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Facility Development Workshop
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Facility Development Workshop
Welcome
Richard Fahey
Director of Club Licensing and Facility Development
Agenda• Welcome and Introductions• FAI Facility Department
– Support available– Sports Capital Programme
• Shared Access– The Company– Overview of Programme– The steps involved– Health and Safety Information
• Q and A
FAI Club Licensing and Facility Development
Department
Who we are, What we do;
• Team of five staff– Aodh Cronin, Michael O’Doherty– Enda Corcoran, Regina Coppinger
• Team of appointed independent advisors– Moylans, STRI, James Molloy
Consulting etc
• Exist to support the development of quality football facilities locally, regionally and nationally
• Manage the Club Licensing System
Strategic Goals
• Aviva Stadium• New HQ and Sports Campus
at Abbotstown• International Programme• Airtricity League • Implementation of the
Technical Plan• Investment in the Football
Community– Development Officer Programme– Local / Regional Facility
Development
How can we help?Work in partnership with you and other key
stakeholders by;• offering advice on quality standards• assisting with technical queries • master planning and design advice at every
stage of development whether you are;– Planning a new facility– Upgrading an existing facility
How can we help?• We provide independent technical
guidance on; – Natural Turf – Artificial Turf – Floodlighting – Clubhouse layout / design – Pitch dimensions / Goal sizes – Laying out club grounds– Funding
• We play a role in;– Monitoring major football
infrastructure projects– Ensuring value for money
Resources
Funding• Continuously Lobby for funding for football
– Mini Pitch Programme – League of Ireland CIDP– Regional Centre Development– Grassroots Facilities
• Work in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport– Sports Capital Programme
• Local Authorities• Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs
– RAPID, YPF,
SCG Funding Summary• Circa €97m in funding for football since 2002
– €18m for League of Ireland– €79m for Grassroots
• 2008– €10.44m allocated to football (20% of total)– 44.8% - Natural Turf– 30.2% - Artificial Turf – 9.8% - Floodlighting – 5.7% - Dressing Rooms / Club house
SCG – The Future
• FAI have lobbied extensively for return of Programme
• Indications are that the programme will be advertised before the end of the year or early in 2011
Guide to the Sports Capital Programme
Sports Capital ProgrammeAims & Objectives
• Integrated and planned approach to development of sports facilities around the country
• Assist voluntary and community organisations with the development of sports facilities
• Prioritise the needs of disadvantaged areas
• Encourage the multi-purpose use of facilities at national, regional and community level
Different Categories of Applications
• National Key Strategic Facilities
• Regional Facilities
• Local/Community Facilities
How much funding is available?
• 2006 €75m
• 2007 €85m
• 2008 €50m
• 2010 /11 ???
Money is allocated on a per capita basis per county. For
example in 2008, Co. Carlow received €366,500 for 9
projects. The average was approx. €41k.
Therefore it is very unlikely that a project in Carlow would
receive a grant of 500k
Be realistic about the amount that you apply for
What works are eligible for grant aid?Yes
• Capital Expenditure • Construction/Refurb.
Sports Halls • Dressing Rooms • Pitch Development • Athletic Tracks • Purchase of Sports
Equipment • Consultants Fees
No• Site Purchase Costs • Operating Costs • Events • Staffing • Personal Equipment• Feasibility Studies • If work on project has
commenced
Maximum Grant Levels : Local Contribution
Non-Disadvantaged area
• Min. 30% Locally
• Min. 10% from own
resources
Disadvantaged Area
• Min. 20% locally
• Min. 5% from own
resources
In reality, very few projects secure the maximum level of funding. The higher the local contribution the applicant can make towards the project costs, the higher rating they will receive.
Factors which disqualify applications
• If the contract is signed or if work has started
• If evidence of local funding is not provided
• Schools – Must be joint application with local community
Factors which disqualify applications
• If no feasibility is included with new projects costing in excess of €500,000
• Inadequate title to site
• If evidence of full planning permission has not been provided (if applicable)
Scoring System
• Each application is scored between 1 and 5 under each assessment criterion
• Different weights (from 1-4) are attached depending on importance – this decides order of priority within own county
• Higher weighting is given to disadvantaged criteria• Recommendations made to Minister• Minister makes final decision
• Increase Participation/Improve Standards – be clear as to the objective of your project, growth targets, improved standards of sporting performance etc (1-5) x 4
• Level of Socio-Economic Disadvantage (1-5) x 4
• Technical Merits – quality of drawings, reliability of cost plans, planning permission in place (if applicable) etc (1-5) x 4
• Financial viability of Project – DAST wants to avoid ‘white elephants’, ability to compete the project within a realistic timeframe, previous track record in fundraising taken into account, realistic income and expenditure projections (1-5) x 4
• Level of local funding available – higher rating given to applicants with a significant contribution towards the project (1-5) x 4
• Ability to maintain project after completion – enough money to complete quality build (1-5) x 3
Scoring System
• Current/Planned facilities in area – duplication to be avoided etc (1-5) x 2
• Extent/Outcome of Local Consultation – with other clubs, schools, local authorities etc to indicate their commitment to using the facilities if they are provided
(1-5) x 2
• Strategies to attract people form disadvantaged areas – not just about developing facilities, programmes need to be developed, how will you market towards this group etc (1-5) x 3
• Priority of project in relation to existing facilities- what facilities are needed in the area, avoid duplication, need to achieve an equitable spread of facilities in each county. Priority in relation to the applicants existing facilities (1-5) x 4
• Priorities as identified by N.G.B.’s – proposals consistent with N.G.B.s strategy, contribute to a regional and/or a national sporting infrastructure (1-5) x 3
Scoring System
Feasibility Study EXAMINE MARKET POTENTIAL
Supply and Demand, Location, Trends etc
SPECIFY FACILTIESScale, Mix, Standard
FEASIBILITY ANALYSISFunding, Viability, Risk, Site Potentials
DEVELOPMENT PLANAgree Priorities & Phasing
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIFICATION
MARKETING PLAN
OPERATIONS & TRAINING
ORGANISATION & MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
Submission Basics
• Be very clear about participation / performance
• Bear in mind the Scoring system
• Be realistic about grant levels sought
• Local contribution must be in place
• Ensure all project costs are covered
• All technical issues must be covered
Submission Basics
• All documentation requested must be included
with the application form
• Consult with the FAI at all times and look for
letter of support
LOBBY,LOBBY, LOBBY FOR SUPPORT
Questions
Break
Context• No Sports Capital Programme since 2008• FAI constantly lobbying and seeking innovative
ways to assist clubs • Facility Department working with clubs to draw
down allocated funding • Difficulties for other clubs seeking to develop
infrastructure• FAI looking at telecoms requirements• Approached by Shared Access
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• Build, Own, Operate Shared Telecoms Infrastructure
• Focused on ‘Wireless’
• Provide an attractive financial model for Wireless Operators e.g. O2, Vodafone, Imagine etc
• Experienced management team
• Private & well capitalised
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• Build, market and operate 1000 sites in US and Ireland
• Shared Access has an exclusive contract with the OPW to act as the Managing Agent for 220 Masts developed to date at Garda stations. Shared Access market the sites to the wireless industry.
• In addition to the OPW portfolio Shared Access promotes private land & building portfolio’s to the mobile operators
• Landmark Buildings and Structures, including; Dundrum Shopping Centre
Thomond Park
Dublin Port Tunnel
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Portfolio of Work
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The Scheme• Shared Access sought FAI assistance to develop wireless
network infrastructure
• Seeking to develop 310 sites initially
• Investment of €36m Capital Expenditure (approx.120k per site)
• After discussions it was felt that the best way of ensuring a long term benefit for clubs was by way of;
– Floodlighting Scheme
• Clubs will also receive an annual rental income
Typical Annual Rental Income
Long Term Partnership
1st Operator €2k
2nd Operator Additional €2k
3rd Operator 30% of SA Rental Income
4th Operator 40% of SA Rental Income
Health and Safety
• Initial concerns expressed
• Research conducted by FAI by reference to studies by respected organisations such as ComReg, the World Health Organisation, ICNIRP amongst others
• Concerns allayed
ComReg • All telecommunications operators hold a
licence from Comreg.
• Strictly regulated Industry
• Operators required to provide a level of service and coverage to Nationwide
• Comreg carry out testing annually on sites using the ICNIRP Guideline Levels
Health & Safety
• All Shared Access Sites Comply with the radio frequency guideline power levels as published by ICNIRP (International Commission for Non Ionizing Radiation Protection) and supported by the WHO (World Health Organisation)
These levels are also the reference levels for the Irish Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)
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‘We conclude that the balance of evidence indicates that there is no general risk to the health of people living
near to base stations on the basis that exposures are expected to be small fractions of guidelines.”
The United Kingdom Independent Expert Group Report (also known as the Stewart Report) 2000
“None of the recent reviews have concluded that exposure to the RF fields from mobile phones or their base stations
causes any adverse health consequence.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) 2000
Mobile phone base stations and early childhood cancers: case-control study
June 2010
Study question: Is there an increased risk of early childhood cancers associated with exposure to macrocell mobile phone base stations duringpregnancy?
Summary answer: There was no association of early childhood cancers with mobile phone base station exposure during pregnancy.
Health and Safety• Possible Issue
– Local perception and adverse publicity generated
– Shared Access will work with clubs to inform and support the key decision makers
Enquiry Form Process
• Enquiry Form Submitted to FAI www.fai.ie/sharedaccess
• Enquiry Form Sent to Shared Access (Data Protection)
• Acknowledgement Letter and Option Lease Agreement sent to Club by Shared Access
Enquiry Form Process
• Club’s Location Analysed against WSP (Wireless Service Providers) Requirements– Coverage– Proximity to major transport links– Population
• Panoramic Photographs taken at Club Grounds that match WSP criteria – Lease Option Signed by Club
• Strategy defined for Lighting/Telecoms Solution at Clubs
Marketing To WSP’s
• Shared Access market all Clubs with signed Option Lease Agreements to WSP’s
• Shared Access receive an Interest Registration from WSP
• Discussion with Club regarding proposed solution• Interest Confirmation from WSP
– Lease Issued to Club– Drawings Prepared (Planning Application if Required)– Lease Signed
• Build Commences
Legal Framework of Scheme
Option and Lease Agreement
Option and Lease Agreement
• The Option Agreement is issued to Clubs who express an interest in the Scheme (EF)
• The FAI has reviewed the Option Agreement and are fully supportive of the document
• To initiate participation in the scheme the Club will need to sign the Option Agreement.
• Signing the agreement means the Club is committed to partake in the scheme
Option and Lease Agreement
• Allows SA to explore the possibility of constructing and operating telecommunications structures at the Club
• Put simply, the agreement means SA have the option to lease a portion of the Clubs grounds in the future
• Signing the agreement enables SA to market the Club to Operators
• The agreement runs for 3 years during which time SA will actively market the club to Operators
Option and Lease Agreement• Operators typically plan their rollout over a 3 year
timeframe
• By committing for 3 years, your club will be in a position for consideration by the Operators at any time during this period.
• Operators are continuously extending their coverage – a friendly site will always get preference.
Option and Lease Agreement
• SA will actively market all sites where an Option exists, giving your club every opportunity to avail of the scheme
• If site is suitable, a lease is issued to the Club for signing
The Scheme -An Integrated Floodlighting - Telecoms Solution
• Shared Access will provide at their cost;• Site Assessment & Feasibility• Professional Planning Service• Site Design & Build of floodlights
• In return for;• Permission to market telecoms space on one or more
structures to telecoms operators
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The Scheme -An Integrated Floodlighting - Telecoms Solution
• Shared Access will provide;– Floodlight Certified up to 350Lux meeting all
relevant FAI Grassroots Standards (Switchable to 150Lux for training)
– 2 years maintenance of the installations following completion, 2 years bulb warranty
– 10 years floodlight and installation warranty– Connection costs will have to be met by clubs
FAI looking at generator options, including nominated preferred supplier
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The Scheme -
• Where clubs have existing floodlights;– Shared Access will assess the site– Come up with alternative solution for hosting their
infrastructure– Balance of funding will go to an alternative club project
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Generic Solutions
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Development Timelines
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• FAI Responsibilities
– Facilitate flow of information / communication between Club and Shared Access
– Provide any useful information to Shared Access that can facilitate fast-starts / quick wins
– Engage when possible with Shared Access at Club meetings/discussions
– FAI Facility Department consulted on Generic Design solution
– FAI Facility Department have input in selection of suppliers and contractors
– FAI Facility Department consultant to undertake site visits and additional sign off upon completion of works
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Questions
