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BBundabergundaberg RRegegiionalonal CCounounccilil regional sport and recreation strategy July 2010 BBundabergundaberg RRegionalegional CCouncilouncil regional sport and recreation strategy July 2010 This Strategy has been prepared by: ROSS Planning Pty Ltd ABN 41 892 553 822 9/182 Bay Terrace (Level 4 Flinders House) Wynnum QLD 4178 PO Box 5660 Manly QLD 4179 “The Regional Sport and Recreation Strategy was developed in partnership with the Telephone: (07) 3901 0730 Queensland Government and the Bundaberg Regional Council to get more Queens- Fax: (07) 3893 0593 landers active through sport and recreation.” © 2010 ROSS Planning Pty Ltd This document may only be used for the purposes for which it was commissioned and in accordance with the terms of engagement for the commission. Unauthorised use of this document in any form whatsoever is prohibited. Table of Contents 1. Recommendations 1 Viability of Sport and Recreation Groups 2 Open Space and Council Planning 4 Maintenance and Improvement of Existing Facilities 7 and Programs New Facilities, Programs and Initiatives 8 2 Purpose and Objectives 9 Purpose 9 Background 9 Study Approach 9 3 Background Research 11 Existing Plans and Studies 11 Demographics 13 Trends in Sport and Recreation 15 4 Demand Assessment 17 Consultation 17 Community Meetings 17 Sport and Recreation Clubs and Organisations 19 Sport and Recreation Clubs Survey 20 Schools Survey 26 5 Open Space 28 Open Space Outcomes 28 Guiding Principles 28 Open Space Classifi cations 29 Open Space Assessment 31 6 Appendices 33 Acronyms The following acronyms are used in this Strategy: AFC Australian Football Club BRC Bundaberg Regional Council BRL Bundaberg Rugby League DSS Desired Standard of Service DERM Department of Environment and Resource Management DSQ Disability Services Queensland EQ Education Queensland HLG Healthy Lifestyle Group PCYC Police Citizens Youth Club NBT North Burnett Tourism NSO National Sporting Organisation QT Queensland Transport SAB Sports Advisory Board SRS Sport and Recreation Service (Department of Communities) SSO State Sporting Organisation TQ Tourism Queensland recommendatIONS 1 SECTION This Bundaberg Regional Council Sport and Recreation Strategy extends the 2006 Regional Sport and Recreation Strategy developed by Bundaberg City Council and the Burnett Shire Council. It has not been a complete re-write of this earlier document, but rather the focus has been on integrating the needs of the Kolan and Isis Shires into a Regional Strategy. This document cannot be read alone. The background information in the 2006 Strategy is still relevant excepting the information supplied by sport and recreation clubs that is now included in Appendix 1. The recommendations in this report though have included the 2006 recommendations as well as some outstanding ones from the 2004 Kolan Sport and Recreation Plan so that all recommendations are in the one document1. The Bundaberg Regional Sport and Recreation Strategy is an oppor- tunity for Council to support and build upon the Region’s diversity of sporting facilities, parks for locals and visitors, play spaces for children and young people and pedestrian paths. Implementation of the recommendations outlined in this Strategy will continue the good results that the community and Council have achieved over many years. The recommendations of this Strategy are detailed below and are grouped into four strategic areas. These are: 1. Viability of sport and recreation groups 2. Open Space and Council Planning 3. Maintenance and improvement of existing facilities and programs 4. New facilities, programs and initiatives Priorities are assigned for each action. A “short” recommendation should be undertaken as soon as resources allow while “Medium” (in the next 2-5 years) and “Long” priorities (when resources allow) are not as urgent. However, should resources become available, in most cases projects can be brought forward. Prioritisation is often about spreading the available resources rather than the actual timing of the need. 1 Recommendations from 2006 that have been completed have been excluded. 1 bundaberg regional council sport and recreation strategy Viability of Sport and Recreation Groups No. Recommendation Responsibility Priority Lead Agency Partners 1 Develop a Sport Advisory Board with community and Sport and Recreation Services BRC SRS, Local Short and membership. The membership should be refl ective of facility managers and program Clubs Ongoing deliverers in the region. The Sport Advisory Board could provide information to Council on the needs in the region as well as assist Council in allocating its resourc- es and developing policy responses to issues. 2 Liaise with Sport and Recreation Services to improve the coordination of an annual BRC SRS, Local Ongoing process for clubs to notify changes to offi ce bearers or contact details. Details Clubs should free from privacy restrictions so that they can be distributed as required e.g. a public request for details on clubs that play an activity they are interested in. Or- ganisations should be encouraged to establish generic email addresses (e.g. hotmail/ yahoo or gmail) so that they do not change with a change of executive. 3 Use the Community Grants Program funding to assist organisations receiving fund- BRC Local Clubs Ongoing ing under the Sport and Recreation Services’ Minor Facilities Program. Under this program, applicants (must be incorporated not-for-profi t clubs), must have one-quarter of the total project cost while Sport and Recreation Services will contribute up to three-quarters of the project cost. Budget permitting, Council should consider providing 50% of the contribution of the club (one-eighth of total project cost) subject to the club providing the same, and being successful in their fi nal application. This process ensures the club takes responsibility for the project by fi nancially contributing, but the majority of project costs (seven-eighths) are borne by Council (one-eighth) and the State Government (six-eighths), minimising the operational impact on the club. As an example, by contributing $5,000 under this system, Council would see the completion of a signifi cant community project to the value of $40,000. 4 Increase the promotion and celebration of local achievements by people and events SAB BRC, Local Ongoing in sport, recreation and community by supporting the development of a reward and Clubs recognition program. 5 Coordinate the updating of Sport and Recreation Services's and the Community BRC Local Clubs Short Links data base (annually) as sport and recreation groups are dynamic with new ones being formed and some disband regularly. Ensure other sport and recreation information is current and useful. 6 Assist the YMCA to develop a strategic plan and master plan for their site (in the YMCA BRC Short context of other developments and proposals). The Plans will direct development, operational plans, budgets and Council support over the longer term. 7 Facilitate a program of education and training for sport and recreation groups across BRC SRS, SSO’s, Ongoing the Region, focussing on identifi ed training needs. Training and club development NSO’s should focus on: • strategic and business planning for clubs • advertising and marketing • volunteer management • club governance and committee management • asset management and maintenance. 8 In partnership with industry, community and Sport and Recreation Services, facilitate BRC SRS, SSO’s, Medium practical maintenance and asset management training programs and encourage the NSO’s implementation of a rolling program to improve the fi eld and court surface condi- tions and the quality of lighting. This could include bringing specialists to the region to advise and assist sport and recreation groups to undertake fi eld surface condition testing from which maintenance and watering regimes can be developed. 9 Assist the Moore Park Beach Football Club and Moore Park Netball Team to MPBSC BRC Short/ Me- prepare a feasibility study and develop a master plan (acknowledging other possible dium community needs) for a site adjacent to the Moore Park School. The feasibility study should consider planning, development, management and funding options. 2 bundaberg regional council sport and recreation strategy No. Recommendation Responsibility Priority Lead Agency Partners 10 Pilot a biennial forum for key community based sport and recreation organisations. BRC SRS, SSO’s, Short and The forum should aim to: NSO’s, Volun- then every • educate the volunteer club sector in appropriate management techniques teer Organi- two years • promote Council’s plans and policies sations • gather information for Council’s planning and open communication with the sector • reward volunteers • promote and encourage physical activity and healthy eating in the community, and • provide information on innovative program and planning responses. The forum could be delivered in partnership with Sport and Recreation Services and should provide a platform to coordinate the delivery of information for the benefi t of both community and Council. 11 Assist and support key sports to develop and implement facility asset management Local Sporting BRC Short/ Me- and master plans to clearly guide future development decisions. Initially provide sup- Clubs dium port to the following: • Bundaberg and District Tennis Association • Bundaberg Amateur Cycling Club • Bundaberg Basketball Association • Bundaberg Rowing Club Inc • Bundaberg Rugby Football Club and Bundaberg Cricket Association (Salter