Stadiums Queensland great venues good times ANNUAL REPORT 2008–09 Cover: Sam Stosur competes in the 2009 Brisbane International (image cover/below courtesy Tennis Queensland). 2 StadiUmS Queensland Queensland tennis greats Pat Rafter, Sam Stosur and leading Queensland junior players Isabella Holland and Jason Kubler entertain the crowd at the opening of the Queensland Tennis Centre on 2 January 2009. AnnuAl RepoRt 2008–09 3 Contents Stadiums Queensland at a glance 6 Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland – Our Contribution 22 Corporate Review 8 Venue Reports 24 Our Vision 8 Skilled Park 24 Our Mission 8 Dairy Farmers Stadium 30 Our Core Values 8 Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre 36 Our Operating Principles 8 Suncorp Stadium 42 Key Outcome Statements 8 The Gabba 48 Sleeman Sports Complex 54 Chairman’s Report 10 Brisbane Entertainment Centre 60 Chief Executive’s Report 12 Queensland Tennis Centre 66 The Board 14 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Organisational Structure 16 GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL REPORT 70 Corporate Governance 18 The Board 18 CONTACT INFORMATION 102 Committees 18 Internal Committees (Committees convened by the Stadiums Queensland) 18 External Committees (Committees attended by Stadiums Queensland representatives convened by other agencies) 19 Risk Management 19 Enterprise Bargaining 20 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement 20 Women and Stadiums Queensland 20 Representation of Women on Boards and Committees 20 Personal and Professional Development Initiatives for Women 20 Work Experience and Trainee Program 21 Cultural Diversity 21 Ethical Procedures, Values and Practices 21 Recordkeeping 21 Consultancy Costs 21 4 StadiUmS Queensland The Sleeman Sports Complex – home of the Australian Institute of Sport Diving Team. Image: Lime Corporate Photography. AnnuAl RepoRt 2008–09 5 Stadiums Queensland at a glance Close to 3.8 million patrons attended events at Stadiums our priorities Queensland venues over the year; Create jobs through major construction projects (such as Stadiums Queensland continued to achieve savings in the redevelopment of Carrara Stadium) which contribute water consumption. When compared to the Queensland to the State’s sporting infrastructure, and through the Water Commission’s (QWC) base line year 2004/2005, conduct of events at its stadia; Stadiums Queensland has reduced its annual water consumption by 214ML or 60%; Support the Queensland Tourism industry by attracting international, interstate and intrastate patrons to major On 2 January 2009, the $82 million Queensland Tennis national and international sporting and entertainment Centre was officially opened by the Premier, the Hon. Anna events; Bligh MP; Attract new events and other business opportunities which The Queensland Tennis Centre hosted the first major tennis bring economic benefits to the state; tournament in Queensland in more than a decade – the Brisbane International; Continue to introduce environmentally sustainable technology and practices and promote the use of recycle In February the Premier announced Stadiums Queensland bins to recycle waste materials at venues; would take ownership of its ninth major sporting facility. A redeveloped Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast which Reduce the traffic impact on communities adjacent to major will accommodate the Australian Football League’s 17th venues through innovative public transport initiatives; national team; Continue to develop innovative partnerships with Dairy Farmers Stadium and Skilled Park will accommodate educational institutions and relevant sports industry a full year program of events for the first time following the bodies to foster better training and development introduction of two new Hyundai A-League football teams; opportunities for elite athletes and research opportunities for the future of the sports industry; The final stage of the Suncorp Stadium redevelopment, the Caxton Roma pedestrian link, was completed in 2008; and Continue to provide the community, schools and other educational institutions with access to a range of quality The official attendance figure at Suncorp Stadium since the sports, entertainment and leisure facilities, to foster venue was redeveloped in 2003 passed 5 million patrons. participation in sport and the performing arts; and Maintain the State’s major sporting and entertainment facilities to a world class standard and provide safe venues for patrons attending events. 6 StadiUmS Queensland Skilled Park, Robina. Image: Adnic Photography. AnnuAl RepoRt 2008–09 7 Corporate overview our Vision our Mission our Core Values Building better venue experiences Teamwork Integrity Respect Trust Service our Key operating principles outcome Statements Attracting and retaining quality, As part of performing its function Stadiums Queensland has developed Key Outcome dedicated personnel who exhibit Statements based upon the three critical elements that give life to the organisation: Our Core Values Good corporate governance and PEOPLE As a leader in venue management, sound business practice Stadiums Queensland embraces Stadiums Queensland is a great continuous improvement, Adding value for venue members, place to work that nurtures, fosters innovation and hirers, tenants and patrons develops and inspires excellence, anticipates, customer needs. Ensuring maximum operational and celebrates success. effectiveness at each venue Our people are professional, well Attracting and retaining quality PLACeS trained, highly motivated and display events and activities Our Core Values. Our venues: Building and enhancing the reputation of each of our venues Provide for the champions of today and tomorrow Acting in a commercially pRoCeSS Provide a place for the viewing of responsible manner Through sound business practices sport and entertainment in a safe Developing the organisation to Stadiums Queensland achieves the environment support business directions Government’s outcomes and its Are developed and maintained to Striving for excellence corporate objectives by balancing its environmental, social and attract major events for the commercial responsibilities. benefit of Queensland 8 StadiUmS Queensland AnnuAl RepoRt 2008–09 9 Chairman’s Report It is with great pleasure, as Chairman of new teams 2009/10 Stadiums Queensland, that I present the In 2009, two of our existing regional stadia, Dairy Farmers 2008/09 Annual Report. Stadium and Skilled Park, will accommodate a full year program of events for the first time following the introduction of two new Hyundai A-League football teams. As Chairman, I would like to acknowledge the contribution over the past 12 months of each of Stadiums Queensland congratulates the North Queensland Fury, based in Townsville, and the Gold Coast United Football the Stadiums Queensland Directors, namely Mr Club on their admission to the Hyundai A-League and welcomes Geoffrey Trivett, Mr Michael Harvey, Ms Susie them to our stadia. O’Neill OAM, Mr Peter Johansen, Ms Sophie Devitt and Mr David Hanna. Caxton Roma pedestrian link The final piece of the $280 million Suncorp Stadium, the During this period, Stadiums Queensland has Caxton Roma pedestrian link, was completed in 2008. The $12 continued to grow and, with the addition of million walkway now makes it easier for thousands of people walking from the CBD to events at Suncorp Stadium and the Queensland Tennis Centre to its portfolio offers improved access for people with a disability who attend of venues, Stadiums Queensland now owns the venue. eight major sports facilities and is responsible The walkway is also an integral part of the redevelopment for assets in excess of $1.3 billion. of the Barracks Precinct which, with its cafes, shops and cinemas, has breathed new life into the area surrounding Suncorp Stadium. Stadiums Queensland thanks QM This year has been one where many Properties and Property Solutions for their cooperation milestones have been achieved. throughout the process of design of the precinct and in its operation on event day. This walkway has delivered a vibrant civic space which has improved connectivity between the city the Queensland tennis Centre and the stadium, as envisaged in the precinct plan prepared On 2 January 2009, the $82 million Queensland Tennis Centre by the City West Task Force. was officially opened by the Premier, the Hon. Anna Bligh MP. The opening was followed by the first major tennis tournament in Queensland in more than a decade – the Brisbane International. More than 65,000 people attended the Brisbane International, marking a resurgence of the sport in Queensland. Tennis now has a home in Queensland and since its commissioning in January 2009, the Centre has become the venue of choice as the training base for our elite athletes due to their being able to access clay, grass and hardcourts, all on one site. When not being used by players for training or for tournaments, these courts are available to the general public. Recognition needs to be given to Mirvac, which constructed the facility, Ashley Cooper, the then President of Tennis Queensland, and the Board and officials of Tennis Queensland and Tennis Australia, in bringing this wonderful facility to fruition. 10 StadiUmS Queensland 5 million patrons at Suncorp Stadium The stadium will comprise 23,500 seats with standing room for a further 1,500 patrons and is expected to be ready for use Suncorp Stadium reached a major milestone this year when the during the 2011 AFL season. The new AFL team is expected to official attendance figure edged past 5 million