A project by Southern Midlands Council

In partnership with the Tasmanian Government & the Australian Government

December 2015 The Partnership in Action

Our Community

Our Community Our Community

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 2 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Investment Checklist

Shovel Ready Project Health & Well Being Outcomes

Development Application - Approved Southern Midlands Planning Scheme New jobs in rural / regional area - construction phase 120 jobs +/- Key Recommendation in the Southern - operational phase 10 jobs +/- Midlands Recreation Strategy 2006 - apprentices/trainees Strategic Project – Identified need – Detailed research – Independent viability assessment

Safety/survival awareness & training Community capacity building projects - More Australians drown in rivers, Pool open all year round instead of just for 3 months creeks and dams than beaches Council’s depth of expertise to deliver on Canberra Times time & within budget Dec 22, 2013 Council’s ability to manage on going funding and maintenance of the assets

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2013 Government & the Australian Slide Government 3 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Location - Oatlands Local & Regional Significance

Oatlands is 100km from Hobart & 100kms from Launceston on the Heritage Highway

The immediate catchment comprises three local government areas

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 4 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Oatlands Integrated Development Strategy Project Integration

Current

Heritage Gaoler's Residence Council Works with Depot Site Municipal Pool in the grounds

New Midlands Community Recreation & Aquatic Centre Proposed $5,600,000 Tas Govt $2,500,000 Gaoler's Residence Refurbished Aust Govt $2,500,000 (Completed May 2011) SMC $400,000 cash & $200,000 in-kind Midlands Community Recreation Removal of the Municipal Pool & Aquatic Centre from the Gaol Precinct Constructed in (following the Construction of the New Aquatic Centre) Works Depot Site

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 5 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence The Integrated Project in Brief Proposed Midlands Community Recreation & Aquatic Centre (former Works Depot site)

Entrance

Office Shallow End Lobby Café/Retail

Multi-Purpose Room 1 Change Rooms Beach Enclosed Female Female End Dry Wet Pool Courtyard Change Change Multi-Purpose 6 Lanes Car Room 2 Male Male 25m Play Parking

Enclosed Dry Wet Courtyard Change Change Pool

HighMulti-Purpose Street Room 3 Deep End Plant & Equipment Floor Plan

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 6 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence The Integrated Project in Brief Gaoler’s Residence (removal of the old pool from the historic gaol site)

The site and townscape context The Oatlands Gaol is owned by Southern Midlands Council, having been transferred from State Government ownership in 2007. The site is approximately 2500 square metres, the main above-ground features are the Gaoler’s residence, sandstone perimeter wall, the municipal swimming pool (early 1950s) and ancillary pool - related structures.

It demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Tasmania’s heritage The Oatlands Gaol complex is of historic cultural heritage significance as a rare example of a colonial gaol in Tasmania. Apart from Richmond it is the most extant example remaining of at least ten contemporary gaol complexes. As the only regional colonial gaol where executions were commonplace, the site may yield rare archaeological remnants of the gallows – the only other example of such being largely re-created gallows in the remnants of the Hobart Gaol.

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 7 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Removal of the Old Pool from the Historic Gaol Site

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 8 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Proposed Facilities

Swimming Pool & Aquatic Area Cafe

Multi-Use Community Spaces

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 9 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Evidence of economic return World Health Organisation 2013

There is a growing body of evidence that the economic and health-related returns on school age recreation as well as health & well being interventions, particularly those targeting early education, far outweigh the costs.

Communicating the Economics of Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities, World Health Organisation, 2013

More than just swimming lessons, the Midlands Community Recreation & Aquatic Centre’s programs will offer family opportunities to develop water safety habits they’ll carry with them for life. We are committed in placing a strong emphasis on values, sportsmanship, friendship and fun, as well as a safe place to learn swimming and water safety skills.

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 10 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Promoting Healthy Communities

Social Inclusion Nutrition & food

In the past, the majority of A healthy lifestyle for the fitness research focused on entire family has both the physical benefits of physical and mental exercise. There is now benefits for all family increasing evidence members and it is a great demonstrating that physical way to increase family activity improves mental bonding. - health. -

Family Activities Self Reliance

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 11 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Health & Well Being for All Ages

To reach individual health It is never too late to be fit and wellness goals people and healthy. In fact as we need a strong awareness get older, physical of self and behaviours. exercise becomes The Centre will focus upon increasingly important for assisting in reaching a range of health reasons. personal health/fitness goals there-in achieving positive long-term changes

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 12 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence In the Pools

From swim carnivals to aquatic education and survival skills. The Centre will be able to tailor an aquatic program for all of our schools Females of all ages and abilities will be invited to enjoy women-only Primary school aquatics Children swimming. aged 5 – 12 learn rapidly, develop good stroke technique and demonstrate their water safety knowledge and skills

Water safety tips, be it canoe basic safety in a controlled environment, or swimming lessons might teach people to swim, but families need to be safe in all kinds of different environments.

Midlands Aquatic Centre – A Strategic Project for Tasmania by Southern Midlands Council, Decemberthe Tasmanian 2015 Government & the Australian Slide Government 13 May 2011 Page ‹#› In Confidence Southern Midlands Council Community Infrastructure Project addressing Recreation, Health, Tourism, Heritage and Well Being

Contact Tim Kirkwood or Andrew Benson Southern Midlands Council - Tasmania ph. (03) 62545000 [email protected]