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SSCT 2012 13 Annual Report Contents CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE 03 CEO’S REPORT 04 DECLARATION & ATTESTATION 05 OUR ORGANISATION 06 Organisational Structure 08 OUR PARTNERS 09 OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE AGAINST OBJECTIVES 10 SPORTS VENUES 11 MEMBERSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 15 CORPORATE SERVICES 18 5 Year Performance 18 LAKESIDE STADIUM 23 LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNANCE POLICY COMPLIANCE 24 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW AND DISCLOSURE 26 Disclosure Index 27 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 32 Notes to the Financial Statements 36 Certification 71 Independent Audit Report 72 PROTECTED DISCLOSURE ACT 2012 74 Chairperson’s Message Following the opening of substantial new Trust expected to reduce the cost of energy by around $600,000 facilities at Lakeside Oval and the Flowrider at per annum, once the loan is repaid. MSAC in 2011/12, the recent financial year has In my 2011/12 Annual Report I referred to the need for major seen a consolidation of the Trust activities, and asset life cycle replacement at MSAC, as the facility is now planning for the next era. more than sixteen years old. I am pleased to report that the The ‘Melbourne Sports Hub – Developing Champions in State Government has responded positively to an analysis Life’ began as an idea to build on the network of world class of these requirements conducted by the consultancy group facilities managed by the Trust to create and promote greater GHD and has allocated $6.3million to what is hoped to be opportunities for members of the Victorian community to the first tranche of the works program proposed. Early works reach their potential in physical and personal endeavor. It include the replacement of competition scoreboards for the has now materialised into a growth in public usage of Trust competition pools and new partitions and curtaining for the facilities to 2.8 million, up from 2.07million the previous year. basketball halls. This outstanding result has been built around the Champions The specialist expertise developed over many years by the in Life theme, an engaging idea that can inspire everyone staff team continues to be highly valued in other jurisdictions. from an aspiring elite athlete to a local resident seeking to The annual International Sports Facility Management moderately improve their health and wellbeing to an infant Program conducted by SSCT’s MSAC Institute of Training saw starting their first swimming lesson hoping to one day participants from New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and become a champion. PNG as well as other Australian States. Due to the demand by others for advice and information from key SSCT personnel In addition to the large numbers of community members consideration is being given to expanding the consultancy visiting the SSCT centres at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic services into a new operational arm of the Trust. As this is Centre, the Lakeside Oval and the State Netball and Hockey my final Annual Report I pay particular tribute to the highly Centre for personal fitness and community level sports effective management and staff. Led by Simon Weatherill, activities, international and national elite events continue to the management team of Peter Murphy, Naomi Dempsey, feature regularly on the SSCT calendar. Building on the success Darren Rattle and Tim Kalkman enjoy an enviable reputation of the 2010 Champions Trophy, the 2012 event has been of excellence in the elite facilities management field. hailed as one of the best tournaments of its type conducted to date. Other events of note include athletics premier event I wish to also acknowledge the skill, teamwork and the Zatopek. Significant major maintenance works have been contribution of my fellow Trust members, Carmel Ackerley, undertaken during the reporting period, including the annual Leigh Russell, Andrew Fried, Gaye Hamilton, Brett Moore and ‘blitz’ that is conducted during the period of the Formula Nicole Livingstone. It has been a pleasure to work with such a 1 Grand Prix in Albert Park, when public access to MSAC is dedicated group. limited. Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of work is Finally, can I thank the Ministers for Sport and Recreation in completed in a matter of days as the SSCT maintenance staff my time on the Trust - Hon Hugh Delahunty MP and Hon James and a small army of contractors reseal floors, replace tiles, Merlino MP for their support, guidance and commitment to the repaint surfaces and re-lay carpets. Trust and its mission to sport and the community. The SSCT finances continue to be tightly managed, with the operating budget again being achieved, despite the addition of a full year of expenses from the Lakeside Oval facility. Improvement to the operating position is also expected to improve as a result of the effective completion of the $4.1million Energy Performance Contract, which is Mr. Bruce Mildenhall Chairperson STATE SPORT CENTRES TRUST 2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT 3 CEO’S Report Declaration & Attestation The State Sport Centres Trust manages in These key achievements were only possible with the assistance ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER’S DECLARATION ATTESTATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH excess of $350M worth of sporting facilities of the Minister for Sport & Recreation, the Honourable Hugh THE AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND RISK In accordance with Financial Management Act 1994, on behalf of the Victorian Government. The Delahunty MP, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Dr Peter Hertan MANAGEMENT STANDARD I am pleased to present the State Sport Centres Trust group of facilities referred to as the Melbourne and the State Sport Centres Trust. Special thanks to Mr Bruce Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2013. I, Simon Weatherill certify that the State Sport Centres Trust Sports Hub incorporates the Melbourne Sports Mildenhall who has Chaired the Trust from 2009-2013. has risk management processes in place consistent with the and Aquatic Centre, State Netball Hockey In addition to this, I would also like to thank my Senior Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard. Centre, Lakeside Stadium and the MSAC Management team, Mr Peter Murphy, Ms Naomi Dempsey, An internal control system is in place that enables the Institute of Training. Mr Darren Rattle and Mr Tim Kalkman for their advice, executive to understand, manage and satisfactorily control The Melbourne Sports Hub is home to 34 Melbourne Sports dedication and trust. risk exposures. The Audit and Risk committee verifies this Hub Tenants. The diverse range of facilities and services is The Melbourne Sports Hub is a truly iconic set of sporting assurance and that the risk profile of the State Sport Centres arguably the most patronised set of facilities in the country facilities for all Victorians to access, and with over 7,671 Mr. Simon Weatherill CEO Trust has been critically reviewed within the last 12 months. attracting 2.811M patrons and conducting in excess of patrons a day visiting its services and programs; it is truly 29 August 2013 480 sporting events per annum. a part of the lifestyle, culture and vibe of the sporting capital of the World, Melbourne. Key achievements for 2012-2013: I look forward to working with the Government and the Trust • Achieve a record attendance of 2.811M patrons. in managing and maintaining the Melbourne Sports Hub • Manage $7.09M worth of capital and maintenance works as one of the premier facilities in the country. with minimal down time for patrons and stakeholders. • Managing and operating the Centres within budget. Mr. Simon Weatherill CEO 29 August 2013 • Integrating Lakeside Stadium with the State Sport Centres Trust operations. • Continually promoting our purpose of “Developing ATTESTATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH Mr. Simon Weatherill CEO Champions in Life” which is the staff and Trusts’ THE MINISTERIAL STANDING DIRECTION State Sport Centres Trust operational purpose of developing people through 4.5.5.1 - INSURANCE sport, recreation and education. I, Simon Weatherill certify that the State Sport Centres Trust has complied with Ministerial Direction 4.5.5.1 – Insurance. Mr. Simon Weatherill CEO 29 August 2013 4 STATE SPORT CENTRES TRUST 2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT STATE SPORT CENTRES TRUST 2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Our Organisation ESTABLISHMENT FUNCTIONS RANGE OF SERVICES PROVIDED OUR VALUES The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is a statutory The key functions of the State Sport Centres Trust The Act outlines the range of services to be provided as • Integrity: Behaving in a clear and consistent manner to authority established pursuant to the Melbourne Sports are as follows: sporting, educational, recreational, social and entertainment. Do the Right Thing. and Aquatic Centre Act 1994. The Centre opened for a) The management, operation and maintenance of the The State Sport Centres Trust Vision, Purpose and Values are: • Teamwork: Share. Understand. Succeed. Grow. Together. business on 27 July 1997. Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and the State • Passion: Approach everything with Energy, Commitment On 22 December 1999 the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Netball Hockey Centre; OUR VISION and Enthusiasm to Make a Difference. Centre Act 1994 was amended by the Melbourne Sports and b) The care, improvement, use and promotion of the Aquatic Centre (Amendment) Act 1999. As outlined in section To develop an innovative sports hub for the Victorian and Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and the State 1 of the Act, the main purpose of this Amendment was to: Australian community that provides a diverse range of OUR COMMITMENT Netball Hockey Centre; programs and events for international, national and state a) Rename the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Trust Our staff commitment is to be able to assist anyone at c) The efficient financial management of the Melbourne Sports sporting groups as well as serving the Melbourne sporting and as the State Sport Centres Trust; and anytime and help them with their development needs. and Aquatic Centre and the State Netball Hockey Centre; recreational community. b) Extend the powers of the Trust to enable it to manage d) The care, protection and management of the State Netball the State Netball Hockey Centre and other sports, Hockey Centre land, and Melbourne Sports and Aquatic OUR PURPOSE recreation and entertainment facilities and services.
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