SASR Norms & Standards Vol 2 new.indd - Sport and Recreation ...

them sustainable. It warns against a narrow approach of relying solely on normative standards for
planning purposes. Rather, it advocates for the joint working of several stakeholder departments in local
government to arrive at solutions that are in the best interests of sport and recreation. The end result
should always be an improved quality of life of local residents and neighbourhoods. Lessons learnt from
the development of standards in different cities and localities have assisted in recommendations with
regard to general guidelines and specifi c standards for a variety of sport, recreation and open space
provision.
Further, the main principles that impact on the planning, provision and management of sport and
recreation facilities are explained. Issues such as needs assessments, feasibility studies, design
principles, funding options, public-private partnerships, and sources of revenue are addressed. The
area of management covers management options, management plans, the principle of viability and
sustainability, operational aspects, maintenance processes and procedures, safety and security, and
accessibility. Principles and strategies relating to making the facilities economically viable are also
presented in this document.
The penultimate section deals with a summary of the main standards that can be implemented in the
planning, provision and management of South African sport and recreation facilities. The document
concludes with key recommendations and conclusions.
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