Annual Report great venues. good times. CONTENTS Stadiums Queensland at a glance 2 Corporate Review 4 Our Vision 4 Our Mission 4 Our Core Values 4 Our Operating Principles 4 Key Outcome Statements 5 Chairman’s Report 6 Chief Executive’s Report 8 The Board 10 Organisational Structure 12 Corporate Governance 14 The Board 14 Committees 14 © The State of Queensland (Stadiums Queensland) 2010 Internal Committees (Committees convened by the Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland – Our Contribution 18 Stadiums Queensland) 14 Venue Reports 22 External Committees (Committees attended by The Gabba 22 Stadiums Queensland representatives convened Suncorp Stadium 26 by other agencies) 15 Skilled Park 30 Risk Management 16 Brisbane Entertainment Centre 34 Enterprise Bargaining 16 Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre 38 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement 16 Sleeman Sports Complex 42 Women and Stadiums Queensland 16 Dairy Farmers Stadium 46 Representation of Women on Boards and Committees 16 Queensland Tennis Centre 50 Personal and Professional Development Initiatives Gold Coast Stadium 54 for Women 16 Work Experience and Trainee Program 17 Cultural Diversity 17 Financial Statements Ethical Procedures, Values and Practices 17 General Purpose Financial Report 58 Recordkeeping 17 Contact Information 90 Consultancy Costs 17 On average patrons visit venues fi ve to six times per year and more than 83% say they will defi nitely visit again annual report 09/10 1 24 September 2010 The Hon Phil Reeves MP Minister for Child Safety and Sport Level 7, 111 George Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 Dear Minister It is with pleasure I enclose a copy of the Stadiums Queensland Annual Report for the 2009 – 2010 financial year. The report contains a venue overview on each of the nine major sporting and entertainment facilities owned and operated by Stadiums Queensland, as well as a general purpose financial report. I certify that this Annual Report complies with: • the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009, and • the detailed requirements set out in the Annual Report Requirements for Queensland Government Agencies. A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements can be accessed online at www.stadiums.qld.gov.au. Yours sincerely Mike Pelly Chairman 02 QUEENSLAND STADIUMS A GLANCE AT Our achievements • The QTC hosted the fi rst Davis Cup • International industry journal, tie in Brisbane since 1999. The Billboard Magazine, ranked BEC third • Independent research conducted rubber was played on clay which saw in the world based on total gross showed that Stadiums Queensland’s the Pat Rafter Arena converted from concert ticket sales for the period venues pump more than $308 million its usual hard court surface. Australia 2000 – 2009 for venues with a 10 – per annum into the Queensland won the rubber 5 – 0 over Japan in 15,000 capacity; economy and provide employment front of more than 11,307 fans; • Suncorp Stadium was voted by the for more than 2,050 Queenslanders; • Construction began on Stadiums Professional Footballers Association • Patronage increased by 13% this Queensland’s ninth major sporting as having the best fi eld of play in year with more than 4.3 million facility, the Gold Coast Stadium at the A-League. Dairy Farmers Stadium patrons attending events at Stadiums Carrara. Scheduled for completion fi nished second; Queensland venues. This compares in mid 2011, the 25,000 capacity • The Gabba cricket wicket was with 3.8 million last fi nancial year; venue will be home to the Australian recently voted the best in the • Stadiums Queensland continued to Football League’s 17th national team country for Test Matches, One reduce water consumption. When the Gold Coast Suns; Day Internationals, Twenty/20’s compared to the Queensland Water • Skilled Park hosted the inaugural and Sheffi eld Shield matches Commission’s (QWC) base line year NRL Indigenous All Stars v NRL All by members of the Australian 2004/2005, Stadiums Queensland Stars match. The hugely successful Cricketers Association. The ACA is has reduced its annual water event attracted a near capacity made up of Australia’s international consumption by 192mL or 53.98%; crowd of 26,510. The event was and state based players. • The Queensland Tennis Centre staged in February to coincide hosted two highly successful tennis with the anniversary of the Prime tournaments this year. The Brisbane Minister’s apology to The Stolen International attracted 82,000 fans Generation; compared to 61,000 last year; • QSAC hosted four major outdoor events (2 x AC/DC concerts, Pearl Jam and SuperX) attended by more than 145,000 fans; 2 Stadiums Queensland Our priorities • Attract new events and other • Continue to provide the community, business opportunities which bring schools and other educational • Create jobs through major economic benefi ts to the state; institutions with access to a range construction projects (such as • Continue to introduce environmentally of quality sports, entertainment the redevelopment of Gold Coast sustainable technology and practices and leisure facilities, to foster Stadium (GCS), the development into the venues such as recycling, participation in sport and the of a second Olympic pool and the public transport, online ticketing and performing arts; construction of a BMX Supercross solar power; • Maintain the State’s major sporting track at the Sleeman Sports and entertainment facilities to a Complex) which contribute to the • Continue to develop innovative world class standard and provide State’s sporting infrastructure. The partnerships with educational safe venues for patrons; and GCS project will provide employment institutions and relevant sports for more than 1,100 people during industry bodies, both locally • Provide opportunities for venue the design and construction phase; and internationally, to foster patrons and all members of the better training and development community to access Stadiums • Continue to support Queensland’s opportunities for elite athletes and Queensland venues through the tourism industry by attracting research opportunities for the future ongoing promotion of facilities international, interstate and of the sports industry. QSAC and and events. intrastate patrons to major national the Sleeman Sports Complex are and international sporting and crucial hubs for the development entertainment events. The Gabba and training of elite sportspeople. will host the upcoming Ashes Test Both venues also provide fi rst while in 2011 Suncorp Stadium will class facilities for members of the host a Bledisloe Cup fi xture. The last community to train or compete in Ashes Test held in 2006 pumped $72 sporting activities; million into the state economy while the Bledisloe contributed $17 million; annual report 09/10 3 04 OVERVIEW CORPORATE Our Vision Our Mission Our Core Values great venues. good times Building better venue experiences • Teamwork • Trust • Integrity • Service • Respect Our Operating Principles • Attracting and retaining quality, dedicated personnel who exhibit Our Core Values • Good corporate governance and sound business practice • Adding value for venue members, hirers, tenants and patrons • Ensuring maximum operational effectiveness at each venue • Attracting and retaining quality events and activities • Building and enhancing the reputation of each of our venues • Acting in a commercially responsible manner • Developing the organisation to support business directions • Striving for excellence 4 Stadiums Queensland Key Outcome Statements As part of performing its function Stadiums Queensland has developed Key Outcome Statements based upon the three critical elements that give life to the organisation: PEOPLE PROCESS PLACES PEOPLE PROCESS PLACES • Stadiums Queensland is a great place to • Through sound business practices Our venues: work that nurtures, develops and inspires Stadiums Queensland achieves the • Provide for the champions of today and excellence, and celebrates success. Government’s outcomes and its corporate tomorrow objectives by balancing its environmental, • Our people are professional, well • Provide a place for the viewing of sport social and commercial responsibilities. trained, highly motivated and display and entertainment in a safe environment Our Core Values. • As a leader in venue management, • Are developed and maintained to Stadiums Queensland embraces GOAL attract major events for the benefi t of continuous improvement, fosters • Retention of skilled and experienced staff. Queensland innovation and anticipates customer • Improving the capability of our workforce. needs. GOAL GOAL • Increasing venue utilisation • Enhancing venue experiences • Improving venue facilities and functionality • Improving operational effectiveness annual report 09/10 5 06 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT I am pleased to present my fi rst Patronage that provide the nursery for the Annual Report since becoming development of tomorrow’s champions In excess of 4.3 million people attended are also available to members of the Chairman of Stadiums events, or used the facilities at Stadiums public for their personal fi tness, training Queensland in December 2009. Queensland venues over the past year. and recreational sporting activities. This is a terrifi c result given the lingering Stadiums Queensland is quickly effect of the global fi nancial crisis. approaching its fi rst decade of Furthermore, during the course of 2009 Business Model operation. During this period, the it is estimated more than 33 million