Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026 - Sunshine Coast Council

Implications to the Plan
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Long term investment in better designed and constructed facilities will provide greater benefit
to community and council.
The ‘patchwork’ or ‘piece meal’ approach to additions to many of the centres has detracted
from the overall functionality of the centres’ operations.
Risk assessments are recommended on facilities to ensure compliance with standards and
guidelines. Any shortfalls to be addressed in future capital works programming.
The Sunshine Coast has a well distributed network of public and community aquatic facilities
across a very diverse and geographically challenged topographical environment.
A need for a regional facility capable of hosting regional or higher level aquatic events is
required.
Lessee agreements need to ensure they provide council with greater levels of participation,
attendance data and management information.
Some facilities require further investigation towards relocation or options to improve quadruple
bottom line outcomes.
A need to develop a hierarchy and provision standards for the Sunshine Coast region.
Linkages to public transport systems are a primary consideration for future facilities.
Need for a more standard ‘product’ to deliver equity in council support to facilities and the
charges levied for admission, hiring and programs.
Due to the amalgamation of Caloundra, Maroochy and Noosa Councils, the new stable of
Sunshine Coast aquatic facilities are not yet marketed as a complete package, and promotion
has generally been left to individual lessees to organise under their respective contract
arrangements.
Opportunity for stronger working relationship with schools to avoid duplications or deliver
improved outcomes for community and schools.
A general lack of overall ‘master planning’. This is evident at just about every facility.
Detailed asset management plans are required for council’s aquatic network.
Financial investment needs to ensure community access, programs and services opportunities
match community demands.
58 Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plan 2011-2026