Scope of Works: Shire Administration Building, Library, Primary Civic Buildings and Rec Centre

Summary and scope

Facilities subject of needs analysis • Shire Admin Building and Council Chambers • Library/s • Civic Hall/s • Recreation Centre Considerations • Changing role, services and expectations of Local Government • Changing role, services, use and expectations of libraries • Changing role, use and expectations of civic spaces • Changing role, use, services and expectations of public recreation centres • Co-location of community and civic infrastructure, including examples of public and commercial development scenarios (eg. Co-located with third party commercial investors, other community facilities or an alternative model) • Changing workforce and employee requirements and expectations (with a focus on retention and attraction of quality employees) Murray specific investigations • Review current demographics, future growth anticipated and identified urban growth areas • Review Shire’s current and relevant strategic planning documents and plans • Review patronage and patron patterns of facilities • Engagement with key staff to understand needs and requirements specific to day-to-day operations and services Benchmark national best practice examples • Co-location of local government and community facilities that enable more sustainable development, operational and resourcing costs, provide opportunities for hybrid services and multi-skilled workforce (eg. Customer service/library services/visitor services) and strengthen opportunities for major external funding. • Consolidation and decentralisation of library facilities (eg. Multiple district level facilities v major centralised facility). Provide recommendations • Define Murray specific Shire Admin Building, Council Chambers, Library, Civic Buildings and Murray Aquatic and Leisure Centre including workforce and patron numbers, critical design and use requirements, estimated floor space and building footprint requirements. • Confirm constraints and benefits and define Murray specific scenarios for the co-location of facilities including opportunities for local government hybrid services and multi-skilling of employees. PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORKS