Recreation Strategy
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Recreation Strategy 2017-2022 Disclaimer The information contained in this report is intended for the specific use of the within named party to which it is addressed ("the communityvibe client") only. All recommendations by communityvibe are based on information provided by or on behalf of the communityvibe client and communityvibe has relied on such information being correct at the time this report is prepared. communityvibe shall take no responsibility for any loss or damage caused to the communityvibe client or to any third party whether direct or consequential as a result of or in any way arising from any unauthorised use of this report or any recommendations contained within. Prepared By Wendy Holland Director communityvibe PO Box 421 Strathdale Vic 3550 Ph: 0438 433 555 E: [email protected] W: www.communityvibe.com.au Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................. 1 1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Aim of the strategy ....................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................. 6 1.3 Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 7 2.0 Vision and planning principles .......................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Vision ............................................................................................................................................. 8 2.2 Planning principles ........................................................................................................................ 8 3.0 Our community ................................................................................................................................. 9 3.1 Demographic details ..................................................................................................................... 9 3.2 Comparison of main towns within the Shire (2016 ABS Statistics)............................................. 15 4.0 Context ............................................................................................................................................ 17 5.0 Benefits of sport and recreation ..................................................................................................... 19 5.1 Benefits of recreation and open space ....................................................................................... 19 5.2 Sport and recreation participation ............................................................................................. 20 6.0 Sport and recreation trends ............................................................................................................ 22 7.0 Existing sport and recreation opportunities ................................................................................... 24 8.0 Community engagement ................................................................................................................ 25 8.1 Listening posts ............................................................................................................................ 26 8.2 Community surveys ..................................................................................................................... 27 8.3 Key stakeholder interviews ......................................................................................................... 28 8.4 Written submissions ................................................................................................................... 31 8.5 Age-friendly community workshop............................................................................................. 31 8.6 Your Health Your Say Online Feedback ....................................................................................... 31 8.7 Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan Workshop ............................................................ 33 8.8 Benchmarking with neighbouring Local Government Authorities ............................................. 34 9.0 Issues and opportunities ................................................................................................................. 36 9.1 Health and wellbeing .................................................................................................................. 36 9.1.1 Physical activity .................................................................................................................... 36 9.1.2 Obesity ................................................................................................................................. 36 9.1.3 Stress, anxiety and depression............................................................................................. 36 9.2 Liveability .................................................................................................................................... 37 9.3 Ageing community ...................................................................................................................... 39 9.3.1 The numbers ........................................................................................................................ 39 9.3.2 Impact of ageing on sport and recreation ........................................................................... 39 9.3.3 Council’s future investment to support participation by older adults ................................ 39 9.4 Young people .............................................................................................................................. 41 9.5 People with disabilities or long-term health issues .................................................................... 41 9.6 Community expectations ............................................................................................................ 42 9.7 Climate ........................................................................................................................................ 42 9.7.1 Drought ................................................................................................................................ 42 9.7.2 Floods ................................................................................................................................... 43 9.7.3 Bushfires............................................................................................................................... 43 9.8 Committee of Management Support .......................................................................................... 44 9.9 Club support ................................................................................................................................ 45 9.9.1 Ground maintenance and facility upgrades ......................................................................... 45 9.9.2 Communication and information ......................................................................................... 45 9.9.3 Volunteers ............................................................................................................................ 45 9.9.4 Partnerships ......................................................................................................................... 47 9.10 Facilities..................................................................................................................................... 47 9.10.1 Recreation reserves ........................................................................................................... 47 9.10.2 Impact of football club participation numbers and potential amalgamations .................. 48 9.10.3 Re-purposing sport and recreation facilities ...................................................................... 48 9.10.4 Swimming pools ................................................................................................................. 49 9.10.5 Resource sharing ................................................................................................................ 50 9.10.6 Lifespan .............................................................................................................................. 50 9.10.7 Facility rationalisation ........................................................................................................ 51 9.10.8 Framework to guide the provision for facilities at recreation reserves ............................ 52 9.11 Informal sport and recreation facilities .................................................................................... 53 9.11.1 Trends ................................................................................................................................ 53 9.11.2 Walking and cycling............................................................................................................ 53 9.11.3 Parks and playgrounds ....................................................................................................... 53 9.11.4 Gyms .................................................................................................................................