Sport & Recreation Strategy

Sport & Recreation Strategy Strategic directions and City facilities 2019 - 2029 Adopted by Council 10 December 2019 Council Decision 344/19 Acknowledgement to country The City of Bunbury acknowledges the Wardandi Noongar People as the traditional custodians of the land we are situated on and their Elders past, present and emerging. The City of Bunbury acknowledges and respects the continuing culture and the Contents contribution made to the life of this city and region. Mayors Message 2 Executive Summary 4 Introduction 5 Regional Context 6 High Performance Pathways and Elite Events 7 Mayor’s Message Benefits of Physical Activity 7 This important work is the culmination of many months of engagement Australian Guidelines for Physical Activity 8 and research involving Bunbury based sporting and recreation groups, State Trends in Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity 11 Government sporting representatives, neighbouring Local Governments, State Sporting Associations and interested community members. The Participation and Participation Trends 13 levels of engagements clearly demonstrate the high level of interest in the City of Bunbury Population and Health Indicators 15 strategy and the meaningful outcomes for the community into the future. Understanding Council’s Role in Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity 17 Most residents and visitors know the important of the City providing active and passive sporting and recreational facilities. Many of these facilities require multi-million dollar investments and as Accessibility and Inclusion 19 such require long term planning that must also be balanced with other capital commitments the City ratepayers fund. Being a regional centre, Bunbury also faces the challenge of providing high Determining Sporting Infrastructure Requirements 19 standard, high service level facilities to attract State and National events; this is recognised by governments as they assist with funding wherever possible. Financial Implications and Funding Strategies 22 City staff have worked diligently over the past few years to provide accurate asset data and renewal 23 cost forecasts to inform the City’s financial planning process. A number of submissions outline Community Engagement and encourage further investment and upgrade to existing facilities; the City Council will consider 24 the actions identified within this Strategy as part of the financial Strategic Action Plan planning and prioritisation process. This Strategy will guide the decision making process in relation to the provision Priority Area 1 – South West Sports Centre 30 of sporting and recreation facilities in future financial planning rounds. Priority Area 2 – Other Facilities 38 On behalf of the City I thank those sporting and Priority Area 3 – Clubs 48 recreation clubs and groups, State Government sporting representatives, neighbouring Local Governments, State Priority Area 4 – Events and Sports Tourism 54 Sporting Associations and community members who have contributed their time, effort and experience to this Appendices 56 project which establishes the strategic direction for sport, recreation and physical activity provision within the City into the future. Additional further work with other sporting clubs and associations located within the City but not reliant on City facilities will further inform future developments and partnerships with and between the City and these groups to support the delivery of the objectives of the Strategy. I also wish to thank everyone who attended the Document Control engagements sessions, made submissions and the Revision # Date Details Author Reviewer City of Bunbury staff for their work to date. V1 4th June 2019 First Draft James Shepherd Executive Leadership Team V2 20th August 2019 Draft Strategy to James Shepherd City of Bunbury Council Council V3 31st October 2019 Final Strategy Document James Shepherd Executive Leadership Team FINAL 10th December 2019 Final Strategy adopted James Shepherd City of Bunbury Council by Council 2 Mayor Gary Brennan 3 Introduction For many years sport has been considered part of Bunbury’s DNA. The City and wider region are justifiably proud of the long list of representative athletes that have and continue to call Bunbury and the South West home. The wide variety and high standards of sports Executive Summary and recreation provision along with the region’s long history of producing nationally and internationally renowned sporting talent are recognised as part of Bunbury’s identity and key Sport has long been part of the Australian psyche. As a nation we know that it is good for us contributors to its attractiveness as a place to live, work and visit. both in terms of health and wellness benefits and the sense of community pride that comes Sport, recreation and all forms of physical activity are • Ensuring that existing and planned facilities meet the from local, regional, state and national triumphs. recognised as keys to creating happier and healthier current and future needs of the Bunbury community, However until recently this value has been largely This Strategy outlines the investment required to meet lifestyles. They provide benefits to physical and mental including where relevant the wider Bunbury Geographe unrecognised, particularly by policy makers. With little growing population and community demand for sporting health, enhance social inclusion, contribute to community Region; pride and deliver significant economic benefits. Through research or empirical data to support value claims, sport, infrastructure. The strategy initially focuses on ensuring the • Providing access to sustainable sport and recreation Sport 2030 the Federal Government has recognised the physical activity and its related infrastructure has relied City of Bunbury sporting facilities meet the identified needs. facilities that cater for the needs of people of all abilities; on anecdotal evidence about its benefits to individual It identifies projects already within the City’s Long Term importance of sport, recreation and physical activity as part and community health and wellbeing. Recent research by Financial Plan and new projects not listed but identified as of the foundations of a healthy, integrated and economically • Developing and implementing strategies, partnerships the Australian Sports Commission working with KPMG priorities as a result of the development of this strategy. This successful nation. and community initiatives that increase participation and La Trobe University has provided quantitative data will ensure the City continues to benefit from the economic, in sport and physical activity to support public health The City of Bunbury Sport and Recreation Strategy builds that highlights the real value of sport and associated health and social rewards derived from an active community improvements across all sporting clubs and associations 1 on the City’s sporting heritage and the vision of Sport infrastructure. as well as developing integrated service solutions that based within or using City owned sporting facilities. 2030. It ensures that the City is best placed to facilitate and support improved mental health and community wellbeing. benefit from increased community participation in sport and • Developing mutually beneficial partnerships with State This report identifies sport as having an annual national value Government agencies and private sector partners that of $16.2B comprised of $6.3B in direct economic benefits, The report recommendations are the result of extensive physical activity for all ages from grass roots to elite levels of participation. support improved health related outcomes for the $4.9B in health benefits and social benefits of $5.1B. These consultation with sporting groups; the community, community; and findings clearly identify sport and physical activity as a key key stakeholders including the Department for Local To achieve this the City recognises that providing modern, enabler of health and economic benefits but also a number Government, Sport and Communities (DLGSC), WA Country • Providing and maintaining a high standard of recreational fit for purpose sport and recreation facilities that support of significant social benefits including social inclusion, Health Services (WACHS) and surrounding Local Government open space and sporting facilities. physical activity are key to supporting an active, healthy and reduced crime and anti-social behaviour, community pride Authorities (LGAs) as well as industry trends, research data socially connected community. Achieving this vision will • Facilitating community and stakeholder participation in and community trust. The City’s 2019 Markyt Community and forecast population changes. 83% of feedback received focus on the following outcomes that will enable the City to decision making. Scorecard identifies Sport and Recreation and the South through the various consultation processes identified the continue to provide financially sustainable facilities for the West Sports Centre as key benchmark strengths when South West Sports Centre as the highest priority. This Strategy has been developed through the review community: measuring the City as a ‘place to live’ whilst both also of previous plans, strategies and master plans, extensive achieved 94% positive performance ratings from the The Strategy is underpinned by Council’s strategic direction community and stakeholder consultation, as well as community and are identified as priorities within the to co-locate user groups (where appropriate) and develop reference

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