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Our Clients and Projects

We are proud of the work we do and the results we achieve. A selection of our clients and projects are included below.

Featured Testimonials

Mount Isa City Council Sport and Recreation Strategy

This Strategy [Mount Isa City Council Sport and Recreation Strategy 2018-2027] was prepared by CPR Group on the Sunshine Coast and we thanked them for the incredible work they’ve done in preparing this document. They’ve spent many months extensively researching and gathering data and information about the various sporting activities and facility use in Mount Isa. From that, they have put forward 25 recommendations for Council to consider going forward. We are pleased with the Sport and Recreation Strategy 2018-2027 and look forward to what we can do to continue making our city’s sporting facilities the envy of our region.

- Cr McCulloch, Mount Isa City Council

Caboolture Netball Association, Chair of the Board

Thank you for the introduction to the CPR Group, it has been invaluable, they have been brilliant.

So far we have met with them, and we now have a proposal ready to sign for a 12 month, project that will address all my areas of concern regarding policies, procedures, finances, structure, roles and responsibilities and come up with a 3-5year plan.

The guys at CPR Group have been amazing, their engagement with me was second to none and have really been able to support me in getting the Board behind this idea. It’s such a relief to have this level of support for me in a new role and I now think we can actually move forward.

- Chair of the Board, Caboolture Netball Association

Brisbane City Council, Senior Sport and Recreation Officer - Strategy

“I just want to say a huge thank you to yourself and Steve for putting in the extra effort to deliver last night’s webinar. I look forward to continuing to deliver more of these powerful and engaging webinars that inspire and motivate our community volunteers and leaders to create amazing places for the community to come together and participate in the activities and services they offer.

I am truly grateful for the role I get to play in this space and I am sure you are too – you get to make a massive difference in the community through the work you do with such vital organisations for our community.

Well done for having the heart, soul, motivation and intellect to make such a difference in the world.”

- Kylie Dyer, Senior Sport and Recreation Officer - Strategy, Brisbane City Council

Rowing Queensland, President

“Thanks to CPR Group, our strategic plan articulates a clear direction for rowing in Queensland from 2021 to 2024 in a practical and useable format.

Rowing Queensland was impressed with CPR Group’s understanding and personable approach during the planning process. CPR Group engaged meaningfully with key stakeholders, including Rowing Queensland directors and staff, as well as the executive of our Member clubs and associations. This helped to ensure ownership and buy-in from our diverse rowing family.”

- Ian Holzberger, President, Rowing Queensland

Griffith University Gold Coast Student Guild, General Manager

“I refer to Michael as the Governance Yoda or Guru. He has provided governance advice to the Guild for several years, delivers our annual induction and training for our student Board members and more than 70 clubs and societies, and acts as the Returning Officer for our annual student Board elections.

We've had particular success working with Michael to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our Board and committee meetings, thanks to Michael's guidance and supporting templates.

If you have a governance query or concern, call Michael. I have him on speed dial.”

- Jess Brown, General Manager, Griffith University Gold Coast Student Guild

Douglas Shire Council, Sport and Recreation Development Officer

“CPR Group have been outstanding in delivering the sports masterplan to the Douglas Shire Council. They have not only been able to deliver an exceptional masterplan for the Port Douglas Sports Complex but have been able to deal with conflicting requests from stakeholders. The passion that they have for delivering something that is ‘right for the community’ is evident and have shown constant professionalism throughout.”
- Sport and Recreation Development Officer, Douglas Shire Council

Canterbury College, Principal

“Steve immediately found his place of affinity with us. From the first phone call, he understood who we are as a school and what we were setting out to achieve and he has helped and guided us get to where we needed to be. He is extremely professional but also already a critical friend, supporter and actually part of the Canterbury ‘team’. He truly is an expert in his field with the ability to answer any question we throw at him. He came to us as a consultant but is now a part of us and we look forward to the relationship continuing now even after the Taipans Club is set up and running.”

- Mr Paul Diete, Canterbury College Deputy Principal

Douglas Cricket Association, Secretary

“The night was not what I was expecting but I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it very beneficial. Some takeaways for me were that our club does some things really well but we also have vast room to improve. I'll review each of the links and I'm looking forward to briefing our committee at our next general meeting. Thanks again to Michael and CPR Group for putting on the workshop.”

Cleveland Air Magic, Secretary

“Thanks to all your team Michael and for being very informative on so many things I did not understand or know about when I took on this voluntary position.”

Gympie Regional Council, Kilkivan Equestrian Centre

“From the outset, CPR Group provided excellent service, in responding to the query, providing cost estimates and assigning the right personnel to the task. Melissa Driscoll was exceptional in her application to our work, her knowledge of the industry, background research and ability to engage with the equestrian community.

I have previously worked with CPR Group to develop a concept and business case for an entertainment centre, again successfully and again with the right staff allocated to the roles. I would highly recommend the engagement of CPR Group on any community projects as they have proven to understand the communities they work with, understand local government and deliver a high-quality product for a competitive cost.”

Recent Project Examples

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Gunida Gunyah Feasibility Study and Business Case

Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation engaged CPR Group to investigate the feasibility of establishing a separate enterprise dedicated to the repair and maintenance of their managed property portfolio.

Mount Isa Netball Strategic Plan

CPR Group developed a master plan to address the site's high utilisation, the region's population growth, and showground’s space constraints. The Nambour Showgrounds Master Plan envisions the site as a thriving community hub with a pivotal role in the Sunshine Coast region's social and economic fabric.

Wests Juniors Facility Master Plan and Strategic Business Plan

Brewers Park Management Model Analysis and Master Plan

Nambour Showgrounds Master Plan

Sunshine Coast Regional Football Plan

The Sunshine Coast Regional Football Plan was initiated to thoroughly analyse the region's football facilities, assess their suitability for expected population growth, and address the requirements of local football clubs. Council is now equipped with the confidence and commitment of user clubs and associations to establish a regional football facility, and a dynamic Power BI data model provides Council with an adaptable database to be used for future Council initiatives.

Moreton Bay Equine Network Mapping Report and Action Plan

CPR Group developed the Moreton Bay Equine Network Mapping Report and Action Plan to provide an understanding of the equestrian network, enabling strategic and prioritised investments in facility improvements across the Moreton Bay region.

Longreach Infrastructure Manual

CPR Group developed a Park and Streetscape Infrastructure Manual to provide Longreach Regional Council with a tool kit to efficiently and consistently reinforce the identity of each of the region’s townships - Longreach, Ilfracombe, Isisford and Yaraka.

Toowoomba Equestrian Centre of Excellence Business Case and Facility Plan

CPR Group conducted a Business Case and Facility Plan to determine the potential and feasibility of developing an Equestrian Centre of Excellence at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. The Business Case outlines a comprehensive transformation of the Toowoomba Showgrounds and Event Centre's existing equestrian facilities into a versatile equestrian centre capable of hosting national and international level equestrian events, including both Olympic and Western disciplines.

Sunshine Coast Community Venues Audit Report

CPR Group developed a report and interactive tool to provide a detailed and region-wide understanding of the Sunshine Coast’s extensive community venue network. The report provided background information, observations, and recommendations based on data analysis, population projections, demographics, regional planning strategies, and industry standards. The report sets a contextual foundation for community space provision in the Sunshine Coast region out to 2041.

Harvey Road Sports and Events Precinct Business Case

CPR Group developed a business case to thoroughly assess the options, potential, and limitations of the Harvey Road Sports and Events Precinct. The business case included a cost-benefit analysis, technical feasibility assessment and a stakeholder-centred approach. The project focuses on creating an iconic yet versatile facility that's functional for daily use and adaptable for large events, prioritising community needs.

Longreach Regional Council Housing Strategy

Recognising that housing is fundamental to community wellbeing and regional liveability, the Council commissioned CPR Group to gain a comprehensive understanding of the local housing situation. CPR Group conducted desktop analysis of the housing situation in Longreach, which involved data collection, demographic and economic assessments, as well as reviewing the current state of the housing market and its supply including the roles of state and local government, land use and zoning.

Yuleba Beautification and Liveability Master Plan

In the Yuleba Beautification and Liveability Master Plan, CPR Group aimed to consolidate, connect and elevate the region's strategy approach to livability. The plan will strengthen Yuleba's identity, liveability, and attractiveness to residents and visitors.

The Brisbane City Council Learning and Development Program

The Program, which began in 2020 and runs until 2023, aimed to provide online training sessions to improve the knowledge and skills of Brisbane City Council staff and community facility tenants. The program included monthly interactive webinars for community sport and recreation organisations, separate online training sessions for BCC community facilities staff, and a series of instructional videos to help tenants navigate Council's processes for community leasing and to deal with flood preparedness and recovery.

Ipswich City Council Stronger Communities Masterclass Series

Starting in September 2021 and finishing September 2022, Michael and Steve Connelly hosted 11 masterclasses as part of Ipswich City Council’s Stronger Communities project. These masterclasses saw over 150 attendees come together, from more than 100 local community organisations, clubs and associations.

Football Queensland Webinar Series

As Football Queensland’s preferred supplier of governance support and training, we are delivering a series of club-focused interactive webinars.

Port Douglas Sports Complex and Coronation Park Master Plan

Douglas Shire Council commissioned CPR Group to prepare the landscape and sport facility master plans for both Coronation Park (Mossman Showgrounds) and the Port Douglas Sports Complex. The scope of works included stakeholder and community consultation, reporting and master plan design for the two open space, multi-purpose sports grounds.

Data Model Example

CPR Group has developed a proven, scalable data model that has already delivered community sport future needs analyses for a number of local governments and state sporting organisations. Visualisations produced by the model can include filtered text, tables, charts, graphs and maps. Data can be split, cropped, and drilled to facilitate the exploration of a wide range of scenarios.

Samford Parklands Community Hub

Moreton Bay Regional Council sought assistance with the preparation of a grant application to the Building Better Regions Fund to obtain financial support for Council's Samford Parklands Community Hub project.

Equestrian Queensland Statewide Facilities Plan

Equestrian Queensland engaged CPR Group to prepare a statewide facilities plan to support the identification and prioritisation of equestrian facility needs across Queensland.

Cherbourg Sports Club Facility Master Plan

Cherbourg Sports Club plays an essential role within the local community, having over 80 children visit each day. With investment support, they could maximise their community impact and continue to be a positive influence in the region for many more years to come.

Gatton Showgrounds Master Plan

Lockyer Valley Regional Council commissioned CPR Group to carry out community consultation, reporting and master plan design for the Gatton Showgrounds.

BMX Queensland State Facility Network Plan

BMX Queensland engaged CPR Group to prepare a 10 year State Facility Network Plan. BMX Queensland is serviced by 32 affiliated clubs and is the only state where the state association is supported by four volunteer-based regional associations.

Football Queensland Statewide Facilities Plan 2018-2022

Football Queensland (FQ) engaged CPR Group to prepare a statewide facilities’ plan to guide the maintenance and development of their facility network over the next five years. FQ is made up of 268 affiliated clubs across 274 football venues and has over 77,000 registered members across the state.

Townsville City Council Sport and Recreation Facility Strategy 2018-2028

Townsville City Council received funding to develop a prioritised plan for sport and recreation infrastructure. CPR Group was engaged to develop a 10 year sport and recreation facility strategy to help Townsville become a leader in the provision of high-quality sport and recreation facilities.

BMX Queensland Volunteer Support Package

BMX Queensland has worked with CPR Group since 2010. Over the years, CPR Group has developed and delivered a tailored volunteer support package for BMX clubs and zones across the state.

Kilkivan Equestrian Centre Concept Plan

CPR Group worked with the Gympie Regional Council on the development of a sound argument based on extensive research, community and industry consultation and solid economic projections for inter-governmental investment in the development of an equestrian centre at Kilkivan.

Griffiths Park Strategic Plan

In this project CPR Group assisted the Cairns Regional Council with the development of a strategic plan to guide the future development of one of the Cairns region’s most densely-populated, yet undercapitalised sporting parks.

The Pavilion Master Plan and National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) Application

A comprehensive internal and external stakeholder communication program was required in this project for Gympie Regional Council, during the preparation of a master plan to guide the redevelopment of the Pavillion.

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