How to manage a Design consultancy for a sport or recreation facility

Before appointing a design consultant, it is important to prepare a comprehensive project design brief. This will reflect the needs and aspirations of potential users and management and helps prospective design consultants to prepare submissions.

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The appointment of a design consultant is the final step in the facility planning process. It follows the:

• strategic plan or needs assessment;
• feasibility study;
• management plan; and
• project design brief.

These processes are fully explained in the relevant “How To…” Kits published by the Department of Sport and Recreation.

Appointing and managing a design consultancy has some key elements:

• determining the need for a design consultant;
• preparation of the consultant’s brief;
• evaluation of submissions.;
• engagement of the selected consultant(s);
• managing the consultancy;
• project evaluation.

Where would you like to go next?

• Asset Management Guide
• Community consultation
• Decision-making guide
• Emerging Constraints for Public Open Space
• Facility Planning Guide
• Feasibility Study Guide
• Focus papers
• Guide to the WA Planning System
• Life Cycle Cost Guidelines
• Management Plan Guide
• Needs Assessment Guide
• Project design brief
• Natural Grass vs Synthetic Turf Decision Making Guide