Stakeholders

2. Stakeholders

The project concept needs to be discussed with key stakeholders to identify any issues or problems and get general feedback on the proposal. Doing this component well at the start of the project will avoid problems later in the project when time and resources have already been spent.

Project stakeholders include any group, organisation or individuals that have an interest in the project. They usually include:

Club members
Club contractors/tenants/leasees
Peak bodies
Local Council
State Government Departments
Waterway Manager
Local Committees of Management (if relevant)
Local Indigenous Groups (Recognised Aboriginal Parties)
Local Environment Groups
Local Community Groups
Neighbours (other organisations or individuals)
Existing and potential facility users

Discussions with club members should focus on getting support for the project and understanding any issues. The project governance, business case and long term plan are important in explaining the project to the members.

Discussions with key agencies (local government, state government, and other agencies) should focus on benefits to the local community, justification of the project, process for approvals and permits required, environmental/coastal impacts, changes to lease if required, long term plans for the area, other plans, strategies affecting the proposal, any major issues or obstacles affecting the proposal.

Your local Council is a good place to start the stakeholder discussions. An initial discussion with Council’s Leisure and Recreation Department or Planning Department will assist you in understanding what information may be required.

Notes of all discussions should be recorded. Changes to the proposal may be required after discussions with key stakeholders.

Estimated Timeframe: 2 - 3 months

Suggested Professionals:

Planning Consultants
Leisure and Recreation Consultants
Facilitators

Checklist

Members
Local Council
Others