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ANNUAL REPORT

Stadiums Queensland

Stadiums Queensland Annual Report 2015/2016

12 September 2016

The Honourable Curtis Pitt MP Treasurer, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Sport GPO Box 611 BRISBANE QLD 4001

Dear Minister

I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2015/2016 for Stadiums Queensland.

I certify 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 at www.stadiums.qld.gov.au

Yours sincerely

Sophie Devitt Chair Stadiums Queensland

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3Stadiums Queensland Annual Report // 2015/2016

CONTENTSStadiums Queensland at a Glance 4

Corporate Overview 6

Chair’s Report 8

Chief Executive’s Report 9

The Board 10

Corporate Governance 12

Venue Reports 15

Financial Statements 27

Contact Information 61

Glossary 62

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Stadiums Queensland is charged with managing, operating and promoting the use of major facilities for community sports and recreation activities, and the staging of elite sporting and entertainment events.

Stadiums Queensland is constituted under the Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 and commenced operations on 21 December 2001.

In 2015/2016, Stadiums Queensland:

• Hosted more than four million patrons across the nine venues;

• Continued the roll out of fibre optic backbone infrastructure across the venues as part of the Venues Modernisation Project to improve connectivity and drive business efficiencies;

• Partnered with Cricket Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane Marketing to secure International cricket at The Gabba over the next three summers;

• Remained highly engaged in the planning process to assist with the delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games;

• Worked with key Government stakeholders to deliver significant Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games infrastructure with a view to securing high value legacy outcomes for the community and venue hirers following delivery of the Games;

• Continued to support the construction of the new $59 million Queensland State Velodrome at the Sleeman Sports Complex; and

• Commenced site and design planning for the $30 million State Netball Centre to be located at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC).

In respect of Stadiums Queensland venues:

• Suncorp Stadium hosted a total of 47 major events with more than 1.25 million people visiting the venue. Major events included Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran concerts, a sold out NRL Doubleheader, a Spartan Race Series Challenge, State of Origin, NRL All Stars as well as fixtures from anchor tenants the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Reds and Brisbane Roar;

• QSAC achieved patronage of more than 333,000 following the hosting of two AC/DC concerts, the Monster Jam event and 121 athletic events, the highest patronage at the venue since 2002/03;

• 1300SMILES Stadium’s anchor tenant, the North Queensland Cowboys, won the 2015 NRL Premiership in an extra time thriller against the Brisbane Broncos. Patronage at the Townsville venue was the highest since 2009/10;

• QTC achieved the third highest attendance figure of 96,045 for the 2016 Brisbane International and the second highest attendance figure of 7,810 for a Fed Cup event;

• Patronage for Brisbane Heat fixtures at The Gabba continued to grow with more than 120,000 attending the four home games. This included a Big Bash League (BBL) venue record of 33,783 fans for the Heat v Strikers;

• Cbus Super Stadium was used as an elite training base for English Premier League team, Manchester City FC, with the super club playing a practice match against Adelaide United and a friendly against Melbourne City FC;

• Metricon Stadium partnered with Huawei to deliver a range of technological improvements including venue wi-fi, a stadium app and a ‘click and collect’ mobile, cashless, food and beverage ordering platform;

• The Brisbane Entertainment Centre hosted a wide range of international and domestic touring acts including Oprah, Neil Diamond, Fleetwood Mac, Madonna, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and KISS; and

• In addition to hosting a wide variety of community sporting events at Sleeman Sports Complex, development of the Queensland State Velodrome continued with the venue highly engaged with GOLDOC and requirements of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

STADIUMS QUEENSLAND AT A GLANCE


OUR PRIORITIES

OVERALL PATRONAGE

2015/16 2014/15

The Gabba 423,581 330,458

Suncorp Stadium 1,254,503 1,197,525

Cbus Super Stadium 157,247 256,071

Brisbane Entertainment Centre 596,237 660,345

Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre 333,441 222,725

Sleeman Sports Complex 621,785 659,542

1300SMILES Stadium 262,170 223,479

Queensland Tennis Centre 220,055 209,134

Metricon Stadium 166,646 168,692

Total 4,035,665 3,927,971

Operate and maintain the State’s major sporting venues to a standard that meets the requirements of the governing bodies of elite sport, both national and international.

Provide safe venues and a quality experience for patrons who attend, or who participate in sporting and entertainment events hosted at Stadiums Queensland facilities.

Provide the community, schools and other institutions with access to a range of quality sports, entertainment and leisure facilities to foster participation in sport, recreation and the performing arts.

Work with industry partners in support of Queensland’s tourism industry by attracting international, interstate and intrastate patrons to major sporting and entertainment events at Stadiums Queensland venues.

Create jobs through construction projects (which contribute to the State’s sporting infrastructure) and the hosting of major events.

Improve operational efficiencies and reduce event costs.

Continue to introduce environmentally sustainable technologies and practices into the venues such as recycling, water harvesting, public transport, online ticketing and solar power.

Develop innovative partnerships with educational institutions and relevant sports industry bodies, both locally and internationally, to foster training and development opportunities for elite athletes and research.

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CORPORATE OVERVIEW

KEY OUTCOME STATEMENTS

PEOPLE • Stadiums Queensland is a great place to work that nurtures, develops and inspires excellence, and celebrates success

• Our people are professional, well trained, highly motivated and display Our Core Values

Goal

• Retention of skilled and experienced staff

• Improving the capability of our workforce

PROCESS • Through sound business practices Stadiums Queensland achieves the Government’s outcomes and its corporate objectives by balancing its environmental, social and commercial responsibilities

• As a leader in venue management, Stadiums Queensland embraces continuous improvement, fosters innovation and anticipates customer needs

Goal

• Enhancing venue experiences

• Improving operational effectiveness

PLACES • Provide for the champions of today and tomorrow

• Provide a place for the viewing of sport and entertainment in a safe environment

• Are developed and maintained to attract major events for the benefit of Queensland

Goal

• Increasing venue utilisation

• Improving venue facilities and functionality

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

OUR VISIONgreat venues. good times.

OUR MISSIONBuilding better venue experiences

OUR CORE VALUES• Teamwork

• Integrity

• Respect

• Trust

• Service


CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT’S OBJECTIVES

State Government Objective Stadiums Queensland Approach

Create jobs and a diverse economy

• Create jobs through major construction projects which contribute to the State’s sporting infrastructure

• Create events-based employment across a range of sectors through the delivery of regular events

• Provide first class facilities capable of hosting major national and international events

Consultation • Working with key industry partners to attract major events to Queensland which benefit tourism operators and other business sectors

• Work with industry partners to plan, attract and deliver elite sporting events such as the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and other major sporting and entertainment events

• Work with key partners and industry stakeholders to reduce event costs

Build safe, caring and connected communities/encourage Queenslanders to be physically active

• Ensure all Stadiums Queensland venues are well managed, accessible and available to be enjoyed by all Queenslanders

• Continue to develop the nine venues to ensure they remain suitable for hosting local, national and international events

• Provide facilities which help increase participation of Queenslanders in sport and recreation activities

• Maintain and upgrade key sports infrastructure and venues as funding permits

Deliver quality front-line services

• Remain a capable, streamlined customer-focused organisation

• Provide access to community facilities for recreational and sporting pursuits

Integrity and Accountability • Maintain systems to efficiently and effectively manage public resources

• Continuously identify and implement efficiencies and savings across the organisation

• Continue to develop commercial partnership opportunities with the private sector

Protecting the Environment • Reducing the impact on communities adjacent to major venues through the use of public transport initiatives

• Recycling programs are in place across the venues

• Rain water harvesting is in place for field irrigation and other purposes at a range of venues

• Investigating the use of LED lighting at certain facilities

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I am pleased to present the 2015/16 Annual Report for Stadiums Queensland, my first since being appointed Chair in July 2015.

This financial year has seen the appointment of a new Board with a wide variety of skills to oversee business operations and provide the strategic direction for the organisation. I thank my fellow Directors for their dedication and look forward to working with them, the Executive Management Team and other key stakeholders to deliver events and sports infrastructure for Queensland into the future.

This financial year, Stadiums Queensland’s nine venues hosted in excess of four million patrons across events of varying sizes. The portfolio of venues host major events from State of Origin and outdoor concerts through to school athletics carnivals. Our venues are accessible to the public for the viewing of elite sport, personal fitness training or recreational pursuits and are available to be hired for community use, functions and a range of other purposes.

One of the key priorities of the Board is to ensure our venues remain current in this ever changing technological environment. Stadiums Queensland has been working over the past 12 months to continue to progress with the installation of infrastructure associated with the Venue Technology Modernisation Project. Continued upgrades to technology across the portfolio is a key focus of Stadiums Queensland, as well as many venue hirers, and it is something the Board is acutely aware of and addressing in line with existing budgets.

A key platform to deliver these enhancements has been the installation of a fibre optic backbone which can be used as a platform for high speed Wi-Fi services to support event operations (including point of sale terminals at food

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and beverage concessions and turnstile and ticketing services) to provide for faster, more efficient customer service as well as public safety enhancements such as CCTV.

Stadiums Queensland continues to facilitate upgrades of the in-venue telecommunications networks across the portfolio. Our staff and venues work closely with telecommunications providers to increase network data capacity to meet the demand of patrons and hirers. Upgrades to date have improved connectivity during events, and the ongoing works outlined above provide the foundation for hirers to bump in additional capabilities for their fans.

Looking forward over the next 12 months, in addition to the day-to-day business, Stadiums Queensland is working on four large major projects: the commissioning of the Queensland State Velodrome, the State Netball Centre, the North Queensland Stadium and the temporary enhancements for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games involving two of our Gold Coast venues, Cbus Super Stadium and Metricon Stadium.

Stadiums Queensland will soon have ownership of the award winning Queensland State Velodrome at Stadium Queensland’s Sleeman Sports Complex. Our experienced venue staff are presently undertaking the commissioning process of this state-of-the art track cycling facility.

The new State Netball Centre is currently in the detailed design phase with construction expected to commence in February 2017.

Off the back of the memorable 2015 NRL Premiership, by 2020 the North Queensland Cowboys will have a new home with works set to commence on a new CBD located stadium in Townsville. This project has come to fruition as a result of State and Federal Funding, a land contribution from the Townsville City Council and a grant from the NRL.

Since the success of the Gold Coast 2018

Commonwealth Games bid, Stadiums Queensland has been engaged with GOLDOC on a variety of business levels and with other key stakeholders regarding the delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The organisation is working as part of the whole-of-government approach to deliver what will be a very successful games for Queensland.

I would like to extend my greatest appreciation to the Executive Management Team and staff of Stadiums Queensland who continue to demonstrate a passion and commitment to developing major sporting and entertainment infrastructure in Queensland.

Since 2009, I have had the good fortune of working with the outgoing Chief Executive, Kevin Yearbury. I thank Kevin for his professionalism and attention to detail on all aspects of the business which always provided the Board, past and present, with confidence.

I also thank the previous Chairman of Stadiums Queensland Mr Mike Pelly with whom I had the pleasure of working closely prior to my appointment as Chair. Mike’s leadership, professionalism and vision for sport in Queensland contributed to the delivery of the quality venues in Queensland’s current sporting landscape.

Finally I thank the Treasurer and Minister for Sport, the Hon Curtis Pitt MP, and the Queensland Government for the continued support of Stadiums Queensland as we work to deliver great venues and good times for the millions of patrons who visit and use this magnificent suite of facilities.

At Stadiums Queensland we are extremely proud of what we have been able to achieve in 2015/16 with our stakeholders and partners. We are looking forward to another successful and productive year ahead.

Sophie Devitt Chair


2015/16 has seen patronage across Stadiums Queensland venues eclipse four million with all Stadiums Queensland facilities attracting a wide variety of users and events.

It has also been a year of planning for the addition of three new facilities to Stadiums Queensland’s portfolio. The new Queensland State Velodrome, State Netball Centre and North Queensland Stadium are all in various stages of design or development. Each will be commissioned as they reach completion over the next 12 months and beyond.

The award winning $59 million Queensland State Velodrome at the Sleeman Sports Complex is designed by Cox Rayner and being constructed by Watpac. The venue will replace the existing outdoor velodrome which was constructed as part of the 1982 Commonwealth Games and has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer compliant with international competition standards.

The new 1,500 seat venue will expand to a capacity of 4,000 during games mode and is one of the first facilities in Australia to be fitted with broadcast quality LED lighting. The lighting will be cheaper to operate and use less energy with a longer lifespan. The 250 metre timber cycling track has been installed by renowned track designer Schuermann Architects. With a near 45 degree turn, the velodrome has been designed with speed in mind and should be conducive to high quality racing. Needless to say the cycling community is abuzz with anticipation.

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In terms of legacy use, the installation of sports flooring and netting across the infield will allow for additional sports to access the space. The fitness centre will also move from its current pool deck location in the Brisbane Aquatic Centre to the new velodrome providing Members and those engaged in personal fitness activities with a larger modern space while creating additional tenancy opportunities for small business within the Aquatic Centre.

The State Netball Centre at QSAC will feature eight indoor hard courts, player change facilities and administration offices for Netball Queensland. BVN have been appointed architects, with the development in the advanced stages of detailed design.

The project team identified a preferred site located at the corner of Mains and Kessels Roads, adjacent to the eastern car park. This will provide parking in immediate proximity to the Netball Centre and eliminate traffic congestion on the ring road and so avoid traffic and pedestrian conflict during events.

Planning has commenced on the $250 million North Queensland Stadium project which will deliver a new home ground for the North Queensland Cowboys, based adjacent to the Townsville CBD. For Stadiums Queensland, this will result in the closure of the existing 1300SMILES Stadium at Kirwan and be the first time one of Stadiums Queensland’s venues has been decommissioned. The Department of State Development is leading the project with involvement from several State and Commonwealth

Departments and the Townsville City Council. With construction due for completion ahead of the 2020 NRL season, this project is a great outcome for Townsville, the Cowboys and North Queensland.

Stadiums Queensland remains and will continue to be heavily engaged in the delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Events will occur at three Stadiums Queensland sites across South East Queensland with scope for a fourth venue to be utilised as a pre-games training venue.

I express my thanks to the Treasurer and Minister for Sport, the Hon Curtis Pitt MP, for his support and the ongoing assistance of the Queensland Government.

Finally, to the staff of Stadiums Queensland, the ongoing dedication and professionalism of everyone involved in this organisation is reflected in our success over the past year.

I express my thanks to all who contribute on a daily basis to the team effort that goes into our continual quest to deliver better venue experiences for our hirers and those who visit our venues. Your energy and commitment is appreciated.

Todd Harris A/Chief Executive

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The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of Stadiums Queensland. It sets the strategic direction of the business within the parameters set down by the Major Sports Facilities Act (2001) and determines the policies and practices that govern the day-to-day operations of Stadiums Queensland.

DIRECTORS

Ms Sophie Devitt (Chair)

Sophie Devitt is a Partner at law firm DLA Piper. She has been an integral part in growing the Litigation and Regulatory team over the past decade. Sophie specialises in professional indemnity litigation, risk management and assessment and regulatory advice, advising national and global clients in the property, financial services and insurance sectors. Throughout her legal career, Sophie has participated and led a number of ‘pro bono’ projects providing legal assistance through programs such as the Nepalese Bar Association and WLJH training program for women lawyers, the Pacific Islands Nations Developments Project - Samoa Chapter and the Self Representative Legal Clinic. Sophie has a keen interest in tennis, all codes of football and cricket. Prior to her appointment as Chair, Sophie chaired both the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and the Stadiums Committee, and sat on the Marketing Committee. She has served on the Board since December 2007.

Ms Victoria Carthew

Victoria Carthew is a highly respected sports journalist, presenter, broadcaster, producer and Master of Ceremonies with two decades of media experience. Currently a presenter on Channel 7 lifestyle program Queensland Weekender, Victoria is host of Broncos TV, as well as a regular contributor on Radio 4BC and 612ABC, NITV’s League

THE BOARD

Nation Live, producer of Channel 9’s Maroon Zone and a corporate and Sports Emcee. As a leading Australian female sports broadcaster, Victoria plays an active role in the promotion of Women’s sport and recreation through both Government and NGO roles. She has covered the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympic Games, the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, the 2003 Rugby World Cup and has spent a decade covering AFL for Channel 7. Victoria is currently a Board member of Hockey QLD, an Advisory Council Member to the Queensland Sports Wheelies and Disabled Association, assists several charities and has three primary school aged children. Victoria is Chair of the Marketing Committee and sits on the Venues Committee. She has served on the Board since December 2009.

Ms Samantha Carroll

Samantha Carroll is a former recipient of Queensland’s Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year and has 15 years’ experience in private law practice specialising in Regulatory law. In addition to her legal qualifications, she is an accredited Governance, Risk and Compliance professional. Her legal background includes 10 years in the leading Australian top tier law firm, Clayton Utz where she was a special counsel in the Governance and Compliance group. Samantha is a long-term committee member on the CSIRO social science ethics committee and has served on the Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House management committee. More recently, Samantha was appointed as Head of Group Compliance at Bank of Queensland. Samantha has a long-standing interest in netball having played this sport for most of her life and also enjoys all codes of football. She has served on the Stadiums Queensland Board since July 2015.

Mr Michael Cottier

Michael Cottier is an experienced company director, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director of Stadiums Queensland, BT Super, the Mortgage and

Finance Association of Australia (MFAA), Queensland Teachers Union Health (QTUH), and Metro Arts. Michael previously served as an Executive Director on over 40 company Boards of QSuper, QIC, and Suncorp Group subsidiary companies. Michael has over 12 years’ commercial experience at senior executive level as Chief Financial Officer in leading financial services organisations QSuper and QIC Limited. Before that, Michael had 10 years’ senior management experience in finance and tax roles within Suncorp. Michael chairs the Audit Risk and Compliance Committees at Stadiums Queensland, BT Super, and the MFAA, and he is a member of a number of other Board Committees, including the QTUH Audit Risk and Compliance Committee and the BT Super Board Investment Committee. Michael has a keen interest in sports, particularly AFL and tennis, and in music and other arts. Michael has served on the Board since July 2015.

Ms Sandra Deane

Sandra Deane is an experienced board member, tribunal member and an independent consultant in the energy and legal sectors with extensive private and public sector experience. She brings experience from senior positions (including as CEO) in the corporate (publicly listed, large private and government-owned corporations) and professional (legal) sectors. Sandra has more than 20 years’ experience in legal practice in corporate and private practice and tribunal roles with significant experience in construction law. She also has more than 15 years’ experience in the energy sector. She brings professional expertise in contract management and negotiation, dispute resolution and compliance. She is currently on the Board of Legal Aid Queensland and is a sessional member of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. She has a keen interest in sporting and cultural events. Sandra is the Chair of the Stadiums/Venue Committee. She has served on the Board since July 2015.


Corporate Services Team

Cameron Pearson CEO

QLD Tennis Centre (Tennis QLD)

Mr Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson is a retired partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). While at PwC Chris led both the Governance, Risk and Compliance and Management Consulting practices in the Brisbane office, specialising in advising Queensland public sector clients, both state and local government, in areas of governance, risk management and financial management. He is now concentrating on a career as an independent, non-executive director. He is deputy chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Queensland Health, an advisory Board member for Information

Minister for Sport

Board of Directors

Todd Harris A/Chief Executive

Jennifer Whittaker Executive Officer

Asset Management

Team

Blair Conaghan Manager

The Gabba

Mirella Taylor Manager

Cbus Super Stadium

David Bennett General Manager Metricon Staduim

(GC SUNS)

Trish McNamara General Manager

BEC (AEG Ogden)

Alan Graham General Manager Suncorp Stadium

(AEG Ogden)

Martin Unicomb Manager

QSAC

Martin Unicomb Manager

Sleeman Sports Complex

Glenn Arboit Manager

1300SMILES Stadium

Business Development and Marketing Team

Professionals Pty Limited, a member of the Board of the not for profit General Douglas Macarthur Brisbane Memorial Foundation Limited, and was previously on the Board of the Queensland Professional Credit Union until its merger with Auswide Bank. Chris is a graduate of the Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand. He is a follower of many sports, particularly the football codes, and is a keen golfer. Chris sits on the Marketing Committee and the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. He has served on the Board since July 2015.

ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGSIn the financial year 2015/16, the Stadiums Queensland Board met on 12 occasions with attendance by Directors as follows:

Sophie Devitt (Chair) 12

Samantha Carroll 12

Victoria Carthew 12

Michael Cottier 12

Sandra Deane 12

Chris Johnson 12

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Patrick Oxley A/General Manager

Operations

General Manager Business

Development and Marketing

Jane Stelfox General Manager

Corporate Services

David Spencer General Manager

Asset Management and Development

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Our corporate governance arrangements are structured to position Stadiums Queensland as:

• An efficient and effective organisation delivering quality venue experiences to the public, tenants and hirers of our facilities;

• An ethical and productive organisation that achieves high standards of accountability, transparency and performance;

• An organisation that works in partnership with sporting bodies, recreational interest groups, the tourism industry, public sector agencies and business to achieve the Government’s policy of developing infrastructure to enhance participation in sport at both the community and elite levels; and

• A flexible, reputable organisation that effectively manages risk.

MACHINERY OF GOVERNMENTStadiums Queensland continued to operate as a Statutory Authority. There were no changes to its statutory functions during the 2015/16 Financial Year. Stadiums Queensland has not established any related entities.

THE BOARDThe Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of Stadiums Queensland. It sets the organisation’s strategic direction within the parameters set down by legislation applicable to Stadiums Queensland and determines the policies and practices that govern its day-to-day operations.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

COMMITTEESThe Board has established a series of Committees to assist it in fulfilling its governance responsibilities.

Internal Committees (Committees convened by Stadiums Queensland):

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is chaired by the Chief Executive and comprises General Managers and Venue Managers. The Executive meets monthly to ensure a consistent approach to business operations. 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 Executive also performs the role of the Information and Communications Technology Steering Committee.

Board Committees

The Board has established two Committees (Stadiums/Venues and Marketing) 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, the marketing of Stadiums Queensland facilities, 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, along with the Chair of the Board as an ex officio member. The Committee is supported by Stadiums Queensland’s Internal Auditor, as provided for under the obligations of the Financial Accountability Act (2009) and the Financial and Performance Management Standard (2009), which provides advice on audit and audit related matters.

The Chief Executive of Stadiums Queensland, General Manager Corporate Services and the Financial Controller attend meetings as observers. This ensures appropriate separation between the Committee, as the body responsible for oversight and monitoring corporate governance within Stadiums Queensland, and the managers responsible for the administration of the business. Officers of the Queensland Audit Office also attend meetings of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.

The Committee focuses on developing the frameworks and procedures for effectively managing business risk and provides advice on the control mechanisms (implemented by management) to protect the organisation’s assets and promote efficient and effective work practices.

Stadiums Queensland has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers to undertake its internal audit function in accordance with Stadiums Queensland’s Internal Audit Charter, reporting to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. PricewaterhouseCoopers has undertaken the function independent of Stadiums Queensland Management and the Queensland Audit Office. The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee has also monitored the implementation of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.


The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee has due regard to the terms of its charter and Queensland Treasury and Trade’s Audit Committee Guidelines in the conduct of its business.

The Auditor General has provided an unqualified audit opinion on the 2015/2016 Financial Statements of Stadiums Queensland.

External Committees

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

Stadiums Queensland representatives participate in a number of Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games forums across key business areas. These include the Commonwealth Games Venues Executive Steering Committee and the Venues Communications Working Group.

Stadium Management Advisory Committee

A Stadium Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) meets as a condition of the Suncorp Stadium Development Approval. Suncorp Stadium’s General Manager convenes SMAC on behalf of Stadiums Queensland. This Committee comprises representatives from emergency service agencies, transport providers, Brisbane City Council and community organisations. These meetings enable Stadium Management to receive a range of views regarding the operation of the stadium. Two SMAC meetings were held during the financial year. No remuneration is paid to SMAC members.

Organisational Structure

There are four General Managers reporting to the Chief Executive, covering the following functions – Corporate Services, Operations, Asset Management and Development and Business Development

and Marketing. The key service standards include:

• Corporate Services – ensure the requirements of Stadiums Queensland’s corporate governance framework are complied with, provision of finance, information technology, human resources, information management and risk management services to venue operations.

• Operations – ensure effective operation of venues and provision of a safe environment for patrons.

• Asset Management and Development – maintain venues to be fit for purpose, implement annual capital works and maintenance programs.

• Business Development and Marketing – maintain communication channels with stakeholders, maximise venue utilisation and maximise commercial branding opportunities.

Risk Management

The identification and proper management of risk is embedded in Stadiums Queensland’s business processes and operating procedures.

Stadiums Queensland has several Committees that address risk management issues:

• Stadiums Queensland’s Executive Committee provides a coordinated approach to the management of risks at the operational level; and

• The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee focuses on key strategic risk issues facing Stadiums Queensland and ensures mechanisms are in place to effectively protect assets and the safe operation of the business.

Enterprise Bargaining

Stadiums Queensland utilises the following industrial instruments to cater for its broad range of staff:

• Stadiums Queensland Staff Certified Agreement 2012;

• Event Day Staff Certified Agreement 2005;

• Order - Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and Conditions (Excluding Certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003; and

• Common Law Contracts.

Enterprise Bargaining negotiations are currently underway for an Agreement to replace the Stadiums Queensland Staff Certified Agreement 2012.

Workforce Planning, Attraction and Retention

The quality of recruitment and selection activities is vital to ensuring Stadiums Queensland is able to attract and retain people with the skills, knowledge and ability to deliver services to the public of Queensland as well as interstate and international visitors who attend events at Stadiums Queensland’s venues.

Stadiums Queensland’s business requires specialist skills across event management, operations and facility management to ensure the nine venues are run in an efficient and cost effective manner and safe for the millions of patrons who attend events each year.

Recruitment and selection processes are based on the principles of merit, equity and fairness. They are designed to enable an assessment to be made of an applicant’s skills, attributes and values against the requirements of the position and the needs of the organisation.

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Given the specialist nature of the industry it is important we retain our people and the intellectual property created through continuous improvement to our trade craft to deliver the best experience possible for patrons as well as meeting hirer and stakeholder expectations. Stadiums Queensland uses a broad range of relevant industry educational programs across the spectrum of the organisation’s functions to develop key staff.

The nature of Stadiums Queensland’s core business requires flexible arrangements for staff to achieve a reasonable work/life balance. Stadiums Queensland recognises and supports flexible working arrangements across the business. This is acknowledged in Stadiums Queensland’s Human Resources Management and Work Health and Safety policies and procedures, outlined during employee induction and staff training.

2015/2016 2014/2015

Full Time Equivalent

122.9 119.7

Permanent Separation %

3% 13%

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Stadiums Queensland is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it seeks to ensure employment practices are non-discriminatory and the talents and resources of all employees are optimally utilised.

All employees are responsible for implementing EEO policies and are expected to reflect behaviours consistent with Stadiums Queensland’s policies and values.

Work Experience and Trainee Program

Stadiums Queensland recognises the benefits of employing trainees and apprentices within its venues not only to develop the skill base within Stadiums Queensland itself but across the labour market generally. In 2015/16 Stadiums

Queensland facilitated the appointment of a School-based Trainee (Grounds) and has supported students from recognised educational and training establishments and individuals seeking opportunities to gain work experience in the areas of grounds and health and fitness.

Ethical Procedures, Values and Practices

During the 2015/16 financial year, Stadiums Queensland met its statutory and regulatory reporting obligations to executive Government and Parliament. During the 2015/16 financial year Stadiums Queensland had no disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010.

Stadiums Queensland has a Code of Conduct applicable to all employees. Training is provided regularly for existing staff and during the induction of new staff. The Stadiums Queensland Strategic Plan has been developed with regard to the ethics principles outlined in the Code of Conduct, and includes objectives and strategies for ensuring integrity and accountability. Stadiums Queensland’s human resources policies align with its Code of Conduct.

Information Systems and Recordkeeping

Stadiums Queensland provides quality recordkeeping through the provision of policies, procedures and systems to support decision-making, accountability and ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act 2002, Right to Information Act 2009, Information Privacy Act 2009, and Information Standard 40 - Recordkeeping.

In 2015/16 the following initiatives and activities were undertaken:

• Recordkeeping awareness is included in the induction training for new employees. Stadiums Queensland’s

records management policies and procedures are available to all staff via the intranet;

• Stadiums Queensland’s Records Management Policy and Procedure, Archiving and Disposal Policy, and Administrative Delegations set out the recordkeeping responsibilities of all staff;

• The Records Management Policy and Procedure necessitate that all records, regardless of format, are managed in a manner that meets the requirements of the Public Records Act 2002, Information Standard 40: Recordkeeping, and Information Standard 31: Retention and Disposal of Public Records;

• Stadiums Queensland utilises HP Records Manager EDRMS to capture and manage electronic records such as email. Hardcopy records are also digitised and managed within HP Records Manager;

• The EDRMS was upgraded from HP TRIM to HP Records Manager;

• Stadiums Queensland Business Classification Scheme was reviewed and updated;

• Information security is constantly monitored and there have been no breaches of information security;

• Stadiums Queensland’s agency specific retention and disposal schedule has been implemented within HP Records Manager to enable automatic sentencing; and

• Records are disposed of in accordance with the Archiving and Disposal Policy, and associated Administrative Delegations. Stadiums Queensland only uses disposal schedules approved by the Queensland State Archivist.


VENUE REPORTS

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Suncorp Stadium is arguably

Australia’s best rectangular

sport and entertainment venue.

The 52,500 seat venue offers

a showcase for Rugby League,

Rugby Union, Football and

outdoor concerts. The design

brings spectators close to the

playing field, producing an

atmosphere commensurate

with the stadium’s reputation

as ‘the Cauldron’.

ACHIEVEMENTS • Suncorp Stadium hosted a total of 47

major events with total attendance of 1,254,503 patrons.

• The negotiation of long term extensions of the Brisbane Roar and Queensland Reds hiring agreements from 2016 onwards.

• The development and delivery of new content for the Stadium including a sell-out NRL Doubleheader, a blockbuster match involving Liverpool FC, major international concert events and community events including the Spartan Race Series Challenge event and the Brisbane Primary Schools Rugby League competition.

• Hosting two major concerts – Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.

• Maintaining the strategic partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland to assist in the procurement of additional events for the Stadium.

• The completion of Capital Projects including West Stand (North) Level 5 upgrades to suites, boxes and functions facilities, commencement of planning of stage 2 West Stand (South) Level 5 incorporating a kitchen, media suite and corporate suites, In Goal Clubs and Southern Gallery.

• High staff retention levels with 99 staff employed for more than five years and 46 staff exceeding 10 years.

• New Stadium caterer, O’Brien Group Australia was appointed following a competitive tender process.

UPCOMING EVENTS • Wallabies v Springboks Rugby

• Coldplay

• International Rugby 10’s

• Rugby League World Cup Finals games

• Queensland Reds Super Rugby Fixtures

• Brisbane Broncos NRL Fixtures

• Brisbane Roar A-League Fixtures

Venue Reports

• Major upgrades to catering concessions around the venue have commenced.

• Renewal of the Venue Management Agreement between AEG Ogden and Stadiums Queensland following a competitive tender process.

• Improved technology enabling a greater use of contactless and credit card facilities in public and Member areas.

PATRONAGETotal 1,254,503

Elite Sporting Events 1,149,371

Community 1,160

Other Events (including Concerts, Functions and Tours) 103,972

VENUE TENANTS• AEG Ogden (Brisbane Stadium

Management)

• O’Brien Group Australia

• Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Assocation (PCYC)

• Queensland Rugby Football League Limited

• Former Origin Greats Limited (FOGS)

• What’s Your Team (Stadium merchandise agent)


MAJOR HIRERS• Brisbane Broncos Corporation

• Queensland Rugby Union (Queensland Reds)

• Brisbane Roar Football Club

• Queensland Rugby League

• National Rugby League

• Australian Rugby League Commission

• Australian Rugby Union

• Football Federation Australia

• Concert promoters

FUTURE DIRECTION• Delivering upgrades to the Stadium

digital and internet connectivity to enhance fan engagement and assist in delivering commercial benefits critical to maintaining the Stadium’s reputation as Australia’s premier Rugby League, Rugby Union and Football venue.

• Delivering economic benefit to the state of Queensland through the attraction of major events to the venue.

• Remaining the first choice in Queensland for major outdoor concert promoters.

• Maintaining and enhancing ambitious customer service standards and operational efficiencies leading to hirers and patrons enjoying a great experience on each visit.

• Consolidating Stadium Membership numbers and revenue in a continually challenging market.

• Ongoing capitalisation of the enhanced corporate and catering facilities to maximise investment and to provide greater benefits for all stakeholders.

• Ongoing efficiencies resulting in energy savings and cost reductions throughout the venue.

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The Gabba has hosted major sporting fixtures since 1895 and is home to the Brisbane Lions, Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat. The Gabba is regarded as having one of the world’s best cricket wickets and offers great viewing for AFL premiership matches. The venue has a range of function and meeting spaces that are used throughout the year.

ACHIEVEMENTS• Hosted all Brisbane Lions AFL home

games and regular training sessions on the main field and in the practice net area.

• Finalised a three year partnership agreement between Cricket Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane Marketing which will see Tests and ODI’s played at the venue across 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19.

• Record crowds for the Brisbane Heat matches with an aggregate crowd of nearly 120,000 fans including a sold out match against the Adelaide Strikers with a record BBL crowd of 33,783.

• Completed stage one of the $1 million Gabba electrical upgrade ahead of the 2015/16 summer of cricket with all infield lighting levels upgraded.

• Delivered new Membership benefits including match day initiatives, Members only packaged sports tours and reciprocal rights which help to maintain a strong retention rate.

• Hosted community events including the East Brisbane Primary School sports day and Stadium Stomp.

• Commenced the venue master planning exercise in conjunction with hirers and key stakeholders to better integrate The Gabba with the significant development occurring throughout the local area.

PATRONAGETotal 423,581

Elite Sporting Events 411,763


UPCOMING EVENTS• Australia v Pakistan

Day-Night Test

• Australia v Pakistan ODI

• Brisbane Heat BBL matches

• Stadium Stomp

• Queensland Bulls Sheffield Shield matches

• Brisbane Lions AFL fixtures

VENUE TENANTS• Brisbane Lions Australian

Football Club

• Queensland Sports Medicine Centre

• Queensland Cricketers’ Club

MAJOR HIRERS• Cricket Australia

• Queensland Cricket

• Brisbane Heat

• Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club

• King Performance

FUTURE DIRECTION • Host The Gabba’s first ever Day-Night

Test between Australia and Pakistan.

• Finalise The Gabba masterplan to determine a means of integration with the area immediately outside the venue to meet the needs of a changing local demographic.

• Continue to develop The Gabba Members product.

• Complete stage two of the electrical upgrade ahead of the 2016/17 summer of cricket.

• Implementation of a number of key supporters areas in the venue to improve the match experience of the patrons attending, including the unveiling of Cricket Central immediately adjacent to the venue.

• Continue to work with hirers to deliver an enjoyable experience for fans in a safe and secure environment.

• Increase non-event day usage through the ongoing promotion of the venue’s facility spaces and source additional activities to enhance connectivity with the community.

Venue Reports


Metricon Stadium is a 25,000

seat oval stadium located on

the Gold Coast and is home

to the Gold Coast SUNS AFL

team. The venue has been

developed to the specifications

needed to host other sporting,

entertainment and cultural

events. Metricon Stadium

is a key venue for the Gold

Coast 2018 Commonwealth

Games, hosting the opening

and closing ceremonies and

track and field competitions.

Metricon Stadium is leased

by the AFL and operated

by the Gold Coast SUNS.

ACHIEVEMENTS• Hosted 11 Gold Coast SUNS AFL

fixtures attracting more than 130,000 people.

• Hosted English Premier League team Manchester City as part of its Gold Coast training camp.

• Hosted Gold Coast Illumi Run.

• Conducted the second annual Gold Coast Caravan and Camping Expo.

• Delivered a wi-fi product for patrons and launched the Metricon Stadium mobile app.

• Launched the NAB Dash “click and collect” mobile, cashless, food and beverage ordering system.

• Extended the LED signage installation to encompass the full field of play perimeter.

• Increased support and exposure for the Stadium’s program of community events (Homeless Connect and Homeless Sleep Out).



Elite Training 4,802

Community 7,142


VENUE TENANTS• GC SUNS – Merchandise shop

• O’Brien Group Australia

• Cleanevent

UPCOMING EVENTS• U16 AFL National Championships

• Gold Coast SUNS AFL Fixtures

• Homeless Connect – Community Event

• Homeless Sleep Out – Community Event

MAJOR HIRERS• AFL

• GC SUNS

• Caravanning QLD

FUTURE DIRECTION• The stadium is actively pursuing

opportunities to host major concerts and other sporting events, including cricket.

• Light tower upgrades as part of preparation of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will improve light levels and efficiency.

• Continue to actively engage in planning for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

• Complete a procurement process in relation to ticketing and security service agreements.

• Remain highly engaged in the planning process for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games with a view to securing high value legacy outcomes for the Community following delivery of the Games.

• Maintain the Stadium’s reputation as one of the Gold Coast’s premier major sporting venues.

• Work with event promoters, local council, tourism and government bodies to attract additional events to Metricon Stadium.

• Continue our ongoing commitment to effective management of venue costs for the benefit of all stadium hirers and guests.

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The Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC) is one of Australia’s top venues for national and international touring acts. The 13,500 seat main arena hosts a steady stream of top quality events each year. The BEC is operated by AEG Ogden on behalf of Stadiums Queensland.

ACHIEVEMENTS• Continued to attract a wide range

of high profile international artists including Robbie Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Kiss, Neil Diamond and Oprah who all performed to capacity houses.

• Completed capital works upgrades to food and beverage concession, back of house amenities and the installation of LED turnstile AV screens to improve customer service and artists and fan experiences.

• Continued to host popular community groups and sporting organisations across Brisbane at the Indoor Sports Hall.



Community Events 240,000

Arena Events 340,017

VENUE TENANTSAEG Ogden (Brisbane)

MAJOR HIRERS• Frontier Touring Company

• Chugg Entertainment

• Live Nation

• Dainty Group

• TEG Live

• The Wiggles Touring

• Netball Queensland / Netball Australia

• Feld Entertainment

• Nitro Circus Australia P/L

• Show Partners P/L

• Zuffa LLC

UPCOMING EVENTS• Andre Rieu

• Slipknot

• The Wiggles

• Keith Urban

• Amy Schumer

SPORTS HALL HIRERS• Northside Wizards (Basketball)

• Boondall Indoor Soccer (Indoor Soccer)

• Queensland Volleyball (Volleyball)

• Metropolitan North School Sport (Basketball, Netball, Volleyball)

• Australian All Star Cheerleading (Cheerleading)

• Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Assoc. (Wheelchair Rugby & Basketball)

• North Brisbane Netball Academy (Netball)

• Redlands College (Basketball)

• St Patricks College (Basketball & Volleyball)

• Nudgee College (Basketball & Indoor Soccer)

• Mary Mackillop College (Volleyball & Badminton)

• St John Fisher College (Netball & Volleyball)

• St Rita’s College (Netball & Badminton)

• Special Olympics (Basketball)

• Queensland Netball (Netball)

• Basketball Queensland (Basketball)

• St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (Basketball)

• National Indigenous Games (Basketball & Netball)

FUTURE DIRECTION• Continue to attract a wide array of

domestic and international content to the venue.

• Continue to operate as a sporting hub for a range of community sports groups.

Venue Reports


Cbus Super Stadium is a

state of the art 27,400 seat

stadium on the Gold Coast

and is the home of the Gold

Coast Titans NRL team. The

venue is recognised by fans,

players and administrators

alike as one of the best

regional stadia in Australia.

ACHIEVEMENTS• Hosted Gold Coast Titans rugby league

season, with 12 games played at the venue alongside training sessions and community events such as the Junior Rugby League sign-on event.

• Played host to Manchester City FC for training and a closed door friendly match against Adelaide FC as well as a friendly with Melbourne City FC attended by a close to capacity crowd.

• Hosted the 2016 Gold Coast Vinnies CEO Sleepout which raised $451,114 for people experiencing disadvantage and homelessness. This figure was the highest for any regional city in Australia.

• Hosted the successful Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run & Half Marathon at the venue for the 5th consecutive year.

• The completion of capital projects including audio and MATV system upgrades to improve the fan experience.





Other Events (including Concerts, Functions and Tours) 785

UPCOMING EVENTS• Gold Coast Titans NRL fixtures

• Peaks Challenge (cycling event)

• Night Attack (obstacle course challenge)

• Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run 2017

• Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games – Rugby 7’s

VENUE TENANTS• O’Brien Group Australia

• Quayclean

MAJOR HIRERS• Gold Coast Titans

• Melbourne City FC

• Palm Beach Soccer Club

• The Event Crew

• St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland

FUTURE DIRECTION• Continue to work with hirers to deliver

an enjoyable experience for fans in a safe and secure environment.

• Continue to work with the City of Gold Coast, event promoters and community groups to attract new content to the venue.

• Continue high level engagement in the planning process for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

• Delivery of the 2016 capital works program which includes renovation of the Goal Line Bar to enhance space usability and patron enjoyment.

• Continue to exercise tight management on costs throughout the venue for hirers.

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1300SMILES Stadium is home to

the North Queensland Cowboys

NRL team. The 26,500 capacity

venue attracts a variety of

major events to the region

and is North Queensland’s

premier regional sporting

and entertainment facility.

ACHIEVEMENTS• Hosted the North Queensland

Cowboys rugby league season, with 12 home games played at the venue alongside regular Cowboys training sessions and community events.

• Hosted an NRL Finals match between the North Queensland Cowboys and Cronulla Sharks.

• In October 2015 the Cowboys won the NRL Grand Final Premiership with 1300SMILES Stadium used to host a Civic Reception attracting 16,000 fans.

• Hosted the Cold Chisel One Night Stand Concert on Saturday 7 November 2015.

• Completed a number of capital projects around the venue including the refurbishment of the Pallarenda Bar facilities and corporate kitchen spaces in the Western Stand.





UPCOMING EVENTS• North Queensland Cowboys NRL

regular fixtures

• NRL Finals

• Camp Quality Convoy

• Nitro Circus

VENUE TENANTS• North Queensland Cowboys

• Ticketek

• Spotless Services Australia

• G&T Security

MAJOR HIRERS• North Queensland Cowboys

• NRL

• TEG Live

• Advanced Driver Training

• Safe Driver Training

FUTURE DIRECTION• Continue to work with hirers to deliver

an enjoyable experience for fans in a safe and secure environment.

• Work with Townsville City Council, Townsville Enterprise Limited and concert promoters to attract additional events to Townsville.


Venue Reports


The Queensland Tennis Centre (QTC) 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, Pat Rafter Arena, features seating for 5,500 spectators and includes 20 corporate suites, several function spaces and player facilities. The QTC is the headquarters for Tennis Queensland as well as the Queensland Academy of Sport elite tennis player development program and is home to one of Tennis Australia’s national high performance academies.

ACHIEVEMENTS• Achieved the third highest attendance

figure of 96,045 for the 2016 Brisbane International (despite rain delays and inclement weather).

• Achieved the second highest attendance figure of 7,810 for a Fed Cup event held at the QTC and in Australia at the April 2016 Play-Off against the USA. (The highest is also held by the QTC for the September 2014 Semi-Final against Germany).

• Continued to operate as a day to day community tennis centre outside of the Brisbane International event period.

• Recorded increased usage of the QTC attendances over the whole year by approximately 7% from last year. This was due to increased numbers across most programs offered and improved numbers of entrants and spectators at other tennis tournaments and events during the year (e.g. the Australian Tennis League state finals and the Rod Laver Junior Championships).

• Completed capital works projects including the alterations to the Level 3 River Terrace Room, the provision of a UPS system for key pieces of site infrastructure, the completion of the internal fit-out of the new Maintenance Equipment Shed, updated way-finding signage around the site, and the relocation of the BMS and other building systems into the Security Control Room.



Elite Training 200 (National Academy)



UPCOMING EVENTS• 2017 Brisbane International

• Tennis training (elite, development, grassroots, social)

VENUE TENANTS• Community Tennis Centre Operator

MWS Sport

• Tennis Australia (Brisbane International team and National Academy / Coach Development staff)

• Tennis Brisbane

• Return Serve

MAJOR HIRERS• Tennis Australia (Brisbane

International and Fed Cup)

• Risco

• New Creation Church

FUTURE DIRECTION• Deliver another successful Brisbane

International in 2017.

• Focus on increasing usage of the Pat Rafter Arena and other spaces within the QTC for a variety of functions, events, conferences and other room or venue hire opportunities.

• Work closely with the appointed MWS Sport to improve usage of the facility by the wider community by offering additional services to patrons of the QTC.

• Develop a site masterplan with Stadiums Queensland and Tennis Queensland to identify key future capital works projects to improve the existing facilities and expansion.

• Increase usage of the QTC Level 3 areas and Pat Rafter Arena for a variety of functions, events, conferences and other room or venue hire opportunities in conjunction with MWS Sport.

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The Queensland Sport and Athletics

Centre (QSAC) in conjunction with

the Queensland Academy of Sport

(QAS) is a hub for elite athlete

training, development, recovery

and research. The QAS has access

to international standard running

tracks, a hydrotherapy recovery

centre and indoor training facilities.

The venue contains a 49,000

seat Main Stadium and a 2,100

seat State Athletics Facility, an

eight court beach volleyball

complex and a number of

function and meeting spaces.

QSAC hosts numerous national and

local athletics events and school

sports carnivals on an annual basis.

ACHIEVEMENTS• Remained the venue of choice

for athletic meets promoted by Queensland Little Athletics, Queensland Masters Athletics Association and Queensland Athletics Clubs and hosted 121 Primary school, Secondary school and club athletics carnivals.

• Hosted Monster Jam (Monster Truck motorsport event) with more than 35,000 in attendance and negotiated a return booking for October 2016.

• Delivered two AC/DC concert events.

• Continued planning on the development of a new $30 million State Netball Centre, which will further develop the venues reputation as a ‘Centre of Sporting Excellence’.

• Hosted Brisbane Roar W-League home matches and QAS Training Sessions across a variety of track and field sports.



Community 119,473


VENUE TENANTS• Queensland Academy of Sport

• Football Brisbane

• Queensland Athletics

• Special Olympics Queensland

• Queensland Little Athletics

Venue Reports

UPCOMING EVENTS• Monster Jam

• 12 Years & Under Track & Field Championships

• 19 Years & Under Track & Field Championships

• Griffith University End of Year Exams

• Guns ‘n’ Roses

• Queensland Athletics Open Championships

• Little Athletics Queensland State Championships

• Fuji Xerox Document Management Solutions

MAJOR HIRERS• The Van Egmond Group

• Feld Entertainment

• Fitness & Dance

• Greater Public Schools Association of Queensland

• Griffith University

• Fuji Xerox Document Management Solutions

• Queensland Primary School Sport

• Queensland Secondary School Sport

• Queensland Athletics

• Little Athletics Queensland

• Ladies Gridiron League

• Brisbane Roar

FUTURE DIRECTION• Commence construction on the new

State Netball Centre and continue to identify opportunities to further develop the ‘Centre of Sporting Excellence’ concept.

• Continue to work with our hirers to deliver an enjoyable experience for regular users and patrons in a safe and secure environment.

• Work with hirers, governing bodies, promoters and community groups to secure additional venue content.

• Continue engagement in the planning process for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and work to attract teams to the venue for pre-games elite training.


• Replace the Main Stadium Athletic Track including the addition of a tenth lane and associated athletic infrastructure upgrades.

• Continue to focus on expansion of the event, facility hire, functions business and increased occupancy of tenancies.


Sleeman Sports Complex (SSC) is a centre of excellence for the development of elite athletes in Queensland. The venue is the training base for Swimming Queensland, Diving Australia, Diving Queensland, Gymnastics Queensland, BMX Queensland, Cycling Queensland, Basketball Queensland and Queensland Weightlifting Association.

Facilities include a BMX Supercross Track, the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Chandler Indoor Arena, Chandler Theatre, Chandler Outdoor Velodrome, Queensland State Gymnastics Training Centre, Dry Land Diving facility and onsite accommodation facilities.

SSC facilities host International, National and State events as well as catering for a wide variety of aquatic and fitness activities, learn to swim programs and community sports. The Brisbane Aquatic Centre, home to the Chandler Swim Club, has been recognised by Swimming Australia as a National Podium Performance Centre.

ACHIEVEMENTS• Successful consultation/collaboration

with the Department of State Development, Watpac and Cox Architects as a member of the Program Advisory Group in the progression of the Queensland State Development construction program for the Queensland State Velodrome.

• Continued planning and consultation with GOLDOC representatives in preparation for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

• Acquired a new major hirer when SSC became Brisbane’s home to the 5km fun run/walk and famous finish festival, the ‘Color Run’.

• Hosted over 100 community sporting events and attracting in excess of 150,000 community members in more than ten different sports.

• Hosted a wide variety of community and cultural events, festivals, expos, seminars and conferences.




Other (includes regular community use) 344,681

VENUE TENANTS• Aquatic Achievers

• APEX Qld Youth Camps

• Aquatic Education

• Basketball Queensland

• BMX Queensland

• Diving Australia

• Cycling Queensland

• Queensland Diving Association

• Queensland Gymnastic Association

• Queensland Swimming Association

• Queensland Weightlifting Association.

• Clean City Property

• Results Management Group

• STQ Sport Taekwondo Queensland

• Sports Performance Systems

• Swim Shop Queensland Swimming Association

• The Theatre Factory

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MAJOR HIRERS• Aquatic Achievers

• Swimming Queensland

• BMX Queensland

• Gymnastics Queensland

• Cycling Australia

• Balmoral Cycling Club

• Gundy Enterprises

• Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers Club

• Kangaroo Point Cycling Club

• Moreton Bay Cycle Club

• Pine Rivers BMX Club

• Repsych Cycling

• University Cycling Club

• Chandler Diving Club

• Nat Raps Diving Club

• Diving Australia

• Road Safety Education Limited

• Brisbane Free Diving Club

• Australian Futsal Association

• Basketball Queensland

• Brisbane Southside Masters

• Chandler Swimming Club

• Swimming Australia Limited

• Aqualina Synchronized Swimming Club

• Queensland Synchronized Swimming

• Brisbane Underwater Hockey

• Unidive The University of Qld Underwater Club

• Top Rider Australia

• Fort Lytton Moto-Cross Club

• Tow-Ed Regional South QLD

• Brisbane Freedivers

• Cycling Queensland

• Diving Queensland Association

• Australian Underwater Federation

• Chandler Badminton

• Chandler Daytime Badminton

• Young Sports

• Aquatic Education

• Sports Taekwondo QLD

• Morgan Tri – Coaching

• The Model Aeronautical Association

• Queensland Academy of Sport

• Queensland School of Fire and Rescue

FUTURE DIRECTION• Continue operational planning for the

commissioning, opening and ongoing management of the Queensland State Velodrome facility. Work with Cycling Queensland and other stakeholders to attract events, tenants and content to the venue.

• Continue engagement in the planning process for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and work with the organising committees to attract teams to the venue for pre-games elite training.

• Continue to work with our hirers to deliver an enjoyable experience for fans, patrons and visitors in a safe and secure environment.

• Complete a range of capital works projects including the construction of an additional three metre dive tower to enhance dive facilities, improve ventilation and lighting in the Brisbane Aquatic Centre and ongoing maintenance to the precinct grounds.

• Work with hirers, governing bodies, promoters and community groups to secure additional events for the venue.

UPCOMING EVENTS • National Short Course

Swimming Championships

• National Open Age Swimming Championships

• National Age Swimming Championships

• National Track Cycling Championships

• National Junior Track Series

• National Sport Aerobics Championships

• National Weightlifting Championships

• Australasian Majors Cheerleading Championships

• National BMX Championships

• BMX QLD State Championships

• Gymnastics QLD Junior State Championships

• QLD Bodybuilding Titles

• QLD PCYC State Awards

• QLD State Swimming Championships

• Triathlon Pink

• Weet-Bix Triathlon

• The Color Run

Venue Reports

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


How you can contact us

STADIUMS QUEENSLANDLevel 11 Gabba Towers 411 Vulture Street Woolloongabba QLD 4102

P: (07) 3008 6100 E: [email protected] W: www.stadiums.qld.gov.au

THE GABBABlair Conaghan Manager

Gate 7 Vulture Street Woolloongabba QLD 4102

P: 1300 THE GABBA E: [email protected] W: www.thegabba.com.au

1300SMILES STADIUMGlenn Arboit Manager

Golf Links Drive Kirwan QLD 4817

P: (07) 4722 7700 E: [email protected] W: www.1300SMILESstadium.com.au

CBUS SUPER STADIUMMirella Taylor Manager

Centreline Place Robina QLD 4226

P: (07) 5656 5500 E: [email protected] W: www.cbussuperstadium.com.au

QSACMartin Unicomb Manager

Kessels Road Nathan QLD 4111

P: (07) 3405 7511 E: [email protected] W: www.qsac.com.au

QUEENSLAND TENNIS CENTRECameron Pearson Chief Executive Officer Tennis Queensland

190 King Arthur Terrace Tennyson QLD 4105

P: (07) 3214 3800 W: www.queenslandtenniscentre.com.au

SLEEMAN SPORTS COMPLEXMartin Unicomb Manager

Cnr Old Cleveland & Tilley Roads Chandler QLD 4155

P: (07) 3131 9611 E: [email protected] W: www.sleemansports.com.au

SUNCORP STADIUMAlan Graham General Manager

PO Box 1658 Milton QLD 4064

P: (07) 3331 5000 E: [email protected] W: www.suncorpstadium.com.au

BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRETricia McNamara General Manager

Melaleuca Drive Boondall QLD 4034

P: (07) 3265 8111 E: [email protected] W: www.brisent.com.au

METRICON STADIUMDavid Bennett General Manager

PO Box 4952 Gold Coast MC QLD 9726

P: (07) 5644 6200 E: [email protected] W: www.metriconstadium.com.au

CONTACT INFORMATION

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AEG (Ogden) Anschutz Entertainment Group, ‘AEG Ogden’

AFL Australian Football League

AIS Australian Institute of Sport

ARU Australian Rugby Union

BEC Brisbane Entertainment Centre

BI Brisbane International (Tennis Tournament)

CCTV Closed Circuit Television

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity

FFA Football Federation Australia

FOGS Former Origin Greats

GC SUNS Gold Coast SUNS Football Club

HP TRIM EDRMS Electronic Documents / Records Management System

ICC International Cricket Council

IPTV Internet Protocol Television

LED light-emitting diode

MND Motor Neurone Disease

MSFA Major Sports Facilities Act (2001)

MWS MWS Sports (Queensland Tennis Centre Management Company)

NRL National Rugby League

PCYC Police and Citizens Youth Club

QAO Queensland Audit Office

QAS Queensland Academy of Sport

QIRC Queensland Industrial Relations Commission

QRL Queensland Rugby League

QRU Queensland Rugby Union

QSAC Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre

QTC Queensland Tennis Centre

SMAC Stadium Management Advisory Committee

SQ Stadiums Queensland

SSC Sleeman Sports Complex

WHS Workplace Health and Safety

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Gold Coast

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