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ANNUAL REPORT 2008–09 Cover: Sam Stosur competes in the 2009 International (image cover/below courtesy Queensland).

2 Stadiums Queensland Queensland tennis greats , Sam Stosur and leading Queensland junior players Isabella Holland and Jason Kubler entertain the crowd at the opening of the 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 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 Institute of Sport 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 ) 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 ; „„ 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 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 Fury, based in , 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. 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 .

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 , 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 patrons since inject around $340 million into the local economy over the next the redeveloped venue opened in 2003. 10 years. The venue will also be able to accommodate and athletics (with appropriate overlays) once complete. There have been many exciting moments in Suncorp’s history that stand out including the Rugby in 2003, world renowned music acts such as , Acknowledgements and Andre Rieu, famous Queensland victories and memorable Socceroos internationals as On behalf of the Stadiums Queensland Board, I would like to part of the FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds. acknowledge the support Stadiums Queensland received from the former Minister for Sport, the Hon. Judy Spence MP. Her I would like to thank Suncorp-Metway Limited for its contribution in respect of the ongoing development of our major continued support of the venue. Stadiums Queensland sporting and entertainment facilities was greatly appreciated. values this partnership and welcomes the decision taken by Suncorp-Metway Limited to extend its naming rights of the I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our iconic stadium for a further two years. new Minister for Sport, the Hon Phil Reeves MP. The Board and I look forward to continuing to work with the Minister to further enhance the quality of our facilities so as to maintain Dairy Farmers Stadium upgrades their reputation as being amongst the best in the world for showcasing elite sport and entertainment. Stadiums Queensland continued to upgrade Dairy Farmers Stadium through a program of progressive improvements. I thank our venue hirers for their continued support and for This year the venue added six new outdoor corporate boxes their efforts in promoting our great stadia to the world. I also taking the corporate capacity of the stadium to 1,754 people thank the staff of Stadiums Queensland (and our operating in 128 outdoor boxes, 12 internal suites, and corporate partners, AEG-Ogden at Suncorp Stadium and the Brisbane function spaces. Entertainment Centre) for the committment they make in ensuring our venues are presented as quality facilities for each The capital works program also included an expansion of the and every event . concourse areas in the Eastern grandstand, major upgrades to food outlets and toilet facilities and refurbishments to Finally I thank the Premier of Queensland, the Hon Anna Bligh venue offices. MP for her ongoing efforts in promoting the value of the State investing in sporting and entertainment facilities and for achievements in positioning Queensland as the sporting and Redevelopment of Gold Coast Stadium entertainment capital of Australia. The next 12 months will see work commence on the redevelopment of the existing Gold Coast Stadium at Carrara to accommodate the Australian Football League’s newest team, the 17th national team. The opportunity to provide a home for the new Gold Coast team comes about because of funding contributions by the ($60M), the Commonwealth Government ($36M), the Gold Coast City Council ($20M) and the AFL ($10M), Wayne Myers Chairman

Annual Report 2008–09 11 Chief Executive’s Report

The 2008/09 financial year proved Michael O’Brien, the Queensland Police Service, Emergency Services and the insurers. As a consequence of their efforts, challenging yet ultimately successful for the game on the field was able to proceed unaffected by the Stadiums Queensland. carnage left by that extreme storm event.

It is important to acknowledge the co-operation received Our challenges arose from two unexpected and from spectators attending the Test match. The goodwill unprecedented events. extended by cricket patrons, when it was necessary to relocate them to enable the clean up to proceed, was greatly appreciated. Similarly, thanks is due to our neighbours, the The first challenge was a climatic episode in November when East Brisbane State School and adjacent businesses for their an intense storm damaged a portion of the Gabba roof just co-operation as we set about the clean up and the task of hours before the first ball was to be bowled in the Australia repair. The support received by the Board, v International Test match. Several sections management and fans for their patience and understanding of fabric roofing were torn, and 12 of the supporting roof as repairs to the roof continued into the first half of the AFL trusses damaged. season is also appreciated. It is in circumstances such as these that an organisation’s The testing undertaken following this extreme weather event systems are put to the test. It is pleasing to report that the confirmed the Gabba roof remains structurally sound and operating procedures and risk management systems we, as work is now well progressed in replacing damaged trusses and an organisation, have progressively developed over the past reinstating fabric roofing. eight years proved up to the task. All systems require people to make them work, and as a result of the co-operation of all The second major challenge within the last 12 months was parties to mobilise the necessary resources and expertise, the impact on consumer confidence arising from the global the first ball of the Test was bowled as soon as the wicket had financial crisis. Working with our hirers and stadium service dried out enough for the umpires to commence play. Stadiums providers, Stadiums Queensland sought to mitigate the Queensland acknowledges and appreciates the contribution effects of the economic downturn through efficient operational of all those who played a part in the prompt and effective practices, optimising the use of its assets, and pursuing new response to this incident including Gabba staff, Watpac business opportunities. (the stadium building contractor), engineering consultants, Queensland and Australian cricket officials, venue caterer

12 Stadiums Queensland The impacts of such a severe economic downturn on the I would also like to thank our dedicated staff, the staff of sporting franchises, and others who use Stadiums Queensland AEG Ogden (who operate Suncorp Stadium and the Brisbane venues. are hopefully lessened to some extent in that our Entertainment Centre on behalf of Stadiums Queensland) and hirers are not required to make a contribution to the costs Tennis Queensland which operates the Queensland Tennis of servicing the loans taken out to build the quality venues Centre under a lease arrangement with Stadiums Queensland. which showcase their events. This relieves the hirers of a The commitment of Stadiums Queensland staff and our venue considerable overhead, and is only possible because of the operators to the service of the almost 3.8 million patrons who support the Queensland Government provides to Stadiums attended our eight sporting and entertainment facilities in the Queensland in the form of funding to meet these loan past year is appreciated. It is important to acknowledge the repayments. In addition, some $27 million was expended in part played by the many contractors and partners we work with capital works, which included a package of upgrades at Dairy who also make a valuable contribution to the overall operation Farmers Stadium and major refurbishments to the Brisbane of our venues and the successful conduct of events. Entertainment Centre. The installation of water harvesting infrastructure and water efficiency devices across all venues The coming year will bring with it new challenges, however was also funded as part of the capital works program. Stadiums Queensland is well placed to respond to changes within the sporting and entertainment industry and is looking Stadiums Queensland appreciates the support it receives from forward to another year of growth as it commences the its Minister, the Hon Phil Reeves MP. Mr Reeves was appointed construction of its ninth venue - a new stadium at Carrara which Minister for Sport in February 2009 and since that time has will be home to the Gold Coast AFL team which is scheduled to been actively engaged in working with Stadiums Queensland enter the AFL Premiership competition in 2011. to increase utilisation of our assets, and their ongoing development as world class venues.

The contribution of the former Minister for Sport, the Hon Judy Spence MP (2007 – 2009) is also acknowledged. Her support of Stadiums Queensland in its quest to improve the facilities at its venues was greatly appreciated.

I would like to acknowledge the work of the Stadiums Kevin Yearbury Queensland Board and express appreciation for the valuable Chief Executive contribution each Director makes to the governance of this dynamic and expanding enterprise.

Annual Report 2008–09 13 The Board

The Board is responsible for the overall Michael has served on the Board of Directors of Credicorp corporate governance of the organisation. Finance Pty Ltd and was a founding Board member and trustee of the Credit Union Australia Members Benefit Friendly It sets Stadium Queensland’s strategic Society (Credicare). direction within the parameters set down by Michael has an extensive involvement with sport, serving as legislation applicable to the organisation and President of the Mount Gravatt Sporting and Workers Club and determines the policies and practices that his firm has acted as legal advisor to the Sunnybank Club, and advisor to the Capalaba Sports Club and the govern its day-to-day operations. Clayfield Club. Michael was an active Rugby Union player with Wests Bulldogs prior to commencing his legal career. DIRECTORS Susie O’NEILL OAM Wayne Christopher MYERS Susie O’Neill is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest ever (Chairperson) swimmers. Susie won medals at three successive Olympic Wayne Myers has worked in the IT&T industry for over 30 games, with 8 medals in total including 2 gold medals. Her years. He has held senior management positions in large gold medals came in the 200 m butterfly at the 1996 Atlanta national and multinational companies such as NEC Australia Olympics and the 200 m freestyle in in 2000. Pty Ltd, AT&T Australia Ltd, Lucent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd and AAPT Ltd. Susie achieved consistent success at all other major championship events, where she won 15 Commonwealth Wayne was previously a Trustee of the Trust and Games medals, 4 medals and 4 Pan Chairman of the Queensland Government’s Communication and Pacific Championship medals. Just as successful in her home Information Advisory Board. country, Susie was a dominant figure at national titles, her total of 35 making her the most prolific title winner in the history of Wayne is also a Director of Ergon Energy Corporation Ltd and the Australian National Swim Titles. John Paul College Ltd. He has been Chairperson since 2003. Susie is the mother of two children and balances this with Geoffrey Donald TRIVETT sponsor, charity and media commitments.

Geoff Trivett is Managing Director of G D Trivett & Associates Peter JOHANSEN Pty Ltd, a leading Queensland valuation and property consultancy company which he commenced some 30 years Peter Johansen has extensive experience in the aviation ago. Prior to starting his own business, Geoff was the industry, serving as a senior corporate manager with Qantas Managing Director of the Queensland office of the Baillieu Airways Limited in a career spanning more than 30 years. In Group, now Knight Frank. Geoff continues to have a keen that time Peter was involved with a number of key initiatives, interest in cricket, and football and was presented with the including the implementation of the Qantas on-line corporate Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to cricket. booking service and the development of the Qantas Travel Show in Queensland. Currently, he is a Senior Relationship Michael HARVEY Manager with investment services group Tynan Mackenzie.

Michael Harvey has an extensive legal career with over 34 years Peter is an active community member, serving as Chairman of the of experience in Queensland. Michael is currently Partner/ St Paul’s Anglican School Foundation Board from 1994 to 1998 Principal of law firm Elliott and Harvey with offices in Upper where he implemented the International School. He is currently a Mount Gravatt, Brisbane. member of the Mater Foundation Major Gifts Committee.

14 Stadiums Queensland Stadiums Queensland Board of Directors. From left: Peter Johansen, Michael Harvey, Wayne Myers (Chairperson), David Hanna, Susie O’Neill OAM, Geoff Trivett, Sophie Devitt.

Sophie Devitt In the financial year 2008 /09, the Stadiums Queensland Sophie Devitt is a Senior Associate at law firm DLA Phillips Board met on 13 occasions with attendance by Members Fox. She has been an integral part of growing the Litigation as follows: and Dispute Resolution team over the past 7 years. Sophie specialises in professional indemnity litigation and risk Wayne Myers (Chairperson) 13 management and assessment, advising national and Geoff Trivett 13 international clients in the property, financial services and insurance industries. Michael Harvey 13

Throughout her legal career, Sophie has led a number of pro Susie O’Neill 8 bono projects providing legal assistance through programs Peter Johansen 13 such as the Homeless Peoples’ Legal Clinic and the Self Representative Legal Clinic. Sophie Devitt 13

Sophie has a keen interest in tennis, all codes of football David Hanna 11 and cricket. Board meetings are held at Stadiums Queensland venues David HANNA throughout the year. This provides Board Members with the opportunity to meet key staff and monitor capital works David Hanna is currently Assistant State Secretary for the programs and venue operations. Australian Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation (QLD Branch) Union of Employees. This follows almost 20 years of experience in the building industry.

As well as occupying a number of key construction roles throughout his career, David has amassed a strong repertoire of qualifications specialising in occupational health and safety and industrial relations.

Annual Report 2008–09 15 Organisational Structure

The Hon. Phil Reeves MP Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Sport

Board of Directors

Kevin Yearbury Chief Executive

Jennifer Whittaker Executive Officer

David Spencer Jaimie Robertson Jane Stelfox General Manager Ian Whitehead General Manager General Manager Asset Management General Manager Operations Business Corporate Services and Development Development and Marketing

Asset Manager Manager Manager Manager Dairy Communication Corporate Services Management The Gabba QSAC & Manager Sleeman Sports Farmers Stadium Officer Teams Team State Tennis Centre Complex

Brisbane Suncorp Stadium Queensland Tennis Manager Entertainment (operated by Centre (operated by Skilled Park Centre (operated by AEG Ogden) Tennis Queensland) AEG Ogden)

16 Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2008–09 17 Corporate Governance

Our corporate governance arrangements are structured to The Board position Stadiums Queensland as: The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance „„ An efficient and effective organisation delivering quality of Stadiums Queensland. It sets the organisation’s strategic venue experiences to the public, tenants and the hirers of direction within the parameters set down by legislation our facilities; applicable to Stadiums Queensland and determines the „„ An ethical and productive enterprise that achieves policies and practices that govern its day-to-day operations. high standards of accountability, transparency and performance; Committees „„ An organisation that works in partnership with sporting bodies, recreational interest groups, the tourism industry, The Board has established a series of Committees to assist it public sector agencies and business to achieve the fulfill its governance responsibilities. Government’s policy of developing infrastructure to enhance participation in sport at both the community and elite levels; and Internal Committees (Committees „„ A flexible, reputable organisation that effectively convened by Stadiums Queensland) manages risk. Executive Committee

The Executive Committee comprises Stadiums Queensland’s General Managers and Venue Managers and is chaired by the Chief Executive. The Committee meets fortnightly to ensure a consistent approach to the operations of Stadiums Queensland. It reviews processes and procedures for the effective management of the organisation and to enable it to meet its statutory obligations. It monitors the performance of the organisation and establishes the mechanisms required to manage capital works programs and construction projects. The Committee also performs the role of the Information and Communications Technology Steering Committee.

Venue Committees

The Board has established three venue Committees to consider and oversee venue and operational matters. A number of Board Members sit on each of these Committees. The Chief Executive and nominated senior management personnel attend committee meetings as agenda items dictate. Issues considered at these committee meetings relate mostly to the operations at the respective venues including tenancy agreements, commercial arrangements and the prioritising and monitoring of maintenance and capital works.

Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee comprises three Board Members. The Committee is supported by Stadiums Queensland’s Internal Auditor (as provided for under the

18 Stadiums Queensland obligations of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 and the Financial Management Standard 1997), who provides Queensland’s 150th Celebrations in 2009 commemorate advice on audit and audit related matters. Queensland’s independence from New South as a colony. The Chief Executive of Stadiums Queensland, General The vision for the celebrations ‘reflect on our past, imagine Manager Corporate Services and the Financial Controller our future’ will drive the program around the four broad attend meetings as observers. This ensures appropriate themes of history, people, places and future. The celebratory separation between the Committee as the body responsible program incorporates both existing events and new initiatives for oversight and monitoring corporate governance within to generate interest and engage Queenslanders across the Stadiums Queensland and the managers responsible for the State. Stadiums Queensland’s General Manager Business administration of the business. Development and Marketing is a member of this committee.

The Committee focuses on strategic risk issues facing Stadiums Suncorp Stadium Management Advisory Committee Queensland and provides advice on the control mechanisms (implemented by management) to protect the organisation’s A Stadium Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) has assets and promote efficient and effective work practices. been established to fulfil a condition of the Suncorp Stadium Officers of the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) attend meetings Development Approval. Suncorp Stadium’s Chief Executive of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. Officer convenes SMAC on behalf of Stadiums Queensland. This Committee comprises representatives from emergency The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee has due regard service agencies, transport providers, for the terms of its charter and Queensland Treasury’s Audit and community organisations. These meetings enable Committee Guidelines in the conduct of its business. Stadium Management to receive a range of views regarding the operation of the stadium. Three SMAC meetings were held during the financial year. External Committees – (Committees attended by Stadiums Risk Management Queensland representatives convened by other agencies) The identification and proper management of risk is embedded in Stadiums Queensland’s business processes and operating procedures. In addition, Stadiums Queensland has several Government Asset Management Arena Committees that address risk management issues: Established as a whole-of-government body, the Government Asset Management Arena is a forum for discussion on best „„ Stadiums Queensland’s Executive Committee provides a practice government asset management. Asset managers from coordinated approach to the management of risks at the all government agencies and units attend the Arena. Stadiums operational level; and Queensland’s General Manager Asset Management and „„ The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee focuses on Development is a member of this group. key strategic risk issues facing Stadiums Queensland and ensures mechanisms are in place to effectively protect Events Coordination Forum assets and the safe operation of the business.

The Events Coordination Forum is convened by the Department of Premier and Cabinet as a means to communicate and coordinate the whole-of-government approach to attracting a large variety of events to Queensland. Stadiums Queensland’s General Manager Business Development and Marketing is a member of this forum.

Annual Report 2008–09 19 Corporate Governance

Enterprise Bargaining Women and Stadiums Queensland To achieve best practice in human resource management, 2008/2009 Stadiums Queensland utilises the following certified Representation of salary levels for women within agreements to cater for its broad range of staff: Stadiums Queensland

„„ General Staff Certified Agreement 2003; Number No and % of „„ Trades Grounds and Maintenance Certified Agreement Measure of Total Women as of 2004; Positions 30 June 2009 „„ Event Day Staff Certified Agreement 2005; % of women that hold a directorship and are „„ Miscellaneous Workers Award - State 2002; 7 Directors (2) 29% represented on Stadiums „„ Memorandum of understanding Security Officers 2008; Queensland’s Board „„ Order - Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and Conditions (Excluding Certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003; % of women in General 4 General (1) 25% and Manager Positions Managers

„„ Common Law Contracts. % of women in senior or middle management 35 positions (8) 23 % Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) positions Statement As part of its commitment to best practice in management, Representation of Women on Boards Stadiums Queensland is an equal opportunity employer. As and Committees such, Stadiums Queensland seeks to ensure employment practices are non-discriminatory and the talents and resources The female Board members play an active role in the Committees of all employees are optimally utilised. All employees are of Stadiums Queensland and hold positions of responsibility responsible for implementing EEO policies and are expected in other businesses, which are complementary to their work to reflect behaviours consistent with Stadiums Queensland’s with Stadiums Queensland. Senior female staff are also active policies and values. in Committees concerned with the operation of Stadiums Queensland and its venues.

Personal and Professional Development Initiatives for Women Stadiums Queensland is committed to professional and personal development for all employees. Professional and personal development opportunities provided for women during the year included study assistance, training courses and seminars. Stadiums Queensland recognises the importance of achieving balance between employment and family responsibilities.

20 Stadiums Queensland Work Experience and Trainee Program Recordkeeping Stadiums Queensland recognises the benefits of employing Since its inception in 2001, Stadiums Queensland has been trainees and apprentices within its venues not only to develop developing administrative systems to meet the requirements the skill base within Stadiums Queensland itself but across the of the Queensland Government’s Information Standard 40 labour market generally. This approach is consistent with the – Recordkeeping. During 2009, the Right to Information Act employment creation policy of the Queensland Government. 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009 were introduced. Stadiums Queensland has taken the necessary steps to ensure Stadiums Queensland actively supports the Government’s compliance with the new legislation. Smart State initiative through work experience and on-the-job training arrangements and internships. In 2008/09, Stadiums Recordkeeping improvements which have improved the Queensland supported individuals from recognised educational management of Stadiums Queensland information and and training establishments to gain work experience in the records, include: areas of grounds, administration, health and fitness, event administration and event operations. „„ Digitisation of incoming correspondence upon receipt; „„ Implementation of Stadiums Queensland’s electronic document and records management system (edrms) at all Cultural Diversity Stadiums Queensland controlled venues. Stadiums Queensland acknowledges the importance of „„ Staff training in recordkeeping fundamentals; and developing an inclusive society in which the cultural diversity „„ Recordkeeping policies being made available to all staff via of its members are recognised and valued. Multicultural the intranet. influences pervade many of the entertainment, sporting and community events held at Stadiums Queensland’s venues. Consultancy Costs Explicit acknowledgement is given to cultural influences at such events where these are of particular significance. 2008/09 2007/08 Type of consultancy $000 $000

Ethical Procedures, Values and Practices Human resource 29 - During the 2008/09 financial year, Stadiums Queensland met management its statutory and regulatory reporting obligations to executive Professional and technical - 36 Government and Parliament. During the 2008/09 financial year Stadiums Queensland had no public interest disclosures under Total 29 36 the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1994.

Annual Report 2008–09 21 Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland – Our Contribution

In managing, operating and promoting the use of Government owned major sports, recreation and leisure facilities, Stadiums Queensland contributes to the ambitions of Tomorrow’s Queensland by:

Ambition Stadiums Queensland’s Contribution Strong „„ Creating jobs through major construction projects (such as the redevelopment of Carrara Stadium) which contribute to the State’s sporting infrastructure as well as through the conduct of events Creating a diverse economy powered by bright ideas „„ Supporting the Queensland Tourism industry by attracting international, interstate and intrastate patrons to major national and international sporting and entertainment events such as State of Origin, Tri Nations Test Matches and World Cup matches „„ Attracting new events and other business opportunities which bring economic benefits to the state „„ Hosting events provides jobs for Queenslanders in areas such as security, cleaning, catering and event management „„ Continually improving the venues’ facilities and benchmarking new practices and technology „„ Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement in the way we do business „„ Integrating all elements of the event experience to enhance patron value by introducing initiatives such as automated access control at venues and joint (public transport and event admission) ticketing for major sports events Green „„ Introducing environmentally sustainable technology and practices into the venues such as sourcing energy for the Sleeman Sports Complex from landfill generated gas. This Protecting our lifestyle and project reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 36,000 tonnes per year. This has the same environment environmental effect of removing 6,500 cars from the road or planting 3,600 hectares of trees „„ Recycling waste materials through the use of colour-coded recycling bins „„ Water consumption across Stadiums Queensland’s Brisbane venues has decreased by 60% when compared to 2004/05 due to rainwater harvesting at Suncorp Stadium, Skilled Park, the Gabba, Sleeman Sports Complex and the Queensland Tennis Centre „„ Reducing the traffic impact on communities adjacent to major venues through innovative public transport initiatives. Approximately 84% of patrons attending events at Suncorp Stadium use public transport to get to the game „„ Due to the nature and standard of the venues, the Stadiums Queensland positively impacts upon the lives of Queenslanders by allowing them to see and experience world class events, e.g. Rugby Union international matches, State of Origin clashes, FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, Test Match Cricket, as well as national and international acts

22 Stadiums Queensland Ambition Stadiums Queensland’s Contribution Smart „„ Developing innovative partnerships with educational institutions and relevant sports industry bodies to foster better training and development opportunities for elite athletes and research Delivering world-class facilities for the future of the sports industry education and training „„ Investing in skills development in what is a growing part of the service economy by training permanent and casual workers in best practice standards of venue and event management, and maintenance of grounds used for elite sport Healthy „„ Providing the community, schools and other educational institutions with access to a range of quality sports, entertainment and leisure facilities, to foster participation in sport and the Making Queenslanders performing arts Australia’s healthiest people „„ Working in partnership with sporting bodies, recreational interest groups, the tourism industry, public sector agencies and business to develop infrastructure to enhance participation in sport at both the community and elite levels „„ Providing a range of healthy food options at venues „„ All Stadiums Queensland venues are non-smoking venues Fair „„ Providing safe venues for patrons Supporting safe and caring „„ The continued improvement of the Stadiums Queensland facilities to provide a safe and communities enjoyable experience for patrons

The Sleeman Sports Complex co-generation plant uses gas produced by land-fill to heat indoor pools within the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.

Annual Report 2008–09 23 Venue Reports:

24 Stadiums Queensland Skilled Park is a state-of-the-art 27,400 seat stadium on the Gold Coast and is the home ground of the NRL team and the Gold Coast United A-League (soccer) team.

Within the venue are player facilities, administration and event control offices, 101 open corporate boxes, 25 enclosed corporate suites, two 450 person function rooms and 21 food and beverage outlets.

Image: courtesy .

Annual Report 2008–09 25 Skilled Park

Highlights Event Date Patronage

„„ Hosted two 2008 fixtures; NRL Rd 6 18,532 17 Apr „„ Secured a second major venue hirer, the Gold Coast United Titans vs Raiders Football Club, which joins the Hyudai A-League in 2009; NRL Rd 8 „„ Completed a major refurbishment of the North East 2 May 19,925 Titans vs Rabbitohs beverage concessions; NRL Rd 11 24 May 16,126 Major hirers Titans vs Sea Eagles NRL Rd 13 „„ Gold Coast Titans (NRL); and 8 Jun 20,416 Titans vs Dragons „„ Gold Coast United Football Club (A-League). A-LEAGUE PRE-SEASON 23 Jun 2,251 Significant Events GC United vs Nth Qld FC

NRL Rd 16 Event Date Patronage Jun 20,031 Titans vs Warriors NRL Rd 17 4 Jul 21,374 Non-event day functions 2,137 Titans v Sea Eagles

NRL Rd 19 In 2008/09 a total of 229,440 patrons visited Skilled Park. 19 Jul 17,759 Titans v Panthers

NRL Rd 22 Priorities 2009/10 11 Aug 15,136 Titans v Knights „„ Continue to refine the traffic management and public NRL Rd 26 transport plan to improve the mobility of patrons attending 7 Sept 20,723 Titans v Tigers events at Skilled Park and facilitate options to reduce implementation costs without reducing services; QANTAS Socceroos 11 Oct 2,616 „„ In cooperation with the Football Federation of Australia training session (FFA) and Gold Coast United Football Club provide an Rugby League World Cup operations plan for the Gold Coast United home games; 1 Nov 9,446 NZ v PNG „„ To work with hirers to ensure on costs are minimised whilst continuing to provide a safe and enjoyable event Rugby League World Cup experience for patrons; Semi Final Qualifier 10 Nov 6,911 „„ Review performance of concourse catering concessions; and v „„ Review the Local Control Area Traffic Plan to ensure it NRL Rd 1 15 Mar 16,203 minimises any inconvenience to residents and local Titans vs Knights businesses created by the staging of events at Skilled Park. NRL Rd 3 19,854 27 Mar Titans vs Bulldogs

26 Stadiums Queensland Jetstar Gold Coast Titans player , in action at Skilled Park.

Image: News Ltd. (Newspix).

Annual Report 2008–09 27 Skilled Park

Upcoming Events

Event Date

A-LEAGUE PRE-SEASON GC United vs Fulham 8 Jul

NRL Rd 18 Titans vs Eels 13 Jul

A-LEAGUE PRE-SEASON GC United vs Central Coast Mariners 18 Jul

NRL Rd 20 Titans vs Broncos 24 Jul

NRL Rd 21 Titans vs Cowboys 31 Jul

A-LEAGUE Rd 2 GC United vs Nth Qld FC 15 Aug

NRL Rd 24 Titans vs 23 Aug

NRL Rd 25 Titans vs 29 Aug

A-LEAGUE Rd 5 GC United vs Sydney FC 5 Sept

“My greatest joy from this entire process is standing at Skilled Park watching the crowds come in.”

Paul Broughton Chairman Gold Coast Titans (Gold Coast Bulletin 10 September 2009)

28 Stadiums Queensland Gold Coast United Football Club will be based at Skilled Park from late 2009.

Image: Scott Powick, courtesy Gold Coast United Football Club.

Annual Report 2008–09 29 Dairy Farmers Stadium

Dairy Farmers Stadium is the sporting and entertainment hub for the people of North Queensland. It is renowned for its electrifying atmosphere and attracting a range of major events to the region. The 26,500 capacity venue is home to the (NRL) team and the North Queensland Fury A-League team. Among the highlights in the stadiums history is the sell-out Elton John concert in 2007, matches in 2003, Rugby League World Cup matches in 2008 and of course the many “local derby” clashes between the Cowboys and the NRL Premiership teams.

30 Stadiums Queensland Image: Matt Tubb (Airship Solutions).

Annual Report 2008–09 31 Dairy Farmers Stadium

Highlights „„ Completed the expansion of the Eastern Stand concourse to improve pedestrian flows, ingress and egress throughout the grandstand; „„ Completed the installation of new food and beverage concessions in the Eastern Grandstand; „„ Upgraded electrical and data networks to better ensure continuity of lighting and communication services during events; „„ Staged two Rugby League World Cup matches at Dairy Farmers Stadium in 2008, vs on 25 October 2008 and Australia vs Papua New Guinea on 9 November 2008; and „„ Hosted the Super X Australasian Tour on 22 November 2008.

Significant Events

Event Date Patronage

2008

North Queensland Cowboys v Broncos 18 Jul 22,048

North Queensland Cowboys v Roosters 2 Aug 14,601

North Queensland Cowboys v Titans 16 Aug 17,605

North Queensland Cowboys v Raiders 30 Aug 14,985

Rugby League World Cup - England v Papua New Guinea 25 Oct 10,780

Rugby League World Cup - Australia v Papua New Guinea 9 Nov 16,293

Australasian Super X 22 Nov 12,888

2009

North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers 21 Mar 19,879

North Queensland Cowboys v Storm 28 Mar 21,489

North Queensland Cowboys v Titans 11 Apr 18,123

North Queensland Cowboys v Sea Eagles 25 Apr 16,153

North Queensland Cowboys v Dragons 9 May 16,031

North Queensland Cowboys v Knights 25 May 11,892

North Queensland Cowboys v Rabbitohs 6 Jun 16,568

North Queensland Cowboys v Roosters 20 Jun 13,486

Non-Event Day Functions and Venue Hire (80) 4,758

In 2008/09 a total of 247,579 patrons visited Dairy Farmers Stadium.

32 Stadiums Queensland Dairy Farmers Stadium hosted the Super X Australasian Motocross Tour.

Image: courtesy Global Action Sports.

Annual Report 2008–09 33 Dairy Farmers Stadium

Upcoming Events

Event Date

2009/10

North Queensland Cowboys v Sharks 4 Jul

North Queensland Cowboys v Panthers 25 Jul

North Queensland Fury FC v Sydney FC 8 Aug

North Queensland Cowboys v Bulldogs 14 Aug

North Queensland Fury FC v Melbourne Victory FC 22 Aug

North Queensland Cowboys v Broncos 28 Aug

North Queensland Fury FC v Brisbane Roar FC 5 Sept

North Queensland Fury FC v United FC 26 Sept

North Queensland Fury FC v Wellington Phoenix FC 17 Oct

North Queensland Fury FC v Glory FC 24 Oct

North Queensland Fury FC v Central Coast Mariners FC 21 Nov

North Queensland Fury FC v Adelaide United FC 28 Nov

North Queensland Fury FC v Perth Glory FC 11 Dec

North Queensland Fury FC v Melbourne Victory FC 27 Dec

North Queensland Fury FC v Brisbane Roar FC 23 Jan

North Queensland Fury FC v Newcastle Jets FC 30 Jan

North Queensland Fury FC v Gold Coast United FC 13 Feb

Major Venue Hirers Priorities 2009/10 „„ North Queensland Cowboys; and „„ Continuing upgrades of patron amenities throughout the „„ North Queensland Fury Football Club. stadium and the refurbishment of corporate facilities in the western stand; Venue Tenants „„ Realign the northern entrance to improve traffic flows for non-event day operations between Ryan Catholic College „„ North Queensland Cowboys; and Dairy Farmers Stadium northern car park and bus „„ G&T Security; interchange; „„ Access All Areas Event Management. „„ Complete a traffic management study to improve precinct traffic operations for all major events; and „„ Maintain the venue and assets to a standard consistent with major sporting stadia.

34 Stadiums Queensland The North Queensland Cowboys in action at Dairy Farmers Stadium.

Image: News Ltd. (Newspix).

“ Significant improvements to Dairy Farmers Stadium have occurred over the past few years and Stadiums Queensland continues to work with us to ensure the people of North Queensland have a first class facility to watch their favourite NRL team.”

Peter Parr Executive Director North Queensland Toyota Cowboys

Annual Report 2008–09 35 Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC)

36 Stadiums Queensland The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) is a focal point for elite athlete training, development and recovery in Queensland. Home to the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), QSAC includes two international standard running tracks, a 49,000 seat main stadium, a 2,100 seat State Athletics Facility and an eight court beach complex, “The Beach”. The venue hosts numerous international, national and local athletics events and school sports carnivals on an annual basis, in addition to outdoor entertainment events such as concerts and Super X. A new purpose-built facility for elite athletes assists training and recovery, providing the best possible chance of success at the highest level.

Image: Adnic Photography.

Annual Report 2008–09 37 Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC)

Highlights „„ Since its commissioning prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the QAS Recovery Centre has been used by athletes more than 12,000 times, who have benefitted from the facilities offered by the Centre; „„ A number of major national and state athletic events have been held at the venue including the Athletics Australia Cup, the Queensland Track and Field Championships and the National Track and Field Championships; „„ The venue hosted the 2008 Australasian Super X Championships, attracting a crowd of 20,000; and „„ Some 13,600 people used the publicly available facilities at QSAC for daily training sessions.

Significant Events

Event Date Patronage

2008

Catholic School Girls Secondary Sports Association Beirne Cup 18 Aug 3,000

The Cancer Council Queensland- Relay for Life 6-7 Sept 1,000

Fitness and Dance 13 Sept 6,000

Queensland Primary Track and Field State Championships 16-17 Sept 2,500

Queensland Secondary Track and Field State Championships 9-12 Oct 1,500

Boys GPS Track and Field Championships 31 Oct 4,000

Australasian Super X Championships 29 Nov 20,000

2009

National Track and Field Championships 18 Mar 4,000

Queensland Little Athletics State Championships 27-29 Mar 4,000

Non-event day functions 40,417

In 2008/09 a total of 162,289 patrons visited the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (includes events, functions and athletics carnivals).

38 Stadiums Queensland Pole Vaulter Alana Boyd in training at QSAC.

Image: courtesy Queensland Academy of Sport.

Annual Report 2008–09 39 Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC)

Upcoming Events

Event Date

2009

Catholic School Girls Secondary Sports Association Beirne Cup 25 Aug

Fitness and Dance 5 Sept

Queensland Primary Track and Field State Championships 20 and 21 Oct

Queensland Secondary Track and Field State Championships 22-25 Oct

Boys GPS Track & Field Championships 30 Oct

Pearl Jam 25 Nov

Australasian Super X Championships 5 Dec

2010

ACDC Black Ice Tour 25 and 27 Feb

Significant Non-event Day Activity Priorities 2009/10 at QSAC „„ Successfully manage four major events: , Super X „„ Queensland Little Athletics Association athletic meets; and two AC/DC Concerts, including a complete review of the venues transport and traffic management plan and event plan; „„ Queensland Academy of Sport training; „„ Continue to attract major events to the venue; „„ Queensland Masters Association athletic meets; „„ Implement a significant capital works program „„ Queensland Athletics club meets; to accommodate changes to the venue’s event „„ 80 primary and secondary school athletic carnivals; and management plan; „„ Corporate and public usage of the function room facilities „„ Increase the utilisation of both athletics tracks for school servicing 280 functions and over 40,000 guests per annum. carnivals through improved access to facilities and operating procedures; Venue Tenants „„ Maintain elite athletics facilities to attract national and international events; „„ Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS); „„ Continue to drive the ‘Centre of Sporting Excellence’ „„ Queensland Athletics; concept through venue development as funds permit; and „„ ; „„ Continue to reduce water consumption through the review „„ ; of water management practices. „„ Queensland Canoeing; „„ Queensland Masters Association; „„ Sandstorm (Operator of the Beach Volleyball facility); and „„

40 Stadiums Queensland “ We had great facilities all in the one location here at QSAC along with great training, great physios, great strength and conditioning coaches, we had dietitians; they provided us with everything we needed to get us to be the best athlete possible. I can’t say enough about the QAS as I would never have achieved what I did in Water Polo without them.”

Melissa Byram Sydney Olympic Games gold medallist - Water Polo

Annual Report 2008–09 41 Suncorp Stadium

Suncorp Stadium is one of Australia’s best rectangular sports and entertainment venues. The 52,500 seat, venue offers a showcase for Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer and outdoor concerts. The design brings spectators close to the playing field, producing an atmosphere commensurate with the stadium’s reputation as ‘the Cauldron’.

42 Stadiums Queensland Andre Rieu brings the world’s biggest touring stage to Suncorp Stadium.

Image: courtesy AEG Ogden.

Annual Report 2008–09 43 Suncorp Stadium

Highlights „„ A total of 41 events and 1,081,552 patrons at an average of 26,379 per event; „„ 86 functions hosting almost 11,000 guests; „„ Staged a FIFA World Cup qualifying game (Socceroos v Qatar); the semi-final and final of Rugby League World Cup 2008, a Rugby Test and two Andre Rieu concerts; „„ Achieved an average of 84.2 percent event day public transport utilisation during the year; and „„ Introduced the “Target 40” recycling initiative (40% of waste recycled) for Stadium events;

Significant events Suncorp Stadium capacity is 52,500. The following events were held at the Stadium in 2008/09.

Event Date Patronage

2008

Wallabies v 5 Jul 40,218

Roar v Palmeiras 12 Jul 12,841

Broncos v Bulldogs 13 Jul 37,683

Broncos v Sharks 25 Jul 27,905

Broncos v Raiders 3 Aug 28,103

Bulldogs v Cowboys 9 Aug 8,549

Broncos v Dragons 15 Aug 33,237

Broncos v Titans 22 Aug 39,757

Roar v Adelaide United 24 Aug 12,761

Roar v CC Mariners 31 Aug 12,185

Broncos v Knights 5 Sept 37,552

Wallabies v New Zealand 13 Sept 52,328

Roar v Newcastle Jets 19 Sept 12,103

Broncos v Storm (Semi Final) 20 Sept 50,466

Australia v Qatar – Asian Qualifier 15 Oct 34,230

Roar v Adelaide United 17 Oct 11,117

44 Stadiums Queensland Image: courtesy .

Event Date Patronage

Roar v Melbourne Victory 8 Nov 12,022

England v New Zealand (RLWC Semi Final) 15 Nov 26,659

Australia v New Zealand (RLWC Final) 22 Nov 50,559

Roar v Perth Glory 23 Nov 9,118

Andre Rieu concert 3 Dec 24,236

Andre Rieu concert 4 Dec 22,599

Roar v Newcastle Jets 14 Dec 11,048

Roar v Wellington Phoenix 28 Dec 13,115

2009

Roar v Sydney FC 17 Jan 19,111

Roar v Perth Glory 24 Jan 17,367

Roar v CC Mariners (Semi Final) 13 Feb 23,705

Reds v Cheetahs 1 Mar 16,285

Broncos v Cowboys 13 Mar 45,022

Reds v Sharks 14 Mar 20,582

Broncos v Storm 20 Mar 36,647

Reds v Chiefs 28 Mar 21,041

Broncos v Dragons 3 Apr 42,435

Reds v Lions 18 Apr 15,597

Broncos v Eels 24 Apr 30,887

Reds v Brumbies 2 May 19,346

Australia v New Zealand (Test Match) 8 May 37,152

Broncos v Sea Eagles 10 May 27,527

Broncos v Titans 15 May 43,079

Reds v Hurricanes 16 May 19,025

Broncos v Bulldogs 12 Jun 26,353

In 2008/09 a total of 1,081,552 patrons visited Suncorp Stadium.

Annual Report 2008–09 45 Suncorp Stadium

Major functions and events held at the Priorities 2009/10 Stadium during the year included: „„ Attracting additional events when it is possible to host „„ Bunnings Hardware staff conference; them within the busy schedule of sporting fixtures the stadium accommodates each year; „„ Queensland Restaurant and Catering Awards; „„ Maintaining the venue’s reputation for operating excellence „„ Brisbane Inner West Chamber of Commerce breakfast; and high customer service standards; „„ Brisbane Boys College Valedictory Dinner; „„ Maintaining the venue and assets to a standard consistent „„ Ipswich Grammar Valedictory Dinner; with major international sporting venues; „„ Andre Rieu concert corporate hospitality; „„ Through a $1.2m Capital Works Program, the Stadium „„ Carbine Club Corporate lunch; and will undertake upgrades to the Building Management „„ Former Origin Greats Annual Charity lunch. Systems, the electrical circuit system, corporate suites refurbishment (including the Hirers Suite) and television and carpet replacement all within the older western stand. Major Hirers The Programme also provides for some public concourse Major hirers to utilise the Stadium during the year were: floor finishing; and „„ An upgrade of the Stadium Control Room to improve „„ Brisbane Broncos; communications and surveillance and an additional „„ ; Forward Control Point on Level 7. „„ National Rugby League; „„ ; „„ Canterbury Bulldogs; „„ ; „„ Australian Rugby Union; „„ Brisbane Roar (formally Queensland Roar); „„ Football Federation Australia; and „„ Andre Rieu Productions.

Venue Tenants „„ Spotless Services Ltd (Stadium caterer); „„ Queensland Rugby League; „„ Concept Sports (Stadium merchandise agent) - July to Nov 2008; and „„ Former Origin Greats (FOGS).

Brisbane Roar striker salutes the crowd after scoring a goal.

46 Stadiums Queensland The Brisbane Broncos celebrate in front of the Suncorp faithful.

“ I have played at stadiums all around the world but nothing compares to Suncorp Stadium here in Brisbane! It is a world class sporting venue, great atmosphere, great playing surface and I love performing there. It brings out the best in me.”

Darren Lockyer (October 2009)

Image: Left - courtesy Brisbane Roar. Above - courtesy Brisbane Broncos.

Annual Report 2008–09 47 The Gabba

Image: Jumbo Aerial Photography.

48 Stadiums Queensland The Brisbane Cricket Ground (BCG), affectionately known as the Gabba, is a 42,000 seat oval sports venue which hosts Australian Football League (AFL) and national and international cricket fixtures. The Gabba is an icon of the Brisbane landscape and is the home ground for the Brisbane Lions AFL team and the Queensland Bulls state cricket team. The venue has a range of function and meeting spaces that are used extensively throughout the year.

Annual Report 2008–09 49 The Gabba

Highlights „„ More than 468,000 patrons attended cricket and AFL matches; „„ Commencement of the Australia v New Zealand cricket Test close to scheduled time, not withstanding significant damage to part of the Gabba roof due to an extremely severe storm event; „„ A total of three AFL matches with crowds in excess of 30,000 with a year best of 34,912 to watch the Brisbane Lions versus Collingwood match in April 2009; „„ Average attendance for Brisbane Lions AFL matches was 29,068 per match, an increase of almost 1,000 per match compared with the previous season; „„ Hosted the first All cricket match between Australia and the All Star team to start the International Cricket season; „„ Secured the first Test match of the 2009/10 Summer cricket season against the West Indies and two One Day Internationals involving Australia against both the West Indies and Pakistan; „„ Hosted 141 non event day functions attended by more than 23,311 patrons; and „„ Installed additional traffic control infrastructure on Stanley Street to enhance patron safety.

Significant Events

Event Type Team A Team B Date Patronage

2008

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane West Coast 19 Jul 27,784

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane 16 Aug 27,315

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane Carlton 23 Aug 34,327

Cricket - 4 Day Domestic Queensland 10 Oct 857

Cricket - 1 Day Domestic Queensland Tasmania 15 Oct 825

Cricket - 4 Day Domestic Queensland Victoria 21 Oct 568

Cricket - 1 Day Domestic Queensland Victoria 26 Oct 7,535

Cricket - International Twenty20 Australia Australia All Stars 14 Nov 14,325

Cricket - Test Match Australia New Zealand 20 Nov 34,426

Cricket - 4 Day Domestic Queensland 28 Nov 886

Cricket - 1 Day Domestic Queensland South Australia 03 Dec 1,644

Cricket - Domestic Twenty20 Queensland 26 Dec 10,514

50 Stadiums Queensland Image: courtesy Brisbane Lions.

Event Type Team A Team B Date Patronage

2009

Cricket - Domestic Twenty20 Queensland South Australia 09 Jan 12,376

Cricket - International Twenty20 Australia South Africa 13 Jan 37,457

Cricket - Domestic Twenty20 Preliminary Final Queensland Victoria 21 Jan 8,367

Cricket - 1 Day Domestic Queensland Western Australia 28 Jan 1,560

Cricket - 4 Day Domestic Queensland Western Australia 30 Jan 1,030

Cricket - 1 Day International Australia New Zealand 13 Feb 20,581

Cricket - 4 Day Domestic Queensland New South Wales 26 Feb 1,541

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane West Coast 28 Mar 26,800

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane Sydney 11 Apr 24,984

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane Collingwood 17 Apr 34,912

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane Essendon 02 May 29,252

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane Adelaide 16 May 27,767

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane Carlton 06 Jun 33,790

AFL - Season fixture Brisbane Melbourne 27 Jun 23,750

Functions (141 functions held) 23,311

In 2008/09 a total of 468,484 patrons visited the Brisbane Cricket Ground.

Annual Report 2008–09 51 The Gabba

Upcoming Events

Event Team A Team B Date

AFL Season fixture Brisbane Geelong 11 Jul

AFL Season fixture Brisbane North Melbourne 25 Jul

AFL Season fixture Brisbane Western Bulldogs 15 Aug

AFL Season fixture Brisbane 22 Aug

AFL – Season Final Brisbane Carlton 5 Sept

Cricket International Twenty20 Australia All Stars 22 Nov

Cricket Test Match Australia West Indies 26 Nov

Cricket 1 Day International Australia Pakistan 22 Jan 2010

Cricket 1 Day International Australia West Indies 14 Feb 2010

Major Hirer(s) Priorities 2009/10

„„ Brisbane Lions; and „„ Complete the program for the replacement of the roof „„ Queensland Bulls. structure damaged during the November 2008 storm experienced in the Brisbane area; Venue Tenants „„ Redevelop the BCG membership program to enhance the membership experience; and „„ Michael O’Brien catering; and „„ Continue to evaluate the Traffic Management Plan with the „„ Queensland Cricketers Club. objective of improving the efficiency of patron movement whilst enhancing safety.

52 Stadiums Queensland James Hopes adds four more runs to the Queensland Bulls tally at the Gabba.

Image: courtesy Queensland Cricket.

Annual Report 2008–09 53 Sleeman Sports Complex

54 Stadiums Queensland Sleeman Sports Complex has been the breeding ground for some of Australia’s most talented and successful athletes. Sleeman provides a training base for Queensland, Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Diving, Australian Diving and Queensland Diving, Gymnastics, BMX, Badminton, Cycling and Weight Lifting. With facilities that include the 4,300 seat Brisbane Aquatic Centre, a 2,700 seat indoor arena, a 1,500 seat Theatre, an outdoor cycling velodrome with grandstand seating and self- contained accommodation facilities, Sleeman has the capacity to host international, national and community events year round. The Complex also caters for a wide variety of aquatic activities, fitness activities, learn to swim programs and sports medicine activities.

Image: courtesy Sleeman Sports Complex.

Annual Report 2008–09 55 Sleeman Sports Complex

Highlights „„ More than 800,000 patrons either attended events or participated in fitness and leisure activities; „„ The Brisbane Aquatic Centre hosted more than 70 swimming carnival days; „„ Hosted National and State Masters Swimming Championships; „„ Hosted both the State and National Gymnastics Championships; „„ Hosted National Diving Championships with three international teams also participating; „„ John Edward sold out two shows in the Chandler Theatre; „„ The Brisbane Aquatic Centre conducted a successful School Holiday Program with more than 250 children per day participating in the scheduled activities; „„ Hosted Top 100 auditions for “So You Think You Can Dance” television series; and „„ Hosted more than 30 event days for multi-cultural, community, school and arts groups.

Significant Events

Event Date Patronage

Multiple Events

Queensland Swimming Association - including State Champs 4 events 25794

Brisbane Swimming Association - including Regional Champs 7 events 17505

Les Mills 4 events 4000

Evolution Kickboxing 3 events 8550

Dance Fever 4 events 5550

School Celebrations - Dance / Arts / End of year 18 events 18000

International Events / Participants

Hand Ball - and Junior Nationals 25-31 May 800

John Edward 10-11 Nov 2884

National Championships

National Gymnastics Championships 09-12 Jul 7207

National Championships 24-26 Oct 1070

Oz Strongman 9 Nov 886

GKR Aust Karate Championships 13-15 Nov 1800

Aust Cheerleading Championships 22-23 Nov 4200

AUSSI Maters National Swimming Championships 1-3 May 1200

56 Stadiums Queensland Image: News Ltd. (Newspix).

Event Date Patronage

State Championships

So You Think You Can Dance - Queensland Top 100 20-22 Oct 400

Queensland State Gymnastics Championships 01-02 Jul 1800

Bodybuilding State Championships 2 events 2390

Irish Dancing State Championships 15-17 Aug 6300

Queensland Volleyball Schools Cup 17-19 Oct 1800

Queensland Sec Schools Swim Championships 2-4 Apr 3000

Queensland Gymnastics State Championships 26-30 Jun 6600

Ceremonies / Cultural / Family Events

Queensland Police Graduation 3 events 3500

QFRS Graduations 3 events 800

Justine Clarke Concert 28 Jul 808

FAYA Concert 1 Aug 700

Miss Pooja Indian Concert 9 Aug 1200

Wat Thai Concert 10 Aug 400

Bollywood Concert 24 Aug 1200

Lehmber Hussainduri 28 Sept 800

Latter Day Saint Stake Conference 2 events 2400

Malayalee Concert 3 Apr 400

Bayside Beginners Music Week 27 Apr - 1 May 2083

Jazzi B Live Concert 9 May 615

Creative Generation Rehearsals 24 May 1200

In 2008/09 a total of 844,930 patrons visited the Sleeman Sports Complex (includes non-event day patrons).

Annual Report 2008–09 57 Sleeman Sports Complex

Upcoming Events Multiple Events Date

Queensland Swimming Association - including State Champs 7 events

Brisbane Swimming Association - including Regional Champs 7 events

Les Mills Workshop 4 events

Evolution Kickboxing 3 events

Dance Fever (State of Origin) 5 events

School Celebrations - Dance / Arts / End of year 18 events

International Events / Participants

World Transplant Games - Swimming 26-27 Aug

John Edward Seminar 9-11 Nov

National Masters & Selection Trials Weightlifting 17-19 Jun

National Championships

National Gymnastics Championships 4-10 Jul

Aus Cheer Internationals Cheerleading, Dance & Sport Aerobics 10-11 Jul

National Trampolining Club Competitions 1-2 Aug

Taekwondo National Championships 1-4 Oct

Christadelphian National Conference 2-11 Apr

Australian Age Diving Championships 4-10 Apr

National Secondary & Primary Swimming Championships -Swimming 6-11 Jun

Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia National Conference 11-14 Jun

State Championships

Irish Dancing State Championships 20-23 Aug

INBA Queensland Titles 20 Sept

Queensland Primary School Relay Carnival 20 Nov

Queensland Open Diving Championships 19-21 Dec

Gymnastics Qld State Championships 25-30 Jun

Cultural / Family Events

Punjabi Versa Concert 9 Aug

Jagjit Singh Live Concert 2 Oct

Music Alive 10 Oct

Brisbane Eisteddfod - Dance Groups 17-30 Apr

58 Stadiums Queensland Venue tenants Priorities 2009/10 The Sleeman Sports Complex is home to eight national and „„ Continue upgrades to CCTV, access control and security state sport organisations including: systems to further enhance patron safety; „„ Attract additional tenants and sports events that improve „„ Swimming Queensland; utilisation of the venue’s facilities; „„ Australian Institute of Sport Diving; „„ Refurbishment of the Theatre and the Arena to increase „„ Australian Diving; tenancy space and improve the overall amenity of both „„ Queensland Diving; facilities; and „„ Queensland BMX; „„ Enhancements to the Sleeman Sports Complex „„ Queensland Badminton; grounds, including programs for regeneration, bush management, water course development and the „„ Queensland Cycling; and protection of wildlife habitats. „„ Queensland Weightlifting.

“ Dream, Believe, Create, Succeed! The great staff and facilities at Sleeman Sports Complex helped me get to the Olympics!”

Briony Cole Australian Olympic Silver Medallist – Synchronised Diving

Annual Report 2008–09 59 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC)

The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is one of Australia’s top venues for national and international touring acts. High profile indoor sporting events such as , and tennis can also be staged at the venue. The 13,500 seat venue has hosted international performers such as Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Neil Diamond, Celine Dion, , Billy Joel, , P!NK and Brooks and Dunn, as well as many national acts including the Wiggles, Powderfinger and Silverchair. The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is operated by AEG Ogden on behalf of Stadiums Queensland.

60 Stadiums Queensland Image: courtesy AEG Ogden.

Annual Report 2008–09 61 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC)

Highlights „„ High profile events including Billy Joel, P!nk and Simon and Garfunkel sold out multiple performances. Other International artists including Neil Young, Kings of Leon, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder and John Mellencamp performed to big crowds; „„ Australian events contributed to another successful year with performances by The Veronicas, So You Think You Can Dance Live, El Caballo Blanco, Monster Trucks and the Creative Generation State Schools on Stage 2009; „„ The World Title Fight in May 2009 attracted broad media coverage for the Centre and for Brisbane to a national and international audience; and „„ A number of capital works projects were completed including the refurbishment of the back of house dressing rooms and an upgrade to the performers’ Green Room.

Significant Events

2008 / 2009 TICKETED EVENTS

Event Date Patronage

2008

So You Think You Can Dance 5 Jul 7,329

Rock Eisteddfod Heats 15–18 Jul 4.528

Panic At The Disco 20 Aug 4,080

Andrea Bocelli 22 Aug 8,082

Rock Eisteddfod Final 29 Aug 1,916

Disturbed 2 Sept 6,243

Judas Priest 10 Sept 2,645

El Caballo Blanco 14 Sept 4,849

Dora The Explorer 27–29 Sept 14,147

Conrad Treasury’s Boardroom Blitz 11 Oct 730

Simple Plan 17 Oct 2,886

Stevie Wonder 25 Oct 9,447

Snoop Dogg 29 Oct 4,959

Rihanna and Chris Brown 31 Oct–1 Nov 22,150

Netball Test – Aust vs NZ 2 Oct 7,753

Def Leppard 8 Nov 7,560

Hi 5 11 Nov 4,234

Monster Trucks 15 Nov 8,955

62 Stadiums Queensland Image: News Ltd. (Newspix).

2008 / 2009 TICKETED EVENTS

Event Date Patronage

John Mellencamp 25 Nov 9,598

Billy Joel 2 and 4 Dec 24,370

Kanye West 7 Dec 4,871

Alicia Keys 10 Dec 7,881

The Wiggles 18 and 19 Dec 27,300

2009

Neil Young 21 Jan 10,596

Leonard Cohen 3 Feb 8,455

Roberta Flack 4 Feb 3,194

Jose Carreras 6 Feb 3,700

The Veronicas 14 Feb 5,659

Fall Out Boy 20 Mar 5,960

Coldplay 8–9 Mar 23,699

Kings Of Leon 16 Mar 12,247

The Who 24 Mar 7,556

Brooks and Dunn 8–9 May 14,761

Pussycat Dolls 19 May 9,556

Crusty Demons 23–24 May 18,622

IBO Middleweight – Mundine v Geale 27 May 5,798

Creative Generation - Schools on Stage 6 Jun 9,259

P!NK 12–16 Jun 44,812

Simon & Garfunkel 17–18 Jun 18,900

Cesar Milan 19 Jun 4,088

Ross Noble 20 Jun 4,872

Sports Centre patronage 240,000

In 2008/09 a total of 648,247 patrons visited the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Annual Report 2008–09 63 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC)

Events from July 2009

Event Date

2009

So You Think You Can Dance 3 Jul

WWE Raw 5 Jul

Disney On Ice 9–12 Jul

P!NK 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 Jul

Rock Eisteddfod Heats 29–31 Jul

David Copperfield 6 Aug

Dr Phil 7 Aug

14–16 Aug Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention 21–23 Aug

P!NK 25 and 26 Aug

Beyonce 20 Sept

Thomas and Friends 11 and 12 Oct

Il Divo 15 Oct

Marilyn Manson 17 Oct

Andre Rieu 21 and 22 Oct

Nudgee College Celebration Evening 5 Nov

Nickelback 10 and 11 Nov

Britney Spears 22, 24 and 25 Nov

Green Day 8 and 9 Dec

The Wiggles 13–15 Dec

Keith Urban 18 and 19 Dec

“ In all the years that I have been coming here, this is the best the Centre has looked – from the upgrades of the back of house area, to the front of house operation – the place is shining inside and out. When speaking to the fans and concert goers it is obvious that the pride shown by the Venue management and staff does truly shine through.”

Michael Chugg Chugg Entertainment

64 Stadiums Queensland Coldplay front man Chris Martin performed to a full house at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Image: News Ltd. (Newspix).

Priorities 2009/10 „„ Refurbishment of main Foyer toilets and the re-surfacing of the main entry stairs to improve patron comfort and enhance the safety and aesthetics for patrons entering the venue; „„ Continue to attract major international and national acts to the venue; and „„ Maximise the utilisation of the Sports Centre, through continued use by community associations, local clubs and by securing state, national and international events.

Annual Report 2008–09 65 Queensland Tennis Centre

The Queensland Tennis Centre is Australia’s only tennis facility to provide all three Grand Slam court surfaces of clay, grass, and hard- court. In total, 23 international standard courts are available for both tournament and public use. The centre court arena, known as Pat Rafter Arena after one of Queensland’s most successful and popular tennis players, features seating for 5,500 spectators and includes 20 corporate suites, several function spaces and world-class player facilities.

66 Stadiums Queensland Image: Lime Corporate Photography.

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Highlights Venue tenants „„ An official naming ceremony was held on Thursday 23 „„ Tennis Queensland; and October 2008 to announce the Queensland Tennis Centre „„ Tennis Australia (Brisbane International / National stadium as “Pat Rafter Arena”; Academy). „„ The Centre was officially opened by the Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Anna Bligh MP on Friday Upcoming Events 2 January 2009; „„ The Inaugural Brisbane International attracted 66,024 Event Date spectators and a total domestic television audience of 3.45 million viewers; and Queensland Junior Teams Carnival 12-16 Dec 2009 „„ Around 16,000 members of the public used the facility for Brisbane International 3-10 Jan 2010 fixtures, coaching, social court hire and functions since the Queensland Open ITF Wheelchair opening in January 2009. 7-10 Jan 2010 Championships Significant Events Plexicushion Queensland Open AMT 26-29 June 2010 30 June - Event Date Patronage Rod Laver Junior Championships 4 July 2010 QTC Official Public Opening 2 Jan 2,800 Brisbane International 2-10 Jan 66,024 Priorities 2009/10 Queensland Open ITF 27-30 Jan 200 „„ Installation of additional shade structures on the western Wheelchair Championships side of Pat Rafter Arena; Rankings Band Event 7/8 Feb 250 „„ Work with Tennis Australia to secure the Centre’s first tie; Tennis Queensland 7 Mar 200 „„ Continue to promote court hire to increase use of all Annual Awards outdoor courts and the centre court for casual and U12 & U14 Winter Nationals 27 Jun 300 corporate use on non-tournament days; and „„ Promote the various Queensland Tennis Centre function Other (Weekly fixtures, Approx Ongoing spaces to increase use on non-event days. coaching, functions) 16,000

In the first half of 2009 a total of 85,774 patrons visited the Queensland Tennis Centre.

Victoria Azarenka makes history as the first winner of the Brisbane International.

68 Stadiums Queensland Pat Rafter serves the first ball at the official opening of the Queensland Tennis Centre on Friday 2 January 2009.

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“ This is probably the best small-to-medium tennis centre in the world and the 5,500 seats will create an atmosphere both players and spectators will get excited about.”

Ashley Cooper Queensland Tennis Great and Former President, Tennis Queensland

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Stadiums Queensland The Gabba Queensland Tennis Centre Level 11 Gabba Towers Blair Conaghan Patrick Oxley 411 Vulture Street Manager Manager Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Gate 7 Vulture Street 190 King Arthur Terrace Phone: (07) 3008 6100 Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Tennyson QLD 4105 [email protected] Phone: 1300 THEGABBA Phone: (07) 3214 3800 www.stadiums.qld.gov.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.queenslandtenniscentre.com.au Web: www.thegabba.org.au Employment Opportunities Sleeman Sports Complex Human Resources Manager Dairy Farmers Stadium Bryan Pryde Stadiums Queensland Todd Harris Manager Level 11 Gabba Towers Manager Cnr Old Cleveland & Tilley Roads 411 Vulture Street Golf Links Drive Chandler QLD 4155 Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Kirwan QLD 4817 Phone: (07) 3131 9611 Phone: (07) 3008 6100 Phone: (07) 4722 7700 Email: [email protected] www.stadiums.qld.gov.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.sleemansports.org.au Web: www.dairyfarmersstadium.org.au Privacy and Right to Information Suncorp Stadium Privacy and Right to Information Officer Skilled Park Alan Graham Stadiums Queensland David Lloyd General Manager Level 11 Gabba Towers Manager PO Box 1658 411 Vulture Street Centreline Place Milton QLD 4064 Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Robina QLD 4226 Phone: (07) 3331 5000 Phone: (07) 3008 6100 Phone: (07) 5656 5500 Email: [email protected] www.stadiums.qld.gov.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.suncorpstadium.com.au Web: www.skilledpark.com.au Business Opportunities Brisbane Entertainment Centre Jaimie Robertson QSAC Trish McNamara General Manager Patrick Oxley General Manager Business Development and Marketing Manager Melaleuca Drive Stadiums Queensland Kessels Road Boondall QLD 4034 Level 11 Gabba Towers Nathan QLD 4111 Phone: (07) 3265 8111 411 Vulture Street Phone: (07) 3405 7511 Email: [email protected] Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Email: [email protected] Web: www.brisent.com.au Phone: (07) 3008 6100 Web: www.qsac.org.au www.stadiums.qld.gov.au

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