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Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan Renewal 2023-2027

Project Overview

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The City of Bunbury has commenced development of a new Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan. The revised Sport and Recreation Plan will prioritise actions to optimise recreational activation through City support, and inform planning for the City's sport and recreation facilities.

The plan will replace the current Sport and Recreation Strategy 2019-2029. While the current strategy has been useful, it is time to refresh with a new focus around some elements.

The new Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan focus areas are:

  • Club support and development
  • Provision of appropriate recreational asset provision, renewal, and replacement
  • Industry and government partnerships

Benefits to the community:

  • Increased club and association sustainability and support for operations where it is most needed (driven by stakeholder feedback)
  • Effective prioritisation of asset replacement/replenishment and upgrade of facilities to best meet the needs of the sporting community
  • Identification of emerging and growth sports to plan for future (facilities and support)

Once adopted, the plan will be in place for a four-year period with clear tangible actions that need to be implemented and reported back to the community.

Stakeholder Engagement

In development of the new plan, the City will engage with community to understand the needs of clubs, associations and other stakeholders - this engagement will inform the outcomes, actions and priorities in the plan.

'Follow' this page to stay tuned for your opportunity to engage and have your say on the new Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan. Your participation is vital to ensure the plan accurately captures community needs, and identifies the most effective actions to best support our sporting and recreational clubs and associations.

 

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FAQS

  • The Sport and Recreation Strategy is 4 years old and although is a 10 year plan – much has changed so is time to revisit to do a more contemporary plan (future plan will be valid for 4 years)
  • More in depth  engagement with key stakeholders to gather the most up to date information and future aspirations
  • Capture of non City owned assets so they are included in the plan (as the current Strategy does not include non City owned assets)
  • Provide a more detailed plan on asset replacement/replenishment and renewal
  • Re-engage with clubs and associations to capture where club support and development (sustainability and growth) is most needed.

Project Phases

  • Phase 1 

    Planning and analysis to determine the scope of work, approach, timeframes and map stakeholders.
  • Phase 2

    Research and design – to undertake research required to inform the development of the Sport and Recreation Facilities Plan including stakeholder...
  • Phase 3

    Draft new plan – analyse research and design plan based on current community needs.
  • Phase 4

    Draft plan submitted to Council and community for feedback.
  • Phase 5

    Evaluation and reporting – implement the plan and provide progress reporting to Council and the community.

City Strategy

For your information, the strategic link for this project can be found under the People pillar of both our Strategic Community Plan and our Corporate Business Plan.

People: A safe, healthy & connected community

Outcome: A healthy & active community

The City of Bunbury acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Noongar Wardandi people and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.