Thinkers ~ Advisors ~ Planners
Thinkers ~ Advisors ~ Planners
Lockyer Valley Social and Community Infrastructure Study
Lockyer Valley Regional Council, QLD
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
We have been instrumental in the successful completion of many social and community infrastructure projects throughout Australia over the last 20 + years. We have been involved in the development of many plans and strategies, and have a great understanding of what is required to ensure a smooth transition from inception to completion. Some of our recent projects can be viewed below.
Wilbur Street Youth Centre - Operating Model Options Assessment
Logan City Council, QLD
SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Our team has a unique range of experience in all facets of social impact assessment (SIA) and we have a strong understanding of industry best practice. We have a robust working knowledge of the SIA process which will enable us to efficiently and effectively complete new projects whilst delivering quality outputs. Some of our recent projects can be viewed below.
SOCIAL RESEARCH AND STRATEGY
Our team has developed the ability to deliver high quality research reports and associated documents that are substantiated by rigorous quantitative and qualitative data and evidence. One of our key strengths in this regard is being able to ensure that outcomes can be translated into sound policies and strategies that respond directly to the needs of communities and stakeholders. Some of our recent projects can be viewed below.
HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS POLICY AND PLANNING
At TAP Consulting we have developed a strong understanding of the complexity and broad issues associated with housing. Through our involvement in a number of housing related studies across Australia in recent years, we have seen a growing debate in the Australian policy community regarding innovative strategies to meet changing housing needs and particularly housing affordability.
Our experiences in the housing policy arena range from housing needs assessment studies including homelessness to broad housing policy projects for both the private and public sectors. Some of our recent projects can be viewed below.
We have been instrumental in the successful completion of many social and community infrastructure projects throughout Australia over the last 10 + years. We have been involved in the development of many plans and strategies, and have a great understanding of what is required to ensure a smooth transition from inception to completion. We consider ourselves leaders in this field evidenced by our successful projects right across Australia. We have vast experience from working across different jurisdictions and geographic areas, from city centres (Perth, Monash) to Island communities (Southern Moreton Bay Islands) as well as rural communities (Clarence Valley, Carnarvon, Geraldton), resource towns (Western Downs in the Surat Basin and Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter) including coastal communities (Geelong, Northern Beaches).
Through our involvement in these projects we have a great understanding of what is required to ensure a smooth transition from inception to completion. Our approach to Social Infrastructure Planning is a robust approach that has been successfully tested over the years through a number of projects.
Main elements of our Social Infrastructure planning work include:
~ Consultation and Engagement
~ Baseline Profiling
~ Population Forecasting
~ Audit of Existing Facilities and Services
~ Quantitative Benchmark Analysis
~ Costings/Feasibility/Business Case
~ Development Contributions Plan
~ Operational & Management Review
~ Informing Structure Plans and Precinct Plans
Our team has a unique range of experience in all facets of social impact assessment (SIA) and we have a strong understanding of industry best practice. We have a robust working knowledge of the SIA process which will enable us to efficiently and effectively complete new projects whilst delivering quality outputs. We are also very familiar with the Business Case Development Framework and have a real appreciation for the value of well developed Business Cases from a social point of view to inform decision making. The use of our proven methodology in the conduct of these services coupled with our experience in the management of complex projects supports our capabilities.
Our SIA capabilities encompasses the following:
~ The expertise and knowledge of each of our team members.
~ Identifying the social and health issues and potential impacts relevant to the changes that will occur as a result of proposed development
~ Anticipating and assessing impacts on the service system and the quality of life of local communities
~ Identifying a range of enhancement and mitigation measures to lesson negative impacts.
At TAP Consulting we have developed a strong understanding of the complexity and broad issues associated with housing. Through our involvement in a number of housing related studies across Australia in recent years, we have seen a growing debate in the Australian policy community regarding innovative strategies to meet changing housing needs and particularly housing affordability.
Over recent years housing demand generally has been changing due to population increases, changing household structures, changing economic landscape e.g. the rise and fall of the mining boom and consequently changes to affordability and increased homelessness. These trends have many implications on the future provision and demand of housing. The challenge is to ensure an adequate housing supply is present to meet a diversity of demands and that, most importantly, the housing in question is affordable, accessible and appropriately located.
Our experiences in the housing policy arena range from housing needs assessment studies including homelessness to broad housing policy projects for both the private and public sectors.
At TAP Consulting we have been involved in a number of social research and strategy projects for government, private and NGO clients. Through our previous work we regularly undertake primary research including data collection, collation and analysis, develop comprehensive research strategies for projects, and prepare literature and policy reviews. Our team has developed the ability to deliver high quality research reports and associated documents that are substantiated by rigorous quantitative and qualitative data and evidence. One of our key strengths in this regard is being able to ensure that outcomes can be translated into sound policies and strategies that respond directly to the needs of communities and stakeholders.
Our social research and strategy capabilities include:
~ Reviewing relevant literature including current strategies and plans as well as broader policy and planning documents.
~ Undertaking an analysis of the socio-demographic characteristics of the community which will provide insights into emerging trends and the issues and challenges these may present.
~ Through consultation to ascertain stakeholder awareness of issues, understanding of issues in a future context, awareness of the the range of options that could be applied to various issues, support for responses.
Client: Gold Coast City Council
Completion Date: 2021
TAP Consulting (lead consultant) together with PSA Consulting and CChange Sustainable Solutions have been commissioned by Gold Coast City Council to undertake the Social Infrastructure Audit and Strategy for the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3A. The purpose of the project is to inform the development of the Neighbourhood Framework for the Light Rail Stage 3A by identifying and guiding the planning of social infrastructure (including housing needs) required to meet the needs of current and future communities in the corridor to 2041. The strategy will focus on actions which Council can take and facilitate to meet future social infrastructure needs
Client: Merri-Bek City Council
Completion Date: 2021
TAP Consulting was commissioned by Merri-Bek City Council to undertake a Community Needs Analysis and Infrastructure Audit. The Community Needs Analysis and Infrastructure Audit forms a foundational report to the 10-Year Community Infrastructure Plan and will inform a strategic gap analysis between supply (existing and planned community infrastructure) and future demand. The Community Needs Analysis and Infrastructure Audit is a high-level assessment of the performance of Moreland’s portfolio of community infrastructure, its ability to meet community needs over a ten-year time frame and future infrastructure requirements. The assessment is based on provision standards and supply and demand drivers, including:
~ Current rates of infrastructure provision
~ Building performance (condition, fitness for purpose, utilisation, travel time)
~ Demographic data and population projections
~ Key legislative and policy directions
~ Internal Council stakeholder issues and priorities
Client: City of Subiaco
Completion Date: 2020
In 2020 TAP Consulting was commissioned by the City of Subiaco to prepare a Social Infrastructure Plan for the City. The SIP is required to examine current levels of social infrastructure provision within the City and develop recommendations such that social infrastructure investments can meet the needs of the population to 2036.
Using baseline information, including the community profile, the audit of existing social infrastructure and policy review, the project team will be able to determine overall directions for the provision of social infrastructure, trends in population, catchments, existing capacity and demand for current facilities and services. Extensive engagement with the community is planned to discuss and explore with stakeholders and the community, the needs, opportunities and challenges for social infrastructure provision in the City. Consultation and engagement included both internal and external stakeholders. An options papers will be developed that articulates the gaps, needs and demands for social infrastructure including preliminary recommendations. Using the analysis as the evidence base, and the resultant recommendations for infrastructure provision, a Social Infrastructure Plan will be prepared with the objective to determine the likely need and provision of infrastructure and services to 2036.
Client: City of Gold Coast
Completion Date: 2020
In May 2020, the City of Gold Coast engaged MAK Planning and Design Pty Ltd to complete the ‘Synergy Identification for Community Facilities’ project. The MAK Planning and Design team comprises MAK Planning and Design Pty Ltd, TAP Consulting Pty Ltd and C Change Sustainable Solutions Pty Ltd. The study has emanated from the need to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of delivering community facilities across the City of Gold Coast—a finding from recently completed DSS benchmarking studies completed by Council. The objectives of the Synergy Identification for Community Facilities are threefold:
~ Firstly, develop guidance for efficiently and effectively highlighting opportunities to co-locate community facilities across a range of urban settlement typologies.
~ Secondly, to apply the findings of the first phase across the Gold Coast to determine potential opportunities for co-location with existing facilities.
~ Thirdly, to test the cost effectiveness and benefits (or otherwise) of co-location and integration versus stand-alone facilities across several identified future sites. It is expected that the sites will be across a range of urban settlement typologies
Client: Logan City Council
Completion Date: May 2019
ITAP Consulting has recently
been engaged by Logan City Council to provide a concept design and feasibility
study for an Integrated Service Hub in Greater Flagstone, located in the City’s
south west. The project requires detailed stakeholder and community engagement
to identify the needs of the community, and to select a preferred model of
integration. This will then inform the preparation of a concept design and
feasibility study. The objectives of this study are to:
~ Explore the specific needs and services required for
the early years (0 to 8 years) within the Greater Flagstone community.
~ Deliver a concept design and feasibility study for the
establishment of an integrated service hub within Greater Flagstone.
Client: Northern Beaches Council
Completion Date: May 2019
TAP Consulting was commissioned by the Northern Beaches Council to prepare a Community
Centres Strategy. The Northern Beaches council area is expected to grow to over
300,000 people by 2036. This change represents a significant challenge for the
local council in meeting the subsequent service delivery pressures, and in
particular, the increasing expectations of the community for new and upgraded
community infrastructure. To address the challenges of population growth and
change, the council must be leading edge and responsive to the aspirations of
the existing and future community. On this basis, the council has responded by
undertaking the Community Centre Strategy project. The development of a
strategic framework for the management of Council’s Community Centres is
essential to ensure the current and future needs of the community are met.
Client: Logan City Council & EDQ
Completion Date: May 2018
In
October 2018 Logan City Council appointed the TAP Consultant team to undertake
an independent third-party review of the quantum of community land and
community infrastructure required within the Yarrabilba Priority Development
Area (PDA). The project was a joint initiative between Economic Development
Queensland (EDQ), Logan City Council and Lendlease. The objectives of this
study were to:
~ Conduct an independent review of the difference in
land requirement between EDQ and Council for community infrastructure in the
Yarrabilba PDA
~ Provide recommendations on the suitable amount of land
for community facilities required for the Yarrabilba PDA.
~ Provide recommendations on the suitable types of
community infrastructure to meet social outcomes for the Yarrabilba PDA
Client: Logan City Council
Completion Date: May 2019
TAP Consulting was engaged by Logan City Council to undertake the Needs Assessment &
Options for Jimboomba Library, Service Centre & Community Space. Jimboomba
town centre is expected to grow from 6,216 people in 2016 to 10,682 people by
2041, servicing a catchment area which also includes surrounding rural and
emerging growth areas. Logan City Council is undertaking a detailed needs
assessment to understand the specific needs and inclusions for the library,
customer service centre and community space such that its ongoing services for
the community can continue efficiently now, and into the future. The project
will explore options for the provision of an integrated facility that could
provide facilities and services for the existing and emerging communities.
Client: City of Greater Geelong
Completion Date: 2018
The City of Greater Geelong is
establishing a planning framework (Framework Plan) to guide future growth of
the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas (NWGGA). Both Growth Areas were
identified as Further Investigation Areas in the G21 Regional Growth Plan,
which sets the context for future urban growth. As part of the process, a
social infrastructure needs assessment is required to feed into the Integrated
Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IIDP). The social infrastructure needs assessment
will result in a Social Infrastructure Report which will identify the social
infrastructure needs of the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas. TAP
Consulting was the consultant responsible for the delivery of the Social
Infrastructure Report.
Client: City of Greater Geelong
Completion Date: 2017
TAP Consulting has been engaged to prepare
a Community Infrastructure Strategy for the Central Geelong Area. The aim of
the project is to develop a Community Infrastructure Strategy for the Central
Geelong Area to:
~ Provide
an overarching framework and strategic direction for Community infrastructure
planning in Central Geelong (and the surrounding neighbourhoods) to 2028.
~ Include
a stocktake of existing Community infrastructure provision and based on
forecast
population change it will identify provision requirements, trends and
opportunities so as to
maximise the relevance and effectiveness of Community infrastructure to the
community.
~ Identify
delivery model options of how the required Community infrastructure could be
provided effectively
Client: City of Whitehorse
Completion Date: 2017
In February 2017, the City of
Whitehorse engaged TAP Consulting to undertake a study to explore the benefits
and challenges of developing a potential new community hub as well as review the effectiveness and sustainability of the 10
Neighbourhood houses operating within the City. The key components of the study
included the following:
Provide recommendations that
incorporates needs based assessment taking into account current and future demographic trends, current service provision and
service demand in the area.
~ Undertake a benchmarking exercise
in regard to Neighbourhood houses in the eastern metropolitan region- breadth
of programs, number of Houses etc.
~ Undertake a
review of industry trends in Neighbourhood houses.
~ Undertake a desk top exercise to
consider the operation, funding, purpose and sustainability of the 10
~ Neighbourhood and Community Houses in Whitehorse.
~ Explore the benefits and challenges
of establishing a community hub at a specific geographical location (264
Burwood Hwy, Burwood) within the City of Whitehorse.
~ Identify the optimal size of such a
facility.
~ Identify the potential services
that could be located at the hub.
~ Provide costing (including life cycle costs)
of a potential hub. Including costs related to planning, pre-construction, and
landscaping and fit out of a building ready for the commencement of operations,
as well as potential operational and service costs
Client: Tweed Shire Council
Completion Date: 2017
Tweed Shire Council engaged
TAP Consulting to conduct research and review the operational models and
governance of four key Council community centres. The impetus behind the study
was due to the concern that the centres are experiencing impacts on service
delivery as a result of changes to State and Federal government funding. The
purpose of this study was as follows:
~ Develop background profiles for the community centres
and the needs that are currently met through the facility and through programs
operated from the centres.
~ Provide a review of the strengths and weaknesses of
each of the models of management for the community centres including a review
of leases, licencing, hiring, reports to Council, and service agreements.
~ Provide an assessment of the business operations of
each of the centres including the functional purpose of the spaces within the
centre, revenue, asset condition and lifecycle, maintenance costs, competition
analysis.
~ I
dentify options for the future sustainable management
of the community centres
Client: Town of Victoria Park
Completion Date: 2017
TAP Consulting was
commissioned to prepare a Social Infrastructure Plan for the Town of Victoria
Park. The drivers for this study include:
~ The Town of Victoria Park’s (‘the Town’) population is
projected to reach 76,000 by 2050; nearly double the current population.
~ Currently there is no framework to guide how the
Town’s social infrastructure will accommodate this growth.
~ The Social Infrastructure Plan will be used by the
Town of Victoria Park to identify and appropriately plan for and assist in the
delivery of social infrastructure in the Town.
Client: QLD Department of State Development
Completion Date: 2016
In January 2016, Community Hubs
and Partnerships (CHaPs) commissioned Place Design Group and TAP Consulting to
develop a precinct plan (stage 2) for the delivery of a potential Community Hub
at 79 Poinsettia Street Inala (study site). The site is owned by the Department
of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services (DCCSDS) and formerly operated
as the Richland TAFE. Stage 2 builds on the work of Stage 1 to coordinate a
cross agency and cross sector approach to identify and better understand
community pressures, needs, priorities and the options for the best use of the
proposed site and services to be provided by a possible community hub.
Client: City of Monash
Completion Date: 2015
In 2015, the TAP Consulting was commissioned by the CoM to
undertake a Community Infrastructure Study for the municipality. The aim of the
project was to undertake a Community Infrastructure Study for the City of
Monash to ensure that planning for future services and facilities can be
streamlined, adequately resourced and appropriately facilitated. This will
assist the City to strategically plan for the needs of the community either
directly, and/or by working together with service providers, to ensure the
integrated delivery of community infrastructure.
Client: City of Greater Geelong
Completion Date: 2015
TAP Consulting was commissioned by the CoGG to prepare a Social
Infrastructure Plan (The SIP) for the municipality. The SIP was required to
examine current levels of social infrastructure provision within the CoGG area
and develop recommendations such that social infrastructure investments can
meet the needs of the population to 2031. It is anticipated that this project
will enable the region's stakeholders to gain an understanding of the
infrastructure provided throughout the region, deliver an audit and a map of
the social infrastructure, identify gaps and develop recommendations for future
investment including partnership opportunities.
Client: Logan City Council
Completion Date: 2022
TAP
Consulting (lead consultant) has recently been commissioned to to undertake a study to
identify gaps, opportunities, and needs of internal and external stakeholders
relating to community facilities in the Logan Central area. It is anticipated that the outcomes of this
project will provide Council with information and findings to make informed
decisions about the utilisation of existing Community Facilities, opportunities
for development/co-location, gaps in service provision, opportunities to
sublease existing facilities and specific needs/information based on interviews
and survey of stakeholders.
Client: Somerset Regional Council
Completion Date: 2022
TAP
Consulting has been engaged as the lead consultant to undertake the Somerset
Social Plan. The Social Plan for the Somerset region once finalised will
provide a roadmap to improve and sustain social wellbeing, and to ensure the
best possible outcome for the region’s community. Community planning embraces a
planned approach to enhance social wellbeing and
quality of
life. For this reason, the Social Plan will be developed with and for the
community. This is a key element of the Social Plan and will result in high
levels of consultation required with the community to ensure that the plan is
truly representative.
Client: Victoria Planning Authority
Completion Date: 2022
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is
leading the Corio Norlane Project, in consultation with Homes Victoria, City of
Greater Geelong (the City) and other stakeholders. The Project forms part of
the State Government program to renew social housing assets (the Big Housing
Build) to support Victoria’s economic recovery. As part of the Corio Norlane
Project, a community infrastructure assessment is required to assess the
existing demand and future need for community infrastructure and open space
(both passive and active) for the Corio Norlane Project investigation area. It
is anticipated that the outcomes of this assessment will provide a coherent,
equitable and integrated approach to investment in community infrastructure
across the City particularly, Corio and Norlane.
Client: AARC/Aeris Resources
Completion Date: 2022
The
purpose of this study is to understand the size and scale of likely social
impacts of the project. This study will provide information on the following:
~ Social locality or area of
influence for the Project
~ The characteristics of the
communities within the Project’s social locality (social baseline)
~ Initial evaluation of the likely
social impacts and the level to which these impacts need to be assessed
~ Refinement or approaches in
response to likely social impacts
Client: Stantec/Sunwater
Completion Date: 2019
TAP
Consulting has been commissioned by Stantec on behalf of Sunwater to undertake a
Social Impact valuation for the Burdekin Dam Improvement Projects.
The purpose of the Social Impact Evaluation (SIE) is to identify the
range of potential social impacts, positive and negative, arising from the
short listed options and where possible influence option implementation.
A broad range of socio-economic impacts and benefits associated with
the options were identified and assessed prior to and post the assumed
implementation of mitigation and enhancement measures.
Client: Walker Corporation
Completion Date: 2018
TAP
Consulting, was commissioned by the Walker Corporation to undertake a Social
and Health Impact Assessment (SHIA) for the proposed Breakwater Robina
mixed-use development located on Highfield Drive, Robina. A baseline study of
the community’s existing social environment is developed by analyzing
demographic characteristics, social infrastructure, social values and
lifestyles. The baseline information is then used to help predict any social
and health impacts the community may face and changes that may occur to the
existing social environment by the proposed project.
Client: Place Design Group/Mineralogy
Completion Date: 2018
TAP Consulting has been commissioned by Palmer Leisure
Australia to undertake a SIA for the Robina Transit Master Plan on the Gold
Coast. The purpose of the study is to assess likely impacts as a result of the
Master Plan and determine potential mitigation strategies.
Client: Building QLD
Completion Date: 2018
TAP Consulting together with SMEC have been commissioned to prepare the Social Impact
Evaluation (SIE) and Sustainability Assessment for a number of road upgrade and
improvement projects for Building Queensland on behalf of TMR. The purpose of
the SIE is to identify the range of potential social impacts, positive and
negative, arising from the Project. The SIE broadly aims to, identify the
social issues and potential impacts as a result of the project, anticipate and
assess impacts and identify a range of enhancement and mitigation measures to
lesson negative impacts and maximise positive impacts.
Client: Place Design Group and Palmer Leisure
Completion Date: 2017
TAP Consulting has been
commissioned by Place Design Group to undertake a SIA
for the Green Hearts Master Plan on the Gold Coast. The purpose of the study is
to assess likely impacts as a result of the Master Plan and determine potential
mitigation strategies.
Client: Future Generation Academy
Completion Date: 2017
TAP
Consulting, was commissioned by Future Generations Academy Pty Ltd to
undertake a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for the proposed childcare centre
development, at Unit F/2 Hudson Avenue Castle Hill. This report provides an
overview of the impacts associated with the proposed childcare development.
A
baseline study of the existing social environment is developed by analysing
demographic characteristics, existing demand and capacity of childcare places
and interviews with service providers. The baseline information is then used to
help predict any social impacts the community may face, or changes that may
occur to the existing social environment, by introducing the proposed project.
Client: Place Design Group/AURIZON
Completion Date: 2014
TAP Consulting was commissioned to undertake a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for the proposed Coppabella Master Plan development, east of Moranbah in Central Queensland. The SIA is one of a number of technical reports being prepared to form part of the Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of an information request from Isaac Regional Council.
The study broadly aimed to:
~ Identify the social issues and potential impacts relevant to the changes that will occur as a result of the
implementation of the Master Plan;
~ Anticipate and assess impacts on the service system and the quality of life of local residents; and
~ Identify a range of enhancement and mitigation measures to lesson negative impacts.
Client: WA Department of Planning
Completion Date: 2014
Directions 2031 and Beyond is the Western Australian
Government’s strategic plan to create a compact and consolidated Perth and Peel
over the coming decades. The plan established a vision for the region as “a
world class liveable city: green,
vibrant, more compact and accessible with a unique sense of place”. More recently Perth and Peel @3.5million,
together with four draft sub-regional planning frameworks, has built on this
vision to define where population growth can be best accommodated, where
employment opportunities should be located and where areas of significant
environmental value should be protected. Of particular note is that the
planning framework is a mechanism for managing urban growth and achieving
increased urban consolidation as well as increased housing choice (e.g. higher
density residential development around activity centres).
In light of the above, the driver for this study is to
understand the social issues and attitudes that are either enablers and/or
inhibitors to realising the vision for the Perth and Peel regions. It is
envisaged that this study will provide a platform for decision makers in
regards to identifying emerging social issues, significance, the level of
impact, and the potential approaches that can be utilised to respond to these
issues to ensure the vision is achieved. Importantly, this study will feed into
the planning work that is currently being undertaken as part of the Strategic
Assessment of the Perth and Peel regions. It is recognised that this project is
part of broader policy initiatives currently undertaken by the state
government.
Client: Landcorp
Completion Date: 2014
The objective of this project is to assess the current
factors impacting on liveability and perceptions of liveability in
Kalgoorlie–Boulder and to identify the key gaps, issues and opportunities that
will lead to improvements in quality of life, contribute to population
retention and attraction and increase local competitiveness. Liveability in
this context refers to the quantitative and qualitative factors that contribute
to the quality of life for residents of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and impacts on
residents’ and potential residents’ decisions on whether or not it is a good
place to live, raise children, work, play and retire. It will provide key
stakeholders with a summary of findings obtained from the document review and
benchmark comparisons highlighting key priorities as they relate to the
assessment of Quality of Life Indicators (QoLI).
Client: Redland City Council
Completion Date: 2011
The Mount Cotton Community Map resulted from a community
development initiative to support a local project as contained in the
Redlands Social Infrastructure Strategy 2009.
Community development contributes to social infrastructure by building
local networks.
This
project provided a platform to strengthen connections and develop a long term
vision for Mount Cotton based on the needs, values and aspirations of the
local community. The Mount Cotton
community map will provide a useful tool for future work and for informing
new residents. Please refer to the following link for a copy of the adopted
plan. http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/AboutRedlands/Mainland/Pages/Mt-Cotton-community-map.aspx
Client: QShelter
Completion Date: 2019
Q Shelter has engaged TAP Consulting to undertake a review of current housing and homelessness responses by local
governments in South East Queensland and some major regional cities. The review was undertaken to
provide Q Shelter with some directions as to key policy issues to address as part of an integrated
national, state and local government approach to addressing housing and homelessness. This is in the
context of anticipated national changes to policies and funding arrangements intended to address
housing and homelessness issues. It is nticipated that new opportunities will emerge to progress the
role of local government in an integrated approach.
Client: QShelter
Completion Date: 2018
Q Shelter has engaged TAP Consulting to assist with the preparation of the Community Housing Sector Prospectus. The
Prospectus will provide a qualitative and quantitative overview of the
community housing sector and will lay the groundwork for the continued
expansion of the industry. Importantly the Sector Prospectus will:
~ Position the sector in its contemporary context.
~ Build the profile of the industry within its emerging environment.
~ Coordinate industry communication to promote coherent and compelling
industry voice.
~ Articulate the role and activities of community housing, effects of
community housing on the
lives of tenants and communities.
~ Communicate the ways in which community housing differs from other
forms of housing provision and management.
Client: Tweed Shire Council
Completion Date: 2013
In 2013, Tweed Shire
Council engaged TAP Consulting to conduct research into Homelessness in the Tweed Shire
to identify issues relevant to the homelessness service sector and homeless people. The desired
outcome of the project was a Homelessness Issues Paper that highlighted homelessness in the Tweed
Shire and includes a body
of research and demographic information to inform the Council, Tweed Shire
communities and support the activities of the Tweed Shire Housing & Homelessness Network.
Client: City of Perth/Development WA
Completion Date: 2012
In 2010, MRA (now Development WA) and the City of
Perth consulted peak
housing bodies and service providers to identify information requirements for a
homelessness needs assessment. In 2011, the Project Partners undertook a Homelessness
Study to examine the needs of the primary, secondary and tertiary homeless. The
focus of the study was to identify the sub groups of the greatest need amongst
the primary, secondary and tertiary homeless within the Central Perth
Area.
In 2012, the Project Partners
commissioned TAP Consulting to review the work carried out by
the Project Partners and provide expert qualitative and quantitative input into
completion and finalisation of the study.
The study comprised of:
~ Demographic
analysis of homeless population, identification of sub-groups, identification
of hot spots
~ Quantifying the
number of homeless people and projecting future numbers
~ Consultation
with service providers, government agencies, homeless people
~ Audit of
accommodation and projection of needed accommodation
~ Identifying
issues contributing to homelessness in the Perth City
Client: Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Completion Date: 2024
As part of the preparation of the draft Lockyer Valley
Planning Scheme and Disaster Management Operations, Council identified
additional studies that were needed to determine any gaps or duplications in
existing infrastructure and services, identify the role of existing
infrastructure during natural disasters in response and recovery phases and
determine a prioritised assessment of infrastructure and service needs for each
sub-catchment in the region. This project (A Social and Community
Infrastructure Study (SACIS)), will assist Council to: ~ Map and
analyse the current Social and Community Infrastructure in the Lockyer Valley;
~ Plan
for community and social infrastructure that supports current and future
population growth; and
~ Further
understand how identified infrastructure could help address the local Disaster
Risk Profile.
This
study will help guide planning for well-located and adaptable social
infrastructure and services and inform future work in preparing a Growth
Management Strategy, preparation of a new Local Government Infrastructure Plan,
and Disaster Management planning and response.
Client: Nillumbik Shire Council
Completion Date: 2024
Council is undertaking a master
plan project aimed at providing long-term direction for the delivery of
community infrastructure in Diamond Creek. In November 2022, Council adopted
the Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan, completing the first
phase (Phase A) of the master plan project.
The Needs Analysis & Costing
Phase (Phase B.2a) of the master plan project (this study) will determine the
specific community infrastructure facilities that are needed within the
Community Hub that is proposed in the Diamond Creek Community Infrastructure
Strategic Plan, by 2036, and their likely order of costs. This work is being
prepared to inform a future design phase of the master plan project.
Client: Shire of Murray
Completion Date: 2023
The Shire of Murray has commissioned the TAP
Consulting team to work with Council to undertake a needs analysis of the
Shire’s Administration Building including Council Chambers, Library, Civic
Centre (including Lesser Hall) and Murray Aquatic and Leisure Centre and give
consideration to co-location, centralised or decentralised, and/or hybrid
facilities. It is anticipated that the information from this study will be used
to inform the Shire’s strategic planning to determine facility needs and
locations. The project resulted in:
~ Identification of needs,
functions, area requirements and relationship between uses to form a hub of
separate or integrated community facilities to service the community ·
~ Validation of the identified
needs, and identifies and confirms the preferred location of the community
facilities ~ Options for delivering
the community facilities.
~ Cost benefit analysis of the community hub (preferred option)
Client: City of Kingston
Completion Date: 2024
Kingston
City Council is in the process of preparing a Community Needs Analysis and
Infrastructure Audit which will form the Council’s 10 year Community
Infrastructure Plan. A review of the community infrastructure framework will assist Council with the preparation of the Community Needs
Analysis and subsequent Community Infrastructure Plan. The purpose of this
review is to:
~ Prepare definitions for community facilities that
will be considered in the Community Needs Analysis.
~ Determine a preferred provision standard (target) or Quantity
Standard for each community infrastructure use type based on an agreed
methodology. This must be in consultation with the project lead.
~ Establish a hierarchy for all community
infrastructure based on the level of service / size of community the
infrastructure use provides.
~ Consideration for planning catchments at the metro,
district and local level.
Client: City of Darebin
Completion Date: 2023
The City of Darebin (Council) is
preparing a 10-Year Community Infrastructure Plan to ensure community
infrastructure meets the needs of current and future population and is
delivered in a financially sustainable way.
This goal is reinforced by the Local Government Act 2020, and Council’s
strategic policy directions.
The 10-Year Community Infrastructure
Plan will include:
~ principles and a policy
framework for planning and delivering community infrastructure.
~ community infrastructure needs
analysis and infrastructure audit.
~ the method for prioritising
community infrastructure needs.
~ an investment plan of
prioritised community infrastructure projects.
TAP Consulting was commissioned by the
City to undertake a Community Infrastructure Needs Analysis. The Community Infrastructure
Needs Analysis forms a foundational report to the 10-Year Community
Infrastructure Plan and will inform a strategic gap analysis between supply
(existing and planned community infrastructure) and future demand.
Client: City of Moonee Valley
Completion Date: 2024
The City of Moonee Valley (Council)
has determined to “commence a review of the MV2040 Action Plan: Community
Facilities to recognise and respond to changing community need, demand and
economic factors” as one of its Council Plan Initiatives. Council Plan Initiatives are high-priority
strategic objectives that Council sets each financial year alongside the Annual
Budget and to deliver against the four-year Council Plan and Health Plan.
Key to the review of the Action
Plan: Community Facilities is a recognition that Council’s approach to planning
community facilities must be grounded not simply in asset renewal, but in
responding to community need and demand for services and space. Services
delivered from Council’s facilities should, in particular respond to the
diverse needs and accessibility requirements of MV2040’s Target Populations.
TAP Consulting was commissioned by
the City to undertake work in support of the review of the MV2040 Action Plan:
Community Facilities and specifically to:
~ Prepare a Community Services
and Infrastructure Situation, Needs and Gap Analysis
~ Provide recommendations for
service and infrastructure provision opportunities to address identified
community needs and gaps.
Client: Stone Island Holdings
Completion Date: 2024
The social impact assessment for the Stone Island Aerial Tramway seeks to identify the range of potential social
impacts (positive and negative) arising from the development and broadly aims to:
~ Identify the potential social impacts relevant
to the changes that will occur as a result of the proposed development;
~ Anticipate and assess impacts on the community
and the quality of life of local residents; and
~ Identify a range of enhancement and mitigation
measures to manage
negative impacts and enhance benefits.
Client: Gold Coast City Council
Completion Date: 2024
As part of the City’s Gold Coast
Homelessness Action Plan 2024, an action was identified to “assist the Gold
Coast Homelessness Network to investigate the feasibility and promote the
development of a Food Distribution Hub in the city” based on current need
and context of the community service sector demand.
It was found that that the demand for food relief
has significantly increased over the last few years driven initially by the
coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (COVID-19), natural disasters and now the
increasing cost of living. Subsequently, this has placed
additional demand on the community services sector who work directly with the
city’s most vulnerable residents.
The rising costs of living,
inflation, lack of affordable housing and housing options, employment security,
and slow growth in wages are placing significant financial and emotional strain
on households – contributing to a current and growing need for food relief
response on the Gold Coast.
Client: Tweed Shire Council
Completion Date: 2024
TAP Consulting (lead consultant) together with Econisis have been commissioned by Tweed Shire Council to develop a robust short form
business case for an affordable housing project for Tweed, in line with
NSW Treasury Business Case guidelines. This is in response to Tweed Shire
Council’s Notice of Motion to support the development of a Business Case for a
Housing First 'Common Ground' model. Outcomes of the project will address the following:
~ How a Housing First Common Ground model for the
region presents innovative responses to homelessness impacting key social
issues including mental health and suicide prevention, social isolation,
community safety as well as housing and homelessness stress.
~ Literature review, analysis of the social and
community profile and current data for the region regarding housing models,
current social issues and housing crisis for the area and evidencing levels of
need for the region.
~ Aligns with the NSW Treasury Office Business Case
Guidelines NSW Business Case Policy and Guidelines | NSW Treasury and as per
the Short Form Business Case 3 stage template (TPG22-04).
~ Aligns with the National Governments Measuring What Matters
and be in consultation with key housing stakeholders for the region including
Tier 1 housing providers including Common Ground leaders in creating a
collaborative model for delivery.
Client: Logan City Council
Completion Date: 2023
Logan City
Council has commissioned the TAP Consulting team to undertake a project to explore
the needs, feasibility, functions and form for district level community
facilities identified as required in the Springwood Town Centre. Council’s
endorsed Community Infrastructure Strategy 2019-2041 (CIS) identifies a need to
investigate the feasibility of a new district community centre (to replace an
existing community centre), a new district performing arts facility or space,
and a new district art gallery or space for Springwood. This project will
investigate and determine the needs, functions and form of these proposed
community facilities. It will also identify how these future facilities relate
to each other in terms of area requirements (gross floor area and minimum land
area) and a preferred location.
It is expected that the project will result in the following:
~ Identification of needs,
functions, area requirements and relationship between uses to form a hub of
separate or integrated community facilities to service the district;
~ Provide validation of the
identified needs, identifies and confirms the preferred location of the
community facilities; and
~ Incudes options for delivering
the community facilities.
Client: Moreton Bay Regional
Council
Completion Date: 2022
Moreton Bay Regional Council has
commissioned the TAP Consulting team to undertake options analysis for the
Kallangur Community Hall and former Library site. A review of Council’s
Community Halls Network identified the need to upgrade the existing Kallangur
Community Hall from a Local level hall, to a District level hall. Additional
planning programs relative to the Kallangur Community Hall, and Kallangur Neighbourhood
Precinct triggered the need to undertake an options assessment in relation to
the future location of the hall.
It is expected that the project
will result in the following:
~ A recommended option for the
future location of the hall
~ An understanding of the
economic and social costs and benefits of each option, including mitigation measures
to ensure minimal negative impacts and enhancement actions to optimise future
benefits.
Client: Logan City
Council
Completion Date: 2023
The TAP Consulting team was
commissioned by Logan City Council to assess various options for operating
a new Youth Centre that will soon be constructed at 22 Wilbur Street, Logan
Central. The objective of this project is to identify the various operating
models that are available to run the Youth Centre, and provide an overview of
risks and opportunities, associated staff and running costs, and other factors
that may help to inform Council’s decision on the most appropriate operating
model for the Youth Centre.
