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Ahead of the Games NOVEMBER 2017 Evaluation report for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games legacy program This publication has been compiled by the Office of the Commonwealth Games, Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games. © State of Queensland, 2017. The Queensland Government supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of its information. The copyright in this publication is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY) licence. Under this licence you are free, without having to seek our permission, to use this publication in accordance with the licence terms. You must keep intact the copyright notice and attribute the State of Queensland as the source of the publication. For more information on this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/deed.en The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 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Cover image (top right): © Tourism and Events Queensland – Gareth McGuian Current page: © Tourism and Events Queensland – Christian Nott Contents Executive Summary 3 Chapter 4 Inspiring Games 60 Economic Growth and Tourism 3 Introduction 61 Trade 2018 4 Achievements 61 Supporting Queensland Business 4 Opportunities 70 Inspiring Games 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Initiatives 5 Chapter 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Arts and Culture 5 Islander Initiatives 72 Sport and Healthy Lifestyles 5 Introduction 73 Engaged and Inclusive Communities 5 Achievements 74 Opportunities 84 Introduction 7 Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games 7 Chapter 6 Arts and Culture 86 The place 7 Introduction 87 The event 7 Achievements 87 The sport 7 Opportunities 93 Embracing 2018 8 Embracing 2018 legacy program 8 Chapter 7 Sport and Healthy Lifestyles 94 Evaluation and Monitoring Framework 9 Introduction 95 Our benefits 9 Achievements 97 Opportunities 103 Chapter 1 Economic Growth and Tourism 10 Economic Growth 11 Chapter 8 Engaged and Economic Growth Achievements 11 Inclusive Communities 106 Economic Growth Opportunities 30 Introduction 107 Tourism 30 Achievements 108 Tourism Achievements 35 Opportunities 117 Tourism Opportunities 42 Towards Games Time 118 Chapter 2 Trade 2018 44 Opportunities 119 Introduction 45 Achievements 45 Appendices 122 Opportunities 52 Appendix 1 GC2018 Budget 123 Appendix 2 Benefits, Measures and Legacy Projects 124 Chapter 3 Supporting Queensland Business 54 Appendix 3 International Events and Programs 132 Introduction 55 Glossary of terms 133 Achievements 55 Opportunities 59 Ahead of the Games C The Queensland Government acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of the Gold Coast, Queensland and Australia and their Elders past and present. Foreword Queensland is on track to successfully deliver the biggest event in its history — the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). It’s a golden opportunity for Queensland to shine on the Overall, GC2018 will help to deliver billions of dollars worth global stage and leave a positive legacy for years to come. of positive economic impact for Queensland and support more than 30 000 full-time, part-time and temporary jobs. History will be made both on and off the sporting track. Tourism will be taken to a new level with an estimated 1.1 million Our Games create a strong point of difference and will lead the visitors predicted in the lead-up to, during and after the Games – way for regional cities, as the first hosted outside a major city. spending more than $870 million in Queensland. It is the first major sporting event in Australia to develop a New and upgraded sporting venues as well as the creation of Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), to support reconciliation the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct will transform efforts, and drive economic participation and tangible benefits the region, support a world-class event calendar and promote for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. economic diversification. It is also the largest para-sport program in the history of the Festival 2018 will ignite community pride with an inspiring Commonwealth Games. arts and cultural program complementing the 11 days of sport. Trade connections with key international markets will be This report focuses on the Queensland Government’s Embracing strengthened even further through the Trade 2018 program. 2018 Legacy Program which has been developed to deliver a diverse range of long-lasting benefits. From supporting grass roots sport to celebrating our culture and way of life, growing our economy, empowering local business These benefits will be felt throughout the state including across and delivering jobs, GC2018 is creating a transformative legacy the event cities of Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane, as well as the for Queensland. host city of the Gold Coast. It will be a game-changer for our state. Ahead of the Games 2 Executive Summary The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games promises to be the greatest event in Queensland's history, creating a positive legacy for Queensland. The XXI Commonwealth Games will be held from 4 to 15 April 2018 Economic Growth and Tourism on the Gold Coast. It will be the fifth time Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games, but the first time it has been hosted in • $2 billion boost forecast to Queensland’s Gross State Product. a regional city. Some events will also be held in Brisbane, This includes a $1.7 billion economic boost to the Gold Coast. Cairns and Townsville. • Predicted to generate more than 16 000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs before, during and after the Games. In terms of total Hosting a successful and memorable Commonwealth Games is vital, full-time, part-time and temporary employment generated, but it is about much more than providing a ‘Great Games’. Since the Games is expected to support in excess of 30 000 jobs. the announcement of the Gold Coast’s winning bid for the 2018 • More than 1.1 million visitors are estimated in the lead-up Commonwealth Games, the focus has been on maximising legacy to, during and after the Games – spending more than benefits for Queenslanders. $870 million in Queensland. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) provide a • Construction completed well ahead of the Games with unique opportunity to leave a positive legacy for business, industry, three new sporting venues, seven upgraded venues and sporting and community groups across the Gold Coast, Queensland one multi-purpose venue built to support the local and Australia. community and to host national and international events. • Parklands redevelopment will accommodate 6600 athletes The Embracing 2018 Legacy Program is agreed by Games and officials as the Commonwealth Games Village. Post-Games, Partners1 and outlines how benefits will be realised for Queensland. the Commonwealth Games Village will become the residential, Four aspirations will drive the delivery of the legacy benefits retail and commercial heart of the Gold Coast Health and program for our communities in the lead-up to, during and after Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP). the Games: • About $2.6 billion of additional Government and private 1. Delivering GC2018: The Inspiring Games sector investments will ensure the Gold Coast and Queensland 2. Enduring Jobs and Powering Economic Growth offer a globally competitive tourism experience and grow confidence that Queensland is a great place to visit, work, 3. Accelerating the Gold Coast to a world-class boutique city thrive and do business. This includes further development of 4. Building active, engaged and inclusive communities. the GCHKP, key tourism and retail projects and critical transport infrastructure upgrades. Ahead of the Games is the first comprehensive evaluation report before the Games begin. The report’s findings highlight the achievements, challenges and opportunities for legacy. Key GC2018 legacy facts and figures are presented in Figure 1. 1 Games Partners are the Queensland Government, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), Commonwealth Government, the City of Gold Coast and Commonwealth Games Australia. 3 Trade 2018 Inspiring Games • The Trade 2018 program is leveraging the Games to showcase • Largest para-sport program in the history of the our state and invite international businesses to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. and Queensland to explore opportunities before, during and • First of any major international multi-sport event in history after GC2018. – including the Commonwealth Games and Olympics – • Through the exposure generated by GC2018 for our businesses with an equal number of medal events for men and women. and investment opportunities, Griffith University modelling has • A record-breaking number of sporting events for a forecast additional exports and foreign direct investment Commonwealth Games. of about $488 million over the four years post-Games. • GC2018 tickets are priced to be inclusive, accessible • International Trade 2018 activations have been undertaken and affordable. Tickets for people with accessibility in five priority Commonwealth markets – United Kingdom, requirements are available for all events. Canada, India, Malaysia and Singapore. Further international • The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation’s activations are scheduled in Papua New Guinea and New (GOLDOC’s)