ASX/Media Release
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Macquarie Leisure Trust Group Comprising Macquarie Leisure Trust (Manager: Macquarie Leisure Management Limited ABN 36 079 630 676) and Macquarie Leisure Operations Limited ABN 22 104 529 106 No.1 Martin Place Telephone (61 2) 8232 3333 UNIT REGISTRY Sydney NSW 2000 Investor Services (61 2) 8232 3737 c/- Link Market Services GPO Box 4294 Facsimile (61 2) 8232 6510 Level 12, 680 George Street Sydney NSW 1164 Country Callers 1300 365 585 Sydney NSW 2000 Internet http://www.macquarie.com.au/propertytrusts Locked Bag A 14 Sydney South NSW 1235 Telephone 1300 303 063 ASX/Media release DREAMWORLD TO LAUNCH ‘MICK DOOHAN MOTOCOASTER’ RIDE 27 July 2007 Macquarie Leisure Trust Group (MLE) Macquarie Leisure Trust Group (ASX:MLE) is pleased to announce the launch of a new thrill ride at Dreamworld due to open in September 2007. The ‘Mick Doohan Motocoaster’ is the first of its kind in Australia and the only motocoaster in the world featuring life-size replicas of 500cc racing bikes. The Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Greg Shaw said: “We are delighted with the launch. The new thrill ride demonstrates Dreamworld’s commitment to introducing cutting edge ride technology and brand new experiences to the Australian market. It will complement the park’s existing suite of scream machines including the Giant Drop, Tower of Terror, Cyclone Rollercoaster, Wipeout and The Claw”. The ‘Mick Doohan Motocoaster’ will be located in River Town on the old Vintage Cars site. The Dreamworld classic was relocated to make way for the new multi million dollar motocoaster. Dreamworld is Australia’s premier theme park with over 1.4 million patrons enjoying its world class attractions each year. Neither Macquarie Leisure Management Limited ABN 36 079 630 676 (MLML) nor Macquarie Leisure Operations Limited ABN 22 104 529 106 (MLOL) are authorised deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act (Cth) 1959, and their obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (MBL). MBL provides a limited $5 million guarantee to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in respect of MLML's Corporations Act obligations as a responsible entity of managed investment schemes. MBL does not otherwise provide assurance in respect of their obligations. Macquarie Leisure Trust Group 2 Macquarie Leisure Trust Group is a stapled entity with assets under management of more than A$600 million. The Group owns and operates world class leisure assets including Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, d’Albora Marinas, AMF Bowling and Main Event. More than A$23 billion of real estate assets are managed by Macquarie Real Estate and its associates, across a portfolio of listed and unlisted property trusts, unlisted development funds and property investment syndicates, globally. For further information Greg Shaw Dreamworld Public Relations Chief Executive Officer Ph: +61 7 5588 1111 Macquarie Leisure Trust Group Ph: +61 2 8232 5937 This information has been prepared by Macquarie Leisure Management Limited ABN 36 079 630 676 (MLML for general information purposes only, without taking into account any potential investors’ personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before investing, you should consider your own objectives, financial situation and needs or you should obtain financial, legal and/or taxation advice. MLML does not receive fees in respect of the general financial product advice it may provide, however it will receive fees for operating MLE which, in accordance with the MLE Constitution, are calculated by reference to the value of the assets and the performance of MLE. Entities within the Macquarie Group may also receive fees for managing the assets of, and providing resources to MLE. For more detail on fees, see our latest annual report. To contact us, call 1300 365 585 (local call cost). .