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CCCCONTACTSONTACTSONTACTSONTACTS For further information or clarification of information contained within this document please contact the following: Leon SeltsikasLeon SeltsikasLeon SeltsikasLeon Seltsikas [email protected]@[email protected]@hamessharley.com.au Level 15, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000


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CCCCONTENTSONTENTSONTENTSONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................5 2.0 METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 3.0 DEMOGRAPHICS .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Background ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 3.2 Supporting Studies ............................................................................................................................................ 7 3.3 Strategic Context ................................................................................................................................................. 7 3.4 Demographic Profile ......................................................................................................................................... 7 3.5 Sports Club Usage Patterns .......................................................................................................................10 3.6 Demographic Profile and Sporting Club Facilities Needs......................................................... 13 4.0 FUTURE SPORTING TRENDS ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 15 4.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 4.2 Benefits ................................................................................................................................................................... 16 4.3 Barriers to Particitation ................................................................................................................................. 17 4.4 Social Trends ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 4.4.1 Culture ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 4.4.2 Longevity ................................................................................................................................................ 17 4.4.3 Youth ......................................................................................................................................................... 17 4.4.4 Work Patterns ..................................................................................................................................... 17 4.4.5 Technology ............................................................................................................................................ 18 4.4.6 Health and Wellbeing ..................................................................................................................... 18 4.4.7 Natural Environment ....................................................................................................................... 18 4.4.8 Litigation ................................................................................................................................................. 18 4.4.9 Climate..................................................................................................................................................... 18 4.4.10 Economic Climate ............................................................................................................................ 18 4.5 Leisure Trends ................................................................................................................................................... 18 4.5.1 Community Sport ............................................................................................................................... 18 4.5.2 Leisure Choice..................................................................................................................................... 18 4.5.3 Commercial Sport ............................................................................................................................ 18 4.5.4 Facility Standards .............................................................................................................................. 19 4.5.6 User Pays .............................................................................................................................................. 19 4.5.7 Management Agreements ........................................................................................................... 19 4.5.8 Community Hubs and Precincts .............................................................................................. 19 4.5.9 Resource Sharing ............................................................................................................................. 19 4.5.10 Volunteers ............................................................................................................................................ 19 4.6 Participation Trends ........................................................................................................................................ 19 4.6.1 Physical Activity ................................................................................................................................... 19 4.6.2 Club Based Sports ........................................................................................................................... 20 4.6.3 Participation by Gender ................................................................................................................. 21 4.7 Sports Infrastructure Trends ..................................................................................................................... 21 4.7.1 General Design Trends ................................................................................................................... 21 4.7.2 Sports Hall Design Trends ......................................................................................................... 22 4.8 Challenges for Burnside Council ............................................................................................................ 23 4.8.1 Shared Facilities ................................................................................................................................ 23 4.8.2 Partnership Agreements ............................................................................................................. 23 4.8.3 Change Management .................................................................................................................... 23 5.0 TRAFFIC AND PARKING ANALYSIS .............................................................................................................. 24 5.1 Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 24

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5.2 Onsite Observations ....................................................................................................................................... 24 5.3 Future Developments ................................................................................................................................... 25 5.4 Consultation Identified Items ..................................................................................................................... 25 5.5 In Conculsion ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 6.0 CONSULTATION RESULTS ................................................................................................................................. 27 6.1 Sports and Social Club Focus Group Sessions ............................................................................... 27 6.2 Community Focus Group Sessions ...................................................................................................... 28 6.3 Comment Forms Submitted by Community Members ............................................................ 29 6.4 Evaluation of the Focus Group Sessions............................................................................................ 29 7.0 NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................. 30 7.1 Gymnasium – Joint Venture with Glenunga High School........................................................... 31 REFERENCES .........................................................................................................................................................................33 APPENDIX A - Sports and Social Club Consultation Data ................................................................................. APPENDIX B - Community Focus Groups Consultation Data ........................................................................ APPENDIX C - Community Comment Forms Consultation Data ................................................................. APPENDIX D - Evaluation of Focus Group Sessions ...........................................................................................

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1111.0.0.0.0 IIIINTRODUCTIONNTRODUCTIONNTRODUCTIONNTRODUCTION The purpose of the Glenunga Community Hub Needs Analysis and Feasibility Study is to explore the feasibility of a community hub with key stakeholders and the communities in the City of Burnside to determine the best outcome for the Glenunga facilities and reserve. A key driver for the study is the poor condition of the buildings at Glenunga. Council’s draft property strategy has identified that the buildings require improvements. The level and nature of improvements will be determined from the study data.

A community engagement strategy was developed in February 2009 to facilitate participation in the study by local key stakeholders and communities in the City of Burnside. The project required consultation with the Glenunga Sports and Social club, local residents, community groups, other sporting groups, Glenunga International High School, surrounding Councils, government and non-government agencies. A series of five Focus Group sessions were held to facilitate participation of these groups in the feasibility study. Comment forms were made available to those who could not attend a session to allow further participation.

The overall results of the consultation indicated support for a community hub. A facility that would allow shared use and incorporate flexible spaces to allow multi-function use and improved standards was considered highly desirable. Local use of the facilities received strong support. Specific interest in the facilities and the reserve came from six main sources:

• Glenunga Sports and Social Club • Local residents • Family Resource Centre • Glenunga High School • Burnside Hockey Club • Basketball community

There may be further sources of interest that have not been identified at this stage. However the critical aim of the studycritical aim of the studycritical aim of the studycritical aim of the study was to assess the feasibility of a community hub at the Glenunga site. The capacity of the site and the availability of funds will determine the outcomes to some extent. All the interests expressed and all the information gathered during the study will need to be taken into consideration in the decision making process.

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2222.0.0.0.0 MMMMETHODOLOGYETHODOLOGYETHODOLOGYETHODOLOGY

The levels of engagement and techniques were selected to ensure all stakeholders would be kept informed throughout the process and provided with equitable opportunities to contribute to the process of exploring the creation of a community hub. The methodology included: • Informing all stakeholders about the Glenunga Community Hub Feasibility Study and

Focus Group session dates and times through direct mail out of the Project Brief, Community Updates No.1 and No. 2 to local community and sporting groups, Government and non-government agencies and 2000 local residents. A notice about the project was placed in the local newspaper; public notices were displayed in Council facilities and on Council’s website.

• Providing key user groups with opportunities to contribute to the collection of data for the study

• Conducting workshops with the project team during the process to inform them of the consultation process with communities in the City of Burnside

• Inviting key user groups and the general community to comment on the Community Hub through a number of Focus Groups which allowed for open and inclusive discussion

• Providing Comment Forms to allow people who could not attend the Focus Group sessions to participate in the study – this method does not allow for open and inclusive discussion on the comments

• Collation and analysis of all sources of data to identify common and diverse views for consideration in the decision making process

• Preparing a report for Council on the outcome of the community engagement and analysis of all the data gathered

• Providing feedback to the community on their contributions to the process and the outcome of Councils decision.

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3333.0.0.0.0 DDDDEMOGRAPHICSEMOGRAPHICSEMOGRAPHICSEMOGRAPHICS 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 BBBBACKGROUNDACKGROUNDACKGROUNDACKGROUND The City of Burnside has undertaken significant work in gaining an understanding of the demographic makeup of its community from ABS data, various analyses and forecasts. The draft property strategy includes a survey that seeks to determine the adequacy of infrastructure to meet the needs of the community. Numerous other works and strategic documents supplement demographic, recreational and sporting facility profiles that are referenced in this study. The current work seeks to investigate previous work with the view to aligning relevant demographic data, current and future, with uses associated with the Glenunga Sports and Social Club Inc (GSSC) facilities. The requirement is a needs analysis for sporting facilities at GSSC that informs the City of Burnside as it considers redevelopment options. 3.23.23.23.2 SUPPORTING STUDIESSUPPORTING STUDIESSUPPORTING STUDIESSUPPORTING STUDIES Previous studies and documents referenced for current purposes include but are not limited to:- • The City of Burnside Strategic Plan: Vision 2020 • The City of Burnside Draft Property Strategy • Open Space Strategy, Report Volumes 1, 2 and 3 • City of Burnside 2006 Community Profile • Eastern Region Youth Network – Action Plan 2009 The demographic profile of the City of Burnside has been considered in the context of the current and potential future use for the GSSC facilities. While there are demographic profiles available for local statistical districts, consideration of the whole council area is considered to provide a more general view, particularly given that many users would come from a broad catchment area. 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3 STRATEGIC CONTEXTSTRATEGIC CONTEXTSTRATEGIC CONTEXTSTRATEGIC CONTEXT The City of Burnside Strategic Plan: Vision 2020 has identified the need for the community to access a range of high quality passive and active recreational facilities. The intent is to provide sporting facilities that meet community needs. Key actions considered to achieve the desired outcomes include:- • creating recreational hubs • coordinating the sharing of public and privately owned recreational facilities • maintaining facilities to standards, regulations and in accordance with best practice and

community expectations • providing facilities for youth • encouraging high levels of community ownership and use of open spaces. 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILEDEMOGRAPHIC PROFILEDEMOGRAPHIC PROFILEDEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Given that extensive work has already been undertaken by Council in regard to community demographic profiling, this report simply provides a snapshot of the most pertinent community statistics as they relate to potential sport participation at Glenunga. In this regard, the age structure of the City of Burnside has been considered, both in the context of comparisons between the 2001 and 2006 ABS Census data and forecasts to 2011 and 2016.

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Change of Age Structure 2001 to 2006 - City of Burnside

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In general terms the change in the age structure between 2001 and 2006 reveals that there has been:- • a marginal increase in the numbers of people within the 0 to 24 year groups • a substantial drop in the numbers of people in the 25 to 49 year age groups • a significant increase in the 50 to 69 year age groups • a drop in the 70 to 84 year age group • a small increase in the 85 year and over age group. These changes are shown at Chart 1. Chart 1: City of Burnside Change in Age Structure 2001 to 2006Chart 1: City of Burnside Change in Age Structure 2001 to 2006Chart 1: City of Burnside Change in Age Structure 2001 to 2006Chart 1: City of Burnside Change in Age Structure 2001 to 2006

Source: ABS As shown, the baby boomers are the most significant growth demographic.

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Change in Forecast Age Structure - City of Burnside - 2006-2011-2016

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Source: City of Burnside Community Profile As shown, growth is almost concentrated in the 60 to 80 year cohorts, with virtually no change below the 35 to 39 year cohorts. In terms of total population numbers, there was an increase of 8271 persons between 2001 and 2006 and projections show an increase of 1,333 persons from 2006 to 2011 and 1,058 persons from 2011 to 2016. Essentially the total population is expected to escalate by just under 6% over 10 years, from the 2006 number of 41,175 persons to 43,566 persons in 2016, which averages 239 persons per annum.

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3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 SPORTS CLUB USAGE PATTERNSSPORTS CLUB USAGE PATTERNSSPORTS CLUB USAGE PATTERNSSPORTS CLUB USAGE PATTERNS The sporting facilities at Glenunga have three primary user groups being:-

• The Glenunga Sports and Social Club Inc, which has seven affiliated clubs • The Glenunga International High School • The community for general recreational purposes. The GSSC has a formal lease with Council for use of the reserve after 5pm during the week and Saturday afternoon and Sunday over the weekends. The school also has an implied arrangement with GSSC for the use of the reserve from 9am to 5pm during the week and Saturday mornings. There is no formal lease agreement between the school and the council The community has access to the open space at other times and the clubroom facilities for private functions when available. Discussion with the Chairperson and Treasurer of the GSSC has provided a guide to current use patterns and other matters of relevance to the study. It is understood that the usage of the facilities by affiliated clubs, including membership numbers over time are to the order of those shown at Table 1.

Table 1: Glenunga Sports & Social Club UsageTable 1: Glenunga Sports & Social Club UsageTable 1: Glenunga Sports & Social Club UsageTable 1: Glenunga Sports & Social Club Usage

ClubClubClubClub Glenunga Football ClubGlenunga Football ClubGlenunga Football ClubGlenunga Football Club

Usage (Feb – Aug) Tues & Thurs 5pm - 10pm

Sat 12 noon – 11pm

Sun 8am – 2pm

Membership 80 senior

120 junior

Comments Senior membership relatively stable. Started 1960

Juniors have 5 teams. Started 2007

ClubClubClubClub Glenunga Cricket ClubGlenunga Cricket ClubGlenunga Cricket ClubGlenunga Cricket Club

Usage (Oct – Mar) Tues & Thurs 5pm - 10pm

Sat 12 noon – 10pm

Sun 8am – 2pm

Membership 30 (numbers relatively steady)

Comments 2 teams, down from 3 teams 7-8 years ago

ClubClubClubClub Metro United Women’s Football Club (soccer)Metro United Women’s Football Club (soccer)Metro United Women’s Football Club (soccer)Metro United Women’s Football Club (soccer)

Usage (Feb – Sep) Wed & Fri 5pm – 10pm

Sun 8am – 6pm

Membership 120 senior and junior

Comments Started 5 years ago with 3 teams, now 8 teams

Use both ovals

ClubClubClubClub Old Ignations Cricket ClubOld Ignations Cricket ClubOld Ignations Cricket ClubOld Ignations Cricket Club

Usage (Oct - Mar) Sat 12 noon – 10pm

Membership 30 (numbers steady)

Comments Use one oval plus their own school oval

ClubClubClubClub Old Ignations Soccer ClubOld Ignations Soccer ClubOld Ignations Soccer ClubOld Ignations Soccer Club

Usage (Feb - Sep) Tues & Thur 5pm – 10pm

Sat 12 noon – 6pm


Comments 5 teams use Glenunga facilities only

ClubClubClubClub Eastern Districts Little Athletic CentreEastern Districts Little Athletic CentreEastern Districts Little Athletic CentreEastern Districts Little Athletic Centre

Usage (Oct - Mar) Tues & Thur 5pm – 7pm

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Sun 8am – 1pm

Membership 250 junior members aged between 5 -17 (numbers steady at present – increase during

Olympic year)

Comments Started early 1970s

150 members 10 years ago

ClubClubClubClub Oztag SAOztag SAOztag SAOztag SA

Usage (Oct - Mar)

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Mon & Wed 5.30pm – 9.30pm (400 members)

Mon 5.30pm – 9.30pm (80 members)

Membership 400 members aged 15 – 55 years

Comments Started 10 years ago with 200 members

Use both ovals and bar

ClubClubClubClub Australian Retired Persons AssociationAustralian Retired Persons AssociationAustralian Retired Persons AssociationAustralian Retired Persons Association

Usage (all year) Fri 9am – 3pm


Comments Use clubrooms for cards etc

Started 9 years ago

As to membership, it would appear that numbers are relatively stable and that both the open space use and clubroom facilities are significant. The sports activities that are associated with the most significant growth over a relatively short term are women’s soccer, junior athletics and Oztag. In addition to the above user groups, the school has exclusive use of the grounds and facilities during the week. Discussion with the sports coordinator of the Glenunga International High School has provided a guide to the school’s usage patterns during the allocated times. It is understood that the Webb Oval is essentially utilised at some stage during the allocated school time, however, the furthest oval and the clubroom facilities are not generally utilised. It is also understood that the school gymnasium is utilised extensively during school allocated times and after school hours when it is hired out to external users. As to the utilisation levels, the usage times for the facilities as detailed in the Table 1 above can be summarised (approximately) in accordance with the two primary seasonal sporting periods, as shown at Table 2. The table also shows school utilisation for the Webb Oval only.

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TimePeriod Day 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12Feb - Aug Mon

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Table 2: Glenunga Sports & Social Club UsageTable 2: Glenunga Sports & Social Club UsageTable 2: Glenunga Sports & Social Club UsageTable 2: Glenunga Sports & Social Club Usage

As shown, the facilities are extensively utilised for most days, although the northern oval is generally available for alternative activities including passive recreational use during the week from 9am to 5pm. Similarly, the clubrooms are utilised during GSSC allocated times, but generally not during the school allocated hours. During Consultation, the table below was developed, which further broke down the usage of the reserve to identify each user (ie club and schools), and identify the times at which the reserves are used most. Table 3: Usage by UsergroupTable 3: Usage by UsergroupTable 3: Usage by UsergroupTable 3: Usage by Usergroup

ClubClubClubClub Clubrooms Clubrooms Clubrooms Clubrooms

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Glenunga Football Club

Yes Yes No Yes Yes Winter Yes

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Yes Yes No Yes Yes Summer Yes

Metro United Yes Yes No Yes Yes Winter Yes

Women’s FC

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No Yes No No Yes Summer Yes

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The above club membership numbers should also be considered in the context of their respective supporter base. There are no estimates of the numbers of club supporters that attend their respective team’s events, but suffice to say that they can be substantial and they create demand on facilities such as the bar and toilets.

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Notwithstanding the extent of current use, Council has capped this use in order to preserve and maintain the grounds. It is considered that any additional active use would compromise acceptable standards; although still leaving opportunity for passive activities, such as tai chi. It is understood that in the event that any one of the current users of the grounds were to curtail their activities at the club, there are any number of other clubs that could replace them. Of particular note is a junior soccer program that trains elite juniors and which commenced previously at GSSC but unfortunately then had to be declined on the basis that the facility could not accommodate the additional users. Other sports associations that have expressed interest in locating at the grounds and using the facilities include baseball, soccer, football, basketball, hockey and karate. The specific requirements of some of these sports are not available at Glenunga. Given that current club membership numbers are relatively stable, activity is capped and that any future use is to accommodate all current users, the playing fields at least do not have additional capacity for any other sports activity. Over and above the use of the ovals for sporting activities is the use of the building facilities, which comprise the club room, change rooms, toilets and a toy library. Council administration have identified that the reserves are struggling to cope with such high utilization, and are currently investigating procedures for managing the demand. The current facilities and especially the change rooms are deemed inadequate to support current usage levels. The change rooms and toilet facilities experience the heaviest use during sporting activities and on many occasions cannot accommodate all users. As an example, there is an occasion whereby 12 teams use the change rooms at the same time. There are clearly issues with male/female and junior/adult users requiring separate facilities. The toy library is a separate use from the sports associated uses and while it is well utilised, there has been some discussion around its relocation. Given that the building is nearing functional obsolescence, its use for other activities in the event that the toy library does relocate appears to be somewhat limited.

3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE & SPORTING CLUB FACILITIES NEEDSDEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE & SPORTING CLUB FACILITIES NEEDSDEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE & SPORTING CLUB FACILITIES NEEDSDEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE & SPORTING CLUB FACILITIES NEEDS This section has been considered in two parts, the first being the use of the actual sports fields and the second the use of clubrooms and other built facilities. Firstly, in considering the aforementioned commentary, a nexus needs to be drawn between the demographic age profile of the community and the sporting club activities that can be accommodated at the Glenunga facility, both current and future. Based on sports club membership and usage statistics as provided, and on discussions with both the Chairperson and Treasurer of the GSSC, plus the sports coordinator of the school, it is apparent that the current level of active usage and activities is at an optimum level and is likely to continue for at least the medium term. Council has advised that the current level of sports field usage is capped and that they cannot physically accommodate additional activities.

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In addition, and as previously noted, should any of the activities cease or relocate, there are any number of like activities available to fill the void. A baseball club has expressed interest in using the facilities, however, this activity cannot be supported in the medium term. Supporting this position is the age demographic user profile that shows current sports field user group numbers have the capacity to be maintained for at least the medium term. Sports field user age groups range from junior to the 50s. This demographic is forecast to essentially remain static over the medium term. The 60 plus age demographic generally does not actively participate in the sports currently carried out on the sports fields. There appear to be opportunities to increase passive activity levels on the grounds and while the times are restricted to outside current club and school activities, there is a broad range of availability for all age groups and certainly for the retired demographic, particularly the northern oval during the school allocated time. Secondly, when consideration is given to the built form, there is potential for a different view. The clubroom is licensed and current regular indoor activities over and above sports field related uses include the Australian Retired Persons Association that uses the clubrooms for cards. It is also hired out on a casual basis for private functions. Overall, between the sports clubs use and private functions, the licensed club is said to be well utilised. In summary, the change rooms are generally considered inadequate for current usage levels and the clubroom facilities are well utilised. Therefore, expanded and upgraded facilities may provide opportunities to incorporate other indoor activity users. These may include but not be limited to a karate club, bridge club, gymnasium, tai chi, yoga and dance. The school gymnasium is currently utilised after school hours for activities that include a youth group (5pm to 7pm most weeknights), badminton and self defence. Given the aging demographic, it is likely that there will be an increased demand for more passive activities that primarily require clubrooms. Consideration should be given to extending and upgrading GSSC clubroom facilities to accommodate additional activities, plus the potential for an associated usage of the adjoining school gymnasium when the licensed facilities are not a requirement. The Eastern Action Youth Plan recognises that young people are more likely to talk to adults at sporting clubs and community organisations, which supports the importance of sporting clubs within a community for health and wellbeing beyond sporting activities. It supports the case for reasonable standards of facilities, suited to both genders and various age ranges. Additionally, the plan identifies a need for more locally available recreational activities for young people. As yet these activities have not been identified, but a survey has been proposed to investigate this further. Future opportunities for youth that are identified by the survey should be considered in the context of their capacity to be accommodated at GSSC although a youth group already utilises the school gymnasium weeknights.

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4444.0.0.0.0 FFFFUTUREUTUREUTUREUTURE SSSSPORTINGPORTINGPORTINGPORTING TTTTRENDSRENDSRENDSRENDS AAAANALYSISNALYSISNALYSISNALYSIS 4444.1 .1 .1 .1 DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONSDEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS Understanding the terminology for sport and recreation provision will help to better understand the reasons for participation. LeisureLeisureLeisureLeisure A common appreciation of Leisure is the residual time a person has after attending to the necessities of life 2 (e.g. work, family care, self care etc). This means that during this time the person is free from obligation or duty and free to choose the way in which time is spent. RecreationRecreationRecreationRecreation Recreation refers to those activities that are freely chosen and have an intrinsic value, usually occurring in free (leisure) time which generate feelings such as enjoyment, relaxation and satisfaction 3 and can be: • StrStrStrStructureductureductureductured

Activities of an organised nature dictated by rules, time, or place and venue. • UnstructuredUnstructuredUnstructuredUnstructured

Normally referring to and associated with ‘play’ unstructured recreation can be kicking a ball in the park through to visiting a playground, skate park, or for young people ‘hanging out’ with friends.

• Active Active Active Active Exertion through deliberate or incidental activity (see physical activity below) undertaken in a structured or unstructured setting.

• Passive Passive Passive Passive Sedentary pastimes such as picnicking, relaxation, socialising, or cultural activities and pursuits.

Sport Sport Sport Sport Sport is normally separated from recreation due to its regularity and element of ‘commitment’ or extrinsic desire required from the participant. However, it may also be classed as recreation when undertaken informally such as kicking a ball with friends or deciding to have a ‘hit of tennis’ in the park.

Arts and CultureArts and CultureArts and CultureArts and Culture Arts and Culture can also be considered a core component of recreational activity and may incorporate aspects of chosen learning and education through activities such as painting, arts and crafts, learning a language etc. Physical ActivityPhysical ActivityPhysical ActivityPhysical Activity Physical activity can be associated with leisure when undertaken for a specific purpose. A common definition of Physical Activity is ‘all movements in everyday life, including work, recreation, exercise and sporting activities.’4 Physical activity can therefore be: REFERENCES 2 ABS Measuring Wellbeing Cat no. 4160. Commonwealth of Australia 2001 3 Howatt, Crilley, Methven 1991: The meanings and benefits of recreation and leisure; a study of South Australian recreation and leisure providers: Australian Journal of Leisure and Recreation Vol 1 No. 4 Pg 7-12 4 World Health Organisation website. Retrieved from http://www.who/ Health Promotion. July 2004

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• DeliberateDeliberateDeliberateDeliberate

Planned physical activity/exercise for recreation, leisure or fitness, with a specific objective such as improving fitness, performance, health or social interaction.

• IncidentalIncidentalIncidentalIncidental Physical activity/exercise gained while being active for another purpose such as walking to the shops, cycling to work, or gardening.

4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 BENEFITSBENEFITSBENEFITSBENEFITS Given the above definitions, leisure and recreation is as an important part of everybody’s life in that it adds to the social fabric and personal sense of ‘wellbeing’ through: • Intrinsic ValueIntrinsic ValueIntrinsic ValueIntrinsic Value

People take part in leisure because it gives a sense of enjoyment i.e. for is own sake • Community NetworksCommunity NetworksCommunity NetworksCommunity Networks

Leisure time participation (recreation) builds strong community networks and forms a sense of belonging

• Community Identity and PrideCommunity Identity and PrideCommunity Identity and PrideCommunity Identity and Pride Leisure and recreation builds the City’s image and unites us when our talents are showcased to others.

• Breaks Down Social BarriersBreaks Down Social BarriersBreaks Down Social BarriersBreaks Down Social Barriers Leisure and recreation crosses all cultures and can be used to express and celebrate the unique aspects of our community

• Community SpiritCommunity SpiritCommunity SpiritCommunity Spirit Having choices and opportunities to take part in both active and passive recreation adds to the spirit of the community

• Crime PreventionCrime PreventionCrime PreventionCrime Prevention The recognition that good use of leisure time can replace otherwise anti social behavior

• Social InclusionSocial InclusionSocial InclusionSocial Inclusion Leisure and recreation can combat social isolation and is inclusive of specific target population groups in the community

• Mental HealthMental HealthMental HealthMental Health Quality leisure activities stimulate the mind and contribute to the mental wellbeing of the individual

• Physical HealthPhysical HealthPhysical HealthPhysical Health Participation in active recreation activities is beneficial for our physical health and can address major health issues such as obesity and coronary heart disease

• Provides JobsProvides JobsProvides JobsProvides Jobs Leisure brings jobs to our community through commercial and public opportunities such as recreation centers, cafes and cinemas etc.

• Economic DevEconomic DevEconomic DevEconomic Developmentelopmentelopmentelopment Leisure is a major contributor to the local economy through tourism, events and leisure business.

Government plays a key role in enhancing people’s wellbeing and therefore has a clear role in supplying and supporting quality leisure and recreation opportunities regardless of age, gender, ability or social status and where possible remove barriers to participation.

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4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATIONBARRIERS TO PARTICIPATIONBARRIERS TO PARTICIPATIONBARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION Given the identified scope and benefits associated with leisure and recreation is the need to recognise barriers which may impact on participation in quality opportunities. In summary these can be viewed and considered as: • Age • Gender • Social/Demographic group • Cultural background • Physical ability • Cost/income • Transport • Availability of programmes and services • Physical access to services and facilities • The availability of facilities • Awareness These issues (amongst others) must be explored within each community to determine barriers and ultimately recommend strategies to assist in removing obstacles to participation quality leisure activities. 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 SOCIAL TRENDSSOCIAL TRENDSSOCIAL TRENDSSOCIAL TRENDS Whilst each community is unique and therefore subject to different intervention strategies to get more people involved in sport and recreation, the following are general societal trends as they relate to Australian culture and participation in sport and recreation 4.4.14.4.14.4.14.4.1 CultureCultureCultureCulture

Australia is a multi-cultural society and increasingly people are recognising the value of ‘celebrating’ people’s diversity. 4.4.24.4.24.4.24.4.2 LongevityLongevityLongevityLongevity

Australia’s ageing society will shift the priorities in sport, leisure and recreation provision for many communities. One of the implications being a consideration of access, safety and appropriate opportunities for this group to participate in quality inclusive recreation facilities and services which offer continued social contact and inclusion while maintaining levels of fitness and health. Participation by veterans and older adults in active recreation and sport has increased, but still represents a small proportion of the population. 4.4.34.4.34.4.34.4.3 YouthYouthYouthYouth

The need for young people to undertake more physical activity and exercise has been well documented, with increasing rates of obesity amongst Australian children. Likewise there is an increasing preference for individual and unstructured / informal activities rather than team or group activities. The demand for greater flexibility in sport and recreation participation has implications for programming at facilities and centres that cater for these activities. 4.4.44.4.44.4.44.4.4 Work PatternsWork PatternsWork PatternsWork Patterns

Working hours have extended and more people than ever have disposable income which means opportunities for leisure have expanded and preparedness to pay has increased, but time in which to do these has reduced. Work hours have also become more flexible, resulting in people seeking activities during times that have not traditionally been catered for, and around which sport has not been structured historically. The issue of declining personal time has impacted on organised sport in that people are now less willing to commit to training and competition requirements. The degree of uncommitted time also has an impact on volunteering, and sporting clubs are increasingly finding that people are less willing to volunteer.

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4.4.54.4.54.4.54.4.5 TechnologyTechnologyTechnologyTechnology

Greater access to technology, the internet and the dawning of a specific ‘sector’ in itself has seen home based entertainment become increasingly popular and thus placing additional competition on traditional club based leisure time activities. 4.4.64.4.64.4.64.4.6 Health and WellbeingHealth and WellbeingHealth and WellbeingHealth and Wellbeing

There is increasing recognition amongst the general public of the benefits of leisure and recreation in improving quality of life, health and wellbeing. Greater emphasis is being given to preventative health care resulting in people being more aware of their nutritional requirements, the need for an active lifestyle and the need to have regular medical checks. 4.4.74.4.74.4.74.4.7 Natural EnvironmentNatural EnvironmentNatural EnvironmentNatural Environment

The public is more aware of our natural environment, and demand for access to natural areas is increasing. In tandem with this demand to visit natural areas is an expectation that quality amenities and service will still be available providing people with a ‘wilderness’ experience in a controlled environment. 4.4.84.4.84.4.84.4.8 LitigationLitigationLitigationLitigation

An increased awareness of personal safety and the safety of children has added to the legal responsibilities and personal liabilities that providers are subject to. Increasingly risk management has therefore become a key issue for community organisations. 4.4.94.4.94.4.94.4.9 ClimateClimateClimateClimate

Long standing drought conditions in Australia has had a significant impact on sports field surfaces. This has created a need to re-consider usage levels, maintenance regimes and other sustainable management practices to balance risk with the need to provide sporting and recreational opportunities for the community. The type of sports surfaces has also been a key development of late with the reintroduction of the synthetic over turf debate for sports grounds and open space. 4.4.104.4.104.4.104.4.10 Economic ClimateEconomic ClimateEconomic ClimateEconomic Climate

Changes to the global and Australian economic structure and climate has had a major impact on society particularly those on low incomes. This has affected the way people recreate with many ‘in home’ activities becoming increasingly popular. 4.54.54.54.5 LESIURE TRENDSLESIURE TRENDSLESIURE TRENDSLESIURE TRENDS The following trends are evident in the Australian sport and leisure context and will impact to some degree any proposed facility development in Burnside 4.5.14.5.14.5.14.5.1 Community SportCommunity SportCommunity SportCommunity Sport

The administration of sporting clubs has become more complex, with the introduction of GST, the increased emphasis on risk management and decline in volunteers. As a consequence land managers of sporting facilities are beginning to look strategically at the way they manage facilities to ensure optimal use to benefit both the lessee (shared costs) and the community (increased access and opportunity). 4.5.24.5.24.5.24.5.2 Leisure ChoiceLeisure ChoiceLeisure ChoiceLeisure Choice

There is a wide range of activities and pastimes available to the general public today which means greater competition for participants resulting in decreasing numbers participating in each activity, particularly adults in traditional sports. 4.5.34.5.34.5.34.5.3 Commercial SportCommercial SportCommercial SportCommercial Sport

Increasingly, operators of sport and leisure facilities are seeking to respond to consumer interest in personal wellbeing and wellness. This has seen the emergence of a commercial leisure sector that addresses physical, mental and spiritual / emotional health to achieve a holistic approach to wellness and has presented opportunities for public leisure facilities to gain commercial partners in order to cater to these markets. However, commercial facilities require a reasonable population base to be financially viable, which may not exist in some areas.

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4.5.44.5.44.5.44.5.4 Facility Standards Facility Standards Facility Standards Facility Standards

Australian society is convenience oriented. People want the flexibility to do things at their convenience. This has resulted to flexible designed facilities to accommodate change and a greater expectation regarding the standard of facilities, programs and services that are provided. Additionally the leisure sector as we know it today first began to emerge in the early 70’s when local, state and federal government supported the development of community infrastructure. Much of this infrastructure is still evident today and being almost 40 years old is beginning to show signs of age and the need for enhancement if they are to continue to meet the modern needs of 21st Century users. 4.5.64.5.64.5.64.5.6 User PaysUser PaysUser PaysUser Pays

As a result of the enhanced development of facilities and the need to meet modern demands, users or user groups of such facilities are expected to contribute toward the capital development and operational costs. In addition many government agencies introduce a user pays concept balanced against the social benefit of facilities and services. That is while government generally accepts the concept of equity and have developed strategies to ensure that disadvantaged groups have access to basic services including health, education and leisure, this is normally only undertaken in areas of greatest need and a user pays principle adopted elsewhere. 4.5.74.5.74.5.74.5.7 Management AgreementsManagement AgreementsManagement AgreementsManagement Agreements

As a result of better facilities and greater capital and operational costs associated with them, it is imperative that facilities are optimally utilised. It is such that providers of community infrastructure are calling for user groups to share facilities and are adopting flexible management agreements which reflect times of use (permits or licenses) rather than long term leases which often preclude other users. 4.5.84.5.84.5.84.5.8 Community Hubs and Precincts Community Hubs and Precincts Community Hubs and Precincts Community Hubs and Precincts

The combination of increased capital cost and reduced level of subsidies from Government along with general societal trends is forcing government and providers of sport and recreation infrastructure to consolidate assets into centralised areas to encourage optimal use. As a result the development of larger centralised facilities have emerged 4.5.94.5.94.5.94.5.9 Resource SharingResource SharingResource SharingResource Sharing

is becoming recognised as being in the best long term interests of the community. This has led to joint development of school/community facilities; development of multi sport clubs combining for example football, cricket, soccer, netball; the development of facilities to service more than one municipal council; and public/private joint ventures. In turn this brings challenges for management of facilities when a number of stakeholder’s interests are represented within a centralised venue. 4.5.104.5.104.5.104.5.10 VolunteersVolunteersVolunteersVolunteers

Groups are finding it harder to attract volunteers to help with coaching, administration and maintenance. This may be due to more clubs seeking the services of a smaller number of people willing to become involved in local sport and recreation. The effect has been for fewer volunteers to do more work and greater reliance on paid staff as well as coaches, players, instructors and administrators. 4.64.64.64.6 PARTICIPATION TRENDSPARTICIPATION TRENDSPARTICIPATION TRENDSPARTICIPATION TRENDS 4.6.14.6.14.6.14.6.1 Physical ActivityPhysical ActivityPhysical ActivityPhysical Activity

Of all levels of either structured or unstructured participation in physical activity, walking remains by far the most popular followed by Aerobics and swimming which whilst 3rd most popular has shown almost a 20% decline in popularity since 2001. The table below extracted from the 2007 Exercise Recreation and sport Survey conducted by the Australian Sports Commission highlights these findings and shows that whilst ranking 9th, football (soccer) is

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the fastest growing structured sport in Australia with a 52% growth rate since 2001 and is one of the only structured sports that makes the top 10 list.

4.6.24.6.24.6.24.6.2 Club Based SportsClub Based SportsClub Based SportsClub Based Sports

Of those activities which are club based (i.e. structured) and excluding aerobics and golf which can be undertaken for recreation rather than sport, football again remains the most popular along with tennis (also may be considered social), netball and basketball although both of these sports have seen a decline in participation over a 6 year period to 2007. Similarly the traditional sports of cricket and Australian rules football have also experienced a decline in participation with the only two growth sports being basketball and football.

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

% Change

2001 – 2007 Total Total Total Total Participation RateParticipation RateParticipation RateParticipation Rate

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Walking (other)Walking (other)Walking (other)Walking (other) 28.428.428.428.4 30.230.230.230.2 37.237.237.237.2 38.638.638.638.6 36.736.736.736.7 35.735.735.735.7 32.532.532.532.5 24.0%24.0%24.0%24.0%

Aerobics/FitnessAerobics/FitnessAerobics/FitnessAerobics/Fitness 7.37.37.37.3 8.38.38.38.3 8.68.68.68.6 9.89.89.89.8 10.110.110.110.1 12.212.212.212.2 11.511.511.511.5 70.1%70.1%70.1%70.1%

SwimmingSwimmingSwimmingSwimming 14.414.414.414.4 13.313.313.313.3 13.313.313.313.3 14.514.514.514.5 12.912.912.912.9 12.212.212.212.2 10.610.610.610.6 ----19.9%19.9%19.9%19.9%

CyclingCyclingCyclingCycling 9.09.09.09.0 8.88.88.88.8 9.09.09.09.0 10.110.110.110.1 9.99.99.99.9 9.89.89.89.8 9.49.49.49.4 12.5%12.5%12.5%12.5%

RunningRunningRunningRunning 6.66.66.66.6 7.07.07.07.0 7.07.07.07.0 7.97.97.97.9 7.17.17.17.1 7.07.07.07.0 7.27.27.27.2 18.4%18.4%18.4%18.4%

Walking (bush)Walking (bush)Walking (bush)Walking (bush) 4.94.94.94.9 5.15.15.15.1 5.35.35.35.3 4.64.64.64.6 5.25.25.25.2 4.34.34.34.3 5.35.35.35.3 17.0%17.0%17.0%17.0%

TennisTennisTennisTennis 6.16.16.16.1 5.35.35.35.3 5.75.75.75.7 5.25.25.25.2 5.05.05.05.0 4.74.74.74.7 3.73.73.73.7 ----35.0%35.0%35.0%35.0%

GolfGolfGolfGolf 4.64.64.64.6 4.84.84.84.8 4.44.44.44.4 4.34.34.34.3 4.14.14.14.1 3.93.93.93.9 3.03.03.03.0 ----29.7%29.7%29.7%29.7%

Football (outdoor)Football (outdoor)Football (outdoor)Football (outdoor) 1.31.31.31.3 1.71.71.71.7 1.71.71.71.7 1.41.41.41.4 1.41.41.41.4 1.91.91.91.9 1.91.91.91.9 52.3%52.3%52.3%52.3%

Surf SportsSurf SportsSurf SportsSurf Sports 2.32.32.32.3 2.12.12.12.1 2.22.22.22.2 3.03.03.03.0 2.52.52.52.5 2.22.22.22.2 1.81.81.81.8 ----15.3%15.3%15.3%15.3%

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1.8

1.3

1.3

1.2

1.2

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0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5

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Golf

Football (outdoor)

Tennis

Netball

Basketball

Cricket (outdoor)

Lawn Bowls

Australian Football

Touch Football

Total Participation Rate %

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4.6.34.6.34.6.34.6.3 Participation by Participation by Participation by Participation by GenderGenderGenderGender

Outside of walking, aerobics and swimming, netball remains the most popular activity for females with males also preferring unstructured activity of walking, fitness, cycling and running. Again football remains the most popular form of structured sport for males.

4.74.74.74.7 SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURSPORTS INFRASTRUCTURSPORTS INFRASTRUCTURSPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE TRENDSE TRENDSE TRENDSE TRENDS A number of trends or principles in design have become apparent over the last five years in relation to shared facilities particularly those intended to be accessible by the broader community. These are summarised below: 4.7.14.7.14.7.14.7.1 General Design TrendsGeneral Design TrendsGeneral Design TrendsGeneral Design Trends

• Create a warm and inviting atmosphere and ensure longevity by installing good quality fittings and fixtures.

• Provide a social area. At a minimum, vending machines offer snacks, although most leisure centres have a dedicated kiosk and an area with table and chairs, preferably

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

% Change

2001 – 2007 Total Participation RateTotal Participation RateTotal Participation RateTotal Participation Rate

%%%% %%%% %%%% %%%% %%%% %%%% %%%%

Aerobics/FitnessAerobics/FitnessAerobics/FitnessAerobics/Fitness 2.12.12.12.1 2.92.92.92.9 3.43.43.43.4 4.74.74.74.7 4.44.44.44.4 4.34.34.34.3 4.84.84.84.8 144.0%144.0%144.0%144.0%

GolfGolfGolfGolf 3.53.53.53.5 3.93.93.93.9 3.93.93.93.9 3.63.63.63.6 3.13.13.13.1 3.23.23.23.2 2.72.72.72.7 ----17.8%17.8%17.8%17.8%

Football (outdoor)Football (outdoor)Football (outdoor)Football (outdoor) 2.02.02.02.0 2.22.22.22.2 1.81.81.81.8 1.91.91.91.9 1.91.91.91.9 1.91.91.91.9 1.91.91.91.9 7.7%7.7%7.7%7.7%

TennisTennisTennisTennis 2.62.62.62.6 2.72.72.72.7 2.92.92.92.9 2.82.82.82.8 2.52.52.52.5 1.81.81.81.8 1.91.91.91.9 ----20.1%20.1%20.1%20.1%

NetballNetballNetballNetball 2.22.22.22.2 2.22.22.22.2 2.22.22.22.2 2.22.22.22.2 2.02.02.02.0 2.02.02.02.0 1.81.81.81.8 ----13.0%13.0%13.0%13.0%

BasketballBasketballBasketballBasketball 1.41.41.41.4 1.71.71.71.7 1.41.41.41.4 1.41.41.41.4 1.21.21.21.2 1.11.11.11.1 1.31.31.31.3 5.2%5.2%5.2%5.2%

Cricket (outdoor)Cricket (outdoor)Cricket (outdoor)Cricket (outdoor) 1.41.41.41.4 1.71.71.71.7 1.71.71.71.7 1.81.81.81.8 1.61.61.61.6 1.81.81.81.8 1.31.31.31.3 ----3.9%3.9%3.9%3.9%

Lawn BowlsLawn BowlsLawn BowlsLawn Bowls 1.81.81.81.8 1.91.91.91.9 2.12.12.12.1 2.02.02.02.0 2.02.02.02.0 1.71.71.71.7 1.21.21.21.2 ----24.4%24.4%24.4%24.4%

Australian FootballAustralian FootballAustralian FootballAustralian Football 1.41.41.41.4 1.51.51.51.5 1.71.71.71.7 1.61.61.61.6 1.91.91.91.9 1.51.51.51.5 1.21.21.21.2 ----5.7%5.7%5.7%5.7%

Touch FootballTouch FootballTouch FootballTouch Football 1.81.81.81.8 1.51.51.51.5 1.21.21.21.2 1.41.41.41.4 1.41.41.41.4 1.51.51.51.5 1.21.21.21.2 ----25.4%25.4%25.4%25.4%

Males Females Persons

NumberNumberNumberNumber

(000’s)(000’s)(000’s)(000’s)

Total Part Total Part Total Part Total Part

Rate (%)Rate (%)Rate (%)Rate (%)


(000’s)(000’s)(000’s)(000’s)




(000’s)(000’s)(000’s)(000’s)



Walking (other)Walking (other)Walking (other)Walking (other) 154.4154.4154.4154.4 25.225.225.225.2 269.6269.6269.6269.6 42.342.342.342.3 424.0424.0424.0424.0 34.034.034.034.0

Aerobics/FitnessAerobics/FitnessAerobics/FitnessAerobics/Fitness 86.486.486.486.4 14.114.114.114.1 165.1165.1165.1165.1 25.925.925.925.9 251.5251.5251.5251.5 20.120.120.120.1

SwimmingSwimmingSwimmingSwimming 38.738.738.738.7 6.36.36.36.3 56.556.556.556.5 8.98.98.98.9 95.295.295.295.2 7.67.67.67.6

CyclingCyclingCyclingCycling 73.173.173.173.1 12.012.012.012.0 31.731.731.731.7 5.05.05.05.0 104.8104.8104.8104.8 8.48.48.48.4

RunningRunningRunningRunning 54.254.254.254.2 8.98.98.98.9 26.226.226.226.2 4.14.14.14.1 80.480.480.480.4 6.46.46.46.4

TennisTennisTennisTennis 45.145.145.145.1 7.47.47.47.4 27.727.727.727.7 4.44.44.44.4 72.972.972.972.9 5.85.85.85.8

Walking (bush)Walking (bush)Walking (bush)Walking (bush) 26.226.226.226.2 4.34.34.34.3 37.537.537.537.5 5.95.95.95.9 63.863.863.863.8 5.15.15.15.1

Football (combined)Football (combined)Football (combined)Football (combined)iiii 45.645.645.645.6 7.47.47.47.4 8.78.78.78.7 1.31.31.31.3 54.354.354.354.3 4.44.44.44.4

GolfGolfGolfGolf 46.946.946.946.9 7.77.77.77.7 6.56.56.56.5 1.01.01.01.0 53.453.453.453.4 4.34.34.34.3

NetballNetballNetballNetball 5.15.15.15.1 0.80.80.80.8 47.347.347.347.3 7.47.47.47.4 52.352.352.352.3 4.24.24.24.2

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overlooking the sports area. In recent times licensed bar areas have been provided, which tend to be club based but allow access to all customers. The intention is to encourage secondary spend by customers.

• Focus on minimising staff supervision costs. During off peak periods the leisure centre should be capable of being supervised by one or two staff, for example, by combining the kiosk and reception. At the same time however the design must allow adequate space to enable the centre to cope with peak demands, particularly at the reception and kiosk area.

• Emphasise safety, for example all walls should have flush fittings so no objects jut from the wall and provide a first aid room with emergency access for ambulance and stretcher bearers.

• Provide adequate car parking on sealed car parks and ensure rapid entry and exit of customers.

• Provide adequate security so that when areas of a leisure centre are not being used, they can be locked off to avoid unwanted intrusion.

• Position amenities so that areas can be locked off, or service two areas, such as indoor and outdoor facilities.

• Provide for future expansion of additional water or court space or other activity areas. • Consider the acoustics, both to minimise the internal noise from activities and to

eliminate or reduce noise emanating from the centre that may affect surrounding residents.

• Take maximum advantage of natural light, but care must be taken to ensure that light does not shine directly onto customers (players) eyes. Particular attention must be given to skylights, which can affect badminton and volleyball, and glass walls on the west and northern walls.

• Install good quality sound systems for public announcements and to provide background

4.7.24.7.24.7.24.7.2 Sports Hall Design TrendsSports Hall Design TrendsSports Hall Design TrendsSports Hall Design Trends

• Ensure adequate playing arenas are constructed. Check the quality of flooring and lighting and ensure that the size, particularly length, width and height, are appropriate for the activities to be scheduled. Multi purpose sports centres must be designed for all sports not just basketball, for example, netball has longer courts than basketball, and badminton and volleyball have specific height and lighting requirements.

• Maximise flexibility by having multiple line markings, court configurations which can be changed according to the needs of the activity, retractable seating which does not impinge on floor areas, and accommodate both sporting activities and entertainment.

• Optimise all available floor space. For example, use mezzanine floors for spectators and as multi-purpose areas. Similarly, design activity rooms to be multi-purpose, for meetings, programs such as Tai kwon do, and for social functions.

• Provide only a minimum number of permanent spectator seats to cater for regular activities. Retractable bleachers or portable seating may be used for major events and exhibition matches, although these require extra floor space for storage.

• Provide corporate boxes if the centre is to be used for elite sport or entertainment activities. Corporate boxes can be court-side open boxes, or enclosed more elaborate permanent boxes.

• Accommodate different levels of competition. Generally there are three categories of competition; local or social, which is used for regular day to day activities; state level competition; and national or international standard events. The local/social courts take up the least space whilst national/international events take up a larger area. Consequently, there may need to be different configurations of court space for different types of activities.

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• Give special attention to the type of flooring. Numerous multi-purpose products are available that meet the needs of elite sport, and satisfy other activities, such as entertainment or trade shows. For example, there are now air thrust or sprung Granwood floors and parquetry floors, which are heavy duty and suitable for sport.

• Maximise the use of court space. Divider nets can be used to separate playing areas, to allow more than one activity to occur simultaneously.

4.84.84.84.8 CHALLENGES FOR BURNSCHALLENGES FOR BURNSCHALLENGES FOR BURNSCHALLENGES FOR BURNSIDE COUNCILIDE COUNCILIDE COUNCILIDE COUNCIL 4.8.14.8.14.8.14.8.1 Shared FacilitiesShared FacilitiesShared FacilitiesShared Facilities

Where possible clubs and user groups should be encouraged to consider the shared use of facilities to reduce the dependency on land whilst optimising use. Not only does this apply to community organisations themselves, but also access by the general public. However, careful consideration should be applied to the potential impact on existing ovals, pitches and sports surfaces to ensure training and competitive needs can be sustained whilst community access optimised. 4.8.24.8.24.8.24.8.2 Partnership AgreementsPartnership AgreementsPartnership AgreementsPartnership Agreements

Many Councils and local schools are now experiencing similar problems with the availability and maintenance of land with the ongoing drought conditions in our State. To this end shared use agreements are becoming increasingly popular and identify priority hours of use for both students and the broader community. The development and brokering of such agreements is therefore crucial and the complexity and sensitivities associated with shared use, maintenance and liability should be carefully considered However these are not insurmountable issues and with effective negotiation and management can produce effective outcomes for all concerned 4.8.34.8.34.8.34.8.3 Change ManagementChange ManagementChange ManagementChange Management

Change is something many small organisations and clubs find difficult to accept and respond to due to the number of volunteer hours and in some instances personal finances invested into their organisation. It is such that an element of sensitivity must be taken with clubs in order to sell the benefits of any proposed consolidated assets whilst at the same time preserving the integrity and history of many well established community organisations.

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5.05.05.05.0 TTTTRAFFIC AND PARKING ANALYSISRAFFIC AND PARKING ANALYSISRAFFIC AND PARKING ANALYSISRAFFIC AND PARKING ANALYSIS 5.1 E5.1 E5.1 E5.1 EXISTING CONDITIONSXISTING CONDITIONSXISTING CONDITIONSXISTING CONDITIONS The subject site contains a small car park (accessed via Conyngham Street) which has no formalised parking spaces but can accommodate up to 12 spaces in sealed and unsealed areas. In addition, a 40-space car park located within the Glenunga High School site (adjacent the south-eastern corner of the reserve) accommodates some parking demand associated with after hours / weekend activities (in particular Glenunga Football Club matches). The remaining parking demand associated with the site is currently accommodated on-street, mostly on Conyngham Street, Windsor Road and L’Estrange Street. There are approximately 107 on-street spaces immediately adjacent the site’s three road frontages in addition to the 12 spaces within the clubroom’s car park and 40 spaces in the high school’s off-street car park. 5555.2 ONSITE OBSERVATIONS.2 ONSITE OBSERVATIONS.2 ONSITE OBSERVATIONS.2 ONSITE OBSERVATIONS The Glenunga Sports and Social Club Inc have advised the current seasonal usage of the site (attached). On the basis of the current site usage, a number of site visits have been undertaken at different times and days of the week during April and May 2009 to identify parking demands associated with the major site uses. In particular, on-site observations indicate the following parking demands associated with the main activities: • Australian Rules Football (Glenunga Football Club)

� Practice: 30 – 50 vehicles � Matches: 80 – 110 vehicles

• Soccer / Football (Metro United Women’s Football Club) � Practice: 30 vehicles � Matches: 60 vehicles

• Touch Football (Oztag SA) � Matches: 55 vehicles

• Athletics (Eastern Districts Little Athletics Club) � 25 vehicles

The peak demand observed at the site was associated with the Glenunga Football Club match against Trinity OId Scholars Football Club on Saturday 9 May 2009. The 110 vehicles observed parking within the vicinity of the site (and presumed to be associated with the match, albeit a small number may have been associated with adjacent residences) were distributed as follows: • 12 vehicles parked in the club room’s off-street car park; • 65 vehicles parked on Conyngham Street (20 of which were parked directly in front of

residences on the western side of the road); • 17 vehicles parked on L’Estrange Street (all on the western side / Community Hub of the

road); • 13 vehicles parked in the Glenunga High School off-street car park; and • no vehicles parked in Windsor Road appeared to be associated with the match. The second highest demand observed at the site occurred during weekend soccer matches (at which time both soccer pitches were utilised) were distributed as follows: • 10 vehicles parked in the club room’s off-street car park;

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• 26 vehicles parked on Conyngham Street (4 of which were parked directly in front of residences on the western side of the road);

• 7 vehicles parked on L’Estrange Street (all on the western side / Community Hub of the road); and

• 17 vehicles parked in Windsor Road (2 of which were parked directly in front of residences on the northern side of the road).

Different activities are undertaken on the site during the summer period, however such a period is outside of the project timeline associated with this study. Nonetheless, it is expected that the major summer generator of parking demand at the site would be cricket matches. Based on this firm's experience, it is considered that the Glenunga Football Club matches would generate greater parking demand, on average, than the cricket matches, and therefore represent the highest parking demand generation associated with the current site uses. Should both playing fields (i.e. football field and the 2 soccer pitches) be utilised simultaneously, a greater overall demand than that observed on-site may be realised. For instance, in the event of a Glenunga Football Club match coinciding with Metro United soccer matches, a parking demand in the order of 170 spaces could be experienced. Should such a peak demand be realised, there is adequate capacity within the off-street car parks (clubroom and high school) and the on-street parking immediately adjacent the site to accommodate the majority of the vehicles. However, some parking would occur in front of residences in the three adjacent streets, as well as some ‘overspill’ into nearby side streets, given that vacant spaces in these streets may be closer the desired site destination. Notwithstanding these comments, such a peak demand event would be likely to occur infrequently. 5.3 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT5.3 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT5.3 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT5.3 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Future development of the site could result in increased parking demands depending on the proposed site use. The use of the site as a sporting facility is a current use and therefore no additional off-street parking is theoretically required to be provided should this use continue. However, development of additional / different land uses on site, such as a café or gymnasium, would require further off-street parking provision. While it would also be desirable to increase off-street parking provision for the existing sporting uses (to minimise parking in front of residences), achieving a significant increase in the number of off-street parking spaces would be difficult given the existing site constraints (i.e. without significantly impacting the available ‘playing field’ areas). 5.4 C5.4 C5.4 C5.4 CONSULTATION IDENTIFIED ITEMSONSULTATION IDENTIFIED ITEMSONSULTATION IDENTIFIED ITEMSONSULTATION IDENTIFIED ITEMS During the community consultation period, it is understood that a number of residents raised concern regarding the level of parking occurring directly in front of residences on Conyngham Street. Should Council wish to minimise the impact of parking associated with the subject site on adjacent residents, consideration could be given to the installation of parking restrictions. This could encourage users of / visitors to the site to park either in the associated off-street areas or in on-street parking spaces directly in front of the site. However, such restrictions would require at least occasional enforcement by Council to ensure adequate levels of driver compliance with the controls. Additionally, residents have advised that during peak demand events at the site, vehicles are regularly parked for extended periods in the “No Parking” zone on Conyngham Street south of its intersection with Main Avenue. Consideration should be given to increased enforcement of this existing restriction to increase driver compliance with the restrictions. Additional consideration could also be given to altering the parking controls from “No Parking” to “No

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Stopping” restrictions, which could also be supplemented with yellow linemarking, if required, which may improved driver compliance with the restrictions. 5.5 I5.5 I5.5 I5.5 IN CONCULUSIONN CONCULUSIONN CONCULUSIONN CONCULUSION In summary, the majority of parking demand associated with the existing site uses can be accommodated in the off-street car parks and in on-street parking areas directly fronting the site. Some parking demand is accommodated in front of residential properties (particularly on Conyngham Street) however further intrusion into adjacent side streets would only occur occasionally, during peak demand events. Notwithstanding this, should future development of the site include additional / different land uses to the current situation, additional off-street parking should be provided to minimise the impact on on-street parking availability for surrounding residential properties.

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6.06.06.06.0 CCCCONSULTATION RESULTSONSULTATION RESULTSONSULTATION RESULTSONSULTATION RESULTS The results from the community consultation have been divided into four sections as follows:

1 Sports and Social Club Focus Group sessions 2 Community Focus Group sessions 3 Comment Forms submitted by community members 4 Evaluation of the Focus Group sessions

6.1 SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS6.1 SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS6.1 SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS6.1 SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS The two sessions held for the clubs on the 18 and 19 May were attended by 15 club members. An assessment of the current status of the clubs was conducted during the Sports and Social Clubs Focus Group sessions. Data collection focused on club numbers for senior and junior members; whether there was growth or decline and general usage of the club rooms and the sports grounds. Additional information is included specific to the clubs and the Family Resource Centre. Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix AAAA is a complete record of the data collected during the session. A summary of the issuesissuesissuesissues raised during the Focus Group sessions are listed in the following table: Common issuesCommon issuesCommon issuesCommon issues Issues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinction

• Condition of change rooms and facilities in general • Layout and lack of functionality of facilities • High usage of facilities • Inadequate lighting • Disability access • Poor condition of grounds • Inadequate maintenance of grounds

• Family Resource Centre/Toy Library needs are different to the sporting clubs.

• Space and facilities to store and sell Oztag equipment

• Catering was not part of the discussion at the Tuesday evening meeting

A summary of the Sports and Social Club’s interest interest interest interest in a Community Hub is listed in the following table: Common issuesCommon issuesCommon issuesCommon issues Issues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinction

General interest in the development of a shared facility such as a community hub

Interaction of new users/uses with current users and uses

A summary of how the facilities might be managedmanagedmanagedmanaged are listed in the following table: Common issuesCommon issuesCommon issuesCommon issues Issues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinction

Management structure needs consideration Existing management structure to be incorporated into any new structure

Volunteer or professional management approach

A summary of what potential there is for new groups to become part of a Community Hub are listed in the following table: Common issuesCommon issuesCommon issuesCommon issues Issues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinction

Potential for new indoor groups Outdoor facilities have reached capacity for the number of clubs

None identified

A summary of what the clubs would like to see happen on the reserve are listed in the following table: Common issuesCommon issuesCommon issuesCommon issues Issues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinctionIssues of distinction

• New facility • Improved functional for the club rooms • New change rooms • Individual canteen facilities • Income stream for clubs

• New name for facility

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• Individual storage facilities • Coaches boxes

A summary of what the clubs would not like to see happen on the reserve are listed in the following table: Monday 18 May 2009Monday 18 May 2009Monday 18 May 2009Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009Tuesday 19 May 2009Tuesday 19 May 2009Tuesday 19 May 2009

Not bogged down in red tape No pokies

Don’t do a little bits and pieces Not lose character & community feel

Don’t do a patch up job Dominant user group

Don’t want to continue to be embarrassed by facility Not lose license/alcohol

Don’t want any clubs left out of design Toy library to be left out

Grandstands or pokies BMX track or skateboard park

6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 CCCCOMMUNITY FOCUS GROUP SESSIONSOMMUNITY FOCUS GROUP SESSIONSOMMUNITY FOCUS GROUP SESSIONSOMMUNITY FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS The three sessions held for community members on the morning and evening of the 10 and on the morning of the 13 June were attended by 24 people. The majority of participants were from Frewville (10) and Glenside (7). The other participants were from Glenunga (4) and Linden Park (1). Two people did not provide their location. A “Focused Conversation” technique was used to capture information from people who attended the Community Focus Group sessions. Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix BBBB is a complete record of the data collected during the session. A summary of the issuesissuesissuesissues raised during the Focus Group sessions is as follows: There was general acknowledgement that the older buildings need to be demolished and adequate toilet and change room facilities need to be provided. Improvements in traffic management around the reserve were desirable. Managed use of the facilities was considered essential to deal with a range of issues including after-hours use, alcohol use, and access by local clubs to the facilities and reserve, such as hockey and basketball clubs and access by local residents. Access to the reserve and facilities by the High School was raised during the discussions. A summary of the opportunitiesopportunitiesopportunitiesopportunities raised during the Focus Group sessions is as follows: There was general support for a multifunction facility and reserve that would support a range of passive recreation, social and administrative activities such as family gatherings, community markets and meeting rooms, in addition to current use. The proximity of the International High School to the facilities and reserve was noted and opportunities for collaborative development of the facilities between the school, sporting clubs and Council were discussed. Interest in basketball and hockey facilities was raised for consideration as part of the feasibility study. A summary of what people would like to see happenlike to see happenlike to see happenlike to see happen with the facilities and the reserve is as follows: There was general interest in retention of the green space and character of the reserve. Integration with the High School was discussed at all three sessions. Multi-use of the facilities and local use were raised as things people would like to see happen. A summary of what people would notnotnotnot like to see happenlike to see happenlike to see happenlike to see happen with the facilities and the reserve is as follows: There were a range of things that people would not like to see happen, however maintaining the size and shape of buildings in character with the area was a common topic for discussion. There was general interest in the development of a Community Hub.

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6.36.36.36.3 CCCCOMMENT FORMS SUBMITTED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERSOMMENT FORMS SUBMITTED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERSOMMENT FORMS SUBMITTED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERSOMMENT FORMS SUBMITTED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS The general comments from community members reflect the comments gathered during the Community Focus Group sessions. The condition of the buildings and the need for upgrading was acknowledged. There was high interest in a community hub, however the type and use of the facilities is open to debate. There are a number of sporting codes (predominately basketball and hockey) requesting consideration for their sport as part of the feasibility study and a number of residents and people wanting recreation and community space who also want their needs and concerns considered as part of the study. There were mixed comments on large scale development of the reserve and retention of open space. Support for use of the facilities by local residents and all local sporting clubs was common. A place for all sections of the community of all ages was considered desirable. Comments were received on parking, traffic management and general use and concerns about misuse of the facilities. Appendix CAppendix CAppendix CAppendix C is a complete record of the data collected from the Comments Forms. 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 EEEEVALUATION OF THE FOCUS GROUP VALUATION OF THE FOCUS GROUP VALUATION OF THE FOCUS GROUP VALUATION OF THE FOCUS GROUP SESSIONSSESSIONSSESSIONSSESSIONS The effectiveness of this consultation stage of the community engagement process has been measured through the collection of feedback from stakeholders. Participants of the Focus Group sessions were asked to evaluate the sessions to help with on-going improvements to community engagement. Only a small number of evaluation forms were completed. Although the results have been collated from a small number of forms submitted, the results are consistent across the range of input from all the sessions. The overall results indicate participants found the sessions useful and were provided with plenty of opportunity to provide comment. They were satisfied with their level of involvement in the sessions. AppendiAppendiAppendiAppendix Dx Dx Dx D is a complete record of the data collected from the Evaluation Forms.

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7.07.07.07.0 NNNNEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONSEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONSEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONSEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The purpose of this report is to not only analyze, but to provide a recommendation to the current and future needs of the represented user groups and community associated within this sporting precinct. We base our recommendation of possible outcomes, with the knowledge that the Burnside Council Administration have identified that the existing Progress Association hall and the existing change rooms should be demolished and the change rooms replaced, as a minimum outcome. Based on the process outlined above, the consultant team led by Hames Sharley has identified the following items for consideration by the Burnside Council.

1. The Glenunga Sports & Social Clubrooms be demolished and be replaced with a new Multipurpose Club rooms which could accommodate a wider range of the community including passive recreation.

2. The change rooms and public toilets be demolished and developed within the new multipurpose club rooms building.

3. The Family resource centre (toy library) to be demolished, and incorporated into a new facility at the opposite end of the site, which would enhance the identity of a Multipurpose Community Hub. The current site of the Toy Library could be used for off street carparking to ease the carparking issues related to an expanded development.

4. Consideration of the development of a new basketball indoor court 5. Upgrade of sporting infrastructure

a. cricket nets b. Fencing to contain balls within site c. Improved drainage to the ovals d. Improved lighting to ovals

During the Community Consultation sessions, the Burnside Hockey Club was represented. Currently there is no home for the Hockey Club within the Burnside Area, and they had suggested they would be interested in having a location at Webb Oval. It is considered that the requirements of the Hockey Club would be difficult to accommodate at Webb Oval, as it would include a hard surface playing field which has limitations in regards to other sports. Furthermore, a purpose built field would require the removal of at least one soccer pitch which would create programming issues with the existing soccer clubs as the ovals are at capacity. Our demographic studies have identified, that during 2001 to 2006, there was a substantial drop in numbers between the ages of 25 to 49 and a significant increase in ages between the ages of 50 to 69. The Forecast to 2016 suggest significant increases to the age groups of 60 to 79 year olds. These changes in age group demographics, could have a direct impact on the demand for activities at the Glenunga Community Hub. Whilst facilities at the Burnside and Eastwood Community Centres cater for passive activities for older residents, similar demands may be experienced at the Glenunga facility.

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When we consider this in the context of existing Youth recreation in the form of sporting clubs, and how the existing ovals are at their capacity, it is believed that a new facility should look at catering for an increase in passive activities for all age groups which may enhance the existing activities at the site. The redevelopment of the facility would be best suited to an increased demand during Monday to Friday activities when existing demand is at its lowest, and the site can cater for the increase. 7.17.17.17.1 GGGGYMNASIUM YMNASIUM YMNASIUM YMNASIUM –––– JOINTJOINTJOINTJOINT VENTURE WITH GLENUNGA HIGH SCHOOLVENTURE WITH GLENUNGA HIGH SCHOOLVENTURE WITH GLENUNGA HIGH SCHOOLVENTURE WITH GLENUNGA HIGH SCHOOL During the Consultation process, the requirement for a new Gymnasium / Basketball facility was highlighted. It was also noted that many participants were against a larger bulky structure in this vicinity of the oval and would much prefer a facility which complimented the park like surrounds. Furthermore, the development of in indoor activity hall on this site has been deemed not viable due to site space and the inherent car parking requirements which would not be achievable. While there is community interest and an indication from future trends of popular sports in this type of facility, the site prevents its development. The residents and school representatives proposed a possible joint venture development with the Glenunga High school, which would see such a facility being constructed in proximity of the existing school hall, where similar scale structures exist. Should this facility be approved with the school, activities such as basketball, netball, volleyball or badminton could be introduced to the precinct with car parking requirements being absorbed within the school’s existing parking. The consultant group believes this concept has great merit, and council should consider this as a real option and as part of Stage 2 of the project (Feasability Study and Concept Design), Burnside Council should engage in discussions with the Glenunga High School to explore this further.

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REFERENCESREFERENCESREFERENCESREFERENCES ABS Measuring Wellbeing Cat no. 4160. Commonwealth of Australia 2001 Howatt, Crilley, Methven 1991: The meanings and benefits of recreation and leisure; a study of South Australian recreation and leisure providers: Australian Journal of Leisure and Recreation Vol 1 No. 4 Pg 7-12 World Health Organisation website. Retrieved from http://www.who/ Health Promotion. July 2004 Includes both indoor and outdoor football. Other sources of reference Trends In Sport And Recreation; Recreation Planning Framework For West North West Tasmania Australian Sports Commission; Exercise Recreation and Sport Survey 2007; Canberra 2008

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AAAAPPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX A SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB CONSULTATION DATA

Glenunga Reserve Sport and Social Groups

Community Hub Feasibility Study Focus Group Session Summary

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COMPARISON SUMMARIES The responses to the questions posed to the Focus Groups are presented in the following tables to allow comparison between the groups to determine areas of commonality and diversity. CURRENT STATUS OF CLUBS

Club Numbers Growing Static Declining Comments Senior Junior

Glenunga Football Club 60 120 Planned growth for seniors. Definite growth in Juniors

Glenunga Cricket Club Metro United Women’s FC 45 75 � Growth

impeded by condition of grounds and facilities

Old Ignatians Cricket Club 45 -50 � Old Ignatians Soccer Club 75 � 95 members Eastern Districts Little AC 200 270 Grew in

2008 2:1 spectator

to player ratio

Oztag SA 480 (Summer) 100 (Winter)

No juniors Growth to 2008 – some decline since

1.1 spectator to player ratio Numbers of new players influenced by world sports focus, eg. World Cup

Australian Retired Persons Ass 50 n/a Growth Need more



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Club Numbers Growing Static Declining Comments (2 male, 48 female information

Family Resource Centre/Toy Library

700 48 new members last month

1 family every 10

mins GENERAL USAGE

Club Clubrooms Day

Clubrooms Evening

Clubrooms Weekends

Grounds Day

Grounds Evening

Grounds Weekends

Seasons Events

Glenunga Football Club Yes Yes No Yes Yes ? Yes Glenunga Cricket Club Yes No ? Yes ? Yes Metro United Women’s

FC Yes Yes No ? Yes ? Yes

Old Ignatians Cricket Club

? Yes No ? ? ? Yes

Old Ignatians Soccer Club

? Yes No ? ? ? Yes

Eastern Districts Little AC

? Yes No Yes Yes ? Regional Day & State

Championships Oztag SA ? Yes no No Yes (see

below) No ? Yes

Australian Retired Persons Ass

Yes ? No No ? ? ? ?

Toy Library (see below)

No No No No No No ? ?

Glenunga High School No No No Yes No Yes (am)

? ?

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Oztag is not a club sport. They play on Monday and Wednesday evenings with 16 players on the pitch (8 on field, 6 subs per

team). They use 5 pitches over 3 timeslots • Family Resource Centre/Toy Library is currently located on the reserve grounds. It is fenced off from the other buildings and

grounds. • Family Resource Centre/Toy Library Statistics for 2007/08 - 5,479 borrowers (of which 3,450 were residents), 15,401 toys

borrowed, 2,215 books borrowed, 210 DVD/videos, 264 new members. • Family Resource Centre/Toy Library Statistics for 2008 to April 09 - 4,303 borrowers (of which 2,531 were residents), 11,369

toys borrowed, 1,611 books borrowed, 127 DVD/CD’s, 260 new members • Little Athletics hold a Regional Day with 5 to 6 other clubs and State Championships twice a year with 200 to 300 competitors

at a time. • After hours – is there a time limit on after hours for use of the clubrooms? • John Borrett to provide a list of current groups/individual users not listed in the table above from the bookings information • Statistics to be provided to Hames Sharley if available.

Question 1- What are the key issues for continuing use of the clubrooms and reserve? Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 Condition of facilities Condition of facilities Have to use makeshift facilities, eg. change outside under the verandah

Rubbish storage/loading & unloading

Change rooms, bad condition, not enough room for players to change

Clubroom unfit for hire-ability, aesthetics & functionality flexibility & adaptability all need work Change rooms needed for use mostly during winter – summer sports arrive ready to play

Design & layout of club rooms are not large enough for socializing and fundraising. 4 major clubs trying to operate out of one small area

Lighting is inadequate for safety and security Public lighting/safety inadequate. Oval lighting inadequate – lack of coverage of grounds, lots of dark patches which has an impact on training. Recent upgrade relied on future upgrades of older lights to meet Australian



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Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 Standards

No adequate sized private meeting room for committee meetings etc.. Need private meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of up to 20

Sharing of facilities no sense of ownership for storage, catering, change rooms will encourage increased pride and maintenance, safety and personal property. Ok to have shared entertainment room.

No undercover areas for people to prepare for sport and cover for spectators

No facilities for spectators/players with disabilities

Disability access

Public toilet facilities that can be accessed all the time Storage for grounds keeper equipment inadequate Condition of the grounds Condition of the grounds Some safety concerns with car parking Not too many complaints about car parking Playing pitches watering, drainage, general maintenance. Grounds keeper 15yrs ago kept it in great condition.

Athletics – in summer the surface is very poor and dry. Irrigation is not sufficient

Games have been called off due to condition of the pitch (soccer & cricket)

Once grounds have been improved the maintenance will need to be kept up to date

Effective maintenance required to maintain usage

Levels are out (uneven surfaces especially on paths) Concrete shot-put and sandboxes encroach on the very edge of pitches

Ground/field works would be difficult to do if clubs could not relocate

Containment of balls within site – chasing balls off site No coaches boxes, inadequate sideline facilities that are required by sporting standards (contains players and coaches)

No outside water tap Use of facilities Use of facilities Those clubs with junior players will represent an increase in Child safety issues if shared – Family Resource Centre/Toy



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Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 numbers on the reserve with parents and siblings attending to watch sports, ie. 100 players may result in 200 to 250 people on the reserve at a time.

Library. Advantages in having the centre on site with the number of parents/children who visit each day – some may become interested in the sports

Grounds are at maximum use - no room for any extra users of the outdoor facilities after 5:00 pm or on the weekends after 12:00 mid-day.

Access to car parking from Family Resource Centre/Toy Library Toy Library. Position of Family Resource Centre/Toy Library in relation to traffic

Soccer 5 teams = 15 players per team x 2 = 150 players + visitors = 300 people on the grounds at a time

Ability to adapt & have temporary facilities during any potential construction

Numbers of people on the grounds double during the changeover time from one group of games to the next

Loading and Unloading of equipment for sports and Family Resource Centre/Toy Library

Extra users include Glenunga soccer and junior football on Saturday mornings. Other groups using the grounds to be identified and included as user groups

General high usage of facilities during match times

September end of peak season/demand on facilities for complete redevelopment

Key challenge – feasibility of establishing a new facility Lack of point-of-sale & administration facilities ie. Saleable

goods – Oztag Storage Storage Equipment storage and Administration storage, need to keep separate. Old Ignatians clubs share.

Storage inadequate

Sharing storage with other clubs doesn’t work Catering and social functions Catering and social functions Soccer club doesn’t have suitable catering facilities inadequate for all clubs.

Should have ability to fundraise individually Junior footy and women’s cricket have come to understanding whereby one will open bar another will close share.

Maybe more than one canteen / change room / storage There are not many facilities that cater for 6 -7 user groups

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SUMMARY: Common issues Issues of distinction

• Condition of change rooms and facilities in general • Layout and lack of functionality of facilities • High usage of facilities • Inadequate lighting • Disability access • Poor condition of grounds • Inadequate maintenance of grounds

• Family Resource Centre/Toy Library needs are different to the sporting clubs.

• Space and facilities to store and sell Oztag equipment • Catering was not part of the discussion at the Tuesday

evening meeting

What interest is there in the development of a Hub? Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 High level of interest in Community Hub

Sharing of facilities is already in existent

Maybe able to be hired out to other uses maybe a professional management team so it can be utilized by others.

Change of use ie. Indoor basketball court, would challenge existing users

Recent community forum demonstrated appreciation for clubs work Must maintain “club” with any inclusion of indoor sports function Existing users to maintain management Toy library would share function spaces however would need

separate library SUMMARY: Common issues Issues of distinction General interest in the development of a shared facility such as a community hub

Interaction of new users/uses with current users and uses

How might the facilities be managed? Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 It is manageable but challenging Corporate/passive recreation/private use as income stream Probably need a separate body to ensure accountability Existing management structure maintained



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Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 Clubs currently come together to manage facility now Current volunteer structure Sporting clubs would want to have an involvement even if a professional management team was put in place

SUMMARY: Common issues Issues of distinction Management structure needs consideration Existing management structure to be incorporated into any new structure

Volunteer or professional management approach

What potential is there for new groups to become part of the Hub? Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 Use of grounds has reached its capacity Albacare

Potential for increased use of new indoor facilities for retired people, yoga, bridge games etc

Primary Industries

Epic Energy

Annual Events

20 functions per year

Conyngham Street childcare use grounds

Other users eg. Bridge clubs

SUMMARY: Common issues Issues of distinction Potential for new indoor groups Outdoor facilities have reached capacity for the number of clubs

None identified

What would you like to see happen to the facilities? Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 Facilities Facilities Would like to have separate facilities for each club Functionality



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Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 Would like to have a new facility Complete upgrade preferred – new – all agreed New change rooms Designated smoking area Clean toilet and change room s External BBQ facilities Indoor pool facilities eg. maybe for rehabilitation Shared gym facility Two storey facility with storage, canteen etc on the ground level and function room on the upper level

A say in design for each club Coaches boxes Seating outside & coaches boxes Grounds Grounds Fencing Central accessible playground for weekend sports users New lighting Would like playing grounds usable during any potential construction

Permanent goals for both footy codes Upgrade cricket nets Spectator facilities eg Seating Catering Catering Would like to see area be able to cater for corporate groups etc during the week and 18ths / 21sts on weekends

Individual canteen facilities Individual canteen facilities Use of facilities Use of facilities Want to continue their autonomy “Café” scenario for community Discuss management of shared facility, clubs need autonomy. Would like to see increased ability to have facility to create

income Bringing in new users could decrease costs to current clubs so they would be able to use extra money to improve infrastructure etc..

Other users eg. Bridge clubs

Involved in dates that the development would start so they can plan for not being able to use facilities

New beginning/new name (consensus within club)

Kept informed of residents objections Increase income streams to lead to fulltime management (caretaker/guardian)

Storage Storage



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Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009 Individual storage facilities Individual storage for equipment and canteen

SUMMARY: Common issues Issues of distinction

• New facility • Improved functional for the club rooms • New change rooms • Individual canteen facilities • Income stream for clubs • Individual storage facilities • Coaches boxes

• New name for facility

What would you not like to see happen on the Reserve? Monday 18 May 2009 Tuesday 19 May 2009

Not bogged down in red tape No pokies Don’t do a little bits and pieces Not lose character & community feel Don’t do a patch up job Dominant user group Don’t want to continue to be embarrassed by facility Not lose license/alcohol Don’t want any clubs left out of design Toy library to be left out Grandstands or pokies BMX track or skateboard park

SUMMARY: Common issues Issues of distinction � All distinct � All distinct ANYTHING ELSE WE NEED TO KNOW

• Most would be able to manage during any reconstruction if they have a long lead time they would be able to organise themselves, maybe contact Adelaide City Council to ask for use of grounds

• The months between October and March most likely to be the best time for most of the sports to do any reconstruction • The grounds are used by the sporting clubs after 5:00 pm on weekdays and after 12:00 mid-day on Saturdays. • Other groups who use the grounds during the day need to be consulted as part of the feasibility study.

AAAAPPENDIXPPENDIXPPENDIXPPENDIX BBBB COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUPS CONSULTATION DATA

Community Hub Feasibility Study Community Focus Group Sessions Summary

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COMPARISON SUMMARIES The responses to the questions posed to the community are presented in the following tables to illustrate the range of responses gathered during the three community Focus Group sessions. The session scheduled for Monday 8 June did not proceed due to a very low response.

Question 1- What are the key issues for continuing u se of the clubrooms and the reserve?

Wednesday 10 June 2009 Session 1 – 10.00am-11.30am (6 attendees)

Wednesday 10 June 2009 Session 2 – 6.00pm-7.30pm (23 attendees)

Saturday 13 June 2009 (6 attendees)

Facilities Old facilities – some to be replaced Possible size of buildings, i.e. height and

footprint on the site Functional and usable space

Progress Hall to be demolished Toy library amenities facilities – lack thereof

Lack of information about local access to club rooms and activities

Windsor Road resident: – Okay with buildings being

replaced – object to increased use of

facilities – against major change

Reserve Sunday noise level increase – especially athletics & soccer

Inadequate barriers for the safety of children

Sports balls on Windsor (North boundary) and on house yards.

Rubbish and clean up after sports – location of bins.

Insufficient bins and rubbish collection

Lights left on intrude on housing “Village Green” to be retained. Potential loss of trees. Open space and tree retention Irrigation and maintenance of ovals Parking and Traffic Flow Sunday parking congestion – access to mailbox is sometimes restricted by cars parking too close.

Traffic flow and car parking – currently congested

Traffic management on Windsor Road: - 2 way traffic - Increase on Conyngham St

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because cars park too close to driveway entries.

monitoring

After -hours and late night use After hours and late night use Lack of lighting – security/safety Alcohol use and after curfew on grounds Graffiti/vandalism Guidelines needed re: community

occasional use – not knowing when there is likely to be an event taking place

Licensed premises and timing/hours and operation/management

Management of the facilities Management of facility to remain local. Management of new facility to be given due

consideration Burnside Hockey Club have:

- No clubrooms - No training/playing grounds - 300 members

Management and use of development used to be locals.

Enforcement of rules and regulations. Information about the facilities and the clubs

Demographics of users – are they Burnside residents?

Funding and maintenance.

Users that have no interest in the local community apart from the use of the grounds

General good behaviour of the sporting clubs was acknowledged

High School use of facilities High school – a-non issue for residents. Use of ovals by school at no charge High school growth from 500-600 to 1200 students.

Existing high school facilities are at full capacity.

SUMMARY: There was a general acknowledgement that the older buildings need to be demolished and adequate toilet and change room facilities need to be provided. Improvements in traffic management around the reserve were desirable. Managed use of the facilities was considered essential to deal with a range of issues including after-hours use, alcohol use, and access by local clubs/residents to the facilities and reserve. Access to the reserve and facilities by the High School was raised during the discussions.


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Question 2 - What are the opportunities for consideration as part of the study?




Facilities One multifunctional facility First class multi user facility – youth focus Reserve Security and fencing:

- Balance the functionality of fencing with the look and character of the area

- strategic placement of sporting activities

- North and eastern boundary lines - Low fencing

Improve playing surface

Synthetic surface Sporting Activities Combined community hall/indoor High School facility:

- Basketball/netball - Dance - Fitness centre – yoga & spiritual - Conference/worship

Value add through collaborative relationship with High School to have playing courts in a multi-functional facility

Basketball facilities other than what is at the High School – Marden has 3 courts

Recreational Activities Meeting rooms for local social groups Daytime café facilities Public meeting place Attract older demographics Picnic/recreation/community outdoor

facilities Passive recreation

Family activities Social spaces Community Markets Sustainability Harvest water from clubrooms and High Demographic considerations – use of the


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School to irrigate the reserve space into the future Management considerations Government grant targets

SUMMARY: There was general support for a multifunction facility and reserve that would support a range of passive recreation, social and administrative activities in addition to current use. The proximity of the International High School to the facilities and reserve was noted and opportunities for collaborative development of the facilities between the school, sporting clubs and Council were raised.

Question 3 - What would you like to see happen with the facilities and the reserve?




Facilities Catering facilities Expanded indoor spaces – connect to the

High School Facilities open to all in Burnside – a home for the Hockey Club

Notice board facility – managed advertising

Integration with school existing facilities

Storage for groups Reserve Dog walking facility (fenced) – existing unfenced dog walking park close by not considered suitable because it is unfenced

Use of LMC land close by which is currently an unfenced dog park

Views to sport

No trees to be removed – maintain character

Keep the trees

Low level screening (plants). Activities Promotion of local and school use Variety of uses for all age groups:

- Passive uses including indoor facilities for Yoga etc.

A place to celebrate for clubs, families, local people

Secure bicycle parking Enhance/work with local business “Fiz Kids” – maintain use by local clubs and Hockey


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bring back old users Multi/mixed use for community; passive rec

and social activities / art and culture Parking Resident parking passes Conyngham Street traffic management Additional car parking Upgraded parking arrangements SUMMARY: There was general interest in retention of the green space and character of the reserve. Integration with the High School was discussed at all three sessions. Multi-use of the facilities and local use were raised as things people would like to see happen.

Question 4 - What would you not like to see happen with the facilities and the reserve?




Facilities Not large scale buildings No large debt that would involve in

increased rates No pokies/pub/bar

Size and shape of the building not out of character with the area

No alcohol

Major stadium sized building Reserve No trees removed Eviction of dog walking Restrictions to general access by local

residents

SUMMARY:

There were a range of things people would not like to see happen on the reserve. A building footprint in keeping with the current one was discussed.

Question 5 - What is the level of interest in the development of a Community Hub?

General interest Improvement essential Yes - unanimous

APPENDIX CAPPENDIX CAPPENDIX CAPPENDIX C COMMUNITY COMMENT FORMS CONSULTATION DATA

Appendix C Section 3 – Comments Forms Summary During the Focus Group meetings the key points raised were documented rather than a verbatim account of discussions. Listing key points allows for easy reading and interpretation of the results. Key points been extracted from the extensive comments submitted for the same reasons. They are listed under relevant headings.

Key issues/challenges/opportunities for the continuing use of the reserve and facilities: Facilities

• Poor condition of the public amenities

• Dated built form and facilities are not inviting

• Poor amenity as meeting place/ civic events – polling place/ public meetings/ lack of sense of place/ arrival from Conyngham Street

• Poor configuration for deliveries at functions/ events at clubrooms (stairs, narrow paths, turning areas)

• Making best use of accessible open space

• After-hours noise – summer nights people drink outside – take up to two hours to leave after license ends at 12:00 pm. Drunken behaviour, burnouts, broken bottles and rubbish left for sports clubs to clean up next morning

• Storage for sports clubs

• 24 hour bathroom facilities

• Bathroom and hall need upgrading – not sufficient and falling down. Wasted use of land

• Community Hub excellent as long as it is used for community events

• Meeting the needs of young people in the City of Burnside

• Providing for indoor recreational needs

• Building of a basketball stadium at Glenunga opposed

• Want to see the continuing use and management of the facilities by the sporting codes already represented

• Options for developing an indoor basketball stadium to be considered

• Need to investigate the development of an indoor facility for multiple use

• Concern about making the facilities larger or something significantly different

• Where the number of users of the Family Resource Centre (FRC) counted in the 1000 people who use the facilities on average per week? (The 700 people who use the FRC were included in the numbers using the facilities)

• FRC is very cramped and more space is needed to provide the service

• Sporting facilities are important to the community and the FRC provides a range of facilities that are equally important to a wide range of the community

Reserve

• Reserves are not welcoming to passive users – walkers seem to be intruding on organized activities

• Energy and water consumption – aquifer recharge/solar panels/ cost recovery

• Over-use of playing fields - drainage/ conflicting users/ cost recovery

• Pressure from multiple sports for venues in eastern suburbs – possible overuse

• Grounds fully utilised which is great

Car Parking

• Car parking spill over – control frequency/ timing of events – hard to get parking for toy library users when organized sports are practicing etc

• How to significantly increase car parking without losing reserve – no parking controls on the weekend - illegal parking prolific

Opportunities for the continuing use of the reserve and facilities

• Community based hub for smaller, low profit groups such as senior citizens, Fizz Kids, judo etc.

• Greater use of Glenunga International High School for car parking (weekends and evenings), basketball and other indoor activities

• Great opportunity for enlarging the Family Resource Centre and making it somewhere for families to meet. It might be used for classes, mothers groups and social gatherings

• Limited scope for general service delivery / coordination due to proximity to central facilities at Tusmore and lack of public transport. More scope for specialized services eg Toy Library, youth activities

• Place making is definite opportunity. Lack of profile to Conyngham Street. Hidden away behind trees. Lack of “plaza” area for civic events eg polling day/ citizenship ceremonies. Public art/ flags in plaza area and around reserve – youth oriented.

• Community building through encouraging local community groups to use meeting facilities – organized sport seems to have run of the place. Have an annual Award nomination/ ceremony for local sporting people – junior+senior. Need to try and focus on clubs/ activities with local participants.

What would you like to see happen with the facilities and the reserve?

Facilities

• Demolition of Progress Hall

• Upgrading of existing club building, change rooms and toilets

• Provision of a gymnasium for shared use by basketball and other indoor sports, funded by contributions from key clubs, Council, State Government and the Commonwealth

• Make the Family Resource Centre bigger and include a place where parents could meet with their children, have coffee and allow children to play safely (enclosed playground)

• Parent room for nappy changing, children’s toilet and a feeding facility

• A small car park for Family Resource Centre for safely getting children in and out of cars

• Fencing around the oval

• No dogs off leads on the oval

• Can see the need for a good sized hall for smaller sports, clubs, scouts, judo, senior citizen meetings etc

• New community hub available for community groups such as soccer, Judo, Seniors, football, Fizz Kids, gym, scouts, guides, little athletics

• Limited bar facilities closing at 10:00 pm. Use Arkaba for after hours drinking

• Possibility of two story hub. Storage downstairs and rooms upstairs, similar to surf life saving clubs

• Bar facilities in middle of facilities for sound proofing. No outside areas accept during the day

• Community use only. No new sports stadium as too many people, parking problems and loss of reserve

• Shed for activities such as woodworking – many seniors in the area

• More basketball court space for children in the east who are disadvantaged for sports facilities (key point extracted from comment sheet)

• Upgrade the public toilets

• Update of existing built form – not redevelopment – modernize and update aesthetics

• Improved public amenities including plaza style area/ near Main Ave intersection

• Indoor multiple use sporting facility large enough to cater for a range of interests

• Used for all sections of the community from very young, to youth, young families, mature residents and right through to elderly.

• Used for bringing the community together, for support groups, for sporting groups, for charity organisations and for drop in centre where neighbours can meet and go for support and interaction

Reserve

• Development of a shared multi-purpose synthetic pitch to be used by hockey/tennis/lacrosse/soccer. Burnside Hockey Club is a winter only sport

• Provision of lighting for practice/evening matches – modern lighting can be set to ensure lights do not impact on local residents

• Make better use of open spaces, even it that means a few trees need to be removed (and replaced by others, of course)

• Continued use of reserve by residents

• Children’s safe play park

• Retaining of cricket nets and athletic long jumps etc.

• Retaining of significant trees and atmosphere

• Shared walking/ cycling trail around margin – include items of interest for dogs

• More opportunities for seating around perimeter and tables/ BBQ in middle section

• Landscaped entry / public art statements

• “Adult” outdoor equipment – at Bluestone estate (Mt Barker) there are pieces of equipment that resemble cross-trainers, rowing machines etc

Car Parking

• No need for more car parking

• Better traffic control for parking and dealing with hoons

• Traffic calming on Conyngham/ LeStrange (narrow points, roundabout at Main Avenue)

What would you not like to see happen with the facilities and the reserve?

Facilities

• No multi storey development

• No sports stadium (such as basket ball)

• Loss of community feel, such as loss of use by Fizz Kids, seniors, children’s playground etc.

• Failure to maximise the scarce sporting resources for the optimal benefit for the whole Burnside City sporting Community

• Maintaining (or even upgrading) the status quo, ie. Current uses/activities continue to dominate

• No mass development – needs to remain as a reserve with lots of open space for sport and running around

• Enclosed sports hall – resist pressure to put such a facility on Council land. Need to focus on Glenunga HS for any such facility

• Nothing – things needs to be done to freshen it up

• Family Resource Centre site is very convenient and would be sorry to see it moved

• Would not like it to be used for “large functions” which could result in a noise impact on local residents and parking restrictions for surrounding areas

Reserve

• No loss/removal of ovals and trees

• No encroachment on existing open space

• Removal of the athletics facilities, ie. running track, long jump etc.

• Would not like to see the reserve to simply be maintained as a low key oval

• Would not like to miss out on funding opportunities that will be emerging from Federal funding

Parking

• Facilities for much more car parking

• Better areas with suitable parking, less noise, such as at the dog reserve

• Increased car parking areas encroaching into open space

Level of interest in the development of a community hub

• High level of interest as a stakeholder and great opportunity to improve facilities

• Extremely high interest from the basketball community in the east

• Really interested in seeing something happen on this reserve – the buildings are dilapidated and a new one could be put to much better use

• Interest in a community hub that includes a publicly owned indoor sporting facility for the east as there currently is no indoor sports facilities available for basketball, badminton and volleyball

General comments

• The grounds are pretty good as they are. There is a strong community benefit to this ground which is constantly used during the day (informally etc.)

• I oppose anything that significantly changes the use of the facilities (eg. sports facility) at the expense of the community

• Upgrade needed to make it better, not different

• Want Burnside Council to support Burnside sports clubs and other Councils to support their own clubs

• Keep and support local sporting groups at Glenunga

• There are no synthetic hockey grounds within the Burnside Council area

• Lack of hockey facilities mean the long term viability of the hockey club is a risk with players who live in Burnside leaving to join other clubs

• Remember the broader Burnside community has a stake in the reserve, as well as those who live close to it

• We desperately need an indoor basketball stadium in the eastern suburbs to cater for demand and give our young people another opportunity for recreation, fitness and team sport

• On-going delivery of a Basket Australia program called Aussie Hoops in the east of Burnside is difficult because there is no indoor facility available for use

• Thanks for the opportunity to comment

• Beaumont Cub Scouts use this reserve for athletics events

• Support for the proposition of a basketball stadium or multi-purpose indoor sporting facility in our Council area

• The playground as part of the Family Resource Centre which was refurbished by Council is beautiful and a much used facility

APPENDIX DAPPENDIX DAPPENDIX DAPPENDIX D EVALUATION OF FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS

Question 1: Overall, how useful or otherwise did you find the process this evening?

Very UsefulNot at all

useful

Information Quality

5 4 3 2 1

Number of people

3 1 1 0 0

Totals % 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%

Question 2: Overall, was the information clear?

Very ClearNot at all

clearClarity 5 4 3 2 1Number of people 2 3 0 0 0

Totals % 40% 60% 0% 0% 0%

Question 3: How much opportunity or otherwise were you given to provide information on:

Key issues/ challenges

Plenty of Opportunity

Not enough opportunity

Opportunity to Contribute 5 4 3 2 1

Number of people 3 2 0 0 0

Totals % 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%

Management of a HubPlenty of

OpportunityNot enough opportunity



Totals % 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%

What you would like to see happen on the reservePlenty of




Totals % 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%

What you would not like to see happen on the reserve



Opportunity to Contribute

5 4 3 2 1


Totals % 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%

Glenunga Reserve Sport and Social Groups Focus Group SessionTuesday 19 May 2009 6.00-7.30pm - 5 registered attendees, 5 evaluations

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Question 5: How satisfied or otherwise were you with your involvement in the session?

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Totals % 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%

Question 6: Would you like to have changed any part of the session?

Length of session could be longer by at least 45 minutes.Not at this stage.

Question 7: Would you like to receive a summary of this session?

YesNot sure/ left blank No

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Key issues/ challengesPlenty of




Glenunga Reserve Community Focus Group SessionWednesday 10 June 2009 evening - 19 registered attendees, 8 evaluations

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Question 6: Would you like to have changed any part of the session?More timely notice of meetings.



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Glenunga Reserve Community Focus Group SessionSaturday 13 June 2009 - 7 registered attendees, 2 evaluations

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Question 6: Would you like to have changed any part of the session?Some input from ideas we didn't come up with.



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Glenunga Reserve Sport and Social Groups Focus Group SessionMonday 18 May 2009 6.00-7.30pm - 10 registered attendees, 7 evaluations

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-NoIndependent sessions with every individual stakeholder/user.



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