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Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2015/2016

12 September 2016

The Honourable Curtis Pitt MP Treasurer, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Sport GPO Box 611 BRISBANE QLD 4001

Dear Minister

I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2015/2016 for Stadiums Queensland.

I certify this Annual Report complies with:

• the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009, and

• the detailed requirements set out in the Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies.

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Yours sincerely

Sophie Devitt Chair Stadiums Queensland CONTENTS

Stadiums Queensland at a Glance 4 Corporate Overview 6 Chair’s Report 8 Chief Executive’s Report 9 The Board 10 Corporate Governance 12 Venue Reports 15 Financial Statements 27 Contact Information 61 Glossary 62

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Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 3 STADIUMS QUEENSLAND AT A GLANCE

Stadiums Queensland is charged • Continued to support the construction • Patronage for Brisbane Heat fixtures with managing, operating and of the new $59 million Queensland at The Gabba continued to grow with promoting the use of major State Velodrome at the Sleeman more than 120,000 attending the four Sports Complex; and home games. This included a Big Bash facilities for community sports League (BBL) venue record of 33,783 • Commenced site and design and recreation activities, and fans for the Heat v Strikers; planning for the $30 million State the staging of elite sporting and Netball Centre to be located at the • Cbus Super Stadium was used as an entertainment events. Queensland Sport and Athletics elite training base for English Premier Stadiums Queensland is constituted Centre (QSAC). League team, Manchester City FC, with the super club playing a practice under the Major Sports Facilities Act In respect of Stadiums Queensland match against Adelaide United and a 2001 and commenced operations on 21 venues: December 2001. friendly against Melbourne City FC; • Suncorp Stadium hosted a total of • Metricon Stadium partnered In 2015/2016, Stadiums Queensland: 47 major events with more than 1.25 with Huawei to deliver a range of million people visiting the venue. • Hosted more than four million patrons technological improvements including Major events included Taylor Swift across the nine venues; venue wi-fi, a stadium app and a ‘click and Ed Sheeran concerts, a sold out and collect’ mobile, cashless, food • Continued the roll out of fibre optic NRL Doubleheader, a Spartan Race and beverage ordering platform; backbone infrastructure across Series Challenge, State of Origin, the venues as part of the Venues NRL All Stars as well as fixtures from • The Brisbane Entertainment Centre Modernisation Project to improve anchor tenants the Brisbane Broncos, hosted a wide range of international connectivity and drive business Queensland Reds and Brisbane Roar; and domestic touring acts including efficiencies; Oprah, Neil Diamond, Fleetwood Mac, • QSAC achieved patronage of more Madonna, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden • Partnered with Cricket Australia, than 333,000 following the hosting and KISS; and Tourism and Events Queensland of two AC/DC concerts, the Monster and Brisbane Marketing to secure Jam event and 121 athletic events, the • In addition to hosting a wide International cricket at The Gabba over highest patronage at the venue since variety of community sporting the next three summers; 2002/03; events at Sleeman Sports Complex, development of the Queensland State • Remained highly engaged in the • 1300SMILES Stadium’s anchor tenant, Velodrome continued with the venue planning process to assist with the the North Queensland Cowboys, won highly engaged with GOLDOC and delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 the 2015 NRL Premiership in an extra requirements of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games; time thriller against the Brisbane Commonwealth Games. Broncos. Patronage at the Townsville • Worked with key Government venue was the highest since 2009/10; stakeholders to deliver significant Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth • QTC achieved the third highest Games infrastructure with a view to attendance figure of 96,045 for the securing high value legacy outcomes 2016 Brisbane International and the for the community and venue hirers second highest attendance figure of following delivery of the Games; 7,810 for a Fed Cup event;

4 OVERALL PATRONAGE

2015/16 2014/15 The Gabba 423,581 330,458 Suncorp Stadium 1,254,503 1,197,525 Cbus Super Stadium 157,247 256,071 Brisbane Entertainment Centre 596,237 660,345 Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre 333,441 222,725 Sleeman Sports Complex 621,785 659,542 1300SMILES Stadium 262,170 223,479 Queensland Tennis Centre 220,055 209,134 Metricon Stadium 166,646 168,692 Total 4,035,665 3,927,971

OUR PRIORITIES

Operate and maintain the Work with industry partners Continue to introduce State’s major sporting venues in support of Queensland’s environmentally sustainable to a standard that meets the tourism industry by attracting technologies and practices into requirements of the governing international, interstate and the venues such as recycling, bodies of elite sport, both national intrastate patrons to major water harvesting, public and international. sporting and entertainment transport, online ticketing and events at Stadiums Queensland solar power. Provide safe venues and a quality venues. experience for patrons who attend, Develop innovative partnerships or who participate in sporting and Create jobs through construction with educational institutions entertainment events hosted at projects (which contribute to the and relevant sports industry Stadiums Queensland facilities. State’s sporting infrastructure) bodies, both locally and and the hosting of major events. internationally, to foster training Provide the community, schools and development opportunities and other institutions with access Improve operational efficiencies for elite athletes and research. to a range of quality sports, and reduce event costs. entertainment and leisure facilities to foster participation in sport, recreation and the performing arts.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 5 CORPORATE OVERVIEW

OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES OUR VISION

• Attracting and retaining quality, dedicated personnel who great venues. good times. exhibit Our Core Values • Good corporate governance and sound business practice OUR MISSION • Adding value for venue members, hirers, tenants and patrons Building better venue experiences • Ensuring maximum operational effectiveness at each venue • Attracting and retaining quality events and activities OUR CORE VALUES • Building and enhancing the reputation of each of our venues • Teamwork • Acting in a commercially responsible manner • Integrity • Developing the organisation to support business directions • Respect • Striving for excellence • Trust • Service

KEY OUTCOME STATEMENTS

PEOPLE • Stadiums Queensland is a great place to work that nurtures, Goal develops and inspires excellence, and celebrates success • Retention of skilled and • Our people are professional, well trained, highly motivated experienced staff and display Our Core Values • Improving the capability of our workforce

PROCESS • Through sound business practices Stadiums Queensland achieves Goal the Government’s outcomes and its corporate objectives by balancing its environmental, social and commercial responsibilities • Enhancing venue experiences • As a leader in venue management, Stadiums Queensland embraces • Improving operational effectiveness continuous improvement, fosters innovation and anticipates customer needs

PLACES • Provide for the champions of today and tomorrow Goal

• Provide a place for the viewing of sport and entertainment in a • Increasing venue utilisation safe environment • Improving venue facilities and • Are developed and maintained to attract major events for the functionality benefit of Queensland

6 CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT’S OBJECTIVES

State Government Objective Stadiums Queensland Approach

Create jobs and a • Create jobs through major construction projects which contribute to the State’s diverse economy sporting infrastructure • Create events-based employment across a range of sectors through the delivery of regular events • Provide first class facilities capable of hosting major national and international events

Consultation • Working with key industry partners to attract major events to Queensland which benefit tourism operators and other business sectors • Work with industry partners to plan, attract and deliver elite sporting events such as the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and other major sporting and entertainment events • Work with key partners and industry stakeholders to reduce event costs

Build safe, caring and • Ensure all Stadiums Queensland venues are well managed, accessible and available to be connected communities/ enjoyed by all Queenslanders encourage Queenslanders to be • Continue to develop the nine venues to ensure they remain suitable for hosting local, physically active national and international events • Provide facilities which help increase participation of Queenslanders in sport and recreation activities • Maintain and upgrade key sports infrastructure and venues as funding permits

Deliver quality front-line • Remain a capable, streamlined customer-focused organisation services • Provide access to community facilities for recreational and sporting pursuits

Integrity and Accountability • Maintain systems to efficiently and effectively manage public resources • Continuously identify and implement efficiencies and savings across the organisation • Continue to develop commercial partnership opportunities with the private sector

Protecting the Environment • Reducing the impact on communities adjacent to major venues through the use of public transport initiatives • Recycling programs are in place across the venues • Rain water harvesting is in place for field irrigation and other purposes at a range of venues • Investigating the use of LED lighting at certain facilities

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 7 CHAIR’S REPORT

I am pleased to present the and beverage concessions and turnstile Commonwealth Games bid, Stadiums 2015/16 Annual Report for and ticketing services) to provide for faster, Queensland has been engaged with Stadiums Queensland, my first more efficient customer service as well as GOLDOC on a variety of business levels public safety enhancements such as CCTV. and with other key stakeholders regarding since being appointed Chair in the delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Stadiums Queensland continues to July 2015. Commonwealth Games. The organisation is facilitate upgrades of the in-venue working as part of the whole-of-government This financial year has seen the telecommunications networks across approach to deliver what will be a very appointment of a new Board with a wide the portfolio. Our staff and venues successful games for Queensland. variety of skills to oversee business work closely with telecommunications operations and provide the strategic providers to increase network data I would like to extend my greatest direction for the organisation. I thank my capacity to meet the demand of patrons appreciation to the Executive fellow Directors for their dedication and and hirers. Upgrades to date have Management Team and staff of Stadiums look forward to working with them, the improved connectivity during events, and Queensland who continue to demonstrate Executive Management Team and other the ongoing works outlined above provide a passion and commitment to developing key stakeholders to deliver events and the foundation for hirers to bump in major sporting and entertainment sports infrastructure for Queensland into additional capabilities for their fans. infrastructure in Queensland. the future. Looking forward over the next 12 months, Since 2009, I have had the good fortune This financial year, Stadiums Queensland’s in addition to the day-to-day business, of working with the outgoing Chief nine venues hosted in excess of four million Stadiums Queensland is working on four Executive, Kevin Yearbury. I thank Kevin patrons across events of varying sizes. large major projects: the commissioning for his professionalism and attention The portfolio of venues host major events of the Queensland State Velodrome, to detail on all aspects of the business from State of Origin and outdoor concerts the State Netball Centre, the North which always provided the Board, past through to school athletics carnivals. Our Queensland Stadium and the temporary and present, with confidence. venues are accessible to the public for enhancements for the Gold Coast 2018 I also thank the previous Chairman of the viewing of elite sport, personal fitness Commonwealth Games involving two Stadiums Queensland Mr Mike Pelly training or recreational pursuits and are of our Gold Coast venues, Cbus Super with whom I had the pleasure of working available to be hired for community use, Stadium and Metricon Stadium. functions and a range of other purposes. closely prior to my appointment as Chair. Stadiums Queensland will soon have Mike’s leadership, professionalism and One of the key priorities of the Board ownership of the award winning vision for sport in Queensland contributed is to ensure our venues remain current Queensland State Velodrome at Stadium to the delivery of the quality venues in in this ever changing technological Queensland’s Sleeman Sports Complex. Queensland’s current sporting landscape. environment. Stadiums Queensland has Our experienced venue staff are presently Finally I thank the Treasurer and Minister been working over the past 12 months to undertaking the commissioning process of for Sport, the Hon Curtis Pitt MP, and the continue to progress with the installation this state-of-the art track cycling facility. of infrastructure associated with the Queensland Government for the continued Venue Technology Modernisation Project. The new State Netball Centre is currently in support of Stadiums Queensland as we Continued upgrades to technology across the detailed design phase with construction work to deliver great venues and good the portfolio is a key focus of Stadiums expected to commence in February 2017. times for the millions of patrons who visit and use this magnificent suite of facilities. Queensland, as well as many venue hirers, Off the back of the memorable 2015 and it is something the Board is acutely NRL Premiership, by 2020 the North At Stadiums Queensland we are extremely aware of and addressing in line with Queensland Cowboys will have a new proud of what we have been able to achieve existing budgets. home with works set to commence on a in 2015/16 with our stakeholders and A key platform to deliver these new CBD located stadium in Townsville. partners. We are looking forward to another enhancements has been the installation This project has come to fruition as a successful and productive year ahead. of a fibre optic backbone which can be result of State and Federal Funding, a used as a platform for high speed Wi-Fi land contribution from the Townsville City services to support event operations Council and a grant from the NRL. (including point of sale terminals at food Since the success of the Gold Coast 2018 Sophie Devitt Chair 8 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

2015/16 has seen patronage In terms of legacy use, the installation Departments and the Townsville City across Stadiums Queensland of sports flooring and netting across the Council. With construction due for venues eclipse four million with infield will allow for additional sports completion ahead of the 2020 NRL to access the space. The fitness centre season, this project is a great outcome all Stadiums Queensland facilities will also move from its current pool for Townsville, the Cowboys and attracting a wide variety of users deck location in the Brisbane Aquatic North Queensland. and events. Centre to the new velodrome providing Members and those engaged in personal Stadiums Queensland remains and It has also been a year of planning for fitness activities with a larger modern will continue to be heavily engaged the addition of three new facilities to space while creating additional tenancy in the delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Stadiums Queensland’s portfolio. The opportunities for small business within Commonwealth Games. Events will occur new Queensland State Velodrome, State the Aquatic Centre. at three Stadiums Queensland sites Netball Centre and North Queensland across South East Queensland with scope Stadium are all in various stages of The State Netball Centre at QSAC will for a fourth venue to be utilised as a pre- design or development. Each will be feature eight indoor hard courts, player games training venue. commissioned as they reach completion change facilities and administration over the next 12 months and beyond. offices for Netball Queensland. BVN I express my thanks to the Treasurer have been appointed architects, with the and Minister for Sport, the Hon The award winning $59 million development in the advanced stages of Curtis Pitt MP, for his support and the Queensland State Velodrome at the detailed design. ongoing assistance of the Queensland Sleeman Sports Complex is designed Government. by Cox Rayner and being constructed The project team identified a preferred by Watpac. The venue will replace the site located at the corner of Mains and Finally, to the staff of Stadiums existing outdoor velodrome which Kessels Roads, adjacent to the eastern Queensland, the ongoing dedication and was constructed as part of the 1982 car park. This will provide parking in professionalism of everyone involved Commonwealth Games and has reached immediate proximity to the Netball in this organisation is reflected in our the end of its useful life and is no Centre and eliminate traffic congestion success over the past year. longer compliant with international on the ring road and so avoid traffic and I express my thanks to all who contribute competition standards. pedestrian conflict during events. on a daily basis to the team effort that The new 1,500 seat venue will expand Planning has commenced on the $250 goes into our continual quest to deliver to a capacity of 4,000 during games million North Queensland Stadium project better venue experiences for our hirers mode and is one of the first facilities which will deliver a new home ground and those who visit our venues. Your in Australia to be fitted with broadcast for the North Queensland Cowboys, energy and commitment is appreciated. quality LED lighting. The lighting will be based adjacent to the Townsville CBD. For cheaper to operate and use less energy Stadiums Queensland, this will result in with a longer lifespan. The 250 metre the closure of the existing 1300SMILES timber cycling track has been installed Stadium at Kirwan and be the first by renowned track designer Schuermann time one of Stadiums Queensland’s Architects. With a near 45 degree turn, the venues has been decommissioned. Todd Harris velodrome has been designed with speed The Department of State Development A/Chief Executive in mind and should be conducive to high is leading the project with involvement quality racing. Needless to say the cycling from several State and Commonwealth community is abuzz with anticipation.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 9 THE BOARD

The Board is responsible for the Nation Live, producer of Channel 9’s Finance Association of Australia (MFAA), overall corporate governance of Maroon Zone and a corporate and Sports Queensland Teachers Union Health Stadiums Queensland. It sets the Emcee. As a leading Australian female (QTUH), and Metro Arts. Michael previously sports broadcaster, Victoria plays an active served as an Executive Director on over strategic direction of the business role in the promotion of Women’s sport and 40 company Boards of QSuper, QIC, and within the parameters set down recreation through both Government and Suncorp Group subsidiary companies. by the Major Sports Facilities NGO roles. She has covered the Sydney Michael has over 12 years’ commercial Act (2001) and determines the 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympic Games, the experience at senior executive level as Chief policies and practices that govern 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, Financial Officer in leading financial services the day-to-day operations of the 2003 Rugby World Cup and has spent a organisations QSuper and QIC Limited. decade covering AFL for Channel 7. Victoria Before that, Michael had 10 years’ senior Stadiums Queensland. is currently a Board member of Hockey management experience in finance and tax QLD, an Advisory Council Member to the roles within Suncorp. Michael chairs the DIRECTORS Queensland Sports Wheelies and Disabled Audit Risk and Compliance Committees at Association, assists several charities and Stadiums Queensland, BT Super, and the Ms Sophie Devitt (Chair) has three primary school aged children. MFAA, and he is a member of a number Victoria is Chair of the Marketing Committee of other Board Committees, including the Sophie Devitt is a Partner at law firm DLA and sits on the Venues Committee. She has QTUH Audit Risk and Compliance Committee Piper. She has been an integral part in served on the Board since December 2009. and the BT Super Board Investment growing the Litigation and Regulatory team Committee. Michael has a keen interest in over the past decade. Sophie specialises Ms Samantha Carroll sports, particularly AFL and tennis, and in in professional indemnity litigation, music and other arts. Michael has served on risk management and assessment and Samantha Carroll is a former recipient of the Board since July 2015. regulatory advice, advising national Queensland’s Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year and has 15 years’ experience and global clients in the property, Ms Sandra Deane financial services and insurance sectors. in private law practice specialising in Throughout her legal career, Sophie has Regulatory law. In addition to her legal Sandra Deane is an experienced board participated and led a number of ‘pro qualifications, she is an accredited member, tribunal member and an bono’ projects providing legal assistance Governance, Risk and Compliance independent consultant in the energy through programs such as the Nepalese professional. Her legal background includes and legal sectors with extensive private Bar Association and WLJH training program 10 years in the leading Australian top tier and public sector experience. She brings for women lawyers, the Pacific Islands law firm, Clayton Utz where she was a experience from senior positions (including Nations Developments Project - Samoa special counsel in the Governance and as CEO) in the corporate (publicly listed, Chapter and the Self Representative Legal Compliance group. Samantha is a long-term large private and government-owned Clinic. Sophie has a keen interest in tennis, committee member on the CSIRO social corporations) and professional (legal) all codes of football and cricket. Prior to her science ethics committee and has served sectors. Sandra has more than 20 years’ appointment as Chair, Sophie chaired both on the Queensland Public Interest Law experience in legal practice in corporate the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee Clearing House management committee. and private practice and tribunal roles and the Stadiums Committee, and sat on More recently, Samantha was appointed with significant experience in construction the Marketing Committee. She has served as Head of Group Compliance at Bank of law. She also has more than 15 years’ on the Board since December 2007. Queensland. Samantha has a long-standing experience in the energy sector. She interest in netball having played this sport brings professional expertise in contract Ms Victoria Carthew for most of her life and also enjoys all codes management and negotiation, dispute of football. She has served on the Stadiums resolution and compliance. She is currently Victoria Carthew is a highly respected Queensland Board since July 2015. on the Board of Legal Aid Queensland and sports journalist, presenter, broadcaster, is a sessional member of the Queensland producer and Master of Ceremonies with Mr Michael Cottier Civil and Administrative Tribunal. She two decades of media experience. Currently has a keen interest in sporting and a presenter on Channel 7 lifestyle program Michael Cottier is an experienced cultural events. Sandra is the Chair of the Queensland Weekender, Victoria is host of company director, currently serving as Stadiums/Venue Committee. She has Broncos TV, as well as a regular contributor a Non-Executive Director of Stadiums served on the Board since July 2015. on Radio 4BC and 612ABC, NITV’s League Queensland, BT Super, the Mortgage and 10 Mr Chris Johnson Professionals Pty Limited, a member of ATTENDANCE AT the Board of the not for profit General Chris Johnson is a retired partner of Douglas Macarthur Brisbane Memorial MEETINGS PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). While Foundation Limited, and was previously on at PwC Chris led both the Governance, In the financial year 2015/16, the the Board of the Queensland Professional Stadiums Queensland Board met on Risk and Compliance and Management Credit Union until its merger with Auswide Consulting practices in the Brisbane office, 12 occasions with attendance by Directors Bank. Chris is a graduate of the Institute as follows: specialising in advising Queensland of Company Directors and a Fellow of public sector clients, both state and local the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Sophie Devitt (Chair) 12 government, in areas of governance, risk Australia and New Zealand. He is a follower management and financial management. of many sports, particularly the football Samantha Carroll 12 He is now concentrating on a career as codes, and is a keen golfer. Chris sits on an independent, non-executive director. the Marketing Committee and the Audit, Victoria Carthew 12 He is deputy chair of the Audit and Risk Risk and Compliance Committee. He has Michael Cottier 12 Committee of Queensland Health, an served on the Board since July 2015. advisory Board member for Information Sandra Deane 12

Chris Johnson 12

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Minister for Sport

Board of Directors

Jennifer Whittaker Todd Harris Executive Officer A/Chief Executive

David Spencer Patrick Oxley General Manager Jane Stelfox General Manager A/General Business General Manager Asset Management Manager Development Corporate and Development Operations and Marketing Services

Martin Unicomb Glenn Arboit Asset Blair Conaghan Martin Unicomb Business Manager Manager Corporate Management Manager Manager Development and Sleeman Sports 1300SMILES Services Team Team The Gabba QSAC Marketing Team Complex Stadium

Mirella Taylor Trish McNamara Alan Graham Cameron Pearson Manager General Manager General Manager CEO Cbus Super BEC Suncorp Stadium QLD Tennis Centre Stadium (AEG Ogden) (AEG Ogden) (Tennis QLD)

David Bennett General Manager Metricon Staduim (GC SUNS)

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 11 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Our corporate governance arrangements COMMITTEES Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee are structured to position Stadiums The Audit, Risk and Compliance Queensland as: The Board has established a series of Committee comprises three Board Committees to assist it in fulfilling its Members, along with the Chair of the • An efficient and effective organisation governance responsibilities. delivering quality venue experiences Board as an ex officio member. The Committee is supported by Stadiums to the public, tenants and hirers of Internal Committees (Committees our facilities; Queensland’s Internal Auditor, as convened by Stadiums Queensland): provided for under the obligations of • An ethical and productive organisation the Financial Accountability Act (2009) that achieves high standards Executive Committee and the Financial and Performance of accountability, transparency The Executive Committee is chaired Management Standard (2009), which and performance; by the Chief Executive and comprises provides advice on audit and audit • An organisation that works in General Managers and Venue Managers. related matters. partnership with sporting bodies, The Executive meets monthly to ensure The Chief Executive of Stadiums recreational interest groups, the a consistent approach to business Queensland, General Manager Corporate tourism industry, public sector operations. It reviews processes and Services and the Financial Controller agencies and business to achieve the procedures for the effective management attend meetings as observers. This Government’s policy of developing of the organisation and to enable it to ensures appropriate separation between infrastructure to enhance participation meet its statutory obligations. It monitors the Committee, as the body responsible in sport at both the community and the performance of the organisation and for oversight and monitoring corporate elite levels; and establishes the mechanisms required to manage capital works programs and governance within Stadiums Queensland, • A flexible, reputable organisation that construction projects. The Executive and the managers responsible for the effectively manages risk. also performs the role of the Information administration of the business. Officers and Communications Technology of the Queensland Audit Office also MACHINERY OF Steering Committee. attend meetings of the Audit, Risk and GOVERNMENT Compliance Committee. Board Committees The Committee focuses on developing the Stadiums Queensland continued The Board has established two frameworks and procedures for effectively to operate as a Statutory Authority. Committees (Stadiums/Venues and managing business risk and provides There were no changes to its statutory Marketing) to consider and oversee venue advice on the control mechanisms functions during the 2015/16 Financial and operational matters. A number of (implemented by management) to protect Year. Stadiums Queensland has not Board Members sit on each of these the organisation’s assets and promote established any related entities. Committees. The Chief Executive and efficient and effective work practices. nominated Senior Management personnel THE BOARD attend committee meetings as agenda Stadiums Queensland has appointed items dictate. Issues considered at PricewaterhouseCoopers to undertake The Board is responsible for the overall these committee meetings relate mostly its internal audit function in accordance corporate governance of Stadiums to the operations at the respective with Stadiums Queensland’s Internal Queensland. It sets the organisation’s venues including tenancy agreements, Audit Charter, reporting to the Audit, strategic direction within the parameters commercial arrangements, the marketing Risk and Compliance Committee. set down by legislation applicable to of Stadiums Queensland facilities, PricewaterhouseCoopers has undertaken Stadiums Queensland and determines the and the prioritising and monitoring of the function independent of Stadiums policies and practices that govern its day- maintenance and capital works. Queensland Management and the to-day operations. Queensland Audit Office. The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee has also monitored the implementation of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.

12 The Audit, Risk and Compliance and Marketing. The key service Enterprise Bargaining Committee has due regard to the terms of standards include: Stadiums Queensland utilises the its charter and Queensland Treasury and following industrial instruments to cater Trade’s Audit Committee Guidelines in the • Corporate Services – ensure for its broad range of staff: conduct of its business. the requirements of Stadiums Queensland’s corporate governance • Stadiums Queensland Staff Certified The Auditor General has provided framework are complied with, Agreement 2012; an unqualified audit opinion on the provision of finance, information 2015/2016 Financial Statements of technology, human resources, • Event Day Staff Certified Stadiums Queensland. information management and Agreement 2005; risk management services to • Order - Apprentices’ and Trainees’ External Committees venue operations. Wages and Conditions (Excluding Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games • Operations – ensure effective Certain Queensland Government operation of venues and provision of Entities) 2003; and Stadiums Queensland representatives a safe environment for patrons. participate in a number of Gold Coast • Common Law Contracts. • Asset Management and Development 2018 Commonwealth Games forums Enterprise Bargaining negotiations are – maintain venues to be fit for across key business areas. These include currently underway for an Agreement to purpose, implement annual capital the Commonwealth Games Venues replace the Stadiums Queensland Staff works and maintenance programs. Executive Steering Committee and the Certified Agreement 2012. Venues Communications Working Group. • Business Development and Marketing – maintain communication channels Workforce Planning, Attraction Stadium Management Advisory with stakeholders, maximise venue and Retention Committee utilisation and maximise commercial The quality of recruitment and selection branding opportunities. A Stadium Management Advisory activities is vital to ensuring Stadiums Committee (SMAC) meets as a condition Risk Management Queensland is able to attract and retain of the Suncorp Stadium Development people with the skills, knowledge and Approval. Suncorp Stadium’s General The identification and proper ability to deliver services to the public Manager convenes SMAC on behalf of management of risk is embedded in of Queensland as well as interstate and Stadiums Queensland. This Committee Stadiums Queensland’s business international visitors who attend events at comprises representatives from processes and operating procedures. Stadiums Queensland’s venues. emergency service agencies, transport Stadiums Queensland has several providers, Brisbane City Council and Stadiums Queensland’s business Committees that address risk community organisations. These meetings requires specialist skills across event management issues: enable Stadium Management to receive management, operations and facility a range of views regarding the operation • Stadiums Queensland’s Executive management to ensure the nine venues of the stadium. Two SMAC meetings Committee provides a coordinated are run in an efficient and cost effective were held during the financial year. No approach to the management of risks manner and safe for the millions of remuneration is paid to SMAC members. at the operational level; and patrons who attend events each year. Recruitment and selection processes Organisational Structure • The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee focuses on key strategic are based on the principles of merit, There are four General Managers reporting risk issues facing Stadiums equity and fairness. They are designed to to the Chief Executive, covering the Queensland and ensures mechanisms enable an assessment to be made of an following functions – Corporate Services, are in place to effectively protect applicant’s skills, attributes and values Operations, Asset Management and assets and the safe operation of against the requirements of the position Development and Business Development the business. and the needs of the organisation.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 13 Given the specialist nature of the industry Queensland facilitated the appointment records management policies and it is important we retain our people and of a School-based Trainee (Grounds) and procedures are available to all staff via the intellectual property created through has supported students from recognised the intranet; continuous improvement to our trade craft educational and training establishments to deliver the best experience possible and individuals seeking opportunities • Stadiums Queensland’s Records for patrons as well as meeting hirer and to gain work experience in the areas of Management Policy and Procedure, stakeholder expectations. Stadiums grounds and health and fitness. Archiving and Disposal Policy, and Queensland uses a broad range of Administrative Delegations set out the recordkeeping responsibilities relevant industry educational programs Ethical Procedures, Values and Practices across the spectrum of the organisation’s of all staff; During the 2015/16 financial year, functions to develop key staff. • The Records Management Policy Stadiums Queensland met its statutory and Procedure necessitate that all The nature of Stadiums Queensland’s core and regulatory reporting obligations to records, regardless of format, are business requires flexible arrangements executive Government and Parliament. managed in a manner that meets the for staff to achieve a reasonable work/ During the 2015/16 financial year requirements of the Public Records life balance. Stadiums Queensland Stadiums Queensland had no disclosures Act 2002, Information Standard 40: recognises and supports flexible working under the Public Interest Disclosure Recordkeeping, and Information arrangements across the business. This is Act 2010. Standard 31: Retention and Disposal acknowledged in Stadiums Queensland’s Stadiums Queensland has a Code of of Public Records; Human Resources Management and Conduct applicable to all employees. Work Health and Safety policies and • Stadiums Queensland utilises HP Training is provided regularly for existing procedures, outlined during employee Records Manager EDRMS to capture staff and during the induction of new induction and staff training. and manage electronic records such staff. The Stadiums Queensland Strategic as email. Hardcopy records are also Plan has been developed with regard digitised and managed within HP 2015/2016 2014/2015 to the ethics principles outlined in the Records Manager; Code of Conduct, and includes objectives Full Time 122.9 119.7 and strategies for ensuring integrity and • The EDRMS was upgraded from HP Equivalent accountability. Stadiums Queensland’s TRIM to HP Records Manager; human resources policies align with its Permanent 3% 13% • Stadiums Queensland Business Code of Conduct. Separation Classification Scheme was reviewed % and updated; Information Systems and Recordkeeping • Information security is constantly Equal Employment Opportunity Stadiums Queensland provides quality monitored and there have been no (EEO) Statement recordkeeping through the provision breaches of information security; of policies, procedures and systems to Stadiums Queensland is an equal support decision-making, accountability • Stadiums Queensland’s agency opportunity employer. As such, it seeks and ensuring compliance with the Public specific retention and disposal to ensure employment practices are Records Act 2002, Right to Information schedule has been implemented non-discriminatory and the talents and Act 2009, Information Privacy Act within HP Records Manager to enable resources of all employees are 2009, and Information Standard automatic sentencing; and optimally utilised. 40 - Recordkeeping. • Records are disposed of in accordance with the Archiving and Disposal All employees are responsible for In 2015/16 the following initiatives and Policy, and associated Administrative implementing EEO policies and are activities were undertaken: expected to reflect behaviours consistent Delegations. Stadiums Queensland with Stadiums Queensland’s policies • Recordkeeping awareness is included only uses disposal schedules and values. in the induction training for new approved by the Queensland employees. Stadiums Queensland’s State Archivist. Work Experience and Trainee Program Stadiums Queensland recognises the benefits of employing trainees and apprentices within its venues not only to develop the skill base within Stadiums Queensland itself but across the labour market generally. In 2015/16 Stadiums

14 VENUE REPORTS

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 15 ACHIEVEMENTS • Major upgrades to catering concessions around the venue • Suncorp Stadium hosted a total of 47 have commenced. major events with total attendance of 1,254,503 patrons. • Renewal of the Venue Management Agreement between AEG Ogden and • The negotiation of long term Stadiums Queensland following a extensions of the Brisbane Roar and competitive tender process. Queensland Reds hiring agreements • Improved technology enabling a Suncorp Stadium is arguably from 2016 onwards. greater use of contactless and Australia’s best rectangular • The development and delivery of new credit card facilities in public and sport and entertainment venue. content for the Stadium including Member areas. a sell-out NRL Doubleheader, a The 52,500 seat venue offers blockbuster match involving Liverpool a showcase for Rugby League, FC, major international concert events PATRONAGE Rugby Union, Football and and community events including the Total 1,254,503 Spartan Race Series Challenge event outdoor concerts. The design Elite Sporting and the Brisbane Primary Schools brings spectators close to the Events 1,149,371 Rugby League competition. playing field, producing an Community 1,160 • Hosting two major concerts – atmosphere commensurate Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. Other Events (including Concerts, with the stadium’s reputation Functions and Tours) • Maintaining the strategic partnership 103,972 as ‘the Cauldron’. with Tourism and Events Queensland to assist in the procurement of additional events for the Stadium. VENUE TENANTS UPCOMING EVENTS • The completion of Capital Projects • AEG Ogden (Brisbane Stadium • Wallabies v Springboks Rugby including West Stand (North) Level Management) • Coldplay 5 upgrades to suites, boxes and • O’Brien Group Australia • International Rugby 10’s functions facilities, commencement of planning of stage 2 West • Queensland Police-Citizens Youth • Rugby League World Cup Stand (South) Level 5 incorporating Welfare Assocation (PCYC) Finals games a kitchen, media suite and • Queensland Rugby Football • Queensland Reds Super corporate suites, In Goal Clubs League Limited Rugby Fixtures and Southern Gallery. • Former Origin Greats Limited (FOGS) • Brisbane Broncos NRL Fixtures • High staff retention levels with 99 staff • What’s Your Team (Stadium • Brisbane Roar A-League Fixtures employed for more than five years and merchandise agent) 46 staff exceeding 10 years. • New Stadium caterer, O’Brien Group Australia was appointed following a competitive tender process.

16 Venue Reports MAJOR HIRERS • Consolidating Stadium Membership numbers and revenue in a continually • Brisbane Broncos Corporation challenging market. • Queensland Rugby Union • Ongoing capitalisation of the enhanced (Queensland Reds) corporate and catering facilities to • Brisbane Roar Football Club maximise investment and to provide • Queensland Rugby League greater benefits for all stakeholders. • National Rugby League • Ongoing efficiencies resulting in energy savings and cost reductions • Australian Rugby League Commission throughout the venue. • Australian Rugby Union • Football Federation Australia • Concert promoters

FUTURE DIRECTION

• Delivering upgrades to the Stadium digital and internet connectivity to enhance fan engagement and assist in delivering commercial benefits critical to maintaining the Stadium’s reputation as Australia’s premier Rugby League, Rugby Union and Football venue. • Delivering economic benefit to the state of Queensland through the attraction of major events to the venue. • Remaining the first choice in Queensland for major outdoor concert promoters. • Maintaining and enhancing ambitious customer service standards and operational efficiencies leading to hirers and patrons enjoying a great experience on each visit.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 17 ACHIEVEMENTS VENUE TENANTS

• Hosted all Brisbane Lions AFL home • Brisbane Lions Australian games and regular training sessions Football Club on the main field and in the practice • Queensland Sports Medicine Centre net area. • Queensland Cricketers’ Club The Gabba has hosted major • Finalised a three year partnership sporting fixtures since 1895 and agreement between Cricket Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland and MAJOR HIRERS is home to the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Marketing which will see Queensland Bulls and Brisbane • Cricket Australia Tests and ODI’s played at the venue • Queensland Cricket Heat. The Gabba is regarded as across 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19. having one of the world’s best • Brisbane Heat • Record crowds for the Brisbane Heat cricket wickets and offers great matches with an aggregate crowd • Brisbane Lions Australian viewing for AFL premiership of nearly 120,000 fans including a Football Club matches. The venue has a range of sold out match against the Adelaide • King Performance function and meeting spaces that Strikers with a record BBL crowd are used throughout the year. of 33,783. FUTURE DIRECTION • Completed stage one of the $1 million Gabba electrical upgrade ahead of • Host The Gabba’s first ever Day-Night UPCOMING EVENTS the 2015/16 summer of cricket with all Test between Australia and Pakistan. infield lighting levels upgraded. • Finalise The Gabba masterplan to • Australia v Pakistan • Delivered new Membership benefits determine a means of integration Day-Night Test including match day initiatives, with the area immediately outside • Australia v Pakistan ODI Members only packaged sports tours the venue to meet the needs of a and reciprocal rights which help to changing local demographic. • Brisbane Heat BBL matches maintain a strong retention rate. • Continue to develop The Gabba • Stadium Stomp • Hosted community events including Members product. • Queensland Bulls Sheffield Shield the East Brisbane Primary School • Complete stage two of the electrical matches sports day and Stadium Stomp. upgrade ahead of the 2016/17 • Brisbane Lions AFL fixtures • Commenced the venue master summer of cricket. planning exercise in conjunction • Implementation of a number of key with hirers and key stakeholders to supporters areas in the venue to better integrate The Gabba with the improve the match experience of significant development occurring the patrons attending, including throughout the local area. the unveiling of Cricket Central immediately adjacent to the venue. PATRONAGE • Continue to work with hirers to deliver Total 423,581 an enjoyable experience for fans in a safe and secure environment. Elite Sporting Events 411,763 • Increase non-event day usage through the ongoing promotion of the venue’s Other Events (including Concerts, facility spaces and source additional Functions and activities to enhance connectivity with Tours) 11,818 the community.

18 Venue Reports ACHIEVEMENTS MAJOR HIRERS

• Hosted 11 Gold Coast SUNS AFL • AFL fixtures attracting more than • GC SUNS 130,000 people. • Caravanning QLD • Hosted English Premier League team Manchester City as part of its Gold Metricon Stadium is a 25,000 Coast training camp. FUTURE DIRECTION seat oval stadium located on • Hosted Gold Coast Illumi Run. • The stadium is actively pursuing the Gold Coast and is home • Conducted the second annual Gold opportunities to host major concerts to the Gold Coast SUNS AFL Coast Caravan and Camping Expo. and other sporting events, team. The venue has been including cricket. • Delivered a wi-fi product for patrons developed to the specifications and launched the Metricon Stadium • Light tower upgrades as part of needed to host other sporting, mobile app. preparation of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will improve entertainment and cultural • Launched the NAB Dash “click and light levels and efficiency. events. Metricon Stadium collect” mobile, cashless, food and • Continue to actively engage in is a key venue for the Gold beverage ordering system. planning for the Gold Coast 2018 Coast 2018 Commonwealth • Extended the LED signage installation Commonwealth Games. Games, hosting the opening to encompass the full field of play perimeter. • Complete a procurement process and closing ceremonies and in relation to ticketing and security track and field competitions. • Increased support and exposure for service agreements. the Stadium’s program of community Metricon Stadium is leased events (Homeless Connect and • Remain highly engaged in the by the AFL and operated Homeless Sleep Out). planning process for the Gold Coast by the Gold Coast SUNS. 2018 Commonwealth Games with a view to securing high value legacy PATRONAGE outcomes for the Community following delivery of the Games. UPCOMING EVENTS Total 166,646 • Maintain the Stadium’s reputation as • U16 AFL National Championships Elite Sporting one of the Gold Coast’s premier major • Gold Coast SUNS AFL Fixtures Events 137,249 sporting venues. • Homeless Connect – Elite Training 4,802 • Work with event promoters, local Community Event council, tourism and government Community 7,142 bodies to attract additional events to • Homeless Sleep Out – Metricon Stadium. Community Event Other Events (including Concerts, Functions and Tours) 17,453 • Continue our ongoing commitment to effective management of venue costs for the benefit of all stadium hirers VENUE TENANTS and guests. • GC SUNS – Merchandise shop • O’Brien Group Australia • Cleanevent

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 19 ACHIEVEMENTS SPORTS HALL HIRERS • Continued to attract a wide range • Northside Wizards (Basketball) of high profile international artists • Boondall Indoor Soccer (Indoor Soccer) including Robbie Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Kiss, Neil Diamond and Oprah • Queensland Volleyball (Volleyball) who all performed to capacity houses. • Metropolitan North School Sport (Basketball, Netball, Volleyball) • Completed capital works upgrades to food and beverage concession, • Australian All Star Cheerleading The Brisbane Entertainment back of house amenities and the (Cheerleading) Centre (BEC) is one of Australia’s installation of LED turnstile AV screens • Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Assoc. top venues for national and to improve customer service and (Wheelchair Rugby & Basketball) artists and fan experiences. international touring acts. The • North Brisbane Netball Academy 13,500 seat main arena hosts • Continued to host popular community (Netball) groups and sporting organisations a steady stream of top quality • Redlands College (Basketball) across Brisbane at the Indoor events each year. The BEC is Sports Hall. • St Patricks College operated by AEG Ogden on (Basketball & Volleyball) behalf of Stadiums Queensland. PATRONAGE • Nudgee College (Basketball & Indoor Soccer) Total 596,237 UPCOMING EVENTS • Mary Mackillop College Elite Sporting (Volleyball & Badminton) Events 16,220 • Andre Rieu • St John Fisher College • Slipknot Community (Netball & Volleyball) Events 240,000 • The Wiggles • St Rita’s College (Netball & Badminton) Arena Events 340,017 • Special Olympics (Basketball) • Keith Urban • Queensland Netball (Netball) • Amy Schumer VENUE TENANTS • Basketball Queensland (Basketball) AEG Ogden (Brisbane) • St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (Basketball) MAJOR HIRERS • National Indigenous Games (Basketball & Netball) • Frontier Touring Company • Chugg Entertainment FUTURE DIRECTION • Live Nation • Continue to attract a wide array of • Dainty Group domestic and international content • TEG Live to the venue. • The Wiggles Touring • Continue to operate as a sporting • Netball Queensland / Netball Australia hub for a range of community sports groups. • Feld Entertainment • Nitro Circus Australia P/L • Show Partners P/L • Zuffa LLC

20 Venue Reports ACHIEVEMENTS VENUE TENANTS

• Hosted Gold Coast Titans rugby league • O’Brien Group Australia season, with 12 games played at the • Quayclean venue alongside training sessions and community events such as the Junior Rugby League sign-on event. MAJOR HIRERS

• Played host to Manchester City FC for • Gold Coast Titans Cbus Super Stadium is a training and a closed door friendly • Melbourne City FC state of the art 27,400 seat match against Adelaide FC as well stadium on the Gold Coast as a friendly with Melbourne City FC • Palm Beach Soccer Club attended by a close to capacity crowd. and is the home of the Gold • The Event Crew • Hosted the 2016 Gold Coast Vinnies Coast Titans NRL team. The • St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland CEO Sleepout which raised $451,114 venue is recognised by fans, for people experiencing disadvantage players and administrators and homelessness. This figure was FUTURE DIRECTION alike as one of the best the highest for any regional city • Continue to work with hirers to deliver regional stadia in Australia. in Australia. an enjoyable experience for fans in a • Hosted the successful Gold Coast safe and secure environment. Bulletin Fun Run & Half Marathon at UPCOMING EVENTS the venue for the 5th consecutive year. • Continue to work with the City of Gold Coast, event promoters and • Gold Coast Titans NRL fixtures • The completion of capital projects community groups to attract new including audio and MATV content to the venue. • Peaks Challenge (cycling event) system upgrades to improve the • Continue high level engagement in the • Night Attack (obstacle course fan experience. planning process for the Gold Coast challenge) 2018 Commonwealth Games. • Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run 2017 PATRONAGE • Delivery of the 2016 capital works • Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Total 157,247 program which includes renovation Games – Rugby 7’s of the Goal Line Bar to enhance space Elite Sporting usability and patron enjoyment. Events 151,488 • Continue to exercise tight Elite Training 2,450 management on costs throughout Community the venue for hirers. Events 2,524 Other Events (including Concerts, Functions and Tours) 785

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• Hosted the North Queensland • North Queensland Cowboys Cowboys rugby league season, with • Ticketek 12 home games played at the venue alongside regular Cowboys training • Spotless Services Australia 1300SMILES Stadium is home to sessions and community events. • G&T Security the North Queensland Cowboys • Hosted an NRL Finals match between NRL team. The 26,500 capacity the North Queensland Cowboys and MAJOR HIRERS venue attracts a variety of Cronulla Sharks. • North Queensland Cowboys major events to the region • In October 2015 the Cowboys won and is North Queensland’s the NRL Grand Final Premiership with • NRL 1300SMILES Stadium used to host a premier regional sporting • TEG Live Civic Reception attracting 16,000 fans. and entertainment facility. • Advanced Driver Training • Hosted the Cold Chisel One Night Stand Concert on Saturday • Safe Driver Training UPCOMING EVENTS 7 November 2015. • Completed a number of capital FUTURE DIRECTION • North Queensland Cowboys NRL projects around the venue including regular fixtures the refurbishment of the Pallarenda • Continue to work with hirers to deliver an enjoyable experience for fans in a • NRL Finals Bar facilities and corporate kitchen spaces in the Western Stand. safe and secure environment. • Camp Quality Convoy • Work with Townsville City Council, • Nitro Circus PATRONAGE Townsville Enterprise Limited and concert promoters to attract additional Total 262,170 events to Townsville. Elite Sporting • Continue to exercise tight Events 216,814 management on costs throughout the venue for hirers. Community Events 16,000 Other Events (including Concerts, Functions and Tours) 29,356

22 Venue Reports ACHIEVEMENTS VENUE TENANTS

• Achieved the third highest attendance • Community Tennis Centre Operator figure of 96,045 for the 2016 Brisbane MWS Sport International (despite rain delays and inclement weather). • Tennis Australia (Brisbane The Queensland Tennis Centre International team and National (QTC) is Australia’s only tennis • Achieved the second highest Academy / Coach Development staff) attendance figure of 7,810 for a Fed Cup facility to provide all three Grand event held at the QTC and in Australia • Tennis Brisbane Slam court surfaces of clay, at the April 2016 Play-Off against the • Return Serve grass and hard-court. In total, 23 USA. (The highest is also held by the International standard courts are QTC for the September 2014 Semi-Final available for both tournament and against Germany). MAJOR HIRERS public use. The centre court, Pat • Continued to operate as a day to day • Tennis Australia (Brisbane Rafter Arena, features seating for community tennis centre outside of the International and Fed Cup) Brisbane International event period. 5,500 spectators and includes 20 • Risco corporate suites, several function • Recorded increased usage of the QTC • New Creation Church spaces and player facilities. The attendances over the whole year by approximately 7% from last year. This QTC is the headquarters for was due to increased numbers across FUTURE DIRECTION Tennis Queensland as well as the most programs offered and improved Queensland Academy of Sport numbers of entrants and spectators at • Deliver another successful Brisbane elite tennis player development other tennis tournaments and events International in 2017. program and is home to one of during the year (e.g. the Australian • Focus on increasing usage of the Pat Tennis Australia’s national high Tennis League state finals and the Rod Rafter Arena and other spaces within Laver Junior Championships). performance academies. the QTC for a variety of functions, • Completed capital works projects events, conferences and other room or including the alterations to the Level venue hire opportunities. 3 River Terrace Room, the provision • Work closely with the appointed MWS UPCOMING EVENTS of a UPS system for key pieces of site Sport to improve usage of the facility infrastructure, the completion of the • 2017 Brisbane International by the wider community by offering internal fit-out of the new Maintenance additional services to patrons of • Tennis training (elite, Equipment Shed, updated way-finding the QTC. development, grassroots, social) signage around the site, and the relocation of the BMS and other building • Develop a site masterplan with systems into the Security Control Room. Stadiums Queensland and Tennis Queensland to identify key future PATRONAGE capital works projects to improve the existing facilities and expansion. Total 220,055 • Increase usage of the QTC Level 3 Elite Sporting areas and Pat Rafter Arena for a variety Events 103,855 of functions, events, conferences and Elite Training 200 (National Academy) other room or venue hire opportunities Community in conjunction with MWS Sport. Events 105,700 Other Events (including Concerts, Functions and Tours) 10,300

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• Remained the venue of choice • The Van Egmond Group for athletic meets promoted • Feld Entertainment by Queensland Little Athletics, • Fitness & Dance Queensland Masters Athletics • Greater Public Schools The Queensland Sport and Athletics Association and Queensland Athletics Clubs and hosted 121 Primary Association of Queensland Centre (QSAC) in conjunction with school, Secondary school and club • Griffith University the Queensland Academy of Sport athletics carnivals. • Fuji Xerox Document (QAS) is a hub for elite athlete • Hosted Monster Jam (Monster Truck Management Solutions training, development, recovery motorsport event) with more than • Queensland Primary School Sport and research. The QAS has access 35,000 in attendance and negotiated a • Queensland Secondary School Sport to international standard running return booking for October 2016. • Queensland Athletics tracks, a hydrotherapy recovery • Delivered two AC/DC concert events. • Little Athletics Queensland centre and indoor training facilities. • Continued planning on the development of a new $30 million • Ladies Gridiron League The venue contains a 49,000 State Netball Centre, which will further • Brisbane Roar seat Main Stadium and a 2,100 develop the venues reputation as a seat State Athletics Facility, an ‘Centre of Sporting Excellence’. FUTURE DIRECTION eight court beach volleyball • Hosted Brisbane Roar W-League home • Commence construction on the new complex and a number of matches and QAS Training Sessions across a variety of track and field sports. State Netball Centre and continue function and meeting spaces. to identify opportunities to further develop the ‘Centre of Sporting QSAC hosts numerous national and PATRONAGE Excellence’ concept. local athletics events and school Total 333,441 • Continue to work with our hirers to sports carnivals on an annual basis. deliver an enjoyable experience for Elite Training 28,501 regular users and patrons in a safe and Community 119,473 secure environment. UPCOMING EVENTS Other Events (including Concerts, • Work with hirers, governing bodies, Functions and Tours) promoters and community groups to • Monster Jam 185,467 secure additional venue content. • 12 Years & Under Track & Field • Continue engagement in the planning Championships VENUE TENANTS process for the Gold Coast 2018 • 19 Years & Under Track & Field Commonwealth Games and work to Championships • Queensland Academy of Sport attract teams to the venue for pre- games elite training. • Griffith University End of Year Exams • Football Brisbane • Guns ‘n’ Roses • Continue to exercise tight management • Queensland Athletics • Queensland Athletics Open on costs throughout the venue for hirers. Championships • Special Olympics Queensland • Replace the Main Stadium Athletic • Little Athletics Queensland State • Queensland Little Athletics Track including the addition of a Championships tenth lane and associated athletic infrastructure upgrades. • Fuji Xerox Document Management Solutions • Continue to focus on expansion of the event, facility hire, functions business and increased occupancy of tenancies.

24 Venue Reports ACHIEVEMENTS VENUE TENANTS

• Successful consultation/collaboration • Aquatic Achievers with the Department of State • APEX Qld Youth Camps Development, Watpac and Cox Architects as a member of the Program • Aquatic Education Advisory Group in the progression of • Basketball Queensland the Queensland State Development Sleeman Sports Complex (SSC) construction program for the • BMX Queensland is a centre of excellence for the Queensland State Velodrome. • Diving Australia development of elite athletes • Continued planning and consultation • Cycling Queensland in Queensland. The venue is with GOLDOC representatives in • Queensland Diving Association the training base for Swimming preparation for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Queensland, Diving Australia, • Queensland Gymnastic Association Diving Queensland, Gymnastics • Acquired a new major hirer when • Queensland Swimming Association Queensland, BMX Queensland, SSC became Brisbane’s home to the 5km fun run/walk and famous finish • Queensland Weightlifting Association. Cycling Queensland, Basketball festival, the ‘Color Run’. Queensland and Queensland • Clean City Property Weightlifting Association. • Hosted over 100 community sporting • Results Management Group events and attracting in excess of • STQ Sport Taekwondo Queensland Facilities include a BMX 150,000 community members in more Supercross Track, the Brisbane than ten different sports. • Sports Performance Systems Aquatic Centre, Chandler Indoor • Hosted a wide variety of community • Swim Shop Queensland Swimming Arena, Chandler Theatre, Chandler and cultural events, festivals, expos, Association seminars and conferences. Outdoor Velodrome, Queensland • The Theatre Factory State Gymnastics Training Centre, Dry Land Diving facility and PATRONAGE onsite accommodation facilities. Total 621,785

SSC facilities host International, Elite Training 46,653 National and State events as Community well as catering for a wide Events 230,451 variety of aquatic and fitness Other (includes regular activities, learn to swim programs community use) and community sports. The 344,681 Brisbane Aquatic Centre, home to the Chandler Swim Club, has been recognised by Swimming Australia as a National Podium Performance Centre.

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 25 MAJOR HIRERS • Diving Queensland Association • Australian Underwater Federation UPCOMING EVENTS • Aquatic Achievers • Chandler Badminton • National Short Course • Swimming Queensland Swimming Championships • Chandler Daytime Badminton • BMX Queensland • National Open Age • Young Sports • Gymnastics Queensland Swimming Championships • Aquatic Education • Cycling Australia • National Age Swimming • Sports Taekwondo QLD Championships • Balmoral Cycling Club • Morgan Tri – Coaching • National Track Cycling • Gundy Enterprises • The Model Aeronautical Association Championships • Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers Club • Queensland Academy of Sport • National Junior Track Series • Kangaroo Point Cycling Club • Queensland School of Fire and Rescue • National Sport Aerobics • Moreton Bay Cycle Club Championships • Pine Rivers BMX Club FUTURE DIRECTION • National Weightlifting • Repsych Cycling Championships • Continue operational planning for the • University Cycling Club commissioning, opening and ongoing • Australasian Majors Cheerleading Championships • Chandler Diving Club management of the Queensland State Velodrome facility. Work with Cycling • National BMX Championships • Nat Raps Diving Club Queensland and other stakeholders to • BMX QLD State Championships • Diving Australia attract events, tenants and content to the venue. • Road Safety Education Limited • Gymnastics QLD Junior • Continue engagement in the planning State Championships • Brisbane Free Diving Club process for the Gold Coast 2018 • QLD Bodybuilding Titles • Australian Futsal Association Commonwealth Games and work with • QLD PCYC State Awards • Basketball Queensland the organising committees to attract teams to the venue for pre-games • QLD State Swimming • Brisbane Southside Masters elite training. Championships • Chandler Swimming Club • Continue to work with our hirers to • Triathlon Pink • Swimming Australia Limited deliver an enjoyable experience for • Weet-Bix Triathlon fans, patrons and visitors in a safe • Aqualina Synchronized and secure environment. • The Color Run Swimming Club • Complete a range of capital works • Queensland Synchronized Swimming projects including the construction • Brisbane Underwater Hockey of an additional three metre dive • Unidive The University of Qld tower to enhance dive facilities, Underwater Club improve ventilation and lighting in the Brisbane Aquatic Centre and ongoing • Top Rider Australia maintenance to the precinct grounds. • Fort Lytton Moto-Cross Club • Work with hirers, governing bodies, • Tow-Ed Regional South QLD promoters and community groups to secure additional events for • Brisbane Freedivers the venue. • Cycling Queensland

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Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016 61 GLOSSARY

AEG (Ogden) Anschutz Entertainment Group, ‘AEG Ogden’ AFL Australian Football League AIS Australian Institute of Sport ARU Australian Rugby Union BEC Brisbane Entertainment Centre BI Brisbane International (Tennis Tournament) CCTV Closed Circuit Television EEO Equal Employment Opportunity FFA Football Federation Australia FOGS Former Origin Greats GC SUNS Gold Coast SUNS Football Club HP TRIM EDRMS Electronic Documents / Records Management System ICC International Cricket Council IPTV Internet Protocol Television LED light-emitting diode MND Motor Neurone Disease MSFA Major Sports Facilities Act (2001) MWS MWS Sports (Queensland Tennis Centre Management Company) NRL National Rugby League PCYC Police and Citizens Youth Club QAO Queensland Audit Office QAS Queensland Academy of Sport QIRC Queensland Industrial Relations Commission QRL Queensland Rugby League QRU Queensland Rugby Union QSAC Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre QTC Queensland Tennis Centre SMAC Stadium Management Advisory Committee SQ Stadiums Queensland SSC Sleeman Sports Complex WHS Workplace Health and Safety

Queensland Tennis Centre

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