting Criteria Review for Priority Sites
REVIEW SITES SUPPORTING SITE 1. Rosebud Foreshore 2. Rosebud Foreshore 3. Rye Foreshore CRITERIA Adjacent Memorial Hall (former Outdoor Pool site) Score Comment Score Comment Score Comment 4. Planning/ 3 Under foreshore 3 Under foreshore 3 Under foreshore Zoning Masterplan Direction Masterplan/Direction Masterplan Direction and Strategy site fits Strategy site fits well Strategy. well with Melbourne with Melbourne 2030 2030 due to major due to major activity activity centre. centre. 5. Site Services a) Electrical 4 Very well 4 Reasonably well 4 Reasonably well b) Water 4 serviced site. 3 Serviced site but limited 3 serviced site but c) Gas 5 2 gas supply. 2 limited gas supply. d) Sewer 4 Services Total: 21 3 2 e) Stormwater 4 3 Services Total: 15 2 Services Total: 13 Ave: 4 Ave: 3 Ave: 2.6 6. Site Access 5 Direct access off 4 Direct access from Point 4 Direct access from and Traffic signal intersection to Nepean Road and Point Nepean Road Impacts service road from service road to site with and service road to Point Nepean Road carparking. site. Carparking on with carparking. site. 7. Site 4 Excellent level site 4 Excellent level site with 4 Excellent level site Topography with sandy ground sandy ground with sandy ground and Geology conditions. Some conditions. Some conditions. Some impacts by impacts by stormwater impacts by stormwater drainage drainage under site. stormwater drainage under site. under site. 8. Value of Site 5 Very high profile 4 High Profile location 4 High profile location location – adjoining adjoining Point Nepean adjoining Rye main District Activity Road. Crown land so no Shopping Centre Centre, McDonalds capital purchase cost. and Rye Pier/Beach. and Beach. Crown Crown land so no land so no capital capital cost. purchase cost. Council managed (Hall Site). 9. Passing Traffic 5 Very High vehicle 5 Very High vehicle 4 High Levels passing traffic. passing traffic.
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REVIEW SITES SUPPORTING SITE 1. Rosebud Foreshore 2. Rosebud Foreshore 3. Rye Foreshore CRITERIA Adjacent Memorial Hall (former Outdoor Pool site) Score Comment Score Comment Score Comment 10. Location to 5 Very High - central 4 High – reasonable 2 Low away from Catchment location to adjoining location close to Rosebud area. Population residential areas. adjoining residential areas. Future Port Phillip Plaza to be redeveloped will bring more people in future to this zone. 11. Neighbourhood 4 High use Coastal 4 High use Coastal 4 High use Coastal Effects reserve site. History reserve site. History reserve site. History minimises impact minimises impact but minimises impact but Foreshore Foreshore Masterplan but Foreshore Masterplan limits limits major Masterplan limits major development. development. major development. 12. Compatible 4 Suits high use 4 Suits high use Coastal 3 Suits high use use of Site Coastal Reserve site Reserve site with direct Coastal Reserve site with direct Point Point Nepean Road with direct Point Nepean Road access. Nepean Road access. access. High use already does impact on future uses. 13. Image of Site 5 Very High 4 High 4 High
14. Shared 5 Very high due to 3 Limited 3 Limited Development Village Green and Opportunities Memorial Hall and Kindergarten facilities already on site. 15. Potential of 2 Opportunity to 2 Opportunity to create 2 Opportunity to Part Land Sale create long term long term lease on create long term or Lease lease. Crown Land. lease on Crown Land. 16. Commercial 5 Best commercial 4 High commercial 3 Medium commercial Potential of exposure adjoining location off Point location off Point Site McDonalds and Nepean and Beach. Nepean Road and District Activity Beach. Centre and Point Nepean Road adjoins Beach.
Total Secondary 56/65 Highest Score Site 48/65 Ranked Second for 42.6/ Ranked Third for Site Criteria Number One Rank Secondary Criteria 65 Secondary Criteria for Secondary Criteria Note: Non compliant site secondary assessment scores are listed in Appendix Two.
4.3.3. Site Ranking Scores
Using the preliminary site assessment scores for each of the 16 site selection criteria sees the following priority scores of the six nominated sites and score/out of.
Site Site Major Secondary Total No. Criteria Criteria Score 1 Rosebud Foreshore – adjacent to Memorial Hall Site 30.0 56.0 86.0/95 2 Rosebud Foreshore – Former Rosebud Pool site 22.0 48.0 70.0/95 3 Rye Foreshore – Opposite Napier Street 22.0 42.6 68.6/95 4 Olympic Park – Rosebud 4.0 28.5 32.5
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5 Truemans Road Reserve – Tootgarook 3.0 29.0 32.0 6 French Street Reserve – Rye 4.0 31.0 35.0
The site review indicates only the two Rosebud foreshore sites and the Rye foreshore sites meet the major criteria and were considered further.
When demographic location is considered as a determinating factor then the two Rosebud foreshore sites are best located to the area population over the Rye foreshore site.
Based on this preliminary assessment the two Rosebud sites were identified for detailed Engineering site assessment. The site report and assessment of these two sites are detailed in the following section.
We would not recommend considering further the other sites, as they do not meet the major criteria selection.
4.3.4. Engineering Site Review
The two recommended priority sites that have been recommended for detailed Engineering investigation are:
Option 1. Rosebud Foreshore adjacent to Memorial Hall: Located on the coastal foreshore adjacent to Point Nepean Road between 4th Avenue and 8th Avenue, Rosebud.
Option 2. Rosebud Foreshore (former Outdoor Pool Site): Located on the coastal foreshore adjacent to Point Nepean Road between Boneo Road and the Rosebud Foreshore Office.
The Engineering Assessment is covered in the following sections.
4.3.4.1. Site Option 1 – ROSEBUD FORESHORE ADJACENT TO MEMORIAL HALL
a) Location
The site area is located immediately north of Point Nepean Road on the coastal foreshore. It covers an area from the Sea Scouts building opposite 4th Avenue in the west to the former Rosebud Carnival site, Memorial Hall and kindergarten, Rosebud Motor Squadron area is adjoining the site area.
b) Topography
The site is generally flat, with the surface level of the Rosebud Carnival Park being slightly lower than the surrounding surface levels. This will clearly impact on all underground construction, as sufficient fall is required for drainage and sewer services. The levels may not allow gravity services and so sufficient contingency in the budget should be allocated at this stage.
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c) Vegetation
The study area has some mature, mainly indigenous trees adjacent to open areas, buildings, roadways and car parks. Trees should ideally be retained as part of a new facility if at all practicable.
d) Geotechnical
Given the sites proximity to Port Phillip Bay, it is likely that geotechnical conditions will be sandy with a high groundwater table that may vary due to tidal influences.
A study of aerial photos from 1966 received from Council show that the study area has not changed much since that time. A park to the south of Rosebud Bowling Club used to be 6 tennis courts, the Sound Shell is in approximately the same location as a former building and the car park immediately to the east of Memorial Hall was two netball courts. This study indicates that there is a low risk that the geotechnical conditions may be different to the undisturbed sandy conditions expected. Geotechnical investigations have not been undertaken but will be required at preliminary design stage.
e) Site Services
Drainage
Drainage drawings were provided by Council. Three drains cross Point Nepean Road in the study area: one opposite Ninth Avenue, one opposite Sixth Avenue and one opposite Third Avenue.
The drain at Ninth Avenue used to be an outfall drain but has been converted to a shallow depth overflow structure, with drainage being diverted to the east to connect to the outfall drain in Durham Place.
The drawings show the outfall drain at Sixth Avenue has been duplicated in the last 10 years. The original 450mm diameter outfall has been supplemented by two 600mm diameter pipes.
The outfall drain at Third Avenue is shown as 750mm diameter.
Depending on the location of the facility relative to the nearest drain, gravity flow should be possible.
Water
Plans supplied by South East Water show a 375mm diameter reinforced concrete water main runs under the south side of Point Nepean Road in the vicinity of the study area (Note that it is unusual to be used for pressure pipelines but has been verified with South East Water). Two connections under Point Nepean Road to this main have been identified: a 100mm diameter cement lined cast iron line in the vicinity of Memorial Hall and an 80mm diameter asbestos cement line at Ninth Avenue.
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A new facility of the scale proposed will most likely require a dedicated minimum 100mm diameter water supply separate from the above connections. It is therefore expected that a new under-road connection to the existing main on the south side of Point Nepean Road will be required.
Sewer
From the plans supplied by South East Water, a 375mm diameter PVC main runs under the centre of Point Nepean Road in the vicinity of the study area. While a number of connections to this gravity main originate from the Foreshore Reserve, it is likely that a new connection will be required.
Depending on the depth of the sewer main, it may well be necessary to install a sewer pump station if the facility is some distance from the road.
Fire
A fire service is located at Memorial Hall. A new dedicated fire service connection will be required to supply hydrants and hose reels for the new facility and this would be constructed as part of the new water connection.
Power
Power is supplied to different parts of the site from Point Nepean Road. To the north of the study area, the Rosebud Bowls Club and Motor Boat Squadron are supplied by low voltage overhead wires. The Village Green has a power board located to the north of the Memorial Hall car park providing three phase power. The line is underground from the power board to an electrical box on the verge of Point Nepean Road.
The Sound Shell and St Vincent’s Soup Kitchen are supplied by a low voltage overhead service.
An overhead high voltage line was located immediately to the south of the kindergarten, with a pole transformer with low voltage output close by. Three phase supply to the carnival site east of the Kindergarten was also noted.
Plans supplied by United Energy indicate that Rosebud Yacht Club is supplied by an underground service.
A detailed site investigation to ascertain existing load demand and likely upgrade scenarios will be required in the future design stages. The load demand required by an aquatic centre is typically in the order of at least 700-1000 kVa. From this detailed investigation the power company will then be required to determine the extent of any of upgrades to the main sub-station.
Gas
Plans received from Origin Energy indicate that the only gas distribution main located in the study area is a 50mm diameter polyethylene underground pipe that terminates at the front of Memorial Hall. It crosses Point Nepean Road at Fifth Avenue. A 20mm tapping from the distribution main was noted feeding a meter located on the west side of Memorial Hall.
There is another 50mm distribution main on the Foreshore side of Point Nepean Road opposite Ninth Avenue.
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These mains are both high pressure, operating between 100 and 515kPa and should be sufficient to operate the large natural gas boilers necessary for typical aquatic facilities. However, should they not have sufficient pressure, alternative heating systems may need to be used, which could have a significant cost impact on the project. The sufficiency of the current distribution system can only be determined after further investigation.
Communications
Single mode optical fibre runs along the grass verge on the north side of Point Nepean Road for the full length of the study area.
Telephone lines service the buildings at the western and eastern ends of the study area.
4.3.4.2. Site Option 2 – Rosebud foreshore (former Outdoor Pool Site)
a) Location
The former Rosebud Outdoor Pool site is located immediately north of Point Nepean Road on the coastal foreshore. It stretches from a toilet block in the west to the Rosebud Foreshore Office in the east. The site contains an asphalt car park and cleared land.
b) Topography
The site is generally flat. Again, this will clearly impact on all underground construction as sufficient fall is required for drainage and sewer services. The levels may not allow a gravity sewer and so sufficient contingency in the budget should be allocated at this stage or a pumping station.
c) Vegetation
The site is generally cleared, but does contain mature indigenous trees adjacent to the car park and Point Nepean Road. Trees should ideally be retained as part of a new facility if at all practicable.
d) Geotechnical
Given the proximity to Port Phillip Bay, it is likely that geotechnical conditions will be sandy with a high groundwater table. Should the full or partial re-use of the former pool footprint be considered, it is likely that full excavation and removal of the old pool shell and then engineered backfill would be required as anecdotal evidence suggests the shell still remains and was covered over in situ.
A study of aerial photos from 1966 received from Council show the former Rosebud Outdoor Pool complex, which consisted of an 8 lane 55 yard pool and a 20 yard pool, located adjacent to the beach with a car park between the pool and Point Nepean Road. This study indicates that there is a low risk that the geotechnical conditions may be different to the undisturbed sandy conditions expected in the areas other than the former Rosebud Outdoor Pool complex.
Geotechnical investigations have not been undertaken and will be required at preliminary design stage.
e) Site Services
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Drainage
Drainage plans were provided by Council. A large outfall drain is located opposite Boneo Road which discharges into Port Phillip Bay via two 750mm diameter and one 900mm diameter pipes.
The drawings indicate that there should be no significant cost implications at this site as the facility should be sufficiently close to be able to connect to the outfall by gravity.
Water
Plans from South East Water indicate a 375mm diameter reinforced concrete water main runs under the south side of Point Nepean Road in the vicinity of the site. No connections on to the foreshore reserve were identified in the plans.
A new facility of the scale proposed will most likely require a dedicated minimum 100mm diameter water supply. A new under road connection to the existing mains on the south side of Point Nepean Road will be required should this site be selected.
Sewer
From the plans supplied by South East Water, no gravity mains are located close to the study area. A connection would need to be bored under Point Nepean Road and connected to gravity mains near Cairns Avenue or in Boneo Road. A sewer pumping station may be required.
Fire
No fire service was located or is shown on the drawings received from the water authority. A new fire service will be required and this would be constructed as part of the new water connection.
Power
Overhead lines were located along the north side of Point Nepean Road and overhead lines coming off this main line cut across the site near the toilet block.
A detailed site investigation to ascertain existing load demand and likely upgrade scenarios will be required in the future design stages. The load demand required by an aquatic centre is typically in the order of at least 700-1000 kVa. Again, detailed investigations will be required by the power company to determine the extent of any of upgrades to the main sub-station.
Gas
Plans received from Origin Energy indicate that there are no gas distribution mains located in the study area. The closest main is located on the southern side of Point Nepean Road to the west of Boneo Road. It is a high pressure 40mm diameter polyethylene pipe main.
There is also a 50mm high pressure 50mm diameter polyethylene pipe main further west on the south side of Point Nepean Road.
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These mains are both high pressure, operating between 100 and 515kPa and may be sufficient to operate large natural gas boilers. However, should they not have sufficient pressure, alternative heating systems may need to be used, which could have a significant cost impact on the project.
The sufficiency of the current distribution system can only be determined after further investigation.
Should this site be selected, under-road boring will be required to bring the gas line across Point Nepean Road.
Communications
Optical fibre is located along the south side of Point Nepean Road only and would need to cross it should it be required.
Telephone lines service the Foreshore office from a distribution line located along the north side of Point Nepean Road.
4.4 PRIORITY SITE DETAILED ASSESSMENT
The following table summarises the findings from the two priority sites detailed assessment.
Table 4.4 Southern Recreation Centre Priority Sites Detailed Assessment Summary Category/Issue SITE ONE SITE TWO Rosebud Foreshore – adjacent to Rosebud Foreshore – Former Memorial Hall Area Outdoor Pool Site Land Ownership Crown Land Crown Land Rosebud Foreshore Zoned under the “Rosebud Zoned under the “Rosebud Masterplan Foreshore Review Strategy Plan”. Foreshore Review Strategy Plan”.
Management Zones: Management Zone 2A Camping 3B – Carnival Park Section 10-11. 3C – Village Green Community Facilities.
Main Issues/Recommendations for Main Issues/Recommendations for this zone: this zone: Zone 3B: - Maintain as an overflow - Restore sound shell to original camping area with possibility design intent. for cabin type development. - Retain and enhance the Village - Improve amenity of area as Green precinct for community quality environmental and open space, passive recreation camping area. and public events. - Consolidate/upgrade - Consolidate and upgrade amenities. amenities. - Potential camp kitchen. - Consult with Key Stakeholders about any proposed No major building/facility development. development proposed in - Improve pedestrian circulation. Masterplan. - Utilise various surface and planting treatments to provide interest and revitalise space.
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- Ensure conservation sections are maintained. Zone 3C: - Recognise zone as important access point to the reserve with orientation and interpretative information. - Enhance and define as a pedestrian area in a simple and unobtrusive manner. - Consolidation of amenities, furniture and circulation. - Restore and revegetate existing ecological structure. - Provide for the future increased use of the area through potential increase in parking.
No major building/facility development proposed in Masterplan. Engineering Review Rosebud carnival site is slightly Ground levels may require gravity lower then the surrounding surface sewer to be assisted by pump. levels. May impact on construction cost of facility. Some vegetation on site that needs to be considered in any facility Cleared area with potential minimal location. impact on existing vegetation. Former Pool site. Sandy ground conditions with high groundwater table that may vary due Sandy ground conditions with high to tidal influences. ground water table that may vary due to tidal influence. Area has been major public use zone for many years (ie. former Area has been major public use tennis courts, public building/user zone for many years (ie. former zone). swimming pool site).
Drains cross-site opposite Ninth Large out fall drain located opposite Avenue, Six Avenue and Third Boneo Road which discharges into Avenue. Good access to gravity flow Port Phillip Bay by 750mm and drainage expected. 900mm diameter pipes.
New water supply connection New water supply connection needed. needed.
No sewer connection needed and No sewer gravity mains closeby so possible pump station. connection is required to be bored under Point Nepean Road and New fire service connection as part connected to gravity mains near of new water supply. Cairns Avenue or in Boneo Road.
Upgrade to power substation New fire service needed. expected. New power supply needed. Gas supply crosses Point Nepean Road at Fifth Avenue and high No gas distribution mains located in pressure main on the foreshore side study area with closest main located of Point Nepean Road opposite on the Southern side of Point Ninth Avenue. Nepean Road to the west of Boneo
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Road. This would see a significant Single mode optical fibre runs along cost to provide gas to this site. north side of Point Nepean Road. Optical fibre located along south side of Point Nepean Road. Site Criteria Point Score: Major Criteria 30/30 Major Criteria 22/30 Supporting Criteria 60/65 Supporting Criteria 48/65 Total Site Criteria Score 90/95 Total Site Criteria Score 70/95
The detailed site review indicates both sites will have significant foreshore development issues to resolve in relation to locating a major facility on site. The detailed site on the other hand review does not present any major engineering incumbencies.
The Rosebud Foreshore site adjacent to the Memorial Hall (90/95 point score against 16 assessment criteria) has a high existing public facility use and therefore appears the more compatible to a major facility, as well as being the best site for existing services and accepted high use.
4.5 SITE ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
The preliminary site assessment against the 16 site criteria (detailed in section two of this report) indicates that each of the high profile, centrally located and very accessible foreshore sites in Rosebud standout clearly from the other 4 nominated sites. The detailed engineering review assessment indicates, of the two Rosebud foreshore sites, that the site adjoining the Memorial Hall area has a greater supply of essential services and likely to have less impact on the environment and topography due to its already high provision of community facilities (Hall/Kindergarten and Carnival site) and broad community use received.
In our professional opinion the Rosebud Foreshore site adjoining the Memorial Hall has a number of factors that work very well for it. Our recommendation would be to try and develop the proposed Aquatic Leisure Centre in close association with the Memorial Hall and Children’s Services facilities. This would provide the option to develop buildings on the former amusement ride and carnival area land, that adjoins Point Nepean Road and opposite MacDonalds.
This site will have planning issues as whilst it scored highly against most criteria, land ownership and planning control on the Rosebud Foreshore sites are vested in State Government control. This will require significant Environmental, Town Planning and land Planning impact studies as well as strong political input to allow either of these sites to be seriously considered for the proposed aquatic facility development.
As these two sites are not under Council ownership and control they are impacted by State Government and Crown Land policies and management practices that aim to limit major development in coastal foreshore areas.
There are precedents of major aquatic, leisure, community and entertainment facilities being located on foreshore and coastal reserves in Victoria and these will need to be reviewed and cited as part of the political justification process.
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If permission to locate the Southern Recreation Centre cannot be achieved at the Rosebud or Rye foreshore sites then this will create a significant site location delimina for Council. In our opinion each of the other nominated Council owned sites are rated as very poor and do not meet the major selection criteria. We would not recommend them being considered further, due to the many constraints identified including unsuitable siting, low visibility and poor ground conditions.
This lack of suitable alternative sites, other then the foreshore area places pressure on Council to achieve permission to locate the proposed facility on one of the Crown land foreshore sites.
In our opinion if a foreshore site cannot be achieved we could not support any other site and the best course of action we could recommend would be Council revisiting the Rosebud Secondary College site. This site has a number of significant advantages through co-location of aquatic facilities with the Indoor Stadium, as well as linking to proposed cultural facilities and future aquatic facilities. Such centres have been developed successfully, at a number of locations in Victoria including:
Bairnsdale Secondary College Healesville Secondary College Frankston Secondary College Colac Secondary College
4.6 FACILITY CONCEPT PLANS
Peddle Thorp Architects have completed site reviews and developed a range of concept plans for development of facilities on the Rosebud Foreshore area. The ground floor and first floor facility concept plans are detailed below and on the following page
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Ground Floor and Site Layout Plan
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First Floor and Site Layout Plan
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4.7 FACILITY INDICATIVE CAPITAL COSTS
Prowse Quantity Surveyors Pty Ltd have completed independent construction cost analysis for the proposed Southern Aquatic Centre at Rosebud.
Detailed cost plans are listed in appendix five.
The estimated capital cost for the proposed development is $15,973,000 based on anticipated project commencement in October 2006
4.8 FACILITY FINANCIAL MODELS
Detailed business planning and financial modelling has been completed for the preferred facility design option. The business study findings indicate:
The current population in the Centres catchment zone is 60,000 to 65,000, which is an adequate number to see a reasonably well attended centre (300,000 to 350,000 visits/year). This indicates Council could start construction of such a facility as soon as it has funding, planning, design and construction issues resolved.
As the population increases annually the number of users and level of revenue will increase and improve operational performance.
It is expected that Council will be required to meet high annual operating deficits (for up to its first 4 years of operation) until the predicted population increase catches up and enough users visit the centre to cover operating costs (year 5 onwards).
The Base Case financial model indicates the following business performance for the Centre over its first 10 years of operation.
Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre Base Case 10 Year Financial Model Y E A R S AVERAGE PER CATEGORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ANNUM ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) Revenue 2,041 2,223 2,379 2,471 2,601 2,774 2,954 3,103 3,299 3,461 2.730M Expenditure 2,349 2,436 2,518 2,580 2,701 2,770 2,941 3,088 3,282 3,441 2.810M Nett Profit/ (308) (213) (199) (109) (100) 4 13 15 17 20 (86,000) (Loss) Visitations 329,961 344,802 354,696 367,696 374,692 389,643 400,501 406,590 402,537 400,725 377,184 visits/yr Note: Does not include depreciation, capital cost repayment, land tax and Council rates.
The Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre Base Case operational business plan projections indicate:
Revenue is expected to increase annually from $2.041M in Year One to $3.461M in Year 10. Expenditure is expected to increase annually from $2.349M in Year One to $4.441M in Year 10.
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The Centre operations are expected to run at an annual net loss for the first five years. The initial losses are reduced as the area population increases and more people use the centre. The base case sees small operating surpluses recorded in years 6 through to 10. Centre visitations are expected to increase annually to Year 5 and then fluctuate with gradual increases. The model sees visitations increase from 329,900 in year 1 to 400,700 by year 10. This is an increase of 70,000 visits approximately.
4.9 PROJECT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Leisure and Aquatic Facility Development Industry has a history of only very limited funding sources that may assist Council in financing the capital cost of new Aquatic Facilities.
Traditionally Aquatic Facility funding sources usually involve:
Council Funding Other Government Grants Commercial Investment Commercial Fundraising Community Fundraising and User Group/Contributions
Traditionally, a combination of Council funding with small Government Grants and some limited community fundraising has occurred for most aquatic facilities in Australia.
In larger areas with greater commercial opportunities we are now starting to see some commercial investment in return for rights to manage/operate facilities ($1M to $2M investment in return for longer-term management agreements).
In the last couple of years there also has been a number of Councils look at Commercial fundraising. This appears to have been more successful in New Zealand than Australia.
The following information provides an overview of funding opportunities that may wish to be pursued in greater detail once facility development options are identified.
4.9.1. Council Funding
A survey of Victorian Councils (72) in Australia in 2005 (by SGL) highlighted the following investment mix to fund such developments:
Council Capital Funding: up to 75% Other Government Funding:: up to 20% Community Trusts/Institutions: up to 2% Community Fundraising: up to 5% Commercial Fundraising: up to 10% Asset Sales: up to 5% Management Company Contracts: up to 2%
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A review of all Councils in New Zealand in 2004 to determine funding strategies for recently built or redeveloped aquatic centres indicated the following investment mix to fund such development:
Council Capital Funding: up to 80% Community Trusts/Institutions: up to 10% Commercial Fundraising: up to 10% Community Fundraising: up to 10% Management Company Contracts: up to 2% Asset Sales: up to 5%
As can be seen from both reviews that Local Councils are the major funders of such facilities in both countries. Other Government funding is greater in Victoria as the State Government has allocated in excess of $55M towards the Better Pools Capital Works fund (100 projects) since 2000.
These results indicate Council probably will be the major funder of aquatic facility development unless it considers a number of initiatives to assist with funding including:
Asset Sales Special Rate Levy Special Usage Levy Management rights to operate Centre in return for capital funding. Commercial investment or partnership Funding
4.9.2. Other Government Funding
Commonwealth Government funding has been restricted for such developments since the early 1990s when the Community Sports and Cultural Centres Improvement Scheme was discontinued.
With no specific grant program funding has been limited since for such projects. Though there has not been a formal grant scheme recently there has been a number of leisure facility funded projects that were able to generate significant political pressure to receive federal funding (many being election promises). These included:
2004
• Launceston Regional Aquatic Centre (Tas) - $4M from Commonwealth Government • Devonport City Council Aquatic Centre (Tas)- $1M from Commonwealth Government • Western Oval Redevelopment (Vic) - $8M from Commonwealth Government
2002
Ballarat Athletics Track Redevelopment (Vic) - $1M from Commonwealth Government Bendigo Athletics Track Redevelopment (Vic) - $1M from Commonwealth Government
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Many of these projects have been funded under the Regional Solutions Improvement Scheme.
4.9.3. Commercial Investment or Partnership Developments
The Market Research indicates the Centre would not be commercially attractive primarily due to the high capital cost to develop the priority components as well as meet significant community service obligations (non profitable section of the business).
The facility is expected to attract 300,000 to 350,000 visits a year and whilst this is a reasonable visitation rate it would not be attractive for a management company or investor to provide some funds in return for management or development rights.
4.9.4. Commercial Fundraising
Traditionally commercial fundraisers have been used on some aquatic projects to raise some funds. The results indicate they usually have some success but the funds raised are regarded as low contribution levels compared to the high capital cost to build such facilities.
Recently in New Zealand we have been made aware of a company called Catalyst Solutions who have been very successful in attracting significant support funding for major leisure and cultural centres.
Specific examples include funding achievements of $6M to $8M for major facilities. This has been made up of a mix of funding arrangements including grants, sponsorship, gifts, trusts contributions, donations and bequests.
The company now has a number of successful Community facility fundraising projects underway and SGL is negotiating to bring their funding model to Australia.
A summary of some of the more successful projects include:
(i) Tauranga City Council City Investment Program
Completed in June 2003 the first stage of a ten year strategic and funding advisory strategy for the development of Major Community Projects in the Tauranga District. Note: these projects ranged from a $16 million Aquatic Centre to a Museum to a Waterfront/CBD Development i.e. 15 projects with a total cost of $130 million.
This first stage involved the development of a Capital Funding Strategy to address the funding of these Major Community Projects. This phase involved an information review and conducting 40 interviews with community and funding stakeholders. In turn recommendations were made, from a capital funding perspective, regarding the leisure planning (location, need and components), business viability, marketing, timing and leadership for each project.
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It then involved developing overall recommendations regarding the achievability and the principal capital funding strategies for these Major Projects. (In brief summary, the Study recommended and identified strategies to achieve approximately 55%, or $70 million over a ten year period, from non-Tauranga City Council sources).
In July 2003, Catalyst Solutions was then contracted for 12 months to lead the development and implementation of this Capital Funding Strategy, with this contract in turn extended for a further 12 months from July 2004.
By mid-2004 the capital funding for the Aquatic Centre was completed, which is now being constructed. Good progress is being made with the development and capital funding of the K Valley (the $20 million environmental development of the future Western Entrance to the City);
Planning and funding is also underway for the $1.25 million Mount Reef (New Zealand’s first Artificial Reef); an Art Gallery, Museum and the development of a downtown Waterfront; Papamoa Library; and operating funding has also been secured to support some organisations and programmes.
As at March 2005, over 32 contracts with different funders have been successfully negotiated, with a further 8 funding contracts well advanced.
At this time $28 million of the required $70 million has been committed towards these projects, with $21 million directly through the City Investment Programme, and support provided to other agencies as appropriate to secure the other $7 million.
A comprehensive bequest and endowment programme has also been redeveloped.
(ii) Rotorua District Council Events Centre
In May 2004, Catalyst Solutions Ltd was contracted as the Funding Adviser for the Rotorua Energy Events Centre, a $21 million Conference, Events and Sports Centre.
The initial role was to undertake a Capital Funding Feasibility Study to determine the level and strategy to maximise external funding for this project, and in turn to lead the securing of this funding.
As at March 2005, funding discussions are well advanced for approximately $6 million of the $7 million external funding target. (Please note, this external funding target did not include a $10 million grant commitment by the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust, which was already secured, and the $4 million funding committed by Rotorua District Council).
4.9.5. Community Fundraising and User Group Contributions
History indicates that only low levels of capital funds have been raised from community fundraising or user group contributions. These are usually tagged or used for equipment purchase.
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User group contributions also can have restrictive use requirements in return for funding and can cause arrangements that may negatively impact on other groups usage or see low revenue yields for such use.
4.10 PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
The Consultant Team recommends the Mornington Peninsula Shire review, consider and adopt the following project recommendations and strategies:
Recommendation One: That the study findings support the Mornington Peninsula Shire developing a new Indoor Aquatic and Leisure Centre to service the needs of Southern Peninsula and District Area residents and visitors to the area.
Recommendation Two: That the demographic review indicates their is sufficient population in the identified project catchment zone to consider construction of the project as soon as funding, planning and development issues can be resolved.
Recommendation Three: That Council construct the new Southern Peninsula Aquatic Centre at the Rosebud Foreshore location on the former amusement/carnival site.
Recommendation Four: That Council adopt the proposed site layout and facility concept as the preferred development option at an estimated cost of $15.9M.
Recommendation Five: That Council appoint an experienced aquatic and leisure design and development team to complete detailed design, cost planning, construction programming and planning approval processes to enable Council to set a final development budget, construction timetable and funding strategy.
Recommendation Six: That Council adopt the base case financial model and business and operating assumptions as a guide to future management, operational and financial outcomes for the proposed development.
Recommendation Seven: That Council convene meetings with key user groups and project stakeholders to discuss their detailed needs, usage conditions and requirements at the new centre and to seek their feedback at specific design phases of the project.
Recommendation Eight: That Council set up a project funding committee that will review funding, grants and investment options and opportunities and develop a final project funding strategy.
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Recommendation Nine: In adopting the business and financial projections of the Centre Council agrees that “State of the Art” facility management needs to be attracted to partner Council in operating the Southern peninsula Aquatic Centre.
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Appendix One
Key Informant Interviews Summary
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KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS
SHARON O’HEARE, MANAGER SOUTHERN PENINSULA COMMUNITY INFORMATION & SUPPORT CENTRE
Organisational Role:
The centre provides community information, referral and support services to the community, and particularly socially and economically disadvantaged members of the community, aged 25-45 years. Much of this work is carried out by older community members as volunteers. The centre also provides visitor information services to visitors and tourists to the Rosebud and Peninsula area.
Current Issues:
Most clients and volunteers use Colchester Road, however Balaka Street Swim Centre is also mentioned occasionally.
Aquatic Issues:
. Access to the existing indoor facility (Cholester Road) is too difficult for clientele and volunteers as many don’t have personal transport. There are several transport related issues or concerns: - the facility is not within walking distance of a majority of residents, - the majority of public transport is highway based, - the bus is privately owned and expensive and - taxis are costly and difficult to obtain particularly in summer. . Cost of entry to existing indoor facility too high for many clients and volunteers. . Colchester Road pool water temperature too cold . Programming is very limited, particularly for older people and people with disabilities . Community perception that the pool is not clean and unhygienic . Community expectation in the past has not been to the high standard that is proposed or new facilities, but they have changed and impacts on their current use of facilities. . Increasing enquiries from older people as to where they can access facilities due to increasing awareness of health benefits and medical referrals.
Health & Fitness Issues:
. Existing gym (Bruno’s) not suitable for older people or women . Poor community reputation . Poor access related to transport issues . Dromana has no supervision and hygiene issues . The alternative facilities are in Rye or Mornington
Future Issues and Needs:
. Priority focus should be twofold: access and programs for older people and recreational facilities to encourage family use. . Indoor and open year round, particularly to ensure continual access to programmes to improve health benefits . Facility should be affordable and sensitive to the socioeconomic status of the community . Central location, easily accessible and play a community connection role . Warm and inviting
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Benefits of project:
. Community Health and Wellbeing . Community Connectedness
WAYNE BRASSER, PRESIDENT ROSEBUD SWIMMING CLUB/MANAGER PENINSULA AQUATIC CENTRE
Club Membership & Aquatic Usage:
. 30 children aged 7-17 years . Rosebud Rahna’s (Masters) . Club meets one night per week . Club squad trains nine sessions . 3 coaching staff (volunteers) . Competitor clubs in region, Phil King’s Swim Club, Hasting Peninsula Flyers, Mornington and new Mornington based club starting.
Colchester Road Aquatic Usage:
. Aquatic Centre has 500 children in Learn to Swim Program . Tourism season quiet unless really cold or hot day.
Current Issues:
. Membership has been struggling for a number of years and averages 30-50 members . Club is heavily subsidised by the Cholester Road Swim Centre . Volunteers are increasingly difficult to attract, although a new, more energetic committee has recently been established. . Support for the club from other sources limited, no support from Council. . Current perception amongst young people that swimming is extremely competitive requires dedication and time commitment beyond what people are willing to give. . Young people’s participation in sport is dominated by Basketball, Football and Cricket. . New facility (12 x 6 m Hydro pool) recently built at the new . New Day Spa opened at Peninsula Hot Springs . Very few activities for residents and tourists in area (ie. only beach, theatre or shopping)
Future Issues:
Impacts of current new facility discussions on Colchester Road facility
. Current operator had a 10 year plan to build up the business and sell after 10 years. They are 9 years into their lease. . Heightened awareness of proposed new facility and misinformation about the availability of the Colchester Road facility has had a negative impact on business. . New facility will have a deleterious effect on Colchester Road facility. There is not enough demand in area for two facilities. . Operator has discussed with Shire possibilities for management contract for new facility, but have been informed facility will be run in-house.
New Facility Requirements:
. Indoor, year round facility
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. 50 metre with boom . Hydro pool for hydrotherapy, learn to swim . Ample spectator room . Contract managed to maximise cost recovery . No diving facilities – too difficult and costly to manage, other facilities available within region (ie Hailebury and Toorak College) . Spa, no sauna
New Facility Site:
. Rosebud centrally located to majority of users on lower peninsula . Mornington residents will not travel to new site. . Ideal site Colchester Road – add to existing facility, adequate land . Alternative site Beach front – although structural, planning and ownership issues
LYN COOPER, MANAGER PENINSULA GP DIVISION
Current Issues:
. Aged population - they call the Mornington Peninsula “God’s Waiting Room”. . Peninsula population has a high proportion of a number of chronic diseases, as compared to other regions, such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease etc. Health issues and priorities in region similar to the National priorities on health. . Having the beach does not necessarily mean people are using it. It’s too cold and has poor access for older people, people with mobility difficulties, illness or disabilities and safety concerns for young families. . Having a beach does however mean water safety and awareness a very necessary part of children’s learning and development. . There are major initiatives in preventative health, being implemented by GP’s to help tackle chronic disease which need to be supported by access to appropriate facilities (ie. Active Script, Fit Kids)
Future Issues:
. Indoor facility – provision for indoor/outdoor experiences . Hours of access – year round, early am to evening . Multi-purpose facility and access is not dominated by any one group. . Pleasantness – needs to be warm, inviting, hygienic, good change facilities, change facilities for families, cafe . Need to consider socioeconomic profile of region, and ensure accessible through low cost and public transport options. . Parking – particularly for older people . Access for ambulatory people in aged care homes (20% of people in aged care facilities under 55 years, have accident related brain injuries or disabilities). . Specifically trained personal to accommodate people with disabilities or other health related issues . Sufficient Insurances to accommodate these higher care type clientele
Benefits of new facility:
. Health Benefits – water based exercise, non-impact exercise best possible exercise for older adults, people with chronic diseases and most health clients. . Community Spirit – the facility will provide a focal point for community activity particularly from an older person’s point of view.
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MS CHRIS DECLERK – SOUTHERN PENINSULA BAPTIST PLAYGROUP
Current Issues:
. Playgroup does not access aquatic facilities for playgroup activities. . Existing facilities are not available for fun sessions or group activities . Many playgroup parents do take their children for private swimming lessons at the ABC Swim Centre or the Colchester road centres. . There is a perception these facilities are unhygienic and many are looking elsewhere, such as Mount Arthur or Hastings. . Many parents talk of the Colchester Road being too cold for children, particularly in winter and too warm for lap swimming.
Future Issues:
. Good support for a new facility . 50 metre pool required . Warm water pool for learn to swim . Low cost facilities and programs . Lack of facilities and opportunities for older children (grade 4 and up) and young people
MR DAVID FIELD, MANAGER PENINSULA COMMUNITY HEALTH
Organisational Role:
Southern Peninsula health provides low cost health services for older people, people with chronic illnesses and families, focussing on disadvantaged groups. The organisation has a holistic heath service, employing various allied health professionals (eg. physiotherapists, podiatrists, dieticians etc).
The organisations also provides services to the multi-cultural community. (Predominantly, older communities of Greek, Italian, Serbian, Yugoslavian, Russian, German and Dutch descent).
The service provides 22,000 contacts per annum. This relates to the number of sessions whether that be for health planning, podiatrist, physio etc. Each client may have multiple sessions.
The organisation services the southern end of Peninsula. There is a similar organisation in Mornington.
Current Issues:
. The organisation provides hydrotherapy classes, to clients and has approximately 455 clients per annum in the physio classes and 4080 in the Self-help water exercise group. They also have a disability water exercise group. . The organisation currently use the ABC Centre once a week utilising their own staff. Classes range from 10-15 participants per session. . Limited access and cost limits the organisation utilising the ABC Centre more. . The organisations also run strength training classes for older adults. Currently, utilising the Memorial hall, Library and Senior Citizens venues to run classes. However, there are issues of transporting the weights between venues and clients are unable to access facilities in their own time. The service is trying to encourage self-health management and responsibility. . Colchester road perception of hygiene issues
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. Rosebud, Rosebud West and Rye are long term socio-economically disadvantaged areas, which is particularly related to low income – (Vic. Council of Social services/Brotherhood of St Lawrence in Jesuit Social Services Peninsula Community Health service plan) . Most client feedback is very supportive and positive towards project. . Hastings pool has been very positively received by the community and people would like to see similar facility in Rosebud . Increasing population growth in young families and children in Rosebud area. . There is also a growing demand for health and wellbeing opportunities for older people (ie strength training)
Future Issues:
. Access priority issue, in terms of transport and parking, access to facilities and pools and cost. . Low Cost- facility will need to take into consideration socio – economic disadvantage in area and have some system of concessional pricing. . Hydrotherapy pool imperative which is fully accessible . Adequate carparking and bus stop within easy walking distance to facility . Warm water and facility . Considers multi-cultural needs (ie. gender issues, language barriers) . Health & Fitness – Older person, strength training for older people . Café - and potential training opportunities for young people in hospitality, Sport and Rec. and water safety. TAFE and Centrelink would be very keen to be involved in such opportunities . Opportunities to develop partnership with Council. The organisation currently get some grant and project assistance from Council but keen to develop ongoing operational partnerships, for example in sharing staff needs for disadvantaged groups. . Children’s water areas, toddlers pool, recreation water and learn to swim . Indoor/outdoor opportunity
Location:
On the foreshore, near Boneo Road end, near bus routes
MR JIM MACAULEY, PRESIDENT RYE BEACH COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
Committee Role: The committee is a resident action group that gets involved in town planning issues and arranges community initiatives such as tree planting activities.
Please Note: The following comments represent the views of Mr Macauley, they do not represent those of the committee as a whole.
Current Issues:
. Anecdotal feedback indicates Pelican Park has been an outstanding success and well liked by the community. . The current facilities available within the Rosebud/Rye area are “tired”
Future Issues:
. New facilities are needed in the area . It would be desirable for the facility to be a training/educational venue (similar to Pelican Pantry) for local young people and to create opportunities for those that are unemployed . Management should be undertaken by which ever entity is best able to deliver desired community outcomes
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. Location: Foreshore at end of Boneo Road or alternatively, Truemans Road Reserve. Truemans Road Reserve is between Rosebud and Rye, Council owned and not directly on Foreshore.
Benefits:
. New facility would be good for Rosebud in helping to foster economic development and tourism activity . Improved access and participation in sport and recreation activities . Act as a magnet for water based activities . Facility would become centre of community activity
FOCUS GROUPS
TOURISM INDUSTRY FOCUS GROUP
Current Issues:
Recent Tourism Business Indicator Survey shows the following emerging trends:
. Day visitation declining, although still 4 million day visitors a year . Length of stay increasing, average 3-7 days . Top attractions are the beach, food and wine . Increasing higher yield visitors . Increasing International visitors (35,000 of all visitors) . Visitation levels evening out over the entire year. . 135,000 up to 200,000 are holiday home visitors
Tourism Accommodation:
. 1/3 of all homes on Peninsula holiday homes (35,000) . Camping sites available – Rosebud 800 sites, Rosebud/Sorrento 300 sites
Predominant Tourist Profile:
. Affordable holidays . Camping for families . Low budget . Middle aged and families
Major attractions:
. Cherry season . Weddings . HMAS Cerberus Graduation Services . Markets . Winter Festival
Current Tourism Activities:
. Very little to do on a cold rainy day for tourists . Horse riding, mazes, theatre, Day Spa (Mizu, Peninsula Hot Springs), Drive Inn, walking, golf, sailing and water sports
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Impact of Hastings Pool:
. Tourism businesses have not been able to market the area on the basis of having the facility, as expected, however, it is an additional activity to for people once in the area and the industry is very happy with the outcomes.
Future Issues:
Facility Requirements
. Facility needs to be unique and provide a marketing tool for visitation to the area . Must be on beach, overlooking the bay (no where to do that in Rosebud at present) and have a café. . Facility should focus on the Health and Wellbeing market . Many residents often feel displaced during the tourism season, so the facility must have the capacity and provide opportunities for the local community as well, particularly older people and families. . Facility should have 25 m pool and warm water pool, variable depth pool for hydrotherapy, learn to swim and water exercise. . Pools for different activities need to be separated . Adventure water – slides, diving etc . Shade . Lifeguards . Childcare . Fitness Centre – with privacy for both gym clients and swimmers . Spas and Saunas . Views, light and airy atmosphere . Programmes . Playground and Open space . Outdoor useable water and public art feature
Location:
. Priority site end of Boneo Road, Stunning location, high profile, central location and on the main road.
Benefits to Industry:
. Will provide a unique product offering and build on existing regional strengths . Provide an alternative activity when inclement weather . Offers town opportunity to capitalise on waterfront location . Provide catalyst for further town revival
ROSEBUD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Current Issues:
. Current facilities of questionable standard . Only replacing what the town had in the first place . Town missing out on tourism and business development opportunities because lacks presentation and activities. . No where in lower Peninsula for larger functions and events . Very few activities in area: Cinema, Bowling, Squash, Mini-golf, skate ramp, maze.
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Future Issues:
Facility Requirements:
. Indoor/outdoors – perhaps retractable roof . 50 metre pool, however would forgo 50 metre to ensure hydrotherapy pool is included in development . Health and Fitness Centre . Hydrotherapy . Childcare . Café . Access for people with disabilities . Multi-pass for tourist venues . Would like to see Shire management, as with Hastings . Should be more holistic community facility with opportunity for community and function centre. . Possibility to redevelop Memorial Hall
Location:
. Must be in Rosebud, larger population, aged population, regional hub for Peninsula . Needs to be beachside, central location . Close to business, education and shopping precinct
Benefits for Business and Town:
. Facility becomes social heart for town . Opportunity to utilise the Bay and catalyst for town revival and development. May spark town master planning process. . More people will use facility resulting in improved health and wellbeing . Create employment . Less travel required for lower Peninsula residents . Improved activities for locals and tourism – will help create a cluster of activities to attract and keep people in Rosebud. . Encourage people to live in the area . Provide a valuable resources for the rehabilitation hospital . Provides schools with more activities and way to encourage healthy lifestyles for children . Provide opportunities for growth of watersports clubs and businesses to once again grow – could be the centre for peninsula aquatic sports. . Assists Council in meeting the Melbourne 2030 Strategy, planning objectives, of encouraging higher density living in the three activity centres and meeting 30/70 (developed:rural land) rule.
YOUNG PERSONS CONSULTATION - CLASSROOM SESSIONS
ROSEBUD HIGH SCHOOL
Current Issues:
Students are currently using the following facilities for swimming:
. Beach . Colchester Road . Hastings Centre . Friends/Family pool
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. Own pool . Mizu Spa . Mornington Pools . Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre amongst other contemporary Melbourne based facilities
. Current facilities, both Swimming pool and gymnasium facilities boring and of a poor standard and cleanliness. . With respect to gym facilities comments were made about the appropriateness for certain groups (ie women, older people). . Current usage is limited because of facility standard and the perception that there is nothing to do. . Poor location of existing facility is not easy to get to via public transport, bike or walking. . Activities students are currently doing or like doing at pools include: recreation and fun, health and fitness, swim laps, meet friends and socialise, train and compete in swim competition, other aquatic based activities like: life saving, diving, water polo etc.
Future Issues:
. Should be similar to new facilities in Melbourne (ie Casey, Melton Waves, MSAC etc) . Needs to be located near centre of town or on the Foreshore . Needs to have public transport access
Facility Requirements:
. Program pool . Indoor heated facility . 50 m Competition pool and water to conduct other water sports . Health and Fitness facilities and programs . Recreational and leisure water areas, including: Waterslide/Wavepool/ surf wave Diving Pool Theme water spaces Floatball Movies and other activities . Open all year round for extended hours . Multi-purpose facilities for all ages and abilities . Designated water spaces for different user groups, including families, and different water sports . Fully accessible facilities . Spas/Saunas . Warmer pool water temperatures . Indoor/outdoor facilities . Outdoor leisure areas, outdoor activities such as volleyball and basketball, picnic areas and bbq’s. . Café and retail
BONEO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mr Richards - Grade 6
Current Issues:
Students are currently using the following facilities for swimming:
. Beach . Colchester Road
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. Hastings Centre . Friends/Family pool . Own pool . Mizu Spa
The kind of activities students like to do at swimming pools, include: snorkelling, diving, do laps, bottom swimming and challenges, play and do bombs, relax and float, use the waterslides, tarzan rope and jump castle.
Children always go with parents or another adult, sometimes with friends.
Future Issues:
Facility Requirements:
. Inflatables and blow-up castle . Waterslide . Wavepool/ surf wave . Deep end for diving and tarzan swings . Mosaic bottom for underwater challenges . Spa and Sauna . Volleyball nets . Fountains . Theme water spaces . Floatball . Gym facilities and programs . Movies and other activities . Indoor/outdoor . Heated pools . Pool for swimming races . Café . Different water areas for different ages and abilities . Young children’s area and parents area to watch young children . Should be located on the highway near the beach and foreshore . Should be able to get to it on the bus service or by taxi . Need to have low prices (adults, kids, family tickets) otherwise parents won’t let us use it
RYE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current Issues:
. Most students currently swimming for recreation, a swim squad, the school swim squad or taking swimming lessons . Students are using Colchester road mostly or their own pool. Students had visited or were aware of Hastings and MSAC. A couple of other facilities were mentioned at State based holiday destinations. . Current problems with existing pool that students use include: Not deep enough, cleanliness and hygiene, water colour and smell, sharp edges, slippery and rough surfaces, no young children’s facilities, rules about age and use, too crowded, changerooms. . The kind of activities students like to do at swimming pools, include: snorkelling, diving, do laps, bottom swimming, challenges and games, play and do bombs, relax and float, use the waterslides, tarzan rope, flying fox, floatables and jump castle. . There is nothing else to do in the holidays. . Most students go with an adult and approximately half go with a friend. . All get to the current pool by car.
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Future Issues:
Facility Requirements:
. 50 metre pool . Inflatables and blow-up castle . Waterslide . Wavepool/ surf wave . Deep end for diving and tarzan swings . Diving boards . Scuba Diving . Obstacle courses . Spa and Sauna . Fountains and water guns . Thumbed water spaces or pool with unusual shapes . Floatball . Gym facilities and programs for children . Movies and other activities . Indoor/outdoor – where doors can open up for summer . Heated pools . Café . Changerooms and drying room . Basketball and other sports facilities . Sports Shop – there are no sports shops in the Southern Peninsula . Not too expensive and sometimes free entry
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Appendix Two
Similar Area Facility Reviews
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SIMILAR AREA FACILITIES REVIEW SUMMARY INDOOR FACILITIES
COMMUNITY PROFILE FACILITY DESCRIPTION CENTRE VISITATION PRICING PROFITABILITY FACILITY STRUCTURE OVERVIEW UPGRADES
WANGARATTA INDOOR SPORTS AND Facilities Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Proposed AQUATIC CENTRE Indoor Aquatic Facilities 400,000 – 450,000 visits Turnover: facility Swim Only upgrades: Opened: June 2002 25 metre Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $4.40 $1.3 million Extension Capital Cost: $5.9 million Leisure pool 38,000 to 40,000 visits Child $2.70 Gym Program pool Conc. $3.30 Est. Average Annual Redevelopment HP Barr Reserve, Schilling Drive, Breakdown per area: Operating Deficit: Wangaratta, Victoria Dry Facilities Gym 50 Metre Outdoor Phone: (03) 5722 1723 Example Month: $10.50 $100,000 Fax: (03) 5722 2970 Health & Fitness Aquatic Programs: Email: [email protected] Multi-purpose room 7,800 (groups) Group Fitness Est. Average Annual 2 Court Stadium 12,200 Rec. swim & programs $10.50 Capital Expenditure: Owner: Wangaratta Rural City Council Health & Fitness: 10,500 Manager: YMCA Victoria Support Facilities Stadium/squash: 6900 Membership Gold $40,000 at plus 5 years 3,800 Spectators (Monthly Direct Debit) Hours of Operation: 6.00 am – 9.00 pm Crèche Mon-Fri Cafe Total Memberships: 2900 Single $46.00 8.30am – 7.00pm Sat-Sun Change facilities 3x cerm benchmarks or 9% of Family $73.00 Administration/reception catchment population. Conc $37.00 Location: 235 kilometres north east of Melbourne Programs & Services Aquatic Services Catchment: approx. 18,000 residents in Wangaratta township, 26,000 in Aqua aerobics municipality. Birthday Parties School Swimming Competitor Facilities: Private Indoor pool Dry Services 2xOutdoor Olympic pools Nearest Indoor Aquatic Centre 45 km Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Martial arts Jnr/Snr Basketball rosters Squash Wellness classes Jnr/Snr Basketball rosters Squash Wellness classes
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COMMUNITY PROFILE FACILITY DESCRIPTION CENTRE VISITATION PRICING PROFITABILITY FACILITY STRUCTURE OVERVIEW UPGRADES
WARRNAMBOOL AQUAZONE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Indoor Aquatic Facilities 200,000 visits Turnover: Opened: Sept 2002 25 metre Swim Only Capital Cost: $7.5 million Leisure pool Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $4.40 $1.5 million Program pool visits Child $2.70 P.O. Box 198 Spa/Sauna/Steamroom Conc. $3.30 Est. Average Annual Warrnambool Vic 3280 Breakdown per area: Operating Deficit: (03) 5559 4500 or Fax: (03) 5559 4510 Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Gym 50 Metre Aquatics: Casual 107,000/m’bship $10.50 $ 155,000 Incl. Owner: Warrnambool City Council Diving Pool 81,000 preventative and cyclic Manager: Warrnambool City Council Health and Fitness: Casual 11,000 Group Fitness maintenance) Dry Facilities $10.50 Hours of Operation: Total Memberships: 1100 Est. Average Annual Memberships: Mon – Thurs 6am -9pm. Health & Fitness Capital Expenditure: Fri 6am - 7pm. Multi-purpose room Aerobics 32% Gold Weekends & Pub Hols 7am - 6pm Gym 38% 12 mths $680.00 $20,000 Support Facilities Aquatics 30% 3 mths $260.00 Location: 300 kilometres south west of Monthly Debit $50.00 plus Melbourne Crèche Joining Fee $90.00 Cafe Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 29,500 Change facilities Individual Swim Administration/reception 12 mths $480.00 Competitor Facilities: 3 mths $170.00 1 private gym Programs & Services: Monthly Debit $40.00 plus Aquatic Services Joining Fee $70.00
Family Swim Aqua aerobics 12 mths $1050.00 Birthday Parties 3 mths $300.00 School Swimming Monthly Debit $85.00 plus
Joining Fee $95.00 Dry Services
Health & Fitness classes Fitness & Swim School holiday programs 12 mths $520.00 Wellness classes 3 mths $195.00 Monthly Debit $44.00 plus Joining Fee $70.00
Gym & Swim 12 mths $520.00 3 mths $195.00 Monthly Debit $44.00 plus Joining Fee $70.00
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ARARAT AND DISTRICT YMCA Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Proposed Indoor Aquatic Facilities 210,00 visits Turnover: facility Opened: 1955, Extension including Indoor 25m 8-lane pool Swim Only upgrades: pool 1992. Spa and sauna Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $ 4.00 $820.000 visits Child $2.50 Current feasibility Extension Capital Cost: 1992 $2 million Dry Facilities Conc. $3.60 Est. Average Annual study to look at Health & Fitness Breakdown per area: Operating Deficit: replacement of 61-73 High Street, Ararat 3377. Phone: Gymnastics/aerobics Gym Outdoor Olympic (03) 5352 1064 Indoor Sports Courts Aquatics: 35% $9.00 $175,000.00 pool – possible Squash [email protected] Health and Fitness: 20% relocation to Support Facilities Stadium: 20% Group Fitness Est. Average Annual indoor centre. Owner: Ararat Rural City Council Crèche Gymnastics and other programs $8.50 Capital Expenditure: Café 15% Manager: YMCA Damian Multi-purpose meeting rooms Memberships: $30,000.00 per annum Change facilities Total Memberships: Hours of Operation: Administration/reception Adult Gold Mon-Thurs 6:00am – 9:00pm 500 health and fitness, $51.00 per month direct Fri 6.00am – 7.00pm Programs & Services: 260 Learn to Swim, and debit plus $10.00 joining Sat 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Aquatic Services 500 Basket Ball. fee. Sun & Pub Hols. 1.00pm – 5:00pm Aqua aerobics Birthday Parties Location: 200 kilometres north-west School Swimming Fitness & Swim Melbourne. 12 mths $520.00 Dry Services 3 mths $195.00 Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 7,000 Basketball, Netball and Squash Monthly Debit $44.00 plus regional population 11,000. competition Joining Fee $70.00 Gymnastics Competitor Facilities: Health & Fitness classes Gym & Swim Ararat Solar Olympic Pool School holiday programs 12 mths $520.00 Lake Bolac Swimming Pool Wellness classes 3 mths $195.00 Willaura Swimming Pool Monthly Debit $44.00 plus Stall leisure complex (1/2 hr) Joining Fee $70.00 Halls Gap Pool
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CENTRAL VICTORIAN COUNCIL Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual FACILITY IN THE MURRAY GOULBURN Indoor Aquatic Facilities 339,500 visits Turnover: REGION (Council requested not to have 25m 8-lane pool Swim Only $1.6 million their facility identified) Hydrotherapy pool Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $3.90 Leisure pool visits Child $2.60 Breakdown per area: Opened: Mid 1990’s Rapid river ride Conc. $2.50 Breakdown per area: Full Centre 300,000 Water slide Family $10.80 Health & Fitness: Extension Capital Cost: Two spas Health & Fitness Aerobics:: 45,000 463,000 Steam sauna Gym Aquatics: Owner/manager: Council Gym: 85,000 $11.00 Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Aquatics 685,000 Cafe/Merc/creche: Hours of Operation: 50 metre pool Rec Swim: 82,000 Group Fitness Aqua programs: 40,000 75,000 Mon-Thurs 6:00am – 9:00pm Dry Facilities $9.80 LTS: 32,0000 Fri 6.00am – 8.00pm Health & Fitness Est. Average Annual Weekends & Pub Hols. 8:30am – 5:00pm School: 42,000 Memberships: Multi-purpose room Operating Deficit: Adult Gold Location: 300 kilometres north-west Support Facilities Total Memberships: 1700 p/mth $225,000 12 mths $680.00/off-peak Melbourne. Crèche $380.00 Café Family 110 Est. Average Annual Group Fitness 200 3 mths $305.00 Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 28,000 Multi-purpose meeting rooms Monthly Debit $55.00/off- Capital Expenditure: regional population 110,000. Change facilities Gymnasium 505 Full Centre 690 peak $27.50 plus Joining Administration/reception Fee $90.00 $30,000 Competitor Facilities: Rec Swim 105 Programs & Services: Hydro 100 Several small outdoor facilities in Aquatic Services surrounding townships Aqua aerobics Birthday Parties Two Health and Fitness School Swimming Aqua massage
Dry Services Bike Hire Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes
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OASIS REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTRE Programs & Services: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry Est. Average Annual Aquatic Services 513,000 year one Turnover: Opened: July 2003 Aqua aerobics 440,000 year 2 predicted Swim Only Birthday Parties and private Adult $4.60 $1.7 million Extension Capital Cost: $16.2 (current functions Average Monthly Visitation: Child $3.15 insurance valuation to rebuild to spec Klim Swim 42, 750 non-seasonally adjusted Conc. $3.15 Est. Average Annual 28,900,000.00 School, Squad, Masters Swimming Family $13.20 Operating Deficit: Asthma, Indigenous swimming Breakdown per area: Morgan St, WAGGA WAGGA, NSW squad, ABI Centre of excellence, Aqua class $580,000 aquatic Phone: (02) 6937 3737 water hockey, canoe classes, dive Aquatics: 513,000 only $9.25 $240,000 with dry classes, sub aqua, Cancer Dry: 229,000 only subsidy Owner: Wagga City Council recovery Stadia: 147,000 only Memberships Est. Average Annual Manager: Wagga City Council Dry Services Total Memberships: Adult (swim only) Capital Expenditure: Health & Fitness classes 12 mths $381.00 Hours of Operation: School holiday programs Aquatics: 470 3 mths $173.00 $70,000 preferred Mon-Fri 6:30am – 9:00pm Wellness classes supplier services Weekends 8.30am -6.30pm Family Membership Pub Hols. 9:00am – 6:00pm 12 months $1400.00 $80,000 Whole of life Family Summer costing contribution Function hire: Sat/Sun Evenings 6.30pm- (Oct–Mar) $850.00 1.00.am Family Winter Est. Average Annual (Apr– Sept) $550.00 Turnover: Location: 300 kilometres north-west Canberra. $1.7 million
Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 45,000 Est. Average Annual regional population 110,000. Operating Deficit:
Competitor Facilities: $220,000
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WHYALLA LEISURE CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Indoor Aquatic Facilities 149,000 visits Turnover: Opened: 1974 and redeveloped in 1999 25 metre Swim Only Leisure pool/toddlers Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $5.00 $530,000 Extension Capital Cost: Redevelopment Program pool 12,000 visits Child $3.30 $4.4m Spa pool Conc. $3.50 and Est. Average Annual Breakdown per area: $2.50 child Operating Deficit: Owner/ Manager: Whyalla City Council Dry Facilities Health & Fitness Aquatic: 65,675 Gym $165,000 Hours of Operation: 2 squash courts Health & Fitness: 35,400 $6 day Mon-Fri: 6am – 11pm 2 court sports hall Stadium: 32,700 $7 night Est. Average Annual W’ends & pub. Hols Gymnastics hall Group Fitness Capital Expenditure: Total Memberships: $6.50 day Location: 400 kilometres north- west Support Facilities 800 members $7.50 night $nil Adelaide. Crèche Cafe Catchment: approx. 20,000 Municipal Memberships: Change facilities population. 30,000 Regional Population Administration/reception Adult Gold 12 mths $570 Competitor Facilities: Programs & Services: No other swimming pools 3 mths $160 Aquatic Services Monthly $60 Basketball Stadium Aqua aerobics No other Health & Fitness Gyms (private) plus Joining Fee $0 Birthday Parties School Swimming
Dry Services Volleyball, netball, indoor soccer, indoor hockey Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes Gymnastics classes
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MILDURA WAVES LEISURE CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry Est. Average Annual Proposed Indoor Aquatic Facilities 405,000 Visits Income: Future Facility Opened: February 2000 25 metre, 10 lane Lap pool Swim Only Developments: Wave pool Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $4.75 $1,420,769 Capital Cost: $10 Million Leisure pool/toddlers 33,750 Visits Child $2.50 None planned in Program pool Conc. $3.60 Breakdown per area: short term. Spa/sauna Breakdown per area: Owner: Mildura Rural City Council Gym Aquatic: $748,258 Manager: YMCA Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Aquatic: N/A $12.50 Health & Fitness: 50 Metre Health & Fitness: N/A $647,983 Hours of Operation: 20 Metre diving pool Group Fitness Shop/Café: $24,528 Mon – Thur: 6am - 9pm Dry land diving training facilities Total Memberships: $8.50 Fri 6am - 7pm, Memberships Est. Average Annual W/ends and public holidays Dry Facilities Breakdown per area: Operating Deficit: 8am - 8pm (Nov 1 - March 31) Health & Fitness Gold 8am - 6pm (April 1 - Oct 31) Multi-purpose room Aquatic: 305 12 mths: $652 $261,000 Health & Fitness: 1348 3 mths: $N/A Location: 550 kilometres north-west Support Facilities Family: $787.60 Est. Average Annual Melbourne. Monthly Debit $50.50 Capital Expenditure: Crèche plus Joining Fee $46.00 Catchment: Approx. municipal pop Cafe $1,682,607 48,000, regional population 60,000 Change facilities Administration/reception Competitor Facilities: Programs & Services 2 Private gymnasiums Aquatic Services 1 Private swim school Aqua aerobics 7 Other public pools Birthday Parties (outdoor summer seasonal only) School Swimming Learn to Dive It should be noted that a high percentage Development Squad of local residents love backyard pools and the Murray River also provides swimming Dry Services opportunities Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes
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MANNING AQUATIC LEISURE CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Future Facility Indoor Aquatic Facilities 140,000 visits Turnover: Developments: Opened: 1999 25 metre, 6 lane lap pool Swim Only $1.015 million Capital Cost: $ 8 million Large leisure pool/toddlers Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $4.30 Crèche extension Water slide 93,333 Spring / Summer Child $3.50 Est. Average Annual Manning River Drive, Taree 2430 Operating Deficit: Phone: (02) 6550 0500 Spa/Steam room 46,666 Aut / Winter Conc. $3.10 $334,000 Family $15.50 Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Owner/Manager: Greater Taree City Breakdown per area: Spa/Steam/Swim $7.20 Employee Costs Council 50 Metre pool Aquatic: 90353 Spectator $2.20 $638,000.00 Health & Fitness: 49647: Squad-Mem $3.10 Hours of Operation: Dry Facilities Squad non mem $8.50 Operating Expenditure Mon-Fri 6.00am – 7.00pm Winter Health & Fitness $345,000 Total Memberships: Schools $2.40 Mon-Fri 6.00am – 8.00pm Summer Multi-purpose room 750 health and fitness Sat-Sun 8.00am – 6.00pm Est. Average Annual Support Facilities 153 swim 10 visit vouchers Pub. Hols 8.00am – 2.00pm Capital Expenditure: Crèche Adult swim $37.60 Child swim $27.30 Location: 300 kilometres north Sydney, Cafe No average, $ are Concession $29.85 on the Manning river, 15 min from the Change facilities allocated during Aquarobics $73.25 coast. Administration/reception budgeting process Aerobics $90.00 depending on project Programs & Services: Health club $90.00 Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 30,000 and priority Aquatic Services Seniors $54.00 regional population 40,000. Learn to swim Capital this fin year Swim squad Competitor Facilities: $32,000.00 Aqua aerobics Gym 2 x Outdoor (50 and 25 metre) facilities 1x Health & Fitness Gym (private) Water polo $11.30 Birthday Parties School Swimming Group Fitness Giant inflatable $11.30 Carnivals Memberships: Dry Services Beach Volleyball Gym Health & Fitness classes 12 mths $590.00 Gym 6 mths $350.00 Personal training Monthly Debit $54.00 School holiday programs plus Joining Fee $50.00 Wellness classes Off peak mth debit $45.00 Senior fitness classes
Swim Adult 12 mths $350.00 Child 12 mths $230.00
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GRIFFITH AQUATIC CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Future Facility Indoor Aquatic Facilities Not available Turnover: Developments: Opened: 2000 25 metre Swim Only $ 1.3 million Capital Cost: $5.5 million Leisure pool/toddlers Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $4.50 Program pool Not available Child $3.50 Income Breakdown PO Box 485, Griffith NSW 2680 Spa Conc. $3.50 Aquatics 2004 Phone: 02 6962 8100 Breakdown per area: Rec. Swim $55,000 Dry Facilities Not available Gym/Group Fitness Aquaclasses $25,000 Owner/Manager: Griffith City Council Health & Fitness $9.50/7.50 Students Physioclasses $38,000 Multi-purpose room Total Memberships: 300-500 $5.50 seniors Teaching $350,000 Hours of Operation: Support Facilities Usage Estimate 40% members, Swim school $35,000 Mon-Fri 6.00am – 8.30 pm Crèche 60% casual School $15,000 Sat 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Cafe Memberships: Swim M’ship $130,000 Sun & Pub. Hols 10.00am – 5 pm Change facilities Administration/reception Adult Gold Health & Fitness Location: Gym M’ship $150,000 600 kilometres west of Sydney. Programs & Services: 12 mths $680.00 Gym multipass Aquatic Services 3 mths $200.00 $25,000 Catchment: Aqua aerobics Monthly Debit $70.00 Group fitness $65,000 approx. Municipal pop 25,000 Birthday Parties School Swimming Family Gold Support Services Competitor Facilities: Monthly Debit $160.00 Swim Shop $50,000 1x privately operated Indoor sports and Dry Services Cafe $130,000 Aquatic, Health & Fitness facility (aquatic Health & Fitness classes Phone $3,000 facility built after Griffith centre). School holiday programs Wellness classes Est. Average Annual Operating Deficit: $ 350-450, 000.00 (estimate 50% of deficit can be contributed to Council imposed overheads)
Est. Average Annual Capital Expenditure: $
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WARRAGUL LEISURE CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry Est. Average Annual Future Facility Indoor Aquatic Facilities Visits 216,000 Income: Developments: Opened: 1986/ Upgrade 1992 25 metre Swim Only $820, 000 Capital Cost: Stage 1. Dry area, app. Leisure pool/toddlers Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $3.65 Extension of $700,000 (1982) 2 Court Stadium & multi Hydrotherapy pool visits 18,000 Child $2.70 Aquatic: 440,000 leisure water, purpose room. Stage 2, Heated pool, Conc. $2.55 Health & Fitness: health and fitness hydro & toddlers pool. App $1.45m Dry Facilities Breakdown per area: 30,000 area. Health & Fitness Aquatic: 120,000 Gym Shop/cafe: 100,000 Baw Baw Shire Council Multi-purpose room Health & Fitness: 100,000 $ PO Box 304, Warragul, Victoria, 3820 2 court stadium Stadium: Est. Average Annual Tel: (03)5624 2411 Group Fitness Operating Deficit: Fax: (03)5622 3654 Support Facilities Total Memberships: 10,000 $7.75 $100,000 Crèche Owner: Baw Baw Shire Council Cafe Est. Average Annual Capital Expenditure: Manager: Making Recreation Work Change facilities $50,000 (MRW) Administration/reception Membership:
Hours of Operation: Programs & Services: Gold Mon-Fri:6.00am – 8.30pm (wet) 11.00pm Aquatic Services 12 mths $505 (dry) Aqua aerobics 3 mths $258 Weekends & DLS - 8.00 am – 6.00pm Birthday Parties School Swimming Location: 100 kilometres east Melbourne. Swim school Hydro classes Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 35,000. Dry Services Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes (pilates)
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BLUE MOUNTAINS AQUATIC LEISURE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry Est. Average Annual Future Facility CENTRE Indoor Aquatic Facilities 360,000 visits Turnover: Developments: Swim Only $1.6 million Address: Plateau Road, Springwood, 25 metre Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $4.70 Facility is Est. Average Annual NSW Tel: (02) 4723 5111 Leisure pool/toddlers Child $3.50 experiencing Program pool Total Centre visits for first three Conc. $ Operating Deficit: capacity issues in Opening: Aug 2004 Waterslide & turbo pool months operation (August 2 weeks Year 1: $30,000.00 start-up phase. Capital Cost: $8 million plus additional Spa/Sauna only): Year 2: $0.0 fitout Year 3: $ Aug: 9,911 Owner/ Manager: Blue Mountains City Dry Facilities Sept : 29, 955 Gym Est. Average Annual Council. Health & Fitness Oct: 30,651 $10.50 $7.90 Conc. Capital Expenditure:
Multi-purpose room $ Hours of Operation: Breakdown per area: Group Fitness Weekdays: 8.00 - 6.00pm Support Facilities Aquatic: 60% $10.00 Weekend: 8.00 - 6.00pm Crèche Health & Fitness: 40% Pub Hols: 8.00 - 6.00 pm Cafe Members 35% total visitation Sum Weekends 8.00 -8.00 pm Change facilities Memberships: Administration/reception Total Memberships: Catchment: 75,000 within LGA, 37,000 Swim shop Adult Gold within catchment 1282 members (Target is 1400 12 mths $750.00 Programs & Services: memberships by July 05) Monthly Debit $65.00 Competition: Facilities of similar standard Aquatic Services plus Joining Fee $79.00 include: Hawkesbury Aquatic Centre and Ripples of St Mary’s, both at least ½ hour Aqua aerobics Family Gold drive. Birthday Parties 12 mths $1575.00 School Swimming Monthly Debit $136.50.00 plus Joining Fee $79.00 Dry Services
Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes
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PORTLAND AQUATIC CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Future Facility Indoor Aquatic Facilities 140,000 visits (not including Turnover: Developments: Opened: Mid 1990’s School or spectators) Swim Only Capital Cost: $1.5 Extension 25 metre Adult $3.80 $1 million Leisure pool/toddlers Average Monthly Visitation: Child $2.00 Owner/Manager: Glenelg City Council visits Conc. $3.30 Est. Average Annual Hours of Operation: Dry Facilities Operating Deficit: Mon-Fri 6.00 –8.00 pm Health & Fitness Casual Breakdown per area: Gym $138,000.00 Sat 8.00 – 6.00 pm 2xMulti-purpose room $10.00 Sun 10.00 – 6.00 am Casual visits less than 25% total Est. Average Annual Support Facilities visits Group Fitness preventative Location: $10.00 maintenance: 400 kilometres south-west Melbourne. Crèche Aquatic: 80% Memberships $38,000.00 Cafe Health & Fitness: 20% Catchment: Change facilities Adult Gold approx. Municipal population 29,500 Administration/reception Total Memberships: 1500 12 mths $ Competitor Facilities: 50% are employees of major 3 mths $ No competitor facilities within 1 hr radius Programs & Services: industrial employer in town. Monthly Debit $54.00 Aquatic Services plus Joining Fee $50.00 Membership Breakdown per Aqua aerobics area: 60% of all members use Birthday Parties Aquatics: 50% direct debit payment option. School Swimming Health & Fitness: 50%
Dry Services
Personal Training ASHC and Vocational Care Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes
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GREAT LAKES AQUATIC CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Planned Facility Indoor Aquatic Facilities 200,000 visits Turnover: Upgrades/Exten Opened: 1991 25m 8-lane pool Swim Only sions: Learners and toddlers pool Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $3.90 $1 million Extension Capital Cost: $ 2.5 million Spa and sauna Child $2.60 Weights room, Conc. $2.50 Est. Average Annual aerobic/multi- Great Lakes Aquatic Centre, Lake Street, Dry Facilities Breakdown per area: Family $10.80 Operating Deficit: purpose room, Forster (02) 6591 7199 2 court Indoor stadium Hydrotherapy www.greatlakesaquaticcentre.com Health & Fitness Aquatics: 50% Gym $280,000 pool Multi-purpose room Stadium: 15% $11.00 Owner: Great Lakes City Council/ Health: 35% Est. Average Annual Support Facilities Group Fitness Capital Expenditure: Manager: YMCA Crèche Total Memberships: $9.80 Kiosk 2000 members $50,000 Hours of Operation: Change facilities (incl: Health & Fitness, stadium, Memberships: Mon-Thurs 6:00am – 9:00pm Administration/reception swim and vouchers) Fri 6.00am – 8.00 pm Adult Gold Sat 8.00 am- 5.00 pm Programs & Services: 12 mths $620.00 Sun 9.00 am – 5.00 pm 3 mths $285.00 Pub Hols. 10.00 am – 4:00pm Aquatic Services Aqua aerobics Family Location: 300 kilometres north-east Birthday Parties 12 mth $1,295.00 Sydney. Learn to swim Monthly Debit $60.00 plus Catchment: Approx. 30,000 within 8 km Dry Services Joining Fee $55.00 radius. Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Competitor Facilities: Wellness classes Health @ Fitness Kindergym Indoor courts private Netball, Basketball, Volleyball
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CENTRE POINT SPORT AND LEISURE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry Est. Average Annual Indoor Aquatic Facilities 38,380 visits Turnover: Redeveloped centre Opened: 2000 25m 6-lane pool Swim Only $242,000 Adult $5.00 Extension Capital Cost: $2.5 Toddlers and Children’s pool Average Monthly Visitation: Child $3.00 3, 198 visits Est. Average Annual Osman Street, Blayney 2799 Dry Facilities Conc. $2.00 Operating Deficit: Health & Fitness Family $10.00 Ph: (02) 6368 2544 Breakdown per area: $200,000 (not incl. Multi-purpose room Gym depreciation, loan Owner/ Manager: Blayney Rural Council 2 Court indoor Stadium Aquatics: 29,320 $6.00 repayments) Hours of Operation: Support Facilities Stadium: 2, 116 Mon-Thurs 5:30am – 12:00pm 2.00- Kiosk Gym: 6,994 Group Fitness Est. Average Annual 8.30pm $8.00/Conc. $5.50 Capital Expenditure: Scout Hall & kitchen Fri 6.00am – 5:30am – 12:00pm 2.00- Total Memberships: $15,000 Multi-purpose meeting rooms Memberships: 6.00pm Swim shop Sat 9.00am 5.00pm Change facilities 250 family, swim, gym, stadium Adult Gold Sun 12:00pm – 5:00pm Administration/reception members. 12 mths $6.95.00 3 mths $235.00 Location: 300 kilometres north-west Programs & Services: Monthly Debit $ Canberra. Aquatic Services plus Joining Fee $ Aqua aerobics Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 5,000 Family Birthday Parties Approx. regional population Family 12 mths: $870.00 School Swimming
Competitor Facilities: Dry Services
Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes Personal training
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WODONGA SPORTS AND LEISURE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry Est. Average Annual CENTRE Indoor Aquatic Facilities visits Turnover: Swim Only Opened: Indoor Sports stadium 1986, 25 metre Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $ $1.7 million Indoor Aquatic Centre Extension 1993 Leisure pool/toddlers visits Child $ Extension Capital Cost: $1.5 million Program pool Conc. $ Est. Average Annual Breakdown per area: Operating Deficit: PO Box 923, WODONGA, VIC 3689 Dry Facilities Gym Phone: (02) 6043 4545 5 court indoor stadium $ $220,000 Health & Fitness Total Memberships: Owner/ Manager: Wodonga City Council Multi-purpose room Group Fitness Est. Average Annual $ Capital Expenditure: Hours of Operation: Support Facilities Mon-Fri 6:00am – 8:45pm Memberships $30,000 Weekends & D-L-S 8:00am – 5:45pm Crèche Cafe Location: 300 kilometres north-east Change facilities Melbourne. Twin city with Albury, NSW. Administration/reception
Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 28,000 Programs & Services regional population 110,000. Aquatic Services
Competitor Facilities: Aqua aerobics (Albury/Wodonga) Birthday Parties 3xOutdoor 50 metre facilities School Swimming Albury 4 Court indoor stadium 5 Health & Fitness Gyms (private) Dry Services 1 Indoor pool (private) Jnr/Snr Basketball rosters Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes
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MELTON AQUATIC LEISURE CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Future Facility Indoor Aquatic Facilities 412,000 Visits Income: Developments:
Opened: 1994 Swim Only $ Average Monthly Visitation: 25 metre lap pool Adult $5.55 Alfresco Cafe 34,333 visits Redevelopment: Leisure pool/toddlers Child $3.90 Est. Average Annual and other value New gym (2000) - $800,000. Wave pool & rapid river Conc. $3.90 adding ancillary Breakdown per area: Operating Surplus: Refurbishment (2003/04) $1.2m Spa/hydrotherapy pool businesses As a general rule Melton have Sauna Gym $50,000 Surplus about 20% through the health club Capital Cost: $ $12.30 throughout a year. This would Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Est. Average Annual decrease during summer as the Coburns Road, Melton Vic 50 Metre 8 lane Group Fitness Capital Expenditure: attendances for the pools Ph: (03) 9743 5311 20 m play pool $9.50 $100,000.00 increase. Owner: Melton Shire Council Manager: Belgravia Leisure Dry Facilities Aquatic: 329,600 Memberships: Gymnasium (350 sq. metres) Health & Fitness: 82,400 Hours of Operation: Group Fitness Room (300 metres) Stadium: 0 Gold Mon-Fri: 6.00am - 9.00pm 12 mths $749.00 Weekends 6.00am – 8.00pm Support Facilities Total Memberships: 3 mths $309.00 Public Holidays: 8.00am – 8.00pm Crèche/Program Space Memberships statistics for the Monthly Debit $14.55/pw Cafe Centre are as follows: plus Joining Fee $65.00 Location: 40 kilometres west Melbourne. Change facilities Aquatic/Dry: 2,016 Administration/reception Aquatic Membership: 191 Wet Catchment: approx. Municipal pop 70,145 Commercial Space (currently Swim School: 787 12 mths $495.00 facility catchment approx: 30,000-40,000 sublet as a Hairdressing Salon) 3 mths $195.00 &/or % of catchment population Monthly Debit $8.95/pw Competitor Facilities: Programs & Services: 1 X private health and fitness Aquatic Services 2 private Learn to Swim Aqua aerobics Birthday Parties Ausswim & School Swimming Swim Squad Training Aqua Play Group Aquatic Based Fitness Programs Pilates
Dry Services Health & Fitness classes School holiday programs Wellness classes Triathlon Series Personal Training
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SIMILAR AREA FACILITIES REVIEW SUMMARY OUTDOOR FACILITIES
COMMUNITY PROFILE FACILITY DESCRIPTION CENTRE VISITATION PRICING PROFITABILITY FACILITY STRUCTURE OVERVIEW UPGRADES
LAUNCESTON SWIM CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Planned Facility Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Turnover: Upgrades/ Opened: 1953 50 metre outdoor 120,000 visits Swim Only Extensions: 33 Metre Adult: Revenue Extension Capital Cost: $680,000 Children’s Leisure pool Average Monthly Visitation: Child: Waterslide (Built 1980’s) Family: Gate: Owner/Manager: Launceston City Council Coaching: Dry Facilities Breakdown per area: Memberships: Carnivals: Hours of Operation: Club rooms Phone: Daily Sept-April Adults: season ticket Support Facilities Children: adult: Est. Average Annual Location: Central Tasmania Kiosk Child Carnival: family: Operating Deficit: Change facilities Learn to Swims: child: Catchment: Approx. Municipal Population Administration/reception Spectators: Est. Average Annual 60,000, Regional Population 100,000 Grandstand Concession: 10 swim pass Capital Expenditure: Picnic/bbq areas (Includes: family, season, conc Adult: Competitor Facilities: booklet) Child: Programs & Services: Waterslide 3 x Health and Fitness centres (1 with Aquatic Services indoor pool) Learn to swim (dependent on weather) 1x Learn to Swim School 2x Outdoor Pools Dry Services 1 x Day Spa/Hydrotherapy Health Centre
DEVONPORT OLYMPIC SWIMMING Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: N/A Est. Average Annual Planned Facility POOL Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Turnover: Upgrades/ 50 metre outdoor 30-40,000 visits (dependent on Swim Only N/A Extensions: Opened: 1950’s 33 Metre weather) Information not provided Children’s Leisure pool Est. Average Annual Council Owner/Manager: Devonport City Council Waterslide (Built 1980’s) Average Monthly Visitation: Memberships: Operating Deficit: conducting Contract Managed up to 2004, Council Aquatic feasibility now manages. Dry Facilities Breakdown per area: $150,000 study 2004/2005 Club rooms No figures available to determine Hours of Operation: Est. Average Annual future strategy. Daily Support Facilities (Includes: family, season, conc Capital Expenditure: Kiosk booklet) Location: North West Tasmania. Change facilities Waterslide $10,000 to $15,000 Administration/reception Catchment: Approx. Municipal population Grandstand (dependent on weather) 25,000, Regional Population Picnic/bbq areas
Competitor Facilities: Programs & Services:
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Latrobe Swimming Pool (10kms) Aquatic Services Learn to swim
Dry Services
SOUTH WEST MEMORIAL POOL – Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Planned Facility TAMWORTH 74,000 visits Turnover: Upgrades/Exten Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Swim Only sions: Opened: 1950’s 50 metre outdoor Average Monthly Visitation: Adult: $2.50 Revenue: $196,000 Children’s Leisure pool 12,500 visits Child: $1.50 Proposal for New Owner/Manager: Tamworth Regional Waterslide Family: $7.00 Est. Average Annual Indoor Aquatic Council Breakdown per area: Operating Deficit: Centre costed at Dry Facilities Not available Memberships: $10.5M was Hours of Operation: Club rooms $149,000 developed in Daily season ticket 2003. Support Facilities Adult: $125 Est. Average Annual Location: North West NSW. Kiosk family: $250 Capital Expenditure: Still awaiting Change facilities child: $60 Council funding. Catchment: Approx. Municipal population Administration/reception $12,000 to $15,000 25,000. Approx. Regional Population Grandstand 10 swim pass N/A 90,000. Picnic/bbq areas Adult: Child: Competitor Facilities: Programs & Services: 2 x Commercial Health & Fitness Aquatic Services 1 X Council Outdoor Pool Learn to swim
Dry Services
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DUBBO AQUATIC CENTRE Facilities: Average Annual Visitation: Casual Entry: Est. Average Annual Planned Facility Indoor Aquatic Facilities 110,000 – 120,000 visits Turnover: Upgrades/ Opened: 1935/1970/2003 50 metre outdoor Swim Only Revenue $ 192,000 Extensions: Children’s Leisure pool 23/7 beach Average Monthly Visitation: Adult $3.30 Level decking, Extension Capital Cost 2003: $680,000 waterslide 1980’s Child $2.20 Gate: 169,000 Retiling Family $10.00 Coaching: 6500 Ph: (02) 6882 2485 Dry Facilities Breakdown per area: Carnivals: 15000 Club rooms Memberships Phone: 1000 Owner/Manager: Dubbo City Council Adults: 15,275 Support Facilities Children: 23,045 season ticket Est. Average Annual Hours of Operation: Kiosk Child Carnival: 283 adult $190.00 Operating Deficit: Daily 6.00am to 6.00pm Sept-April Change facilities Learn to Swims 10,576 family $340.00 $221, 000 DLS 6.00 am – 9.00 pm Administration/reception Spectators: 9,435 child $140.00 Grandstand Concession: 54,9354 $348,000 (including Location: 400 kilometres south-west Picnic/bbq areas ( Includes: family, season, conc 10 swim pass general maintenance, Sydney. booklet) Adult: $29.00 and depreciation Programs & Services Waterslide 9,447-12598 Child: $20.00 $76,000) Catchment: Pop 40,000, regional pop 20 Aquatic Services (dependent on weather) Aqua aerobics Forward Estimates Competitor Facilities: Birthday Parties 2004/05. $398,000 RSL indoor 25, gym/aerobics 2004 Learn to swim Indoor courts private 2005/06 $372,000 Dry Services Est. Average Annual Capital Expenditure: Last year/coming year Council will have spent $1.680,000.00
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Appendix Three
School Swimming Pool Survey Comments
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MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE
SOUTHERN PENINSULA AQUATIC FACILITY SCHOOL SURVEY COMMENTS
Please make any other comments about Aquatic and Leisure Centre facility needs in the local area.
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4. Rosebud Primary School At present we have no 50m facility in the area. Closest is Pines Pool, an outdoor pool (i.e. last year RSC bused the whole school to Frankston, swam 2 races). Lightning and Thunder – had to bring all the kids home. Didn’t finish sports. The standard of facilities presently existing are very poor and very dirty. The recreation i.e. Wave pool/waterslide etc as per MSAC or Dandenong Oasis is disparately needed but perhaps pie in the sky. It is really important that we start to develop a recreation precinct in Rosebud as it is the centre of the community. The Boneo Rd/Hwy old pool site or Village Green hall kindergarten areas are both excellent sites. 5. Western Port Secondary Each year the costs keep increasing. College I find it difficult to understand that the Crib Point Pool costs the same to use as the indoor Pelican Park facility. I also would encourage the Shire to re evaluate the costs imposed on the schools to increase the usage. I know of one local primary school that will not be conducting their primary swimming program due to the cost. This in turn poses a problem for us in year to follow for our program. 7. Peninsula Secondary The main requirement for competition swimmers is an indoor heated School 50 metre pool open all year round. Currently, the only 50 metre pool is located in North Frankston, it’s outdoors and only open in the summer months. The Peninsula sadly lack basketball/netball area’s which can be used by the main district competitions. We rely heavily on the use of private facilities to provide competitions for residents. 8. Peninsula Primary School The Peninsula school has 2 pools on site. The school’s PE program includes a comprehensive swimming program, run by our PE staff and swimming coach, which aims to make all children “water safe”. Students in the upper primary area compete in zone swimming and other school competitions. Students in the Senior School are involved in house swimming sports and representing the school in the AGSV Swimming Carnival. 9. Woodleigh Secondary Aquatic and Leisure centres need to be available. School Councils, governments must not view them in $ terms but as a necessity for promoting healthy, active and safe lifestyles in OZ. Children and students need to be made the number 1 priority group as the habits and skills they pick up will be carried into adult life and support the use and need for such facilities. 10. St Josephs Primary The Crib Point Pool is a absolute necessity for our swimming School program to be successful as we can walk to the pool. The cost of lessons is high enough for parents without a adding any transport charges. Communication between pool staff at Pelican Park and Crib Point pool has not been ideal resulting in over bookings, misunderstandings re: charges levied, staffing for lessons. The admin side of the facilities is important.
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10. St Josephs Primary For a pool to be suitable for school competitions, carnivals etc. there School (Cont’d) must be room for spectators. This is often overlooked when building indoor pools and needs consideration 11. Dromana Secondary I believe a facility (heated) located near the College (Dromana) College would get all year round use because currently we do not participate in a program due to the distance to the closest facility (15 minutes in a bus to Rosebud). If a facility was available locally, it would be utilised by approximately 700 students throughout the year. I could also see massive use by the general public during the summer months. We also have some elite sporting programs in place at the College that would definitely utilise such a facility. 12. Hastings Westpark Last year it cost $22.50 for each child to attend a 5 week program, Primary School this year it is $48. Factors: 1. We have to use their instructors. 2. Bus costs. Last year 170 children attended, this year 60. The costs in a low socioeconomic area are far too high. 15. Rosebud Secondary Decent prices for school groups. School Courts for adolescent use on weekends. Diving pools. Diving blocks in competition pool. Facilities for as many sports possible for interschool competitions. A decent sized gym with up to date equipment. Aerobics classes for school groups. 10. Mornington Primary Pool depth suitable for Learn-To-Swim Programs, ie. same depth School pool, not graduating or too deep for young children. Staff provided who are trained provided by pool, including supervision in change rooms. Smaller group sizes ie. low ratio B/W instructor and students. Water safety programs, ie. canoes, floating castles, (similar to ‘WAVES’ near Peninsula). Flexibility in program structure, so that: Intensive programs can be booked, rather than 1 day a week for 6 weeks. Classes can be taken at 9.30 – 3.00. Whole pool available for house swimming sports ie. our school books pool for a day. Database on computer at pool that tracks kids year to year. This encourages us to stay loyal to 1 pool. Café that looks to pool. 20. Moorooduc Primary The reason many schools shy away from using local pools more School frequently is the cost. In term one our district has a swim carnival. We have to pay to trial and train our swimmers for the carnival – even at pools we use during the year in learn to swim programs. We pay for lane hire ($30.00) plus $2.00 per child which is too expensive considering we can be in the water for only 30 minutes. We would love to pick our squad (4) weeks prior to our swimming carnival and train in the mornings using our local pools – but the cost prevents us. The facilities and feel of local pools are great. 21. Boneo Primary School An Aquatic and Leisure Centre on the Southern Peninsula will need to cater for a number of groups as well as schools. To conduct our school programs there, the pool would need to be large enough for 2 grades to attend (tis could be up to 60 children).
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21. Boneo Primary School Students at our school attend 2 sessions (3/4 hour) a week for 4 (Cont’d) weeks. They are transported by the school bus. This keeps our costs down, as the cost to parents is an important consideration when planning the program. The facility would also need to have ample equipment for teaching strokes, water safety and lifesaving. After discussion with my Grade 5/6, the children were in favour of a number leisure facilities: diving pool, waterslide, wave pool, and inflatable. They would also like to see lockers provided. Local schools also hold competitions. A pool needs to have seating and space to allow this. Diving blocks are also needed. Thus the depth of the pool is a consideration for safety. There are also a number of clubs that will benefit from a pool. We have active lifesaving, Junior and Masters swimming clubs in the area. Other sports may also be developed eg. water polo, underwater hockey and canoe polo. An Aquatic Centre could also be used as a teaching facility. Therefore it would need a room available for lectures. Such courses would include AUSTSWIM, LIFEGUARDS. The centre would also have to cater for people with disabilities. There area a number of programs that can be provided (eg. the MS Societies SWEAT program).
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Appendix Four
Project Submission Form - Results
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Appendix Five
Capital Cost Estimate
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