Our Projects

Tourism & Economic Development Plans

Destination Management Plans


Destination Management Plans have been prepared for the following localities:

Brewarrina Shire

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

Hilltops – 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)


Other

Brewarrina Shire Housing Strategy

Narrabri Shire – Social Impact Assessment – Cumulative Impacts of Major Mining and Infrastructure Projects

Narrabri Shire – Submission to the Regional Intermodal Terminal Taskforce

Product & Infrastructure Development / Market Demand Studies


Market research and analysis, market strategies, product and infrastructure audits, 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

Dungog – Hooke Street Precinct – Plan of Management

Emu Plains Sport and Recreation Club – potential expansion

Glen Innes Severn LGA – Geotourism Scoping Study

Glen Innes Severn LGA - Signage Audit – Tourism, Directional, Facilities and Services Signs

Hunter Region – Event Facilities Audit – business event venues, sporting event venues, entertainment venues

Katoomba – Visitor Information Services Assessment

Kiama Municipality – Signage Audit – Tourism, Directional, Facilities and Services Signs

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

New England North West Region – Geotourism Scoping Study

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

Sydney Harbour National Park – Middle & Georges Head Precincts – Tourism Development Opportunities

Temora Railway Precinct – Market Research & Development Options, as part of the Precinct Master Planning

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

Bomaderry Bowling proposed corporate hotel

Brewarrina – proposed motel and caravan park accommodation

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 Iluka – proposed motel

Club Maitland - motel

Collarenebri Sports Club – proposed accommodation – motel, caravan park and cabins

Culburra Bowling and Recreation Club – proposed motel and residential villas

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

Harden Country 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

Ulladulla Services 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

Maitland City – Proposed Museum and Art Gallery Collections Store and Exhibition 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

Temora Aviation Museum – café

Temora – NSW Ambulance Museum

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

Lake Macquarie City – Performing Arts Centre

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 


Business Case Assessments have been prepared for the following projects:


Boggabri Child Care Centre

Bourke – Redevelopment of the Davidson Oval precinct

Brewarrina – Redevelopment of the Four Mile Recreation Reserve

Brewarrina – Revitalisation of the town centre and river precinct

Brewarrina – PCYC Youth Hub and Indoor Sports Centre

Coolamon Shire – Industrial Estate

Dubbo – Dubbo PCYC Indoor Sports Stadium

Dungog Shire – Camping and Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure

Fairfield City – Expansion of the Cabravale Leisure Centre (in conjunction with Brewster Architects)

Fairfield City – Proposed Indoor Sports Centre – Fairfield Showground (in conjunction with Sapere)

Gladstone – Refurbishment and expansion of the Gladstone Entertainment Centre

Hornsby – Redevelopment of Mark Taylor Oval 

Ku ring gai Wildflower Gardens – Education Centre

Moree – Expansion and refurbishment of the Moree PCYC

Narrabri Shire – Proposed Cotton Spinning Mill

Parramatta – Development of the Parramatta PCYC complex

Redfern – Development of the new South Sydney PCYC

Temora Shire – Establishment of the NSW Ambulance Museum

Temora Shire – Expansion of the Temora Medical Precinct

Temora Shire – Temora Airport Airpark Estate Expansion

Temora Shire – Temora Airport Pilot Training Academy

Warrumbungle Shire – Expansion of the Industrial Area

Wentworth Shire – Airport Upgrade

Wentworth Shire – Sealing Arumpo Road

Wentworth Shire – Sealing Pooncarie Road

West Ryde – West Ryde PCYC Indoor Sports Stadium – Stages 1 and 2

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

Broken Hill – Living Desert State Park – Business Plan and input into Plan of Management

Commercial Catering Company – expansion strategy and preparation of tender bids for management contracts

Coonamble Artesian Experience – Business Plan and Marketing Strategy

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

Brewarrina Riverside Motel – Performance Assessment and Redevelopment / Refurbishment Opportunities

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 Macquarie Council – Cultural and Creative Industries – Audit and Assessment

Lake Macquarie Council – Events and Festivals – Performance Assessment

Lake Macquarie Council – Libraries – Performance Assessment 

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

Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre – Economic and Social Contribution - Update

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 Submissions


Bourke Shire – Aboriginal Enterprise & Employment Program – Indigenous Advancement Strategy Program

Bourke Shire –Redevelopment of the Davidson Oval Precinct – Growing Regions Fund

Bourke Shire – North Bourke Bridge Restoration – Active Transport Fund

Brewarrina Shire – Eco Resort – Growing Regional Economies Program

Brewarrina Shire – Flood Study – Flood Plain Management Program

Brewarrina Shire – Four Mile Reserve Redevelopment – Flood Recovery Grants

Brewarrina Shire – Geoff New Oval – Sporting Facilities Grant Application

Brewarrina Shire – Housing Initiatives – Growing Regional Economies Program

Brewarrina Shire – Housing Strategy – Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund

Brewarrina Shire – PCYC Youth Hub and Indoor Sports Centre: Growing Regions Program EOI (stage 1) and Grant Application (stage 2)

Brewarrina Shire – Town Centre and River Precinct Revitalisation – Regional Tourism Activation Fund

Coolamon Shire – Industrial Estate – Growing Local Economies Fund

Dungog Shire – Camping and Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure – Regional Growth Environment & Tourism Fund

Hornsby – Mark Taylor Oval Redevelopment – Office of Sport NSW Infrastructure Grants

Moree Visitor Information Centre Expansion – Murray Darling Bassin Fund

Moree Regional Airport – Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund

Nundle Woollen Mill – Refresh and Renew Tourism Fund

Nundle Woollen Mill – Experience Enhancement Fund

PCYC Dubbo – Indoor Sports Stadium – Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund

PCYC NSW – input into funding applications

PCYC Moree – Expansion and Refurbishment – Growing Regions Program

PCYC Parramatta – Development of Club and Commercial Office building – West Invest

PCYC Redfern – Establishment of a New Club for the South Sydney Region – Thriving Suburbs Grant Program

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

Weddin Shire Sports Ground Upgrades and Development of Freedom Camping Areas – Drought Recovery 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. Prepare award submissions and provide submission writing mentoring and assistance.

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)