The Mackay Show Association has received significant State Government funding for facility major upgrades to the Showgrounds. ROSS Planning has been engaged to develop a master plan that includes both short-term major projects (so that this funding can be used effectively) and an ultimate long-term vision. In order to produce a best-fit outcome, extensive consultation has been undertaken with both existing and potential user groups and the wider community.
This footage is the WIN News story covering the initial round of consultation.
As a proud Queensland company, our thoughts go out to all those people affected by the recent shocking events and to those in New South Wales that may yet experience the inundation coming their way. We have worked in many of these communities and our best wishes go to everyone for what they have endured to date and for the energy needed to rebuild local areas.
Thank you to those of you who have contacted us, thankfully all of our family and friends in the affected areas are safe.
Scott Alston established ROSS Planning in 2003. As you would know, since that time the company has developed into a leading consultancy specialising in recreation, open space and sport planning. Having led this growth, Scott has recently made the decision to enjoy semi-retirement (retirement from management at least). Having been employed as Senior Consultants for the past four years, Dion Collins and Scott Walker have purchased the business and will take over the reins as Managing Directors.
While Scott will be exploring his other passion (photography) more, he will continue working with ROSS Planning as a Senior Consultant.
Dion and Scott intend on furthering the growth of the company and building upon the status achieved under Scott Alston’s leadership. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our ties with you in each of our new roles within our dynamic organisation. Please note that all contact details and business location will remain the same.
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council recently invited ROSS Planning to prepare a Sport, Recreation and Cultural Plan. Located about 65 kilometres northwest of Townsville this community of about 4,000 people inhabit a beautiful but isolated island that is very dependent upon air and sea travel to connect them to the mainland.
We have commenced initial consultation but will be back in early June to undertake the majority of the consultation with the community, key organisations, Councillors, school children and others. Posters will be put up around town this week with the key dates. If you have any questions please contact Andrea at the Council on 4770 1177.
On Friday 9 April, the Eastern Suburbs Hockey Club’s new home was officially opened by Phil Reeves the Minister for Child Safety and Sport. The facility is located at the Clem Jones Centre and works have included the development of a fully lit state-of-the-art water based synthetic hockey field with electronic scoreboard, dugouts and scorer’s box; amenities facility with home and away changerooms, official’s room, storage and canteen; large deck extension overlooking the field; additional shaded decks, terracing and landscaping.
ROSS Planning is proud to have worked with the Club in site identification, the preparation of the feasibility study and business plan and the development of a quality funding application that was successful through the State Government’s Sport and Recreation Services Infrastructure Program.
We are very proud of Kate who recently picked up the QUT “Dean's List for Excellent Academic Performance” which acknowledges students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 6.5 or above (and Kate got straight 7s!).
Kate is studying part-time towards a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning and is doing extremely well.
ROSS Planning is pleased to be again working with Southern Downs Regional Council after completing sport and recreation plans for the former shires of Warwick and Stanthorpe as well as a master plan for Australiana Park in recent years.
This time, Council has engaged ROSS Planning to work with the community and sporting clubs to develop a master plan for Condamine River Parks—Queens Park, St Marks Ovals, Federation Park and Rotary Park.
During March and April extensive consultation will be undertaken with the community, sport and recreation groups, councillors and staff so check back here, or on Council’s website, for more details as the time draws closer.
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council recently invited ROSS Planning to prepare a Sport, Recreation and Cultural Plan. Located about 65 kilometres northwest of Townsville this community of about 4,000 people inhabit a beautiful but isolated island that is very dependent upon air and sea travel to connect them to the mainland.
On Friday 9 April, the Eastern Suburbs Hockey Club’s new home was officially opened by Phil Reeves the Minister for Child Safety and Sport. The facility is located at the Clem Jones Centre and works have included the development of a fully lit state-of-the-art water based synthetic hockey field with electronic scoreboard, dugouts and scorer’s box; amenities facility with home and away changerooms, official’s room, storage and canteen; large deck extension overlooking the field; additional shaded decks, terracing and landscaping.
We are very proud of Kate who recently picked up the QUT “Dean's List for Excellent Academic Performance” which acknowledges students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 6.5 or above (and Kate got straight 7s!).
ROSS Planning is pleased to be again working with Southern Downs Regional Council after completing sport and recreation plans for the former shires of Warwick and Stanthorpe as well as a master plan for Australiana Park in recent years.