Te Puke Recreation and Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study

5.2.8 Project Planning and Design• Prior to starting any detailed concept and design work do your preliminary and feasibility researcharound issues such as:- Strategic need- Funding- Operational cost- Revenue- Management / Governance- Schedule of spaces- Bulk and location plans• Make sure that your consultants understand that you place importance on lowering potential ongoingoperational costs. State this as a requirement in your design brief.• Ensure the finalised design brief contains specific references to:- Operational efficiency.- Revenue maximisation.- Future proofing (ability to expand or redevelop the building at a later date).- Community and student users.- The way in which the facility will be managed.• Don’t hold back on asking your design team about the operational implications of various designs andproposals.• As your plans develop seek feedback (design reviews) on the operational costs associated withdesigns from other facility managers or sports consultants.5.2.9 Governance Considerations• Read one of the numerous books on management and governance (the MOE and Sport andRecreation New Zealand (SPARC) are a good starting point for advice).• Clearly define the lines between governance and management.• Establish key performance indicators and undertake regular reporting.• Develop a succession plan.25