Plans become reality for Deception Bay Community Hall

One of the most rewarding elements of CPR Group’s planning projects is when we see our plans result in great facility outcomes for the community. One recent example that we are proud to share is the Deception Bay Community Hall.

In 2018, Moreton Bay Regional Council identified strong demand for flexible, multipurpose community space in Deception Bay and engaged CPR Group to assist with planning to appropriately meet this demand. At the time, Deception Bay Community Hall was well used as a ‘hall for hire’. However, factors such as restricted flexibility of hire spaces, a lack of air conditioning and minimal booking availabilities limited the facility’s appeal.

Comprehensive consultation conducted during CPR Group’s concept planning process highlighted the critical requirement for more consulting and meeting rooms in Deception Bay. These spaces would ideally be situated in a multipurpose community facility, promoting accessibility and creating a sense of place for the local community. 

Through an engaging, consultative process of working closely with the local community and key stakeholder groups, CPR Group devised two concept plan options for the hall’s redevelopment.

The more significant concept plan option comprised an extension to the existing building footprint to facilitate greater integration between the hall and other site elements. The plan included additional sound-proofed consulting rooms with internal and external entries / exits as well as a flexible meeting room with an operable wall to create two smaller rooms. Also included in the design was a fenced patio adjoining the meeting rooms, creating seamless integration between internal spaces and the broader park landscape. This concept included an open, welcoming reception area, kitchenettes, PWD toilets and additional storage space.

Following completion of CPR Group’s concept planning project, Council proceeded with delivery of this ambitious hall redevelopment. Key design elements from CPR Group’s concepts including the following were incorporated into the final construction:

• A softer street appeal through the use of composite wooden facades to create a welcoming texture and warm, natural colours

• A contemporary design utilising large open glass walls, concrete embellishments, modern patio fencing and awnings

Following its redevelopment, Deception Bay Community Hall presents a jewel in the community infrastructure crown for the Deception Bay community. Thanks to CPR Group’s meaningful concept planning process and Council’s commitment to meeting community demand, the hall will continue to serve the needs of a broad range of user groups and individuals, both now and well into the future.

Kicking Goals Beyond the Field at Wests Juniors AFC

Kicking Goals Beyond the Field at Wests Juniors AFC

A Sporting Club Facility Master Plan and Strategic Business Plan 

The Wests Juniors Australian Football Club embarked on a Facility Master Plan and Strategic Business Plan project to ensure its long-term viability. The club enlisted the expertise of CPR Group for this endeavour, leveraging our extensive background in strategic facility planning to guarantee a successful outcome.

The project aimed to provide a strategic roadmap for the next three to five years, focusing on infrastructure refurbishment, replacement and development. A collaborative approach alongside CPR Group was key, along with a strategic planning workshop gathering input to represent the club's character and aspirations accurately. 

The outcomes included a comprehensive plan to fortify the club's foundations for sustainable growth, emphasising nurturing young talent, fostering community and preserving Australian rules football tradition.

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Walking Network Plans: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities

Walking Network Plans: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities 

Promoting walkability in towns and cities is increasingly recognised as a pivotal goal for fostering healthier and more sustainable communities. The Queensland Government’s ‘Queensland Walking Strategy 2019–2029 (QWS)’ and the Action Plan for Walking “coordinates and integrates the state’s approach to walking so communities can be made better for people of all ages and abilities. The strategy recognises the critical role that walking plays as part of a single integrated transport system accessible to everyone and as part of a healthy, active lifestyle for all Queenslanders.” Source here.

This Queensland initiative not only encourages residents to adopt walking as part of a healthier lifestyle but also integrates it into a broader transport strategy. This integration aims to enhance safety, comfort and inclusiveness for pedestrians.

CPR Group is at the forefront of developing Walking Network Plans, leveraging our extensive expertise in crafting community strategies and concept plans. We understand that retrofitting and reshaping our communities to accommodate pedestrians' needs presents some challenges. Historically, our towns have prioritised vehicular movement, inadvertently erecting barriers, fragmenting neighbourhoods and inconveniencing potential walkers. Recognising these obstacles, we also appreciate the substantial benefits that well-designed walking networks bring to communities.

Queensland Government’s commitment to walking network plans saw the launch of the Walking Local Government Grants (WLGG) 50/50 matched funding program. The WLGG program (the 2024-25 round closed mid-December 2023) served as a financial lifeline for Councils, facilitating the development of Walking Network Plans (WNP) and Priority Works Programs (PWP). Successful grant funding clients are now beginning the process of establishing their community’s Walking Network Plans.

Through these concerted efforts, Queensland is poised to usher in an era where walking emerges as not only a viable mode of transportation but a cornerstone of vibrant, inclusive communities. 

CPR Group is excited to be involved with more of these much-needed Walking Network Plans throughout Australia. 

Have a chat with our Manager of Planning, Melissa Driscoll, about your steps forward.

P: 1800 100 204

E: info@cprgroup.com.au