Our Projects
Tourism & Economic Development Plans
Destination Management Plans
Destination Management Plans have been prepared for the following localities:
Dungog Shire
Glen Innes Severn Shire
Gunnedah Shire
Gwydir Shire
Kamilaroi Highway Touring Route (5 LGAs)
Lake Macquarie
Lithgow City
Liverpool City
Liverpool Plains Shire
Lord Howe Island
Narrabri Shire
Moree Plains Shire
NSW South Coast Region
Shellharbour City
Shoalhaven City
Weddin Shire
Tourism Development & Marketing Plans
Capital Country Regional Tourism Plan (in conjunction with DSA)
Central West Region of NSW Tourism Development Strategy (in conjunction with Jenny Calkin & Associates)
Tourism Development Strategy for the ACT
Tourism Development Strategy for New South Wales
Tourism Development Strategy for the North Coast of NSW
Tourism Development Strategy for the Inner Western Sydney (in conjunction with DSA)
Blayney Shire – Tourism Plan
Bogan Shire Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Cessnock City Council Local Tourism Plan
Coonamble Shire Tourism Development Strategy
Dungog Shire - Tourism Plan
Forbes Shire Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Harden Shire – Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Hay Shire – Tourism Plan as part of the Economic Development Strategy
Hornsby Council Tourism Development Strategy
Iluka Tourism Plan and Marketing Strategy
Inverell Shire Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Kiama Municipality – Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Maitland City - Tourism Plan
Milparinka – Tibooburra Local Tourism Plan
Moree Plains Shire Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Narrabri Shire Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Narrandera Shire – Tourism Development and Marketing Strategy
Newcastle East Heritage Tourism Strategy (in conjunction with DSA)
Nimmitabel, Cooma Shire - Tourism Development & Marketing Plan
Orange, Cabonne and Blayney LGAs - Tourism Development Plan
Parkes Shire - Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Peak Hill Local Tourism Plan – Parkes Shire
Penrith City Council Local Tourism Plan
Port Stephens – Tourism Development Strategy
Shellharbour Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Tambar Springs - Tourism Strategy
Warrumbungle Shire Tourism Development and Marketing Plan
Wooli-Minnie Waters Local Tourism Plan
Economic Development
Albion Park – Business Survey and Economic Development Strategy
Cessnock City Economic Development Strategy
Clarence City, Tasmania Economic Development Strategy
Coonamble Shire - Business Development Strategy
Coonamble Shire Economic Development Strategy
Eurobodalla Shire Economic Development Strategy
Gunnedah Shire Economic Development Strategy
Gwydir Shire – Economic Development Strategy
Liverpool Plains Shire Economic Development Strategy
Narrandera Shire Economic Development Strategy
Narrabri Shire - Assessment of the Implications of Coal Mining in the Gunnedah Basin
Warrumbungle Shire - Economic Development Strategy
Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS) – as part of the Sapere Team
Hunter REDS
Lower North West NSW REDS
Mid Coast REDS
Northern New England High Country REDS
Southern New England High Country NSW REDS
Upper North West NSW Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS)
Product Development / Market Demand Studies
Market research and analysis, market strategies, product development and positioning advice, design advice and financial and economic appraisals.
Aboriginal Product Scoping Study – Kamilaroi Highway Marketing Group
Accommodation Demand Study – Kosciuszko National Park
ACT Camp Ground and Caravan Park Study
ACT Tourism Infrastructure Needs Assessment
Assessment of the demand for recreational boating facilities – Sydney Harbour
Bankstown Hospital Re-development demand for retail facilities and professional suites
Brewarrina Shire – Accommodation Needs Assessment and Feasibility Studies for Accommodation Option
Canberra International Airport, Market Assessment
Carrington Hotel, Peak Hill – Assessment of development potential
Casino CBD - Assessment of the development potential of Council owned properties within the CBD
Emu Plains Sport and Recreation Club – potential expansion
Katoomba – Visitor Information Services Assessment
Market and Performance Analysis of Serviced Apartments in Sydney
Moree – Market Assessment – potential to build the business events market
Moree Plains Shire – Business Events Development Strategy
Narrandera and Leeton Shires – Visitor Survey / Market Research
Pilliga Forest - Tourism Potential Assessment and Advice
Pioneer Ridge Estate Boutique Vineyard Redevelopment
Port Stephens Tourism Site Assessments
Potential to expand the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour
Prospect Reservoir - identification and assessment of potential uses following de-commissioning
Recreation Facilities Assessment for Department of Defence (Navy) in Sydney
Registered Clubs – Market Trends Analysis
Shoalhaven City - Identification and Evaluation of potential accommodation sites
Shoalhaven City - Need for up-market Accommodation and Conference Facilities, Shoalhaven City
St Annes Church Ryde - Development Opportunities for church properties
Tillegra Dam - Assessment of Recreation and Tourism Potential
Visitor Information Centre Study – Katoomba
Wee Waa Lagoon Plan of Management
Western Sydney - Demand for Conference and Exhibition Facilities
Project Feasibility Assessment
Feasibility Studies
Hotels, Motels & Serviced Apartments
Albert Motel Moree – proposed expansion of the motel
Armidale SerVies Club – corporate 4 star hotel
Bathurst RSL proposed accommodation and conference-function centre
Blacktown F4 Freeway Service Centre motel
Byron Bay Golf Club – proposed accommodation
Cairns - Hotel and Liquor Barn complex
Canterbury – Bankstown Leagues Club, Sydney – 200 room, 4.5 star hotel and conference facilities
Club Dubbo – proposed accommodation and conference – function facilities
Club Maitland - motel
Cumberland Street Sydney – serviced apartments
Darling Harbour AML&F site - Bullecourt Place all suite hotel, residential and retail complex
Darling Harbour Eastern Promenade Site- Hotel (5 star) and Registered Club Complex
Eastern Creek Service Centre – highway motel
Emu Plains Sports Club – 4.5 star hotel
Entrance Hotel re-development
Evans Head Bowling Club – proposed cabin accommodation
Evans Head – motel feasibility study
Golden Sheaf Boutique Hotel, Double Bay
Goondiwindi Memorial Club proposed accommodation & conference centre
Gulgong Services Club – proposed motel
Henry’s Guesthouse, Quirindi (conversion of the former nursing home into a guesthouse)
Japanese Hotel Sydney (5 star)
Kensington Hotel, Sydney (3 star)
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre, Ballarat Victoria.
Leeton Soldiers Club proposed accommodation
Lilianfels Hotel, Blue Mountains
Lilyvale Hotel Sydney (5 star)
Maclean Bowling Club – motel
Maltings, Mittagong – hotel and serviced apartment complex - Mittagong
Mudgee Services Club – accommodation, conference and function facilities and other potential uses (eg retail)
Muswellbrook RSL Club proposed accommodation
Paddys Market4 star hotel, entertainment and retail complex
Shellharbour Square hotel / motel
St Leonards - hotel and serviced apartment complex
Stockton RSL Club - motel
West Leagues Club, Sydney – 4.5 star 150 room hotel, conference facilities and day spa
Wests Tamworth Leagues Club – 4-4.5 star, 50 room motel
Woodburn Bowling Club – motel accommodation
Resorts, Country Clubs, Lodges
Berry Mountain – Boutique accommodation
Duntryleague Golf Club - resort hotel and conference facilities
Friday Island Resort, Northern New South Wales
Gooree Stud Resort and Winery, Mudgee
Gungahlin ACT – 1500 residential lots, golf course resort and country club
Harden Country Club – motel, cabins, function rooms, bottle shop, recreation facilities
Manae Beach Resort, Cook Islands
Mirage Resort, Airlie Beach North Queensland
Mollymook Resort
Monarch Bluff Health Spa and Outdoor Adventure Based Training Centre
Naitasi Resort, Fiji
Nelson Bay Resort – Polo Properties
Pacific Pines Resort and Leisure Complex, Northern NSW
Philippines - major destination resort - hotels, casinos, conference centre, retail malls
Poong Lim Resort, Malolo Lailai, Fiji
Rich River Golf Resort, Moama – additional accommodation
Rothbury Estate, Hunter Valley
Western Samoa - International Resort
Wilderness Lodge, Orange, New South Wales
Woodside Gardens Country Club Resort, Berry, New South Wales
Wongawallen Mountain Retreat, Gold Coast Hinterland
Whitsunday Resort - Marina, resort hotel, residential apartments and retail complex at Shute Harbour.
Caravan Parks & Camping Areas
Boggabri Caravan Park – upgrade and extension
Boomi Caravan Park
Coonamble - redevelopment and expansion of the Riverside Caravan Park
Pilliga Bore Baths – establishing a primitive camping area
National Parks & Wildlife Service – numerous sites, including Middle Head in the Sydney Harbour National Park
Lane Cove Tourist Park – redevelopment
Attractions & Facilities
Botany Bay (Kamay) National Park – proposed café / restaurant
Cruise ship operation, Bali
Discovery Village, High Technology Entertainment Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Dive Boat Operation, Pohnpei - Federated States of Micronesia.
Eco-spa (Artesian Baths), Coonamble
Fagan Park, Hornsby Shire, Café feasibility study
Harden Country Club – mini golf, Topgolf Swing Suite, bowling alley and temporary activities
Japanese Boarding School, New South Wales
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre - Opera Museum
Lane Cove National Park – proposed kiosk / café / function space
Lismore Showground - Feasibility of developing accommodation, conference and exhibition facilities, entertainment centre, covered arena and/or driver training facility
Maltings – Wine Centre and Tavern, Southern Highlands
Penrith Panthers – Eat Street Development
Ski Dome - Major indoor winter sports complex, Sydney
Temora Aviation Museum – expansion of displays, temporary exhibitions, function facilities, café / restaurant
Themed rural attraction complex, Armidale
Theme Park and Recreation Area, Hawkesbury River
Yamba Bowling Club – feasibility assessments for mini golf, bowling alley, climbing wall, indoor soft play playground and laser tag.
Conference & Entertainment Venues
Albury Convention and Performing Arts Centre – Assessment of Refurbishment Options
Ararat Performing Arts Centre & Art Gallery, Victoria
Armidale High School – Performing Arts Centre
Ballina Coast High School – Performing Arts Centre
Bathurst Regional Theatre and Conference Centre.
Bathurst RSL Club – Conference and Function Centre
Capitol Theatre Redevelopment Theatre Assessment.
Eltham Performing Arts & Conference Centre, Victoria
Gladstone Entertainment Centre redevelopment – financial assessment
Miranda - Performing Arts Complex
Mudgee Golf Club – Conference and Function Facilities
Rockdale Library & Meetings Rooms - Redevelopment
Shellharbour Auditorium, Shellharbour
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
State Theatre Refurbishment
Victorian Arts Centre - Rehearsal / Recording Studio
Wollongong University – UniBar Redevelopment
Sporting and Recreation Venues
Berowra Aquatic Centre
Georges Heights Aquatic Centre and Basketball Stadium - Mosman Municipality
Fairfield, Prairiewood and Cabramatta Aquatic Centres
Hornsby Aquatic Centre
Mosman Aquatic and Leisure Centre
North Parramatta Park – Basketball Stadium
Olympic Venues : Sydney International Regatta Centre, Slalom Canoe Course, Velodrome, Equestrian Centre, Shooting Centre
Thornleigh Leisure Centre - Aquatic and Basketball Stadium
PCYC Clubs: Albury, Armidale, Ballina, Bega – Far South Coast, Camden, Campbelltown, Cessnock, Coffs Harbour, Coonamble, Dubbo, Grafton, Griffith, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Lake Macquarie, Lismore, Lithgow, Maclean, Marrickville, Moree, Parramatta, Port Macquarie, Rockdale, South Sydney, Walgett, Wagga Wagga
Business Case Assessments
Boggabri Child Care Centre – Business Case Assessment
Coolamon Shire – Industrial Estate Business Case Assessment
Dungog Shire – Camping and Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure – Business Case Assessment
Ku ring gai Wildflower Gardens – Education Centre Business Case Assessment
Temora Shire – Temora Airport Airpark Estate Expansion Business Case Assessment
Temora Shire – Temora Airport Pilot Training Academy Business Case Assessment
Warrumbungle Shire – Expansion of the Industrial Area Business Case Assessment
Wentworth Shire – Airport Upgrade Business Case Assessment
Wentworth Shire – Sealing Arumpo Road Business Case Assessment
Wentworth Shire – Sealing Pooncarie Road Business Case Assessment
Business & Strategic Planning
Business & Strategic Planning
Albury Wodonga Visitor Information Services Strategy
Arakoon SRA - Business Plan to enhance and develop the commercial potential the Park
Bega Valley Shire – Structure and Funding Review of Tourism
Boggabri Caravan Park – Business Plan
Boomi Caravan Park – Market Assessment & Business Plan
Botany Bay National Park – La Perouse Precinct Business Plan
Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum – Business Plan
Broken Hill - Re-location planning for National Parks & Wildlife Service Far West Regional Office
Commercial Catering Company – expansion strategy and preparation of tender bids for management contracts
Department of Defence – Organisational, management structure and manpower planning for the disposal of surplus properties in Sydney
Fairfield City Swimming and Leisure Centres – Advice on management, financial performance and design input
Gunnedah Shire - Assessment of Visitor Information Services
Kiama LGA - Review of the Structure and Funding of Tourism
Kiama LGA – Tourism Signage Strategy
Kogarah - Office Relocation Study - identification and assessment of potential premises
Lake Innes Ruins - Business Plan and Fund-Raising Strategy
Lake Macquarie Council - Performance and Structure Review - Tourism
Lane Cove National Park – Business Plan all commercial activities
Lane Cove River Caravan Park - Review of Business Plan
Lismore Showground – Business Plan
Maitland City - Review of Delivery of Information Services
Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre – Pre-opening Marketing Strategy
Moree on a Plate – Business Plan
Moree Memorial Hall – Market Potential Assessment and Business Plan
Namoi Catchment Management Authority – Strategic Business Planning Workshop
Narrabri Shire Adverse Events Plan
Newell Highway Marketing & Promotions Committee - Strategic Planning Workshop and Business Plan
Outback Beds - Business Plan
Outback Beds - Marketing Plan
Quarantine Station, North Head – Advice and Input into the Development Tender Process
Parramatta City - Business Plan for the establishment of a Heritage Resource Centre at Parramatta
Research into Entry Permit Systems for National Parks
Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney - Pricing Policy - (in conjunction with DSA)
Sunnyfield Disability Services – Assessment of property assets and strategic plan for disposal of unsuitable properties and acquisition / development of new properties
Sydney Olympic International Shooting Centre – Business Plan
Toboggan Hill Park, Port Stephens Shire – Business Plan Proposed Expansion
Tourism Moree – Business Plan
Tourism Moree – Marketing Plan
Wyong Shire Council – Performance Review and Business Plans – four Caravan Parks
Performance Reviews & Financial Assessments
Assessing opportunities for improving performance and financial returns:
Aberdoon Cottage, Baulkham Hills Shire – assessment of potential to attract a commercial tenant and potential financial returns
Arncliffe Scots Sports & Social Club – Market Analysis and Marketing Strategy
Balcombe Heights Estate, Baulkham Hills Shire – potential to increase use and financial returns from 30 buildings
Barrington Country Retreat – Performance Assessment & Marketing Plan
Baulkham Hills Shire Community Centres – Review of use and assessment of the functionality and performance of six community centres
Bondi Beach and Pavilion – evaluation of existing leases and assessment of income earning potential
Cabravale Leisure Centre – evaluation of expansion options
Canterbury Reserve – assessment of revenue generating potential
Castle Hill Cemetery – Assessment of income generating potential of proposed development options
Centennial & Moore Park – assessment of 29 lease and licence agreements
Crossing Theatre, Narrabri – Performance Assessment, Management Review and Business Plan
El Questro Resort, WA – Marketing Performance Audit as part of the Management Contract Review
Entrance Foreshore Plan of Management – Assessment of commercial potential from cafes and other activities
Fagan Park, Hornsby Shire – Assessment of revenue generating opportunities
Fernleigh Rail Trail – Assessment of Potential Commercial Opportunities along the Trail corridor
Five Dock Library Re-development – commercial and retail opportunity assessment
Funding Review – Comparative analysis of State Government funding available for the development of sport and recreation facilities. Prepared for the Country Mayors’ Association
Lake Parramatta Reserve – Assessed financial implications of redevelopment options for café & function facilities
Lismore Showground – Performance Assessment
Moree Memorial Hall – likely financial performance following refurbishment
Narellan Library – Preliminary advice on possible revenue generating activities
Narrandera Visitor Information Centre – Performance Review
Nepean Shore Resort Penrith – assessment of performance and development potential
North Sydney Olympic Pool – Preliminary assessment of potential revenue from the development of a commercial car park, function centre, fitness centre, restaurant and café-kiosk
North Parramatta Park – commercial assessment for various uses hockey, basketball, tennis
Perisher, Smiggens Holes & Guthega Ski Resorts, Kosciusko – Assessment of the financial implications of a head lease arrangement
Pier 2/3 Walsh Bay – assessment of possible uses for the Pier and their financial implications
Royal Botanical Gardens, Hobart – Assessment of revenue generating opportunities
Sydney Harbour National Park – Middle Head Precinct – Review and Assessment of Revenue Generating Opportunities
Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre – Assessment of the Value of TAIC
Tonga Development Bank – Performance Assessment of its Tourism Property Portfolio (16 properties)
Victoria Park, Sydney – income earning potential assessment
Town Centre Studies
Albury Town Centre – Masterplan for future development
Ballina CBD - Performance Assessment & Management Advice
Bankstown CBD – Performance Assessment and Management review
Brewarrina Town Centre – Performance assessment and tourism development strategy.
Castle Hill Town Centre - Business Planning
Dalton Street Precinct, Parkes NSW – Business potential assessment
Darling Street, Balmain - Business Plan & Management Study
Iluka Town Centre – Marketing Action Plan
Katoomba Town Centre – Management Study
Maitland Central Business District – Performance & Management Review
The Entrance Town Centre, Central Coast, Business and Operational Plan
Wagga Wagga CBD - Business Plan - Management Structure
Grant Applications & Industry Award Submissions
Grant Applications & Funding Summissions
Bourke Shire – Aboriginal Enterprise & Employment Program – Indigenous Advancement Strategy Program
Brewarrina Shire – Geoff New Oval – Sporting Facilities Grant Application
Coolamon Shire – Industrial Estate – Growing Local Economies Fund
Dungog Shire – Camping and Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure – Regional Growth Environment & Tourism Fund
Moree Regional Airport – Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund
Narrabri Shire – Submission to the Regional Intermodal Terminal Taskforce
Narrabri Shire – Submission – Social Impact Assessment – Cumulative Impacts of Major Projects
Nundle Woollen Mill – Refresh and Renew Tourism Fund
Nundle Woollen Mill – Experience Enhancement Fund
PCYC NSW – input into funding applications
Temora Shire – Temora Airport Airpark Estate Expansion Growing Local Economies Fund
Temora Shire – Temora Airport Pilot Training Academy Growing Local Economies Fund
Warrumbungle Shire – Expansion of the Industrial Area Growing Local Economies Fund
Wentworth Shire – Airport Upgrade Growing Local Economies Fund
Wentworth Shire – Sealing Arumpo Road Growing Local Economies Fund
Wentworth Shire – Sealing Pooncarie Road Growing Local Economies Fund
Award Submissions
5 years as a Judge and then Chair of Judges, for the Inland Tourism Awards and Chair of Judges for the Regional Tourism Awards
Tourism Award Submissions
Brewarrina Aboriginal Tourism
Boggabri Drovers Campfire (4 years)
Liverpool Plains Visitor Information Centre
Narrabri Shire
Nundle Woollen Mill (4 years)
Siding Springs Observatory
Tourism Moree – Moree Visitor Information Centre (4 years)
Submission writing mentoring:
Cupits Winery
Bangalay Luxury Villas
Mt Hay Retreat
South Coast Nannies