Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026 - Sunshine Coast Council

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4.5 Other aquatic facilities under consideration During the course of the investigations, planning for several external commercial and school aquatic facilities was identified, although several indicated that they are planned but not yet fully funded. These were: ►► ►► ►► ►► Sunshine Coast University 50 metre pool (status: construction stage recently announced) Peregian Springs 25 metre outdoor pool (status: planned residential development with limited general use) Matthew Flinders Anglican College 50 metre pool (status: not yet scheduled for construction) Sunshine Coast Grammar School 50 metre pool (status: not yet scheduled for construction) 4.6 Aquatic facilities hierarchy For the purposes of benchmarking, future provisioning and embellishment of facilities, all current and future facilities have been categorised into four key areas to reflect the facilities’ size, type and function (see Table 11: Aquatic facilities hierarchy). A comprehensive facility audit has been undertaken and results mapped. The results provide a clear understanding of the current status of the Sunshine Coast aquatic network and a sound platform for future planning considerations. A summary of existing facilities and infrastructure is provided in Table 12: Existing Council owned aquatic facilities network and a comprehensive overview of these findings can be found in Supporting Resources Volume 2 (Background Research). Table 11: Aquatic facilities hierarchy Type Community District (minor) District (major) Regional Function/user benefit These are community aquatic facilities that may not be owned or managed by council but receive some level of support. Servicing the immediate and surrounding locality catchment population, these facilities cater for localised swimming needs. These are of a size and location which service a whole district accommodating the majority of aquatic needs and programs within a district area. This can consist of a smaller lap swimming pool, heated pool and other ancillary infrastructure based on district needs. A large aquatic precinct capable of attracting a diverse range of user groups catering for all program requirements. Major facilities will draw a large number of users from a wide radius. A regional facility is of a very high standard accommodating a diverse range of user groups, including water polo and diving, whilst also providing event infrastructure. This facility has the potential to attract patronage from outside the region and the capacity to host regional or higher level events. 54 Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026
4.7 Benchmarking A benchmarking exercise was undertaken to compare the level of provision and current adequacy of the Sunshine Coast aquatic facility network against other Queensland local governments. The council provision of aquatic facilities are illustrated in Figure 6: Comparing the number of persons with the number of council owned aquatic complexes and Figure 7: Comparing the number of persons with the amount of council provided water space. It should be noted however that benchmarking comparisons do not evaluate the total community accessible aquatic water space opportunities within each region, including provisions through educational institutions and private operators. It is evident that the Sunshine Coast population is well serviced for both the number of aquatic facilities and amount of water space provided when compared to like local government areas. Some local government areas have the benefit of university, educational institutions and other philanthropic organisations which provide community accessible aquatic infrastructure to the local government aquatic network and this is not reflected within the provision ratios. 4.8 2009/10 Financial performance of council owned and funded facilities In 2009/10 circa $5.7 million was invested in the regional aquatic network. Council revenues from all pools over the period was reported to be $1,562,201 with total operating expenses of $4,624,544 and capital works totalling $2,628,500. This represents an operating deficit of $3.1 million, which equates to $9.56 per capita 8 or $20.69 per rateable property. A breakdown of this annual investment identifies that 94 per cent of the previous annual budget was invested into operating, maintaining and developing council owned facilities and around 2 per cent was invested into non-council facilities to enable community access to those facilities. The balance was expended on overall management and other fixed costs of council. 8 323,423 person based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2010 Table 12: Existing council owned aquatic facilities network Facility location Existing hierarchy Proposed hierarchy Rationale/comment Kawana District (major) Regional Regional competition and training venue Noosa District (major) District (major) Main northern training centre Cotton Tree District (major) District (major) Main central training centre Caloundra District (major) District (major) Main southern training centre Nambour District (major) District (major) Main hinterland training centre Beerwah District (minor) District (major) Southern hinterland training centre Buderim District (minor) District (minor) These pools will continue to focus on Coolum District (minor) District (minor) local school needs, community training programs, learn to swim and generally Eumundi District (minor) District (minor) be ‘activated’ for a range of wellness and Palmwoods District (minor) District (minor) fitness activities (both wet and dry) Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026 55
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Page 3 and 4: Contents Foreword .................
Page 5 and 6: Foreword Message from the Mayor and
Page 7 and 8: Aquatic facilities are unique commu
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Page 15 and 16: Outcome 3: Developing partnerships
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Page 31 and 32: 2.1 Purpose The purpose of this Pla
Page 33 and 34: Community Plan Innovation and creat
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Page 41 and 42: Design consideration Emphasis on th
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Page 45 and 46: Owner operator Management committee
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