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read moreOtium Planning Group’s Bruce Mackay GAICD will bring his knowledge and expertise by presenting ‘Re-starting your Business – Lessons from Greenfields’ as part of the webinar series supported by Life Saving Victoria and Fitness Australia on Thursday, 7th May.
Mackay has extensive experience in opening and managing multiple regional and local aquatic centres and indoor sports stadia. He has a deep and broad understanding of the aquatic and recreation sector, recently serving as Chief Executive of two wholly owned local government start-up enterprises for the cities of Wyndham and Frankston.
Mackay notes “I am looking forward to sharing some of the key learnings from projects I have been involved with and how this can translate to the re-opening of centres after Covid-19”.
As part of his role at Otium Planning Group, Mackay is responsible for Operational Management Support and the Advisory Services Unit. He provides facility owners and managers with practical support and management advice to maximise their return on capital and operational investment, usage and overall viability.
Mackay has assisted many Councils prepare operational management plans for their facilities, including in-house management, contract or local government business entities. He has recently been involved with the following greenfield projects including the Rosebud Aquatic Centre, Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre, Traralgon Sport Stadium and the Waves Aquatic Centre (NSW).
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For further information, please contact Mackay by phone on 0411 560 374 or (03) 9698 7300, or via email to bruce@otiumplanning.com.au
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14th April 2020 - Otium Planning Group highlights record in planning projects in regional cities
6th April 2020 - Otium Planning invites professional input
27th March 2020 - Otium Planning Group launches free hotline to help councils and sporting bodies navigate the impact of Coronavirus
27th November 2019 - Otium Planning Group appoints new Associate to NSW office
28th October 2019 - Otium Planning Group and Parkdale Amber combine to deliver events strategy partnership
17th June 2019 - Otium Planning Group reports on options for improving access to indoor facilities across Canberra
4th February 2019 - Otium Planning Group announces the release of a Regional Multi-Use Trails Strategy
23rd October 2018 - Otium Planning Group launches new Facility Advisory Services
28th August 2018 - Appointment marks new era for Otium Planning Group
15th August 2018 - Otium Planning Group appoints new consultant to NSW office
12th June 2018 - Otium Planning to investigate options for new Port Macquarie aquatic centre
6th June 2018 - Expanding Otium looks for Sydney-based consultants
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