Sport & Recreation Facilities Strategy

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19 January 2021

The first formal Dunsborough Sporting Club Working Group meeting was held at John Edwards Pavilion with representatives from Soccer, Football, Cricket, Netball and Basketball. The purpose of this working group is to provide feedback and information that will guide the design and construction of the Dunsborough Lakes Sports Precinct and the masterplan of the existing Dunsborough Playing Fields precinct.

22 December 2020

External Funding Announcement - The City of Busselton received great news today, receiving $750,000 from the State Government's Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) for the development of Dunsborough Lakes Sports Precinct. This funding, together with $1.68M Commonwealth Government Community Infrastructure Program grant, effectively fast tracks the development. This means the playing fields, multi-use courts, carpark, lighting and pavilion will be delivered in one stage. Engagement with Dunsborough sporting clubs will ramp up in the new year as the detailed design is developed.

Information can be downloaded from the Document Library under the Implementation Folder.

3 November 2020

CSRFF Announcement - The City of Busselton received great news today, the application to the State Government's CSRFF for master planning of Sir Stewart Bovell Sports Park was successful. Engagement with sporting club and association stakeholders is underway and will continue throughout 2021. The Busselton Horse and Pony Club were also successful in their CSRFF funding submission and their upgrade will be progressing with the receipt of this funding and $10,000 from the City of Busselton through the Community Assistance Program.

September 2020

Implementation of the Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 continues with an application to the State Government's CSRFF "forward planning round" for the development of the Dunsborough Lakes Sports Precinct (DLSP). The SRFS identifies that developing this site, into DLSP, is a key priority for the City of Busselton and directly aligns with the SRFS guiding principle criteria. This project will ensure that current and future sporting needs of the Dunsborough sub-district are met by initially constructing four rectangle fields, two cricket fields, four multi-purpose outdoor courts, and in future stages, a pavilion, change rooms, additional playing fields, additional outdoor courts, and the provision for a future indoor court facility.

August 2020

Implementation of the Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 is well underway with an application to the CSRFF "Small project round" for the Masterplan of Sir Stewart Bovell Sports Park. The masterplan will ensure the development of the sports park is well planned, fit for purpose and guide the future staged development of the park to capitalise on the opportunity for a sports talent hub in the region. The Busselton Horse & Pony Club have also prepared an application to the CSRFF for their priority project of upgrading the dressage arena so more members can participate in horse sports training and events.

Information can be downloaded from the Document Library under the Implementation Folder.

14 May 2020

At last nights Council meeting the Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 was adopted as guide to the development and provision of Sport & Recreation infrastructure throughout the District.

Work has commended on the recommended priorities for 2020/21 Financial Year, with the new Dunsborough Lakes Sports Precinct (infrastructure for soccer, cricket and court sports) the first project to be undertaken.

All documents can be downloaded from the Document Library.

6 May 2020

**Late UPDATE** Due to lost power and communications to the administration building today (Wednesday 6th) an amendment to the Agenda Briefing and Community Access Session was made and will now be held on Thursday 7th May. https://www.facebook.com/CityBusselton/posts/1286423548222234

Update - 1 May 2020

Following the public submission period The Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 is an agenda item at the 13th May 2020 Council Meeting. On the Wednesday preceding each Council meeting (6th May 2020 - by electronic means) there is an opportunity to address the Councillors during a Community Access Session on any item on the agenda, or any other matter of business of the local government.

Information on Council Meeting Processes and Procedures, Community Access Sessions and Presentations by Parties with an Interest is available from Melissa Egan on 9781 0338 or at melissa.egan@busselton.wa.gov.au. Council agenda items are published in the Council for the Community section of the local paper and are available online on this web page https://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/Council/Meetings/Council-Meetings

Please Note: The Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on 13 May 2020 shall be held by electronic means in accordance with Regulation 14D of the Local Government (Administration) Amendment Regulations 2020.

Project Update - 30 January 2020

The Draft Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 is the outcome of one of the City’s most comprehensive and engaging community consultation initiatives and is now open for public submissions.

This long-term strategy aims to inform, guide and underpin the planning and provision of indoor and outdoor community sporting and recreation facilities to meet existing and future needs throughout the City of Busselton. It also Identifies gaps and opportunities around assisting residents to participate and clubs to operate in a sustainable manner.

The strategy recommends that $37 million of sport and recreation projects are undertaken over the next 10 years. It lists key projects in order of priority, the top five being:

1. construct the Dunsborough Lakes Sports Park with infrastructure for cricket, soccer and court sports;

2. reconfigure the Dunsborough Playing Fields to cater for Aussie Rules and refocus the current use at the NCC to cater for future gym, fitness/multi-purpose room and pool space;

3. partner with the Dunsborough and Districts Country Club to review the site with view to increasing space for social and leisure activities;

4. redevelop the existing indoor pool at the GLC to create a dedicated program pool and a dedicated lap pool; and

5. increase the number of indoor courts at the GLC or construct indoor courts at Dunsborough Lakes Sports Park.

The implementation of the strategy will ensure a well-planned and implemented approach towards infrastructure development in the future.

View the draft strategy in the document library and make a submission by clicking the link below.

Submissions are open until 15 March 2020 and following community engagement and consideration of the submissions a final report will be presented to Council for the endorsement of the strategy.

Project Update - 28 August 2019

Thanks to everyone who provided their feedback on this consultation initiative.

Objective: Long-term planning for the provision of indoor and outdoor sporting and recreational facilities in the City of Busselton.

Status: The City engaged with local sport & recreation clubs/associations, State sporting associations and the State Government department. Four workshops were held and we received over 500 responses through the Your Say Survey platform. These responses came from respondents participating in over 60 different sports!

This feedback has been now analysed. It provided excellent data about the needs and challenges faced by local clubs, associations and individual participants.

Next step: The focus is now on developing a range of financially viable options that are aligned with facility standards and feedback received. Specifically we will be looking at opportunities around existing and new infrastructure and providing a schedule of prioritised projects that informs the Long Term Financial plan and assists in sourcing external funding.

April 2019 - Project Information & Initial Survey

The City of Busselton is a fast growing municipality – and we love our sports! It’s therefore essential that we actively plan for the provision of future indoor and outdoor sporting and recreational facilities and that the community contributes to this planning process.

We want to understand who in our community is participating in sport and leisure activities and to get an understanding of key issues impacting participants, parents, clubs and associations. We also want to identify areas of future opportunity, including how activities and facilities can be better managed to ensure our community remains active.

Initial Survey closes 9 June 2019.

19 January 2021

The first formal Dunsborough Sporting Club Working Group meeting was held at John Edwards Pavilion with representatives from Soccer, Football, Cricket, Netball and Basketball. The purpose of this working group is to provide feedback and information that will guide the design and construction of the Dunsborough Lakes Sports Precinct and the masterplan of the existing Dunsborough Playing Fields precinct.

22 December 2020

External Funding Announcement - The City of Busselton received great news today, receiving $750,000 from the State Government's Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) for the development of Dunsborough Lakes Sports Precinct. This funding, together with $1.68M Commonwealth Government Community Infrastructure Program grant, effectively fast tracks the development. This means the playing fields, multi-use courts, carpark, lighting and pavilion will be delivered in one stage. Engagement with Dunsborough sporting clubs will ramp up in the new year as the detailed design is developed.

Information can be downloaded from the Document Library under the Implementation Folder.

3 November 2020

CSRFF Announcement - The City of Busselton received great news today, the application to the State Government's CSRFF for master planning of Sir Stewart Bovell Sports Park was successful. Engagement with sporting club and association stakeholders is underway and will continue throughout 2021. The Busselton Horse and Pony Club were also successful in their CSRFF funding submission and their upgrade will be progressing with the receipt of this funding and $10,000 from the City of Busselton through the Community Assistance Program.

September 2020

Implementation of the Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 continues with an application to the State Government's CSRFF "forward planning round" for the development of the Dunsborough Lakes Sports Precinct (DLSP). The SRFS identifies that developing this site, into DLSP, is a key priority for the City of Busselton and directly aligns with the SRFS guiding principle criteria. This project will ensure that current and future sporting needs of the Dunsborough sub-district are met by initially constructing four rectangle fields, two cricket fields, four multi-purpose outdoor courts, and in future stages, a pavilion, change rooms, additional playing fields, additional outdoor courts, and the provision for a future indoor court facility.

August 2020

Implementation of the Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 is well underway with an application to the CSRFF "Small project round" for the Masterplan of Sir Stewart Bovell Sports Park. The masterplan will ensure the development of the sports park is well planned, fit for purpose and guide the future staged development of the park to capitalise on the opportunity for a sports talent hub in the region. The Busselton Horse & Pony Club have also prepared an application to the CSRFF for their priority project of upgrading the dressage arena so more members can participate in horse sports training and events.

Information can be downloaded from the Document Library under the Implementation Folder.

14 May 2020

At last nights Council meeting the Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 was adopted as guide to the development and provision of Sport & Recreation infrastructure throughout the District.

Work has commended on the recommended priorities for 2020/21 Financial Year, with the new Dunsborough Lakes Sports Precinct (infrastructure for soccer, cricket and court sports) the first project to be undertaken.

All documents can be downloaded from the Document Library.

6 May 2020

**Late UPDATE** Due to lost power and communications to the administration building today (Wednesday 6th) an amendment to the Agenda Briefing and Community Access Session was made and will now be held on Thursday 7th May. https://www.facebook.com/CityBusselton/posts/1286423548222234

Update - 1 May 2020

Following the public submission period The Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 is an agenda item at the 13th May 2020 Council Meeting. On the Wednesday preceding each Council meeting (6th May 2020 - by electronic means) there is an opportunity to address the Councillors during a Community Access Session on any item on the agenda, or any other matter of business of the local government.

Information on Council Meeting Processes and Procedures, Community Access Sessions and Presentations by Parties with an Interest is available from Melissa Egan on 9781 0338 or at melissa.egan@busselton.wa.gov.au. Council agenda items are published in the Council for the Community section of the local paper and are available online on this web page https://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/Council/Meetings/Council-Meetings

Please Note: The Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on 13 May 2020 shall be held by electronic means in accordance with Regulation 14D of the Local Government (Administration) Amendment Regulations 2020.

Project Update - 30 January 2020

The Draft Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2020-2030 is the outcome of one of the City’s most comprehensive and engaging community consultation initiatives and is now open for public submissions.

This long-term strategy aims to inform, guide and underpin the planning and provision of indoor and outdoor community sporting and recreation facilities to meet existing and future needs throughout the City of Busselton. It also Identifies gaps and opportunities around assisting residents to participate and clubs to operate in a sustainable manner.

The strategy recommends that $37 million of sport and recreation projects are undertaken over the next 10 years. It lists key projects in order of priority, the top five being:

1. construct the Dunsborough Lakes Sports Park with infrastructure for cricket, soccer and court sports;

2. reconfigure the Dunsborough Playing Fields to cater for Aussie Rules and refocus the current use at the NCC to cater for future gym, fitness/multi-purpose room and pool space;

3. partner with the Dunsborough and Districts Country Club to review the site with view to increasing space for social and leisure activities;

4. redevelop the existing indoor pool at the GLC to create a dedicated program pool and a dedicated lap pool; and

5. increase the number of indoor courts at the GLC or construct indoor courts at Dunsborough Lakes Sports Park.

The implementation of the strategy will ensure a well-planned and implemented approach towards infrastructure development in the future.

View the draft strategy in the document library and make a submission by clicking the link below.

Submissions are open until 15 March 2020 and following community engagement and consideration of the submissions a final report will be presented to Council for the endorsement of the strategy.

Project Update - 28 August 2019

Thanks to everyone who provided their feedback on this consultation initiative.

Objective: Long-term planning for the provision of indoor and outdoor sporting and recreational facilities in the City of Busselton.

Status: The City engaged with local sport & recreation clubs/associations, State sporting associations and the State Government department. Four workshops were held and we received over 500 responses through the Your Say Survey platform. These responses came from respondents participating in over 60 different sports!

This feedback has been now analysed. It provided excellent data about the needs and challenges faced by local clubs, associations and individual participants.

Next step: The focus is now on developing a range of financially viable options that are aligned with facility standards and feedback received. Specifically we will be looking at opportunities around existing and new infrastructure and providing a schedule of prioritised projects that informs the Long Term Financial plan and assists in sourcing external funding.

April 2019 - Project Information & Initial Survey

The City of Busselton is a fast growing municipality – and we love our sports! It’s therefore essential that we actively plan for the provision of future indoor and outdoor sporting and recreational facilities and that the community contributes to this planning process.

We want to understand who in our community is participating in sport and leisure activities and to get an understanding of key issues impacting participants, parents, clubs and associations. We also want to identify areas of future opportunity, including how activities and facilities can be better managed to ensure our community remains active.

Initial Survey closes 9 June 2019.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Submission on the draft Sport & Recreation Facilities Strategy

    160 responses

    On 29 January 2020 Council endorsed the draft Sport & Recreation Facilities Strategy (SRFS) to be advertised for stakeholder submissions for a period of 45 days.

    Submissions will close on March 15th 2020.

    Following this stakeholder engagement and submissions will be considered and a final report presented to Council for the endorsement of the SRFS.

    The draft SRFS provides a long-term strategy to inform, guide and underpin the provision of sport and recreation infrastructure throughout the District. Over the next 10 years the SRFS recommends that approximately $37M of sport and recreation projects are undertaken. It also identifies gaps and opportunities around assisting residents to participate and clubs to operate in a sustainable manner.

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    Sport & Recreation Facilities Strategy Survey

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