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Review of Timing of the Proposed
Bacchus Marsh Indoor Aquatic Centre
DRAFT MARCH 2018
Table of Contents
1. The Project Purpose 3
2. Executive Summary and Recommendations 4
Acknowledgements
3. Background and Context 5 @leisure would like to acknowledge the support and assistance provided
1 4. Forecast Population Growth Areas and Demographic Influences 6
by:
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5. Council’s Current Provision Standards 8 • Staff from Moorabool Shire Council.
3 • Bacchus Marsh Community Consortium.
6. Proposed Aquatic Facilities in Moorabool and Neighbouring Municipalities 9
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1! 7. Existing Aquatic Facilities in Moorabool and Neighbouring Municipalities 10
8. Map: Aquatic Facilities in Moorabool and Neighbouring Municipalities 11!
9. Existing Indoor Aquatic Facilities Within 30 Minutes Drive 13!
10.Colocation Opportunities and Timing of Development 14!
11. Timing !
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12. Benchmarking, Operating and Capital Costs 16! © All rights reserved. !
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13. Funding Opportunities 17! reproduced, stored in a retrieval system
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14. Typical Sources of Funds for Aquatic Projects 18!
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15. Appendices 19! permission of Moorabool Shire Council
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Appendix 1 Site Review 20!
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1. The Project Purpose
Indoor Aquatic Centre Timing
The Council Plan 2017-2021 identifies an action item within the strategic objective of
‘Improving Social Outcomes’ under ‘Health and Wellbeing’ to review the feasibility of
the timing of the proposed Bacchus Marsh Indoor Aquatic Centre along with a
feasibility for the construction and location of splash parks in 2017-18. !
Concurrently, a feasibility study into the future needs and provision of indoor sports
facilities was also undertaken.!
These studies provide Council with a comprehensive strategic approach for decision
making on future facility provision and ensure that facilities remain viable and meet
community needs into the future.
The report reviews the timing of the proposed Bacchus Marsh Indoor Aquatic Centre.
Timeframes are established around:
• Population growth and triggers
• Catchment area
• Community infrastructure planning principles
• Industry benchmarking
• External funding opportunities
• Cost implications
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2. Executive Summary and Recommendations
Summary
Significant capital and operational cost savings can be
Recommendations" A review of the projected population growth for the
made by colocating indoor sports and aquatic facilities
Shire of Moorabool indicates that growth has
continued at a similar rate as shown in the 2013 which reduce the financial commitment from Council.
1. Plan to colocate a future Indoor Sports
Aquatic Feasibility Report. The forecast for In the long term, it will be more cost effective to
Facility with any future Indoor Aquatic
Moorabool’s population was 36,659 by 2021. Forecast colocate all aquatic facilities in the same town at the
Facilities at the recently purchased
ID currently predict a similar figure of 36,456. same site. Therefore at the end of the functional life of
Taverner St site in Maddingley.
The population trigger point for the provision of an the outdoor pools, colocation should be considered.
2. Stage the development of courts and
indoor aquatic facility as described by Council planning Although the capital cost could be staged, waiting a
indoor aquatic facilities as follows: Indoor
documents of a minimum 40,000 people is likely to be further 10 years to develop an aquatic centre will see
courts and a multipurpose room in stage
reached around 2028 and a population of 50,000, that the capital cost continue to grow faster than the
1. and aquatic facilities, commencing
would best support a indoor aquatic centre, is likely to population. Also the Building Price Index is currently
with a program pool, followed by 25m
be reached by 2038. Based on those figures, the 4%.
pool and any other recreational
timing for a complete Indoor Aquatic facility would not A number of potential funding sources have been
components in a second or third stage.
be bought forward earlier than 2028. identified, which can target those designed to support
3. Commence planning for an indoor
There are significant participation benefits of providing social, economic and health benefits. The possibility of
aquatic centre from 2028 when the
indoor aquatics facilities including social, economic and working with local community groups should be
population is more able to support such
health benefits. These need to be considered in considered in order to target a greater range of funding
a facility.
addition to the costs of provision. Building sooner sources than Council can access.
brings forward all the social and health benefits
associated with swimming to a growing a population.
However, it is not within Council's capital and
operating budget to fund the construction and
operation of the proposed Indoor Aquatic Centre inside
the next 10 years.
The recently purchased Taverner St site in Maddingley
has been assessed as the preferred site for a indoor
sport facility and this is of sufficient size to
accommodate a future aquatic centre with room for
future expansion. 5!
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3. Background and context
Previous Planning Work
In December 2012, plans for an Indoor Aquatic In August 2013, the Federal government offered
and Leisure Centre were prepared for Council for $7 million towards the aquatic centre as an
endorsement prior to commencing community election promise and an application was made to
engagement and submitting for Federal funding. the State’s Better Pools funding. However only
projects with existing contracts were funded by
The probable capital cost ranged between
the incoming Liberal government. The project was
$12.18m (Stage 1) and $19.8m (Stage 2) with a
then put on hold by the Council.
lower operational cost expected for the Stage 2
option than for Stage 1. In 2014, the Bacchus Marsh Community
Consortium documented a proposal for a multi
In 2013, financial models for two stages of the
purpose aquatic and community sports centre to
Indoor Aquatic Centre were provided for Council
be built on vacant land on the corner of Fisken and
to consider. The two stages include the following
Taverner Street, Maddingley. A concept was
components:
produced by the Facility Design Group to
STAGE 1 complete the facility in three stages. Stage 1
• Indoor 25 metre x 8 lane pool included a indoor 25m pool, Stage 2 included a
• Program pool / learn to swim – 80.5m2 four court sports hall and Stage 3, a community
• Male, female and accessible change rooms service centre. Capital cost was estimated at
• Café $26.5 million including the land purchase. Council
have since purchased the site.
• Front of house/reception
• Administration area In 2017, Council commissioned this review of the
timing for a Indoor Aquatic Centre and a feasibility
STAGE 2
assessment of an Indoor Sports Facility and the
• 540m2 gym provision of splash parks.
• 200m2 – multi purpose group fitness room
• 150m2 crèche/ multi purpose room.
• 61.5m2 spin room
• Male/ female/ accessible change rooms
• Expanded café
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4. Forecast population, growth areas and demographic influences
Population
Table 1: Growth areas in Bacchus Marsh and The most significant growth in age groups by 2041 will
Total population, projected growth and likely density
potential population at build out be the 35-39 (6.8%), 40-44 (7.0%) and 45-49 (6.8%)
have a considerable bearing on the use of sporting
groups or collectively 3,838 to 8,213 people) and the
facilities and the types of facilities required. Growth Area Possible Possible Time
Population at Frame 5-9 (6.7%) and 10-14 (6.8%) or 2,688 to 4,140 people.
A significant increase in population will increase Build Out The number of residents over 60 years of age in
demand for sports and aquatic facilities, particularly in Hopetoun Park 3,000 5 years Bacchus Marsh will more than double over the next 23
areas experiencing growth such as Bacchus Marsh years (3,598 to 7,243).
Parwan Station 7,000 15+ years
and surrounds (which includes Bacchus Marsh, Darley,
Merrimu 15,000 30-40 years These numbers suggests that there will be strong
Maddingley, and Hopetoun Park).
growth from adults in family households and their
Moorabool’s population characteristics show that the children, as well as the ageing-in-place of older
The projected population for Bacchus Marsh
development of an Indoor Aquatic Centre would be residents.
suggests that for all age groups, there will be
supported by its growing population, including growth
population growth. The fact that the younger age groups are growing
in the older age groups that may not be catered for by
shows a different pattern to typical rural and regional
other sports developments.
areas which struggle to retain young adults who leave
Moorabool’s population in 2018 was estimated as for the bigger regional and metropolitan centres.
34,000 by Forecast ID. This is projected to increase to
to some 50,000 by 2038. Over 55% of growth will be
concentrated in Bacchus Marsh and surrounds.
Several surrounding growth areas are:
• Merrimu Residential Growth Precinct
• Parwan Station Residential and Commercial
Precinct
• Hopetoun Park North Residential Expansion Area 1
An indication of population size and time frame for these
development area is shown below. These however will
be subject to further planning.
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1 Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework – Community Engagement Feb 2017!
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Forecast population, growth areas and demographic influences (Cont’d)
According to Victoria in Future 2016 DEWLP, the
metropolitan LGAs with the largest and fastest
Influences On Recreation
population growth to 2031 are as follows. Participation
Moorabool is the second fastest growing
The key demographic influences on leisure and Participation rates in swimming are reported as
regional LGA hence the urgency to bring higher than any other sport or physical activity.
participation in sport and physical fitness are age,
aquatic facilities on line as soon an possible. ! Roy Morgan suggests some 6 million
gender, income, education, cultural background
and location. Generally speaking, people that are Australians have swum in the last three months. !
less likely to participate in swimming, or sport or Participation in organised swimming in Australia
physical activity are those:! is highest in the 0-4 year (30%) and it
• Over 65 years of age! decreases with age. The 4-8 year old age group
has the second highest participation rate. For
• Born overseas in non-English speaking
people over 15 years, the age group with the
countries!
highest participation in swimming is 35-44 year
• With low incomes and levels of education and/ (9.9%). The next highest 55-64 years (8.6%).4!
or those who are unemployed, or have a
disability.1!
The demographic profile of Moorabool points to: !
• Strong and increasing participation in sporting
activities due to the population increase, in both
families with children and older adults for who
swimming is an important activity !
• The low number of people born overseas in
non-English speaking countries!
• The higher than average number of people with
a qualification !
1 https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/knowledge_base/
sport_participation/community_participation/
sport_participation_in_australia!
4 Austplay 2017 !
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5. Council’s Current Provision Standards
Community
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Infrastructure
!Framework
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!Council’s Community Infrastructure Planning ! Whilst it is acknowledged that these standards
!Framework outlines Provision Standards and ! relate to the high cost of aquatic facilities,
Travel Accessibility Standards for indoor and !
consideration may, however, need to be given to
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outdoor swimming pools.! the very high public benefits related to aquatic
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participation. These benefits include social,
Moorabool
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Council currently operate two
health, safety and recreation aspects of aquatic
outdoor seasonal pools, in Grant St, Bacchus
! facilities, the high potential participation rates in
Marsh and Mill Park Road Ballan. There is also a
! aquatic activities, the appeal of swimming pools
hydrotherapy pool in Ballan operated by Ballan
across a very wide range of age groups, and the
District Health Care, which is open to the public.!
high demand for aquatic facilities other than the
Swimming Pool - Indoor! typical 25m/50m 6-8 lane pool provided in
The provision standards outline a population of previous decades. !
50,000 could support an indoor pool with 40,000 The Economic Benefits of Australia's Public
considered the minimum viable population. !
Aquatic Facilities Report in 2017 noted the
Swimming Pool - Outdoor! significant economic and health benefits
Provision standards outline that the existing associated with swimming. !
outdoor pools have substantial capacity to Every aquatic facility visit creates economic
accommodate more public use. ! benefits worth an average of $26.39 in addition
The Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool provides for to the leisure value gained by users. 5!
the population in the east of the Shire and is !
deemed to have sufficient capacity to service an !
additional population of 10,000 people, while the !
Ballan Outdoor Pool services the west of the
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Shire.!
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! 5 The Economic Benefits of Australia's Public Aquatic Facilities. Industry Report.
RLSS. 2017 !
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6. Proposed Aquatic Facilities in Neighbouring Municipalities
Following table shows a list of known proposed indoor aquatic centre developments in various stages of planning. The locations listed are unlikely to
impact on The Bacchus Marsh catchment as they are more than 20 minutes drive from Bacchus Marsh. The proposed venues are a mix of school,
Council and private learn to swim aquatic facilities. What is notable is the growth in private swim schools in the City of Wyndham that have developed to
meet the demand of young families and their desire for swimming lessons
Table 2: Known proposed aquatic facilities within neighbouring municipalities
Proposed Aquatic Facility Suburb
Westbourne Grammar Sports and Aquatic Centre Truganina
YMCA Point Cook (Kingsswim) Point Cook
Plumpton – City of Melton Plumpton
Jump Swim School Werribee Werribee
Jump Swim School Tarneit Tarneit
Paddles Swim School – Point Cook Point Cook
Werribee Islamic Centre Mosque & Multipurpose Complex Tarneit
YMCA Point Cook (Tarneit) Tarneit
Saratoga (Future Site) Point Cook
Club Jubilee Wyndhamvale
Proposed Wyndham Council Aquatic Centre Tarneit
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Springside Caroline Springs
The existing and proposed aquatic facilities in neighboring municipalities are shown on the following map (page 11).
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7. Existing Aquatic Facilities in Moorabool and Neighbouring Municipalities
The following table shows a list of existing aquatic facilities within Moorabool and neighbouring municipalities.
Table 3: Existing aquatic facilities within the Moorabool Shire and neighbouring municipalities
Existing Aquatic Facility Suburb Existing Aquatic Facility Suburb Existing Aquatic Facility Suburb
Bacchus Marsh Outdoor Pool Bacchus Marsh Aqua Pulse Hoppers Crossing Jump Swim School Point Cook Point Cook
Ballan Outdoor Pool Ballan Werribee Outdoor Pool Werribee Paul Sadler Melton Melton
Ballan District Health Care Ballan Bayfit Leisure Centre Altona Kingswim Derrimut Derrimut
Swim Stars Swim School Hoppers Crossing Melton Waves Melton Paul Sadler Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh
Werribee Swim Centre Werribee Leisurelink Grovedale Shapland Swim School Hoppers Crossing
Shawn’s Swim School Hoppers Crossing Splashdown Moolap Kingswim Burnside Heights
Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre Laverton Waterworld Norlane Clunes Public School Clunes
Paul Sadler Swimland Hoppers Crossing Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre Ocean Grove Daylesford Public Pool Daylesford
Paul Sadler Swimland Laverton Kardinia Swimming Centre South Geelong Trentham Public Pool Trentham
Peak Performance Swimming Werribee Lara Outdoor Pool Lara Calembeen Toddlers Pool Creswick
Paddles Swim School Altona Meadows Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre Maribyrnong Brown Hill Aquatic Centre Brown Hill
Sweeney’s Swim School Altona St Albans Leisure Centre St Albans Black Hill Aquatic Centre Black Hill
Gisbourne Aquatic Centre Gisborne Sunshine Leisure Centre Sunshine Ballarat Aquatic Centre Ballarat
Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Kyneton Genesis Fitness Club Melton Brookfield Buninyong Aquatic Centre Buninyong
Centre
Lancefield Memorial Swimming Pool Lancefield Macedon New Gisborne Swim Centre New Gisborne
Woodend Swimming Pool Woodend Gisborne South Swimming Centre Gisborne South
108. Map: Current and Proposed Aquatic Facilities in Moorabool and Neighbouring Municipalities
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119. Existing Indoor Aquatic Facilities Within 30 Minutes Drive
The following map shows a list of existing indoor
aquatic facilities within Moorabool and
neighbouring municipalities within a 30 minute
drive of of the Taverner St site in Maddingley.
‘Drive times’ may vary depending on the activity
undertaken at the aquatic centre and the
frequency with which they are undertaken. For
example a family may travel further for a day out
at a indoor aquatic play facility, than a lap
swimmer who swims daily for fitness.
12Existing Indoor Aquatic Facilities Within 30 Minutes Drive
Map: Existing aquatic indoor facilities within the
Moorabool Shire and neighbouring
municipalities within a 30 minute drive of the
Taverner St site in Maddingley.
Drive time from Taverner Street site
10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
Indoor aquatic centres / pools
forecast.id small areas
1310. Colocation opportunities and timing of development
Colocation and cost savings Savings in site management and staffing can be Methods used to determine site
The ongoing operating costs associated with an
significant given that facilities may operate options!
between 80 - 95 hours per week when fully
Indoor Aquatic Facility need to be considered as !
programmed. Duplication of reception, duty staff,
part of Council’s 10-year Strategic Financial Step 1. A list of evaluation criteria was identified to
cleaning and administration across multiple sites
planning process. Council’s capacity to fund the ensure the site meet the criteria of locating a fit for
can be avoided when components are colocated.!
operational costs over a prolonged period, and purpose indoor aquatic/ court sports facility. !
Performance indicators from CERM 2014 indicate
the impact this will have on the overall Council Step 2. A short list of sites was determined with staff
that the average annual marketing spend per
budget, require careful consideration. to evaluate against the site selection criteria.!
centre is approximately $33,000.!
Step 3. Using a paired comparison technique each
It is imperative that such a facility is economically Energy costs average $227,900 per centre and
criteria is compared against each other, to determine
viable for Council and able to generate the presentation costs average $160,350 per centre.!
the relative importance of each. !
participation and revenue levels required to Further commentary on benchmarked costs is Step 4. The comparison of each criterion is
contain Council costs and sustain operation of provided in a following chapter.! determined as a frequency which summed and
the centre into the future. Hence, it will be divided by the total frequency to achieve the
important for Council to stage the building The Indoor Recreation Facilities Feasibility Study weighting for each criterion. !
development and colocate facilities to reduce the 2018 Draft, currently in preparation, assessed ten Step 5. Each site option is evaluated against the site
build cost, enhance participation and reduce potential sites that could accommodate four indoor selection criteria to provide a score for how well the
ongoing costs of operation. courts, an indoor aquatic facility and health and option meets the criteria, and this is multiplied against
The planning of an aquatic facility, splash park fitness components. Four of the most suitable sites the weighting to arrive at a weighted score !
were assessed in more detail with a view to
and an indoor court facility at the same time Step 6. The weighted scores for each site option are
accommodating a variety of components and have
provides an opportunity to integrate these summed determine a total for each option, and this
the ability to expand in the long term.
components. This opportunity needs to be provides a ranking of the sites. The site with the
The recently acquired land at Taverner Street,
considered in the site selection process. highest score indicates which option best meets all
Maddingley and Council owned Mason Lane criteria. !
If facilities are not duplicated, reductions in the Recreation Reserve, Bacchus Marsh, were Step 7. The final step is to identify other advantages
probable capital costs by colocating may include: assessed as large enough to accommodate the and disadvantage of each site and this takes onto
• Car parking $550,000 current required components with room for future
account other added value and costs for example. !
• Change rooms/toilets $1,056,000 expansion.
• Administration/Reception $201,600 The ranking exercise that was applied had Taverner
Street as the most suitable site for a multi purpose The following diagram presents several scenarios for
• Café/Foyer $495,000
sports and aquatic facility. the timing and colocation of facility components and
therefore several site options.
14Colocation Options and Timing and Nature of Developments (Cont’d) !
Population 34,030 41,911 50,600
Location Timeline Now - 2018 2019 - 2028 2029 - 2038
OR Renew/ OR
Grant Street
replace !
Bacchus Marsh
Add splash park to Consider Integrating
outdoor aquatics! aquatics to one site in
long term !
OR
OR
First stage Second stage
Taverner Street Potential to
2 courts ! add two courts !
relocate
Bacchus Marsh outdoor
aquatics off
Grant Street at
end of life !
Full 4 courts plus
aquatics and gym !
Ballan Pool Add splash park
to outdoor
aquatics!
Outdoor Pool! Indoor Pool! Splash Park! Indoor Courts! Gym/Fitness!11. Timing
The population within the Shire of Moorabool is The operational deficit for a stand alone aquatic The following table illustrates the population forecasts in a previous
continuing to grow as described earlier, centre would be further reduced due to the aquatic study from 2009. !
however from the data assessed, it is not efficiencies of joint management with an indoor !
growing any faster than originally forecast in the courts sports centre. Table 5: Population forecasts from SGL’s 2009 aquatic study!
previous aquatic study in 2013.
A staged development of aquatic facilities could
SGL 2009
If Council consider the minimum trigger point also be considered, commencing with a warm Age (years) 2018 2028 2038 2021
(2021 )
for a Indoor Aquatic facility is 40,000 people water program pool as a first stage, followed by a
0-4 years 2,147 2,604 3,094 2,276 2,303
then it is expected that the number will be 25m lap pool.
5-9 years 2,357 2,803 3,327 3,540 2,482
reached around 2028.
There is already demand for swimming lessons and
10-14 years 2,471 2,912 3,472 2,644
However, the risks for Council by waiting a a rapidly growing market for hydrotherapy services.
15-19 years 2,199 2,685 3,167 2,973 2,338
further 10 years is that the capital cost of such This could be a cost effective first stage as
20-24 years 1,901 2,143 2,486 2,978 1,929
a facility continues to rise at a rate greater than amenities required for the indoor centre would
25-29 years 1,827 2,073 2,441 4,431 1,946
CPI. The Building Price Index of 4% is already be available.
approximately double that of the CPI. 30-34 years 2,040 2,500 2,928 2,215
The first stage of an aquatic facility including a
35-39 years 2,276 2,869 3,383 7,757 2,481
A second risk is that private operators enter the program and hydrotherapy pool with a second
40-44 years 2,386 3,037 3,667 2,577
market and fill the demand for activities such as stage including a 25m lap pool and leisure water
45-49 years 2,466 2,910 3,589 2,521
swimming lessons, group exercise and health space, may be a more affordable option to bring
clubs. In Council owned facilities, these indoor aquatics to the town in a shorter time frame, 50-54 years 2,346 2,674 3,330 4,879 2,473
programs often help subsidise activities such as if budget became available. 55-59 years 2,237 2,532 3,007 2,325
hydrotherapy/ rehabilitation, lap swimming and 60-64 years 2,037 2,360 2,748 3,862 2,135
The table below shows the current Moorabool
child minding. 65-69 years 1,867 2,258 2,638 1,997
population and forecasts for 10 (2028) and 20
The population forecasts and findings from the (2038) years, along with the forecast in the 2009 70-74 years 1,485 1,962 2,378 3,342 1,687
indoor facility feasibility recommend the study for 2021 and the updated forecast for 2021 75-79 years 876 1,589 2,027 1,139
planning for indoor courts commence now and from Forecast ID. 80-84 years 547 1,112 1,542 633
therefore there are benefit of bringing forward 85+ years 564 888 1375 621 631
the timeline for the first stage of an Indoor Total 34,030 41,911 50,600 36,659 36,456
Aquatic facility. This would in some way
mitigate the two risks.
1612. Benchmarking, Operating, and Capital Costs
The Financial Model prepared by SGL for Council The expanding swim school market now includes a The following key indicators are median figures
in July 2013 provided financial analysis for Stage number of private swimming school facilities and compiled from 129 indoor pools within the three
1 and Stage 2 of a design by Mantric providers of swimming lessons, especially in Victoria, e.g. bategories and give some indication of the potential
Architecture. The stage 1 base case indicated the JUMP, King Swim, Paul Sadler Swimland, Shapland revenue and expenditure that could be expected from
net 10 year average annual cost to Council of an Swim Schools, Carlile Swimming, Rackley Swimming, a multipurpose aquatic centre in Bacchus Marsh:
indoor aquatic facility would be in order of and State Swim are entering a market that was once • Gross receipts $2.140,445
$601,000 year (excluding depreciation). This predominately met by Council owned leisure centres.
• Gross Expenditures $2,463,936
assumes an average of 220,000 visits per. Stage The growth in the private market means Council owned
• Net ($323,491)
2 included dry fitness components. The stage 2 centres face more competition for the key revenue
• Fees per visit $6.63
base case indicated the net 10 year average streams than ever before
annual cost to Council of the facility would be in • Secondary spend per visit $0.36
CERM benchmarks • Expense recovery percentage 91%
order of $443,000 (excluding depreciation). This
assumes an average of 288,000 visits per year. The University of South Australia, Centre for • Visits per square metre 96
Environmental and Recreation Management (CERM) • Total annual visits 350,000
Benchmarking and future catchment population
have been benchmarking aquatic and leisure facilities for
suggest that the cost to Council could be lower. • Catchment population (5km) 39,106 6
over 20 years. The CERM Performance Indicators are
However, there are numerous factors that can CERM figures refer to data from the 2011/12,
collected predominately from local government indoor
influence the operating performance of multi 2012/13 and 2013/2014 financial years which was
sports and leisure centres with over 200 centres
purpose aquatic centres. similar to previous studies completed over the
contributing data.
These include; site location, design, facility previous 20 years.
Data is collected and collated depending on the type of
components, facility maintenance, marketing,
centre and centre catchment.
programming, management expertise, operating
hours, staff wage agreements, utility costs and Indoor Pool categories (Group 7) are divided between those
competition. venues less that 3000m2, those between 3,000m2 and 5,999m2
and those 6,000m2 and over.
Competition in the fitness facility market has never
been greater with 24 hour gyms offering low
service/low cost models driving down the price of
gym memberships.
6 Centre For Tourism and Leisure Management. 2014 Aquatic Centres
Operational Benchmarks!
17Benchmarking, Operating, and Capital Costs continue
Recent aquatic developments Kangaroo Flat Aquatic Centre - $31m
There are few local comparable examples of small Due to open 2018, this includes a 50m x 8 lane indoor
scale aquatic facilities that have recently been pool, leisure pool, splash park, program pool, steam,
constructed. The projected cost reported to Council spa, gym, sauna, café, crèche, wellness centre, multi
in July 201 for a future indoor pool in Bacchus Marsh purpose rooms, parking.
was between $18.74 million and $28.33 million, Funding contributions for this centre include: – state
depending on completion of the final stage. government $15m, City of Bendigo $10.1m, federal
The cost of two significant multipurpose aquatic government $4.9m, and community $1m.
centres under construction in Victoria suggest Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre - $27.3m
considerable additional facilities may be achievable
for not much more than $28 million, or that a smaller This facility is due to open in November 2018. This facility
scale facility may cost significantly less. includes: a 50m x 8 lane outdoor heated pool, outdoor
heated learn to swim pool, outdoor heated play pool, 2
The Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre and water slides, kiosk/retail, 24 hour gym, multi purpose and
Kangaroo Flat Aquatic Centre, Bendigo are currently group fitness, sports pavilion and car parking.
under construction. A third facility was recently
opened by the City of Hume in Craigieburn. Funding was provided by Council , with no contributions
from state or federal government.
Following are examples of components, costs and
funding sources for the three centres. SPLASH, Aqua Park and Leisure Centre,
Craigieburn - $35.5m
The facility opened in October, 2017. It includes a 50m
indoor pool, warm water pool, toddler pool, learn to swim
pool, aqua play zone, spa, sauna, steam room, group
fitness studio, gym, mind, body and soul, studio, and two
water slides.
Funding was provided by state government $3m, Hume
Council $17.3m, federal government $9.1m, Stockland
$5.7m and Lend Lease $360,00.
1813. Funding Opportunities
There are a number of sources of funds for recreation / sports developments and Typical sources of funds for indoor sports facilities include:
single components of an aquatic centre. 1. Government grants
2. Council funds
In most instances large capital aquatic projects will have multiple funding sources
3. Philanthropic Trusts / Foundation Grants etc.
that may include government, user group and not-for-profit funds. Not-for-profit
4. Naming rights, or sponsorship funds
and philanthropic funds in some instances may contribute to operational
5. Funds generated from use of facilities /legacy projects.
expenses, such as setting up a small enterprise, employment or equipment or
6. Joint developments and partnerships with peak bodies, other
energy saving initiatives etc. In many cases one or more government grants can agencies, health services, or non-government agencies
lever off others. Some grants available may only be accessible to local 7. Contributions from developers triggered by subdivision
government and others to not-for-profit community groups or sport and 8. Contributions from user groups
recreation clubs. In this case several different funding sources maybe packaged !
together.
If Council considered entering into a partnership with a community group or small
business to develop the facility or service, a number of additional funding
opportunities may be available.
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1914. Typical Sources of Funds for Aquatic Projects
1. Government grants Stronger Regional Communities Plan (SRCP) - Funds 6.Joint developments and partnerships peak
1a. Federal Government – for example, the Building $50,000 to support regional towns in attracting families bodies, other agencies, health services, or non-
Better Regions Fund and young people to live and work, community-led government agencies
initiatives for economic growth, building community E.g. VIC Health and other interest groups.
1b. State Government
capabilities to drive change and improving liveability
E.g. Sport and Recreation Victoria Community Sports 7. Contributions from developers triggered by
Infrastructure Fund 2. Council funds subdivision
Better Pools – Grants of up to $3 million for high- i. Capital works, and asset management program Either through the open space contribution or
quality aquatic leisure facilities through new or budgets S.173 agreement
redeveloped aquatic leisure centres. ii. Special rates levies
Major Facilities – Grants of up to $650,000 (where iii. Land sales 8. Contributions from management entities or
the total project cost is more than $500,000, excluding local benefactors
GST) for major district and regional sport and E.g. A local sporting association may be able to
3. Philanthropic Trusts / Foundation Grants etc.
recreation facilities. make a small capital contribution. The
E.g. The Holden Home Ground Advantage, Helen
Small Aquatic Projects – Grants of up to $200,000 to Collingwood Basketball Association was
McPherson Trust, Australian Sports Foundation
improve and upgrade aquatic facilities, seasonal pools successful in receiving a $3milion grant towards
and develop new water play spaces. a new stadium. Several facilities in Hamilton
4. Naming rights, or sponsorship funds
Minor Facilities – Grants of up to $100,000 for any Victoria have been funded by a local family.
E.g. Kyneton Toyota Aquatic Centre, Wallan Community
one project (where the total project cost is up to Bank Adventure Playground, Schweppes Stadium
$1,000,000 excluding GST) are available for 9. Fund raising programs
Bendigo and Ulverstone, Buffalo Sports Stadium, Mars
community sport and recreation groups, working in E.g. The Ararat Indoor Aquatic Facility was
Miner Dome.
partnership with local government, for community funded by local fundraiser and a community fund
sport and recreation facilities. raising campaign. The 99kW rooftop PV system
5. Funds generated from use of facilities at the Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre in
E.g. Regional Development Victoria: For example: Lismore, NSW was raised by a community
Regional Job Fund (RJF) - Facilitate job creation and i. Revenue from leases and hire agreements e.g. three company with 20 local investors.
retain existing jobs. These may be for micro years paid in advance
businesses within a indoor facility for example gym,
café etc.
ii. Fees from events- that have a legacy policy where
higher order equipment would be retained by the
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Social Impact Investment for Sustainability facility for example
Program - Funds $200,000 as a grant and low iii. Rental fees for on-site businesses including cafes and
interest (2.5%) loan for investment-ready social bike rental
enterprises to create new jobs and training iv. Leases to telecommunication towers
opportunities.
2015. Appendices
Appendix 1. Site Review
21Appendix 1. Site Review
Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh Taverner Street, Maddingley Civic Hub, Darley Masons Lane, Bacchus Marsh
• Existing outdoor pool site • 2.65 hectare site • Council owned site • Vacant space available for stadium,
• Recommended to receive upgrade with a aquatics and car parking
• Located next to Maddingley Park • Currently home to Acrofun (gymnastics)
splash park • Council owned site
• Land recently purchased by Council !
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Advantages!
Advantages! !
Advantages! • Land already owned by Council; no land
• Land already owned by Council Advantages!
purchase concerns
• Land already owned by Council
• Served by a public bus and 10 min walk from • Land already owned by Council; no land
• Travel accessibility within acceptable range for
the train station, accessible along the river • Close to public transport and existing sporting purchase concerns
majority of residents
corridor infrastructure
• Central location ensures limited travel
• Location is well known amongst community
• Close proximity to local schools • Close proximity to local schools accessibility concerns
with council staff and Acrofun located on-site
• Close proximity to future growth areas – West • Land awaiting development • Location is well known amongst
• Colocation with a school and civic centre
Maddingley and Stonehill Estate community with multiple sporting groups
• Adequate space available for stadium,
• Opportunity to expand existing facility already using site
! aquatics, dry fitness and car parking
Disadvantages! • Opportunity to create a destination venue and • Close proximity to primary schools
• Travel accessibility: Bacchus Marsh 2 min
• The site is on the banks of the Werribee River make an existing court more viable
drive; Darley 9 min; Ballan 20 min • Close to town centre
and has a number of planning overlays
• Travel accessibility: Bacchus Marsh 8 min
including environmental, heritage, erosion, and • Ideally located to existing sports infrastructure • Opportunity to improve site as a
drive; Maddingley 10 min; Ballan 19 min
development and design to create a good, central sports precinct recreation/ sporting hub
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! • Travel accessibility: Darley 4 min drive;
• Potential increase in traffic to Grant Street Disadvantages!
Disadvantages! Maddingley 8 min; Ballan 19 min
• Some alterations to existing infrastructure may
• Title change required as land is currently listed be required !
as being zoned farming land (DELWP)
• Not a very prominent site Disadvantages!
• One court only • Topography could create some issues due
to existence of hill and location of some
• The site has existing buildings on it and
trees
providing for four indoor courts could be
difficult • Possible impact on existing Masons Lane
user groups
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