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2018

GOLD COAST CITY

CANDIDATE CITY FILE VOLUME 1

Gold Coast City. Photographer: Mark Burgin ÂŠ Gold Coast Tourism Corporation

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PRIME MINISTER CANBERRA

MESSAGE FROM PRIME MINISTER JULIA GILLARD GOLD COAST CITY’S BID FOR THE 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES On behalf of the Government and people of Australia, I am honoured to submit our nation’s Gold Coast City Candidature File for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Australia has a long and proud association with the Commonwealth Games, having competed in every Games since they began in 1930 and hosted the Games four times. Our host city, Gold Coast City, is an iconic Australian cultural and tourism destination which attracts more than 10 million international and domestic visitors each year. Gold Coast City, in the state of Queensland, will deliver an exciting, safe and friendly event built on a solid base of economic, cultural and social commitment. The athletes will not only enjoy the magnificent natural beauty of Gold Coast City but superb facilities and venues. They will also be supported by thousands of volunteers and technical officials with a proven record in delivering world-class events. Most importantly, all levels of Government will work together in the knowledge that they represent a nation that embraces sport as an important part of our identity. The Commonwealth Games epitomise all that we treasure as a nation – multiculturalism, sportsmanship, community and a passion for excellence. The Australian people stand firmly behind our bid and look forward to welcoming the athletes of the Commonwealth to our shores.

The Honourable Julia Gillard MP Prime Minister of Australia

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MESSAGE FROM QUEENSLAND PREMIER ANNA BLIGH GOLD COAST CITY’S BID FOR THE 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES It is with great excitement and anticipation that we submit the Gold Coast City Candidature File for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Our state has seen a transformation over the last 20 years. Queensland continues to be world renowned as a tourism destination but we are increasingly becoming known for our cultural development, our sporting prowess and particularly our ability to deliver international sporting events. The Queensland Government is wholly and enthusiastically supportive of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid. We have made a financial commitment to ensure the development of infrastructure that will offer athletes superb conditions and inspire and motivate them to perform at their very best. A 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast City will be a compact and efficient event with the majority of existing venues complemented by new structures, which will rise up less than 20 minutes drive from the proposed Athlete’s Village. A successful Gold Coast City Bid will ensure the Games continue to thrive in new markets, reach younger generations and uphold the Commonwealth Games Federation core values of ‘Humanity, Equality and Destiny’. I firmly believe that the Gold Coast City can provide the athletes, their friends and supporters and visitors from around the world with a whole of Games experience that they will remember fondly for the rest of their lives. We look forward to extending the warm hand of friendship, Queensland style.

ANNA BLIGH MP PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND

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11 May 2011 Hon. Mike Fennell OJ, CD President Commonwealth Games Federation 2nd Floor, 138 Piccadilly London W1J 7NR United Kingdom Dear Mike, The Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) is proud to submit to the Commonwealth Games Federation our Bid to host the XXI Commonwealth Games to be held in the year 2018. The ACGA has endorsed the candidature from Gold Coast City after careful scrutiny of all aspects required to organise a successful Games. We are confident that an outstanding Games can be organised in Gold Coast City where sport, and the needs of athletes will be the major focus. Australia has a proud and successful record of hosting the Commonwealth Games although to this date the Games have been held in capital cities. As a regional city, Gold Coast City will set a benchmark for similar regional cities around the Commonwealth which may consider hosting the Games in the future. Gold Coast City has extensive experience in the delivery of world-class events and will provide a whole of Games experience for athletes and officials, the Games Family and visitors from all over the world. Gold Coast City's Bid has the enthusiastic support of Australian sport, the Australian people, and all levels of Government in Australia. The commitment Australia has to the Games is well documented and widely recognised around the world. We seek the honour of hosting the 2018 Games in Gold Coast City and it will be our aim to host the best Games ever. Yours sincerely,

Sam Coffa AM JP President

Chief Executive Officer:

Mr Perry Crosswhite AM

Postal Address:

Po Box 49 Carlton South Vic 3053 Australia

Street Address:

Commonwealth Games House 173 Drummond Street Carlton Vic 3053

Telephone: (61 3) 9654 4755 Facsimile: (61 3) 9654 7311 Email:

acga@ausport.gov.au Website: www.commonwealthgames.com.au

ABN: 55 165 736 898 ___________________________ Patron in Chief:

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Patron:

Hon. Julia Gillard MP Prime Minister of Australia

President:

Mr Sam Coffa AM JP

Vice Presidents:

Mr Don Stockins OAM Mr Mike Victor OAM

GOLD COAST CITY 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES – CANDIDATE CITY FILE

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GOLD COAST CITY IS EVENT READY On behalf of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA), the Australian Government, Queensland Government and the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC), we are proud to submit our Candidature File, including the required guarantees, to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) for consideration to host the XXI Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia in 2018. We collectively invite all Commonwealth representative athletes, officials, their families, friends and spectators from around the world to gather and enjoy world-class competition in a remarkable city, capable and ready to deliver an exhilarating Games event. Our city As Australia’s sixth largest city, few places in the world are as well-placed to host large-scale international sporting events as Gold Coast City. Our extensive and experienced base of event professionals, officials and volunteers, and our passion for sport, will guarantee an expertly-organised, attended and technically-delivered Commonwealth Games in 2018. Success with this Candidature will continue Australia’s demonstrated commitment to an impeccable attendance record at the Commonwealth Games as one of only two countries to compete in every Games since their inception in 1930. Australians recognise and foster the significant benefits sport and sporting events bring to international peace and goodwill among the family of Commonwealth nations. Games organisers consider the opportunity to organise a professional and competent event as an honour and privilege. Athletes, officials and all who visit the City for the Games will enjoy a ‘blue sky-clean air’ sporting, entertainment and cultural experience like no other. Our strong multicultural population will provide a friendly welcome for the athletes and officials together with their families and friends, and help all visitors discover the City as a destination with something for everyone – the golden beaches, hinterland and famously casual lifestyle, internationally-renowned theme parks, sophisticated nightlife and impressive sporting facilities. The vibrant Gold Coast City represents the very best Australia has to offer. Defined and flanked by world-famous beaches to the east and pristine hinterland forests to the west, Gold Coast City basks in an average 287 days of sunshine a year – an enviable quality that helps attract 10.5 million international and domestic visitors per annum. These stunning attributes will all combine in 2018 to provide a life-changing experience for all those who attend the XXI Commonwealth Games. Safe and secure Australia has been a safe and secure democracy with the freedom of movement and speech since Federation in 1901. Today the nation and its people continue to develop sound economic, social and cultural policy based on humanity, equality and destiny. Our reputation and experience Australia is a nation that has sophisticated modern cities, magnificent diverse natural landscapes and an impressive track record in staging major international events. It is also a nation that celebrates achievement like no other.

Together with Gold Coast City’s established and efficient security, transport, technology and accommodation systems, we have a solid reputation as a city that regularly, successfully and reliably delivers major national and international events, including: • The annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon, staged over 33 years, which attracts close to 24,000 participants and more than 1,300 volunteers and officials to six events over two days; • An annual motor race event, currently known as the Armor All Gold Coast 600, which is part of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, staged in Gold Coast City for the past 17 years, which attracts almost 900 competitors and more than 170,000 spectators to 15 races over three days; • The ANZ RACV Ladies Masters – Australia’s premier women’s professional golf tournament, which draws close to 120 professional golfers, 11,000 spectators and 300 volunteers and officials each year; • The biennial Pan Pacific Masters Games – Australia’s leading multi-sport event, which comprises 34 sports across nine days and attracts more than 11,000 participants and 700 volunteers; and • The 2009 Gold Coast ITU Triathlon World Championships, which featured 5,000 athletes from 42 countries participating in more than 20 categories during the five-day event, attracting 50,000 spectators and close to 500 volunteers and officials. Gold Coast City has also hosted regional, national and international championships in many Commonwealth Games sports including athletics (track and out of stadia), triathlon, lawn bowls, rugby 7s, shooting, swimming, diving, hockey, netball and squash. We welcome athletes from all disciplines and are home to many local and international champions who live and train across the City. The City has also hosted numerous multi-sport events including the 2009 World Transplant Games (a multi-sport Games for organ transplant recipients involving 3,000 participants from more than 50 countries and 12 sports). The 2007 and 2009 Australian University Games (a multi-sport Games for Australian university students involving 6,000 participants and 30 sports) were held in Gold Coast City and are scheduled to be again held in the City in 2011, 2013 and 2015. Gold Coast City is also a proud home to national teams in rugby league, Australian rules football, basketball and soccer and recently secured the IRB World Sevens for 2011 to 2014. Our sustainability Sustainability and legacy underpin Australia’s 2018 Gold Coast City Games Candidature. A major goal in staging the Games in Gold Coast City will be the delivery of significant and positive economic, environmental, social and community legacies, as detailed throughout this Candidature File. These tangible benefits will be matched by other considerable benefits through the recognition of Gold Coast City as a vibrant, multicultural and international destination. With a population expected to reach close to 550,000 by the end of 2011 and 650,000 by the end of 2018, and with 10.5 million visitors to the City each year, the Games present an opportunity to develop sustainable infrastructure and foster positive change within the community that will last long after the Games end. Our infrastructure and viability Much of the City’s Games infrastructure and competition and training venues are already in place. The Gold Coast City 2018 Commonwealth Games will be a compact and efficient Games, with 80 percent of competition and training venues within a 20 minute drive of the Village, supported by well-established transport links which will be enhanced by a light rail system due for completion in 2014. It will be a Games where the focus on making the athletes feel comfortable and prepared for world-class competition is central. The provision of great venues, an easily-accessible, welcoming and well-equipped Games Village and communication networks that ensure each Commonwealth representative athlete’s needs are catered for means they will feel at ease and perform at their very best.

To promote the long-term viability of Commonwealth Games sports and the Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) around the world, and in accordance with the CGF bidding criteria, Gold Coast City’s Candidature includes the allocation of GBP £5 million to fund sports development initiatives and programmes managed by the CGF. Through the CGF and in conjunction with CGAs, the Gold Coast City Organising Committee (OC) would look to provide pre-Games training camps and competitions. Online and in-country training and education programmes could also be available for coaches and officials. The support of Australia’s National Elite Sports Council, which includes members such as the Australian Institute of Sport and the State and Territory Institutes of Sport has been secured to assist in the delivery of these sport development initiatives prioritised by CGAs through the CGF Sport Development Fund. Strong CGA sport development programmes will translate to healthy sport competition and a stronger Commonwealth Games. The Candidature has an allocation for CGA Delegations’ travel which includes complimentary accommodation for the President and Secretary General of each CGA (or a person nominated by the CGA) at the Games Family Hotel. Significant support has been received from local, State and Federal Governments, together with key agencies including Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland, Gold Coast Tourism and Events Queensland. There is also a high level of public support. A successful Gold Coast City Candidature will ensure the Games continue to thrive in new markets and reach younger generations. We are committed to delivering a world-class Games. This commitment extends to attracting the Commonwealth’s best athletes, providing high-quality and sustainable venues and Games Village, efficient public transport and a full range of support services. A Gold Coast City 2018 Commonwealth Games will provide a memorable experience for athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators alike. Australia wishes to present Gold Coast City as the best place to conduct a world-class Commonwealth Games in 2018 with excellent competition in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Gold Coast City is event ready.

Gold Coast City. Photographer: Mark Burgin ÂŠ Gold Coast Tourism Corporation

THEME 1

Games Vision and Concept

THEME 2

Political and Economic Climate and Structure

THEME 3

Legal Aspects

THEME 4

Customs and Immigration Formalities

THEME 5

Environment, Legacy/Sustainability and Meteorology

THEME 6 Finance

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Marketing and Communications

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!

THEME 1

Games Vision and Concept

Australia is a strong sporting nation, and is proud to have participated in all Commonwealth Games since their inception. As a nation, Australia loves the Games. Australia has a proven track record of delivering world-class multi-sport events, having previously hosted both Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games. Australia believes strongly in the important role the Commonwealth Games has in bringing diverse peoples together, promoting international peace and goodwill among the family of Commonwealth nations, and uniting cultures through the power of sport. Gold Coast City is passionate about hosting the Commonwealth Games and will embrace the responsibility and privilege that comes with being a host city. Australia will honour all undertakings made, and deliver an event that embraces the core principles of the Commonwealth Games movement, with a special emphasis on fun and friendship. A Games hosted by Gold Coast City will prioritise the needs of competitors, spectators and visitors by providing the facilities and atmosphere to maximise spectator participation and help athletes to compete at their best. Gold Coast City’s vision is to deliver a Games that athletes and spectators want to be a part of – a Games that inspires participation and engagement and captures the imagination of audiences around the world. A Gold Coast City Commonwealth Games will have a strong focus on organising a technically excellent Games, while also offering an experience that celebrates the City’s unique culture and personality. The Gold Coast City 2018 Commonwealth Games OC will be committed to ensuring these Games are of the highest standard and synonymous with the Commonwealth Games brand.

VISION Question 1.1 What is your principal motivation for hosting the Commonwealth Games?

Gold Coast City is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia. It is the country’s sixth largest city and the largest regional city, expected to be home to approximately 650,000 people by the end of 2018. The City is increasingly diverse, with more than 35 different nationalities and one-quarter of the population born overseas. Hosting the Games will further unite this culturally-diverse city. The Games will reinforce a sense of common identity. It will invoke a shared passion and leave a long-term social and cultural legacy that will bring citizens together and help complete Gold Coast City’s ‘coming of age’ as a world-class, boutique and cosmopolitan city. To meet the needs of its growing population, Gold Coast City already has extensive new public infrastructure, including hospitals, state-of-the-art public transport systems, roads and sporting facilities. However, building a city means more than building new infrastructure, and the true measure of any great city is its soul – the unity and pride of its people. The Games will leave significant infrastructure legacies, but even more importantly it will leave valuable social and cultural building blocks that will help shape the City’s character. The Games provide the opportunity to generate sustainable benefits for Australia as a nation, Queensland as a State and the Commonwealth Games as a twenty-first century brand. The motivation behind the Candidature includes the desire to fully realise these benefits to:

GOLD COAST CITY 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES – CANDIDATE CITY FILE THEME 1 – Games Vision and Concept

1. Deliver a fun, friendly and secure world-class Games that promotes the best interests of athletes and other participants and reflects favourably on Australia, the Commonwealth, the CGF and the sporting community. 2. Showcase the attributes, development and growth of this dynamic regional city to an international audience. 3. Continue building and promoting the Commonwealth Games brand throughout the world as a pre-eminent, world-class sporting event. 4. Implement a suite of initiatives in sports development and training and sports science programmes, both pre and post-2018, to benefit all member countries. 5. Leave a memorable and meaningful legacy for athletes, visitors, the CGF, the Commonwealth Games brand, Gold Coast City and Australia.

Question 1.2 Describe your vision of the Commonwealth Games in your city/region and how you will ensure this vision will be integrated in all elements of the Games, including sport, the Queen’s Baton Relay, ceremonies, cultural programme, education and city activities.

The Candidature vision is to deliver a uniquely memorable and exciting celebration of sport and culture. The event will create an atmosphere that inspires achievement, harmony and a sense of unity consistent with the Games vision. This in turn respects the CGF’s vision “to promote a unique, friendly, world-class Commonwealth Games and to develop sport for the benefit of the people, the nations and the territories of the Commonwealth, and thereby strengthen the Commonwealth.” The vision for the 2018 Commonwealth Games is based on the following attributes: • To attract the best athletes to a Games that will be a life-changing event for all participants – athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators, and for Gold Coast City; • To bring people together in a secure, fun and friendly environment for a whole-of-Games experience and deliver a world-class sporting competition; • To promote and celebrate the Games in a major, dynamic regional city, highlighting the potential for staging the Games in centres outside capital cities together with a sustainable infrastructure investment legacy;

• To organise a technically-correct Games which will be presented creatively and attractively for those present and for those exposed through mass media; • To host a Games which excites and inspires all Australians and enhances local community pride in their iconic City; • To create a long-term legacy by delivering major sporting, housing and transport infrastructure that will have a positive social and environmental impact on the Gold Coast City community; and • To conduct a sustainable Games by creating multi-sport facilities for the community’s benefit long after the Games finish. This attribute will positively impact the local, State and Federal economies, resulting in employment, affordability, sustainability and environmental benefits. The attributes of the vision underpin all aspects of the Games for Gold Coast City. These attributes will be integrated in the areas of: Sport • Through the provision of existing and planned infrastructure for the Games Village; • Through sporting venues and sports development programmes that will ultimately deliver tangible and long-lasting benefits for a fast-growing population; • Through sports competition of the highest technical standard; • Through sports development programmes to promote the long-term viability of Games sports and CGAs around the world and in accordance with the CGF bidding criteria, the Gold Coast City Candidature includes funding of GBP £5 million to fund sports development initiatives and programmes managed by the CGF; and • Through the CGF and in conjunction with the CGAs, the OC will look to provide preGames training camps and competitions. Opportunities for coach and official education programmes via the internet and in-country training programmes could also be provided. The support of Australia’s National Elite Sports Council, which includes members such as the Australian Institute of Sport and the State and Territory Institutes of Sport, has been secured to assist in the delivery of these sport development initiatives prioritised by CGAs. Strong CGA sport development programmes translate to healthy competition and a stronger Commonwealth Games brand.

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The Queen’s Baton Relay • By honouring the powerful symbol of the Commonwealth’s unity and diversity, as a gathering of diverse people and cultures; • By engaging ceremonial representation of the core themes of humanity, equality and destiny to highlight the values of the Games to all within the Commonwealth family of nations; and • Through planning undertaken to ensure the Relay is managed in the most professional manner, the route is the most extensive and inclusive it can possibly be and the integrity of the Baton is protected at all times during its long journey. Ceremonies • To celebrate sporting achievement and provide a bridge of friendship across the Commonwealth; • To be thoroughly respectful of the Traditional Owners of our land and the rights and beliefs of all visitors to the XXI Commonwealth Games; • To be spectacular in their presentation and uphold all the values of the Commonwealth Games brand and the virtues of all participants and to ensure they are educational and entertaining in equal measure; • To be totally inclusive of all Games participants; and • To offer a magnificent stage for cultural and inspirational stories to be told to a world audience while maintaining awareness of both the opportunities and responsibilities that go with access to such a widespread and diverse world audience. Cultural Programme • Through a holistic celebration of the City’s diversity and multiculturalism designed to reach a wide range of audiences; • Recognising Gold Coast City is home to one of Australia’s largest and most diverse multicultural communities with in excess of 100 languages spoken in homes across the City; • As the City prides itself on its embrace and celebration of multiculturalism, the early consideration of the Games cultural programme heavily features Indigenous and ethnic participation; and • Many of the cultural elements of the 2018 Commonwealth Games will be continued as City legacy events long after the closing ceremony. The Gold Coast community, Games participants and visitors will enjoy unique entertainment, exhibitions and celebratory events in all parts of the City.

Educational and Community Activities • By the OC encouraging students at all levels of the education system to be physically involved in such areas as ceremonies, the media, sports medicine, presentation logistics and cultural initiatives; • Through the international Games awareness activities being focussed on communication strategies using new media; • Where the CGF can be assured that the OC is committed in its efforts to reach out to the widest possible audience and develop the most worthwhile community and educational legacies; • Where the OC will look to host a meeting of Commonwealth Sport Ministers; and • Where the OC will organise an international sports conference in conjunction with the Games.

Question 1.3 Explain how your vision fits into your city/region’s long-term planning strategy.

The Games vision is to present Gold Coast City as the best place to conduct a world-class Games with excellent competition in a relaxed and friendly environment. The vision of the City, Our Bold Future, was adopted in April 2009 and sets out to inspire the City’s leaders and the community to achieve social, environmental and economic sustainability into the future. Underpinning the City’s long-term planning strategy, there is a strong alignment between this vision and the Games vision, specifically including many of the City’s future plans, strategies, investments and activities. The City’s vision statement is: “Defined by our spectacular beaches, hinterland ranges, forests and waterways, Gold Coast City is an outstanding city which celebrates nature and connects distinct communities with the common goal of sustainability, choice and wellbeing for all.” This 30-year City vision was developed in partnership with the Gold Coast City Council and the community with key underpinning themes being: A city leading by example – empowering our community through information and knowledge sharing, where there is strong leadership in Government, business and the community, who work cooperatively to achieve our vision. A city connecting people and places – expanding transport, communication and social networks that link people, homes, workplaces, social infrastructure, schools, communities and significant places locally and globally.

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A safe city where everyone belongs – increasing our community spirit, enriching our quality of life and enjoying a worldwide variety of cultural and recreational activities. A city shaped by clever design – intentionally directing the City’s development and providing the infrastructure to enhance our environment and lifestyles whilst promoting sustainable living choices through coastal, urban and rural settings. A city loved for its green, gold and blue – protecting and enhancing the natural environment, open spaces, beaches and waterways, where we understand the fundamental importance of the natural environment to the future of the City. A city with a thriving economy – ensuring a wide variety of employment and business opportunities with a focus on education, research and development to support aspirations and quality of life. Notable infrastructure planned for Gold Coast City in the near future that would benefit the Games includes: • Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system – the delivery, in 2014, of the AUD $1 billion (GBP £630 million) light rail system will be integrated with the City’s heavy rail and bus network; • Completion of the new AUD $144 million (GBP £90.7 million) Carrara Stadium in May 2011 – a home venue for an Australian Rules Football franchise and proposed location for the Games Athletics Competition and Opening and Closing Ceremonies; and • Continued delivery of the Gold Coast City Health and Knowledge Precinct – a transitoriented, mixed-use community anchored by the existing Griffith University campus and AUD $1.76 billion (GBP £1.11 billion) Gold Coast University Hospital (completion expected in 2012). This 20-year project will be a fully-integrated technology, research and innovation centre for the City and will be further supported by the development of the Games Village, providing housing, social infrastructure and services. The Games will also align with Council’s Economic Development Strategy 2020, which has identified sport as one of the key industries crucial to the competitiveness and strength of the City’s economy and future prosperity. Additional benefits to the City and region include: • Increased multicultural awareness; • Sport development through increased participation in physical activity and interest in Commonwealth Games sports; • Sport administration and management opportunities;

• Increased business and employment opportunities; • Increased tourism opportunities; • An up-skilled workforce due to training provision; • Educational benefits through an increased focus on Commonwealth countries and Australia’s Indigenous community; and • Community engagement through the inclusion of the Games in local community programmes. Hosting a successful Games will make a positive contribution to the future of the City, and also align many of its aspirations to a single point in time, bringing focus, commitment and reason to celebrate the Games and the coming of age of a modern, regional city. The Games enjoy strong public support and are important for the Gold Coast City community, which will take pride in participating in such an important international initiative.

CONCEPT Question 1.4 Confirm your proposed dates to host the Commonwealth Games and specify your reasons. If you propose a programme which exceeds ten (10) days, provide rationale. Note the detailed programme should be provided in Theme 8.

The Candidature Committee proposes conducting the Opening Ceremony of the Games on Wednesday, 4 April 2018, with competition beginning on Thursday, 5 April 2018 for 11 days until Sunday, 15 April 2018, the night of the Closing Ceremony (the detailed sports programme is contained in Theme 8 – Sport and Venues). This period is free from any other major events scheduled in Australia which means there will be no conflict or impediment to staging the Games in the City. The dates incorporate the following factors: • Timing which seeks to support the availability of elite athletes; • Optimum weather conditions for competition and training, with an average daily temperature of 25 degrees Celsius; • Coinciding with the school holiday period ensuring availability of volunteers, officials and spectators; • Less road traffic and greater availability of public transport during school holidays; and • Timing which seeks to avoid scheduling clashes with other major global and domestic events.

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A review of the sports programmes from the Melbourne 2006 Games and the Delhi 2010 Games which were both conducted over 11 days of competition, found strong similarities to the proposed programme at the 2018 Games. In the best interests of the athletes and as a positive impact on the delivery of the sports competition, it is proposed that the sports programme at the 2018 Games also be 11 days in length. The international and national sporting federations and the ACGA have been consulted and are supportive of the extension of the programme to 11 days.

Question 1.5 Provide Map A (no larger than A3 – folded or double page – and giving the graphic scale used): a map of your city/region on which your project is superimposed, thus giving a complete visual overview of your project. Map A should include the following major infrastructure: • Competition venues; • Commonwealth Games Village; • Media accommodation (hotels, villages); • Main Media Centre (MMC) (comprising Main Press Centre (MPC) and International Broadcast Centre (IBC)); • Main hotel area; • Live Sites; and • Main transport infrastructure (airport, motorways, train lines etc.).

Please refer to page 6.

Question 1.6 Describe your motivation behind the choice of location of key infrastructure (competition and non-competition venues).

The Games Village will be located within a 20 minute drive of 80 percent of the competition and training venues to ensure efficient Games management and maximise long-term community use following the Games, which is paramount. The Village will be part of the Health and Knowledge Precinct which will serve Griffith University and two hospitals. This precinct development is one of the most significant Gold Coast City economic drivers in the future. The location of the Village has been carefully planned using transport-oriented design principles.

The new Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system will service the Village, connecting it to key activity centres, with the Village also easily accessible by key road networks. The Village is also conveniently located close to the City’s extensive social and leisure facilities as well as world-famous beaches, waterways and hinterland forests, which can be explored and enjoyed after competition closes. Venue locations give consideration to travel times, transport routes and public transport systems, existing venues, long-term community social infrastructure use, access to accommodation and services, and enable the City’s attributes to be showcased. These locations will provide easy and efficient access for athletes and officials (comprehensive details are available in Theme 8 – Sport and Venues and Theme 9 – Games Village).

Question 1.7 Briefly describe your plans for the Queen’s Baton Relay.

Since the 1958 Games in Cardiff, the Queen’s Baton Relay has symbolised a call for the Commonwealth to unite and compete in safe and peaceful surroundings and to celebrate its rich diversity. The Candidature Committee proposes to honour this tradition by selecting international and Australian routes in consultation with stakeholders and member nations. The Relay will be complemented by community engagement opportunities along the route. While the Queen’s Baton Relay generates a positive profile for the Games through local and global media coverage, exposure will be further extended by incorporating a comprehensive online digital strategy that showcases the Relay globally, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By utilising new media, the Relay, participating nations and athletes will reach a greater audience, resulting in increased participation, awareness and positive brand exposure for the Games. The online platform will include constant updates and live streaming of the Relay while incorporating relevant facts about nations and athletes with initiatives including school-based competitions. The Relay will commence on Commonwealth Day in March 2017 and will introduce Australia’s unique culture to Commonwealth countries and integrate elements of other cultures, demonstrating the Commonwealth’s common aspirations. It will also provide opportunities to collect objects from each Commonwealth country to form part of the ‘Commonwealth Wall’ – a prominent and permanent Games reminder to be designed and developed by one of the City’s many successful artists. It is proposed that the Baton design will include an innovative and uniquely Australian element.

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The Relay is designed to engender a sense of unity among Commonwealth nations while being a crucial opportunity for the Games marketing and communications campaign. It is by honouring this tradition and engaging the Games audience with fresh, new ideas that the Gold Coast 2018 OC will ensure a successful Relay.

Question 1.8 Briefly describe your strategy and plans for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games. How will you optimise Broadcast appeal?

Gold Coast City has a reputation for excitement and fun and this will underpin the Opening and Closing Ceremonies (as the first and last components of the cultural programme). Each ceremony will capture the energy of the City and its visiting athletes and guests with a visually-exhilarating and high-energy spectacular that epitomises the essence of the Games – the competition, friendliness and fun. The Opening Ceremony will provide a warm Australian welcome to visiting athletes and friends from the Commonwealth and around the world. Local Traditional Owners and Indigenous groups will provide a formal welcome that precedes all other celebrations and acknowledges the City’s and Australia’s heritage. Whilst innovative and contemporary, with traditional Indigenous performers and entertainment reflecting the country’s multicultural and diverse population, the Opening Ceremony will also draw on Australia’s and the City’s heritage and its history of competition in the Games since their inception in 1930. It will capture the energy, the anticipation and atmosphere of the Games and appeal to a broad audience which will appreciate the theatrics, the dynamics and the warmth emanating from Gold Coast City and its community. Planned to ensure athletes can participate in and enjoy the experience, a lap of honour will launch proceedings, with the teams seated symbolically and physically in the stadium. Woven into both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be a showcase of Gold Coast City’s cultural diversity, reflecting the attributes of a city where all visitors can enjoy world-class sporting competition and an eclectic mix of entertainment and attractions in a relaxed, safe and welcoming environment.

Home to Australia’s largest concentration of established leisure theme parks and film production studios, Gold Coast City has extensive casts of unique and experienced performers operating within close proximity to the Games venues. Many of these performers will be engaged as part of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies together with local children who will have contributed to the Candidature and participated in community and school programmes developed to engage the community and share the excitement of the impending 2018 Commonwealth Games. Captivating a worldwide broadcast audience through colour, light, music and movement, both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be inspirational, honouring human strength, spirit and endurance. They will pay tribute to the athleticism and sheer physicality of great sporting achievers. The Closing Ceremony will be a celebration of athletic achievement with a focus on consolidating the friendships developed between countries during the Games. Teams will participate in a lap of honour to commence the Ceremony, before gathering in a central area where they will become the colourful centrepiece to an event that will showcase highlights from the Games, the City’s connection to the Commonwealth, as well as its place in the future. Prominent local bands and musicians along with school children will present a unique blend of music and song from around the world reinforcing the uplifting party atmosphere. Athletes and spectators will once again enjoy the City’s friendly hospitality, youthful exuberance, energy and warmth in a true celebration and support of the CGF’s values of humanity, equality and destiny. The Closing Ceremony also signals the beginning of the journey towards 2022 and will involve the Flag Handover Ceremony and programming input from the 2022 Host City. The Ceremony will incorporate a culturally-appropriate Indigenous symbolic farewell to the Games as a progression to the next Host City. Post-ceremony proceedings will encompass informal celebrations involving all participants. Ceremonies will be broadcast with supporting written commentary and detailed audio to assist the hearing and vision impaired. Transcripts will be provided in advance, explaining the ceremonies to international broadcasters so they may offer commentary in their own language.

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Question 1.9 8

Describe the intended venue(s) for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games (location, seating capacity etc.) and indicate whether the venue(s) already exists or has yet to be built. If the ceremonies are not taking place in your main athletics stadium, please include the location of the venue(s) on Maps A and B.

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held at Carrara Stadium. The existing stadium, which will be opened in May 2011, has a 25,000 seat capacity. Central to the Games precinct and main venue for the Athletics Competition, Carrara Stadium boasts stateof-the-art solar energy panelling capable of producing 20 percent of the stadium’s power and features a 200 square metre scoreboard – the second-largest in Australia. The venue is also capable of accommodating large spectator numbers, technical and support services and is well serviced by public transport. A successful Candidature will see a subsequent temporary upgrade of seating capacity to accommodate the field and seating requirements of the Games, increasing capacity to approximately 40,000 spectators (Theme 8 – Sport and Venues provides further details).

CULTURAL PROGRAMME Question 1.10 Briefly describe your concept for cultural events to take place prior to and during the Commonwealth Games.

The cultural programme will include the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and the Queen’s Baton Relay as described in Questions 1.7 and 1.8. The Games cultural programme will celebrate Australia’s distinctive identity, while reinforcing the themes, ambitions, vision and reputation of the City. Many highly-accomplished and internationallyrecognised artists who call Gold Coast City home, together with other leading Queensland and Australian arts industry figures, will form a Creative Cultural Sub-Committee to take responsibility for designing, curating and producing the cultural programme which will be a celebration of the City’s multicultural diversity. With more than 100 languages spoken in homes across the City, the potential to establish a central cultural precinct where Games international visitors can mix with Australian-based countrymen and women will complement the overall themes and foster and celebrate the gathering of Commonwealth nations.

Flag Handover Ceremony Should Australia win the right to host the Games in 2018, participation by the Gold Coast City OC will be required in this aspect of the Closing Ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. This ceremony will celebrate the Games’ journey to the next Host City and its part in the entertainment programme will be duly honoured. Games Flag-Raising Ceremony As each competing team from the various Commonwealth countries enters the Games Village, a Flag-Raising Ceremony will be conducted to celebrate their arrival. This Ceremony will celebrate each team’s introduction to the Games and will welcome them to the Village. Live Sites Live sites throughout Gold Coast City and Queensland will offer free arts and cultural activities to complement the screening of sports events. The Creative Cultural Sub-Committee will engage leading Queensland arts, cultural and festival organisations to develop highquality programmes that are contemporary, accessible and fun. The OC will consider a central live site which will serve as a spectator meeting place and creative hub for the arts and cultural programme. Film The Gold Coast Film Festival is a celebration of the City’s thriving film industry and is proposed to align with the scheduling of the Games. During the Games, the Festival will showcase films and documentaries from Commonwealth countries, in cinemas and parklands throughout the City. Music The Gold Coast City’s reputation for producing worldclass music will be celebrated with a range of music programmes to be held in public outdoor spaces, notably Southport Broadwater Parklands (South), Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta. A curated programme of live music from Commonwealth countries, supplemented by the best music from Gold Coast City, Queensland and Australia, will cater for all tastes from classical through to contemporary rock and pop.

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Sporting Culture An Australian icon, the surf life saver, protects the lives of swimmers on Gold Coast City and Australian beaches but also seeks to inspire all people to lead active, healthy lives. Surf life saving embodies a truly positive and uniquely Australian cultural identity, promoting a ‘can do’ attitude to life. A carnival of life saving activities will be conducted during the Games to celebrate life saving. Arts A major retrospective of the best Gold Cost City artists will be commissioned for exhibition in the Gold Coast Art Gallery during the Games. The exhibiting artists will also be engaged to develop a visual arts component of the ongoing creative programme for children and families. Medal Ceremonies The Medal Ceremonies will have a distinctive Australian ‘feel’, with due consideration given to the required formal elements. There will be clear links between the vision for the Games and Australia’s unique culture and identity. It is proposed that past Games gold medallists attending the Games will be included in the Medal Ceremonies.

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Question 1.11 Briefly describe the initiatives you will undertake (including educational programmes) during the years prior to and during the Commonwealth Games to promote the Commonwealth Games and sport amongst the youth.

The initiatives will be designed to inspire children and young people throughout the Commonwealth, and will begin as soon as the City’s Candidature is submitted. They will also extend beyond the completion of the Games. School-based Education Programmes As ambassadors for Gold Coast City and Australia, school students will assume an important role, greeting and hosting delegates when they visit the City between June and November 2011, encouraging them to embrace the Games and share in the excitement of the City’s Candidature. Initiatives, such as the ‘Adopt a Commonwealth Country’ programme which is already established, provide primary and secondary school students with opportunities to learn about the Commonwealth and Australia’s role in the Commonwealth, as well as international athletes and their cultures.

Cultural Celebrations

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This initiative has been broadly and enthusiastically accepted by schools throughout the City and provides opportunities for students to learn about various Commonwealth nations and to share findings with their peers. The initiative is supported by State education authorities, Education Queensland and the Independent Schools Association. In addition, Gold Coast City’s Candidature Committee is hosting a dedicated website providing valuable information and resources about the Commonwealth to support and motivate students in their study. Students are engaging in the Candidature process through learning about and understanding the importance of the Games, and promoting their involvement in the future. Local and international athletes training in the City will visit schools to further support the ‘Adopt a Commonwealth Country’ programme and contribute to the overall experience. Following the Games, students will review their ‘adopted’ country’s competition results and consider factors leading to its Games achievements. If Gold Coast City’s Candidature is successful, this process will continue and it is proposed to be expanded nationally. Education programmes, with activities to spark imagination and enthusiasm for learning, will be developed in line with the Australian Curriculum and delivered in schools in accordance with the major education disciplines – English, Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Health and Physical Education. Another initiative will be the ‘Time to Shine Network’, involving school communities which share the values of the Games. Open to all schools, it will offer links between schools throughout the Commonwealth to foster communication between and learning about different cultures and traditions.

A Queensland Government ‘Get Active Children and Young People’ strategy designed to get more children and young people more physically active has been established and includes a range of projects that not only highlight the benefits of physical activity but also provide tips on how to get more children and young people involved. These established initiatives provide practical and easy-to-use resources, facilitate training and skill development and offer ongoing support. These resources directly help schools and teachers along with parents, early childhood carers and professionals, the community and the sport and recreation industry in getting more children physically active under the ‘Target 2018’ theme. Community The Games will inspire more young people to participate in sport – both at school and in their own leisure time – and will be used to engender positive attitudes towards physical activity and the Games ideals of leadership, integrity, discipline, fairness and teamwork. Activities and learning opportunities will be integrated into various school-based and community sport-based programmes, such as coaching clinics, ‘come-and-try’ days, as well as athlete and sporting association visits. The City’s many high-performance athletes will lead various initiatives where, as community and sporting role models, they will inspire, encourage and reinforce the Australian youth’s enthusiasm for fitness and sport or involvement in the Games through volunteering. Community education programmes will also be designed to explore and promote key youth issues such as body image, diet and nutrition, stress management and exercise. The City’s young people will also be encouraged to interpret the Games values through art, with exhibitions organised throughout schools, community centres and public spaces.

CITY ACTIVITIES

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Question 1.12

Conclusion

Briefly describe your concept for city activities, including Live Sites, during the Commonwealth Games.

Gold Coast City has a strong and proud history of staging iconic events and festivities, having successfully delivered national and international sporting, music and cultural events for many years.

Also explain how the various stakeholders involved in organising these activities will interface.

The OC will establish a programme of activities and events which will promote the Games throughout the City and Australia. Community participation in activities celebrating the history of Commonwealth sports (such as community sport days) will be encouraged as well as active transport initiatives such as walking, cycling and trialling public transport routes for athletes and spectators. Former Gold Coast City Commonwealth Games representatives and medal winners will be honoured, as will Gold Coast City athletes who may compete at the Games. Marketing strategies will build the public profile of these athletes with particular emphasis given to younger athletes to inspire the City’s youth. The contribution Australia’s Indigenous athletes have made to sport will also be recognised and celebrated. Live Sites Seven Live Sites are proposed to be established and operational during the Games with four located in Gold Coast City at the Southport Broadwater Parklands (South), Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach Foreshore and Coolangatta Foreshore. In addition there will be one Live Site proposed for South Bank in the Queensland capital, Brisbane (a 55 minute drive away) and one each in Cairns and Townsville, where the preliminary Basketball Competition will be held.

A regional city with a strong local and international focus and world-class infrastructure, Gold Coast City is supported by an Australian community ready to host the Games and welcome Commonwealth athletes, friends and families from around the world. The extensive and experienced local event professionals, officials and volunteers will guarantee a smooth-running Games. Additional infrastructure has been carefully planned and considered to support the City’s vision for sustainable, long-term growth. With established and functional security, transportation, technology and accommodation systems, Gold Coast City has earned a solid reputation as a City that successfully and reliably delivers major events. Gold Coast City’s natural attributes – from famous beaches and pristine waterways to lush hinterland forests – together with an unrivalled array of leisure and entertainment options, will ensure athletes, officials, spectators and the City’s residents will all enjoy an unforgettable competition celebration and event experience. The OC will invite the countries of the Commonwealth family to participate and ‘shine’.

All Live Sites are serviced by public transport and positioned in well-known locations in key entertainment precincts.

Gold Coast City is event ready.

Night Markets, Surfers Paradise ÂŠ Tourism Queensland

THEME 2

Political and Economic Climate and Structure

Question 2.1 Describe the political structure in your country: list the cities, communities, regions, provinces, institutions and/or public authorities at national, regional and local level, their respective competence and their exact role in relation to the preparation and staging of the Commonwealth Games. Explain the possible interaction between the various entities concerned, as well as their respective degree of autonomy, if any. Describe the exact role that the public authorities will be expected to play in the preparation and hosting of the Commonwealth Games, and provide a description of procedures that will be in place to ensure coordination between various government levels and bodies, during and after the candidature.

Australia’s system of government is founded in the liberal democratic tradition, based on the values of religious tolerance, freedom of speech and association and the rule of law. The Australian Constitution of 1901 defines the boundaries of law-making powers between the Commonwealth and the country’s States and Territories. The Constitution established a federal system of Government under which there are three tiers of Government – Federal, State and Local – which will all play an integral role in the staging of the Games. National Level Australia’s Federal Government is responsible for taxation and economic matters, and for broader issues including national security, communications and welfare. As well as providing its own services, the Australian Government provides funding to both State and Local Government to contribute towards community services.

At a federal level, there are three major political parties. The Australian Labor Party holds government after being elected on 21 August 2010. The Liberal Party of Australia and the National Party of Australia are the main opposition parties. Federal elections are held every three years. The Labor Party entered into an agreement with the Australian Greens and three Independent Members of Parliament after the 21 August 2010 Federal election to form a minority government. Federal, State and Local Governments collaboratively support the Candidature through a system of steering groups and committees. The Australian and Queensland Governments will ensure all legislative requirements relating to national and state issues are in place to ensure the Games success. The steering groups and committees will continue beyond the Candidature if successful. All levels of government will also be represented by way of association with the Gold Coast City OC. National Authorities Australian Sports Commission (ASC) The ASC is Australia’s primary national sports administration and advisory agency, and the cornerstone of a wide-ranging sports system. It is a statutory authority and its roles and responsibilities are outlined in the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989. The ASC has a Government-appointed board of commissioners and is accountable to the Minister for Sport and to Australia’s Federal Parliament. It plays a leadership role in the development and operation of the Australian sports system, administering and funding innovative sport programmes and providing coordination and support for the sports sector. Through the National Elite Sports Council and Standing Committee on Sport and Recreation, it brings all States and Territories together to plan and coordinate the best sports system for Australia.

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The ACGA is the national body responsible for Commonwealth Games operations, publicity and development in Australia, specifically providing and organising funding, clothing, travel, accommodation and accreditation of athletes and officials to each Games. The ACGA assists in the preparation of athletes through funding the National Federations with their respective high-performance programmes. It is both an incorporated association and a non-profit organisation. Tourism Australia (TA) TA is the Australian Government agency responsible for the international and domestic marketing of Australia as a destination for leisure and business travel. TA helps foster a sustainable tourism industry in Australia and helps increase the economic benefits from tourism by influencing people to travel to Australia and throughout the country. TA is an Australian Government statutory authority whose Board reports to the Australian Minister for Tourism. State Level The Queensland Government, using Australian Government funding and revenue raised from State taxes and activities, provides services including public health, transport, education, policing and emergency services throughout Queensland. There are two major political parties in Queensland. The Australian Labor Party – Queensland Branch currently holds government, elected at a State election on 2 March 2009. The Liberal National Party (Queensland) is the Opposition. Both political parties support the Candidature. Queensland is divided into 89 electorates, each represented by a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MP).

The Queensland Government guarantees any budget shortfall of the OC. The Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation and the Queensland Department of Public Works are largely responsible for planning, funding and constructing the venues and Games Village, with input from Gold Coast City Council and the Queensland Police Service regarding city planning and legacy issues. Gold Coast City Council and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads will be responsible for traffic and transport planning. Government Co-ordination An inter-Government committee will be established and co-ordinated through the Office of Commonwealth Games Co-ordination within the Queensland Government. This committee will co-ordinate all functions between the three levels of Government pre and post Games. Local Level Gold Coast City Council is Gold Coast City’s local governing body. Constituted under the Local Government Act 2009, Local Governments raise revenue in the form of rates1, and rely on both State and Federal Government funding to help provide services to their communities. Councils provide basic services such as roads, water supply and sewerage and are also involved in their communities’ social, economic and cultural development and in improving the liveability, sustainability and prosperity of their regions. Gold Coast City Council represents the interests of the region, manages facilities and services, and makes local laws to help provide a safe and orderly community. The Council covers a geographic area which is split into 14 divisions, each represented by an independent Councillor. The Mayor and all Councillors unanimously support the Candidature for the Games. In addition to supporting the State Government in traffic and transport planning, the Council will continue to administer local city issues during the Games.

1. Council rates are a property tax. Councils use property values as the basis for calculating how much each property owner pays in rates. (Source: Municipal Association of Victoria)

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Table 2.1.1 Major Authorities involved with the Games National Government

Australian Government Australian Sports Commission Australian Commonwealth Games Association Tourism Australia

State Government

Department of the Premier and Cabinet Queensland Police Service Department of Public Works Department of Local Government and Planning Department of Transport and Main Roads Stadiums Queensland Queensland Health Education Queensland Department of Families and Communities Arts Queensland Queensland Treasury Queensland Emergency Services Tourism Queensland Events Queensland

Local Government

Gold Coast City Council Brisbane City Council Cairns Regional Council Townsville City Council Gold Coast Tourism

Each of the authorities involved will be represented by association with the OC and various sub-committees to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to delivering the Games.

Question 2.2 Describe the specific support provided to your project of hosting the Commonwealth Games by all entities concerned (all bodies listed in Question 2.1). Indicate to what extent such support constitutes binding obligations for the authorities involved. Provide any guarantees obtained from your national, regional and local authorities as well as the bodies listed in Question 2.1 above regarding their support and commitments (financial or other) towards your project of hosting the Commonwealth Games.

The Queensland Government has guaranteed any shortfall in the budget for the Games. In addition, various State Government departments will be responsible for sporting venue and Games Village construction, transport, security and main roads requirements. The Queensland Government will introduce enabling legislation and amend any legislation relating to its jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the obligations required to host the Games, as applicable. The Federal Government will also introduce legislation or amend existing legislation relating to its jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the obligations required to host the Games, as applicable.

Gold Coast City Council will provide local support regarding city issues and consult with the Queensland Government on all Games matters impacting the City. The Queensland Government and Gold Coast City Council control the majority of the venues. For those venues not in their control, access arrangements have been made and guaranteed by the owners. Guarantees have been obtained from Federal, State and Local authorities and bodies involved in the hosting of the Games. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantees.

Question 2.3 Provide a list of the political parties in your country indicating their position regarding the possible staging of the Commonwealth Games in your country. Also note any political or other public figure likely to play an important role either in favour or against your project. List other possible political or social movements, the activities of which might be in support of or opposition to your project.

All major Australian political parties support the Candidature for the Games.

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Table 2.3.1 Composition of the Australian Parliament House of Representatives Political Party

Leader

Government*

Australian Labor Party (ALP)

Opposition Coalition

Cross-bench*

Nos

Total

The Honourable Julia Gillard MP

Liberal Party of Australia (Lib)

The Honourable Tony Abbott MP

The Nationals (the NATS)

The Honourable Warren Truss MP

Australian Greens (AG)

Senator Bob Brown

Independents (IND)

WA National

150

Nos

Total

Total Source: Parliamentary Education Office. * Formed through a cross-bench alliance between the ALP, three Independents and one member of the Australian Greens.

Table 2.3.2 Composition of the Queensland Parliament Political Party

Leader

Government

Australian Labor Party – Queensland Branch (ALP)

The Honourable Anna Bligh MP

Opposition

Liberal National Party (Queensland) (LNP)

The Honourable Jeff Seeney MP

Cross-bench

Independents (IND)

Total Source: Queensland Parliament.

Political and Other Public Figures Supporting the Candidature Senior political figures supporting the Candidature include: • Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC – Governor of Queensland; • The Honourable Julia Gillard MP – Prime Minister of Australia; • The Honourable Tony Abbott MP – Leader of the Federal Opposition and Liberal Party of Australia; • The Honourable Wayne Swan MP – Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer of Australia • The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP – Federal Foreign Affairs Minister; • Senator the Honourable Mark Arbib – Federal Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, Minister for Sport and Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness;

• The Honourable Anna Bligh MP – Premier of Queensland; • The Honourable Jeff Seeney MP – Leader of the State Opposition and the Liberal National Party; and • Cr Ron Clarke MBE – Gold Coast City Council Mayor. Many Federal and State Members of Parliament have indicated their support for and willingness to promote the Candidature. The Candidature Committee also registered support from sectors including Chambers of Commerce, business associations, trade unions, universities, charities, media outlets and sport governing bodies.

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Question 2.4

Question 2.5

List all elections planned in your country at all levels until the year following the Commonwealth Games and indicate whether the outcome of such elections could have any impact (and if so what kind) on the preparation or staging of the Commonwealth Games.

Give the full list of all public authorities and other official public or private bodies represented in your Candidature Committee.

All major political parties have committed bipartisan support to the staging of the Games. This support will continue regardless of the outcome of future Federal, State or Local Government elections. Table 2.4.1 Elections until 2019 Year

Elections

2012

***Estimated Queensland State election

2012 – 24 March

*Elections for: • Brisbane City Council • Gold Coast City Council • Cairns Regional Council • Townsville Regional Council

2013 and 2016

**Estimated Australian Federal election

2015

***Estimated Queensland State election

2016 – 26 March

Estimated elections for: • Brisbane City Council • Gold Coast City Council • Cairns Regional Council • Townsville Regional Council

2018

**Estimated Queensland State election

2019

*Estimated Australian Federal election

ocal Governments are elected for a fixed four-year term, and L elections must be held every fourth year on the last Saturday in March, unless the Governor approves an alternative date. ** A ustralian Federal elections are called by the Prime Minister and must be no more than three years apart. It is likely there will be two Federal elections before 2018. *** Queensland has three-year parliamentary terms, with an election announced usually towards the end of each term. There is, however, no statutory minimum period between State elections, so a government can choose to hold an election at any time within its three-year term.) It is likely there will be three Queensland State elections up to and including 2018.

The three main entities represented in the Candidature Committee are Gold Coast City Council, the Queensland Government and the ACGA. The Committee reflects the considerable experience and expertise of its representatives in the areas of sport (former Olympic and Commonwealth Games Gold and Silver medal-winning athletes and long-time sports administrators), public and private sector enterprises, and Government. Committee representatives also have extensive experience and involvement in the planning and delivery of single and multi-sport events. There are a number of private and public bodies represented on sub-committees involved in Games planning including: • Gold Coast Business and Community Consultation Committee; • Queensland Police Service; • Queensland Fire and Rescue Service; • Queensland Ambulance Service; • Brisbane City Council; • Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads; • Queensland Department of Local Government and Planning; • Queensland Department of Public Works; • Stadiums Queensland; • Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management; • Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet; • Queensland Treasury Department; • Queensland Health; • Education Queensland; • Office of Sport and Recreation through the Queensland Department of Communities; • Gold Coast Tourism; • Events Queensland; and • Athletes Advisory Committee.

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Queensland’s Economy

Provide economic data for the last ten years regarding your country, region and city, including a list of major economic resources, indicating, by means of a chart, the percentages that such resources represent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Australia’s Economy Australia has a developed market economy with a GDP of over AUD $1.01 trillion (GBP £636.30 billion). Since 1991–1992, Australia has recorded 19 consecutive years of economic growth averaging 3.4 percent growth per year. This period has been one of the most stable and productive periods of Australia’s modern history, and places the nation in the top echelon of developed countries in terms of sustained growth rates. Australia’s positive outlook is also supported by its strong fiscal position, as well as sound financial regulations and institutions. The ability of the Australian economy to endure the worst of the recent global financial crisis, and remain robust and growing, is testament to its underlying strength. The service sector dominates the Australian economy, although the agricultural and mining sectors are large drivers of export growth. Table 2.6.1 Australian Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 1999–2000 to 2009–2010

Queensland’s economy accounted for around onefifth of the Australian economy in 2009–2010. It has generally grown at a faster rate than the national economy over the past two decades, proving resilient over the course of the global economic downturn. Queensland’s modern, diversified economy includes a large services sector, coupled with strong agricultural, mining and manufacturing sectors. The State boasts world-class mineral resources, as well as many natural attractions including the Great Barrier Reef, extensive beaches, island resorts, tropical rainforests, cosmopolitan cities and unique countryside. These assets make international and interstate tourism an important contributor to Queensland’s economy. The State’s geography and climate are suitable for the production of a wide variety of agricultural products, the most important being meat, grains and sugar. In addition, Queensland has extensive mineral deposits (including large reserves of coal and one of the world’s largest known bauxite deposits), a diverse industrial base, well-developed ports and transportation systems, and an educated workforce. Queensland is the third most populous state in Australia with a population of approximately 4.5 million, or 20.2 percent of the national population as at 30 June 2010. Gross Domestic Product/Gross State Product Table 2.6.2 Queensland Gross State Product (GSP), 1999–2000 to 2009–2010

Year

Index

Growth rate (%)

1999–2000

100

4.0

2000–01

102.1

2.1

Year

Index

Growth rate (%)

2001–02

106.1

3.9

1999–2000

100

5.9

2002–03

109.5

3.3

2000–01

104.1

4.1

2003–04

114.1

4.2

2001–02

109.2

4.9

2004–05

117.5

3.0

2002–03

115.3

5.6

2005–06

121.1

3.1

2003–04

120.6

4.6

2006–07

125.4

3.6

2004–05

127.9

6.1

2007–08

130.2

3.8

2005–06

132.4

3.5

2008–09

132.1

1.4

2006–07

140.6

6.2

2009–10

135.1

2.3

2007–08

146.2

4.0

2008–09

147.0

0.6

2009–10

150.0

2.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 5206.0.

Source: Queensland State Accounts.

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1999–2000

2000–01

2001–02

2002–03

2003–04

2004–05

2005–06

2006–07

2007–08

2008–09

2009–10

Table 2.6.3 Share of Australian Output by Industry (Gross Value Added, at basic prices, %, CVM)

2.6

2.7

2.6

2.0

2.4

2.0

2.4

Mining

10.1

10.6

10.3

10.0

9.3

9.5

9.9

9.7

9.8

10.1

Manufacturing

11.5

11.3

11.4

11.1

10.6

10.3

10.1

9.3

9.2

Electricity, Gas, Water, and Waste Services

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.2

2.1

2.2

Construction

6.5

5.5

5.9

6.6

6.8

6.9

7.2

7.4

7.6

7.7

7.5

Wholesale Trade

4.9

4.8

4.7

4.8

4.7

4.8

Retail Trade

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.6

Accommodation and Food Services

2.6

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.2

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

4.8

4.9

4.8

5.0

4.9

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.1

Information Media and Telecommunications

3.0

3.1

3.0

3.1

3.2

3.3

Financial and Insurance Services

9.6

9.5

9.4

9.7

10.0

10.7

11.1

10.9

11.0

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

3.4

3.2

3.4

3.3

3.2

3.3

3.0

2.8

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

5.8

6.5

6.8

6.6

6.5

6.3

6.4

6.5

Administrative and Support Services

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.5

2.6

2.5

Public Administration and Safety

5.5

5.3

5.2

5.0

5.2

5.1

Education and Training

4.9

4.8

4.7

4.6

4.5

4.4

4.3

Health Care and Social Assistance

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

5.7

5.8

6.0

6.1

Arts and Recreation Services

0.8

0.7

0.8

Other Services

2.0

2.1

2.0

1.9

1.8

1.7

Ownership of Dwellings

7.5

7.6

7.7

7.9

7.8

7.9

Industry Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Services

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 5206.0.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2010

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1999–2000

2000–01

2001–02

2002–03

2003–04

2004–05

2005–06

2006–07

2007–08

2008–09

2009–10

Table 2.6.4 Share of Queensland Output by Industry (Gross Value Added, at basic prices, %, CVM)

3.3

3.1

2.9

2.5

2.7

2.5

2.3

2.2

2.5

Mining

15.3

17.0

17.2

16.6

15.6

16.1

15.6

15.2

15.1

14.5

15.1

Manufacturing

10.2

10.3

10.6

10.3

9.9

9.4

9.1

9.0

8.4

8.3

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

2.3

2.2

2.0

2.2

Constructions

8.0

6.7

7.0

7.6

7.8

7.5

7.9

8.3

8.6

8.3

Wholesale Trade

4.8

4.9

5.0

4.9

5.0

4.9

4.8

4.7

Retail Trade

4.8

4.7

4.8

4.9

5.0

4.9

5.0

5.2

5.1

Accommodation and Food Services

3.2

3.3

2.9

3.0

3.1

3.0

2.9

2.8

2.7

2.4

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

5.0

5.1

5.0

5.2

5.4

5.5

5.7

5.8

5.9

Information Media and Telecommunications

2.2

2.3

2.2

Financial and Insurance Services

4.8

5.1

5.4

5.2

5.6

5.9

6.2

6.5

6.6

6.9

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

3.2

3.1

3.2

3.5

3.6

3.5

3.2

2.9

2.8

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

4.1

4.5

5.0

5.3

5.2

5.1

5.2

5.0

Administrative and Support Services

1.6

1.7

1.8

1.9

2.1

2.0

2.1

1.9

Public Administration and Safety

6.4

6.2

6.0

5.5

5.3

5.5

5.7

5.5

5.6

5.4

Education and Training

4.4

4.3

4.2

4.1

3.9

3.8

4.0

3.9

4.0

4.1

Health Care and Social Assistance

5.9

5.8

5.9

6.2

6.3

Arts and Recreation Services

0.5

0.6

Other Services

2.1

1.9

1.8

1.9

Ownership of Dwellings

8.0

7.9

7.8

7.9

8.0

7.9

8.1

8.3

20 Industry Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Services

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 5222.0. Note: City-level data is not available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Figure 2.6.5 Annual Real GDP/GSP Growth (%) 7 6

Queensland Australia

5 4 3 2 1 0

0 1 4 05 06 07 08 09 10 3 2 00 – – – –0 –0 – – – –0 –0 –2 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 99 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

19 Sources: Q ueensland State Accounts and Australian Bureau of Statistics 5206.0.

Gold Coast City’s Economy Gold Coast City, with a resident population expected to reach approximately 550,000 by the end of 2011 and approximately 650,000 by the end of 2018, is Australia’s sixth-largest city by population size and is located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – South East Queensland. A range of factors has underpinned the City’s growth, including its natural attributes, lifestyle opportunities and positive business environment. In addition, population-based industries such as construction, retailing and service industries have driven regional economic prosperity, generating significant employment in unison with tourism-led development. Gold Coast City’s gross regional product has increased from AUD $8.9 billion (GBP £5.61 billion) in 2001–2002 to AUD $18.2 billion (GBP £11.46 billion) in 2007–2008 and is projected to reach AUD $24.8 billion (GBP £15.62 billion) by 2018.

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During the past decade, the City has made substantial progress in developing its regional economy with industry growing, exports increasing and unemployment decreasing over time. These movements have occurred despite increasing competition for investment, industry and jobs from elsewhere in Australia and abroad.

Table 2.6.7 Labour Force, Queensland Year

Employed total (‘000)

Unemployment rate (%)

Participation rate (%)

2000

1,672.6

7.5

64.8

2001

1,694.3

8.3

64.7

2002

1,757.4

7.5

64.8

This sustained growth is supported by Gold Coast City Council’s Economic Development Strategy 2020, which sets the direction for the City’s economic development and identifies nine key industries as crucial to the competitiveness and strength of the City’s economy and future prosperity. These are: sport; creative industries; education; food; health and medical; marine; tourism; and information and communications technology.

2003

1,823.8

6.7

64.9

2004

1,894.9

5.4

64.8

2005

2,001.9

4.8

66.3

2006

2,073.2

4.5

66.7

2007

2,166.8

3.7

67.4

2008

2,227.0

3.7

67.4

2009

2,254.4

5.4

67.6

In addition, the City’s labour market has experienced strong growth. Major employing industries include retail trade, construction, accommodation and food services, healthcare, social assistance and manufacturing. The dominance of these industries has remained relatively unchanged over the past decade.

2010

2,308.8

5.5

67.6

The City is set to create an additional 80,000 new jobs over the next 10 years to 2020 and move to a knowledge-focused economy. Previously, knowledgebased industries have accounted for approximately 25 percent of total employment in Gold Coast City, where the future target is approximately 30 percent of new jobs. The Council’s economic development strategy will continue to support and promote its high-performing production and service-based industries while directing the City towards a more knowledge-intensive, highvalue and internationally-competitive economic base. Employment Table 2.6.6 Labour Force, Australia Year

Employed total (‘000)

Unemployment rate (%)

Participation rate(%)

2000

8,988.3

6.3

63.3

2001

9,087.9

6.8

63.3

2002

9,271.2

6.4

63.4

2003

9,485.2

5.9

63.6

2004

9,661.7

5.4

63.5

2005

9,997.8

5.0

64.4

2006

10,256.9

4.8

64.8

2007

10,575.7

4.4

65.2

2008

10,873.2

4.2

65.5

2009

10,952.9

5.6

65.5

2010

11,247.0

5.2

65.5

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 6202.0.

Table 2.6.8 Labour Force, Gold Coast City Statistical Region Year

Employed total (‘000)

Unemployment rate (%)

Participation rate(%)

2000

191.3

8.4

N/A

2001

198.3

9.2

N/A

2002

206.4

7.3

N/A

2003

214.5

7.0

N/A

2004

219.2

5.4

N/A

2005

231.1

4.3

N/A

2006

242.9

4.1

N/A

2007

261.2

3.4

N/A

2008

281.8

4.1

N/A

2009

286.3

5.6

N/A

2010

293.8

6.2

N/A

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 6202.0. Note: Based on SR96 region boundaries (Gold Coast City Parts A and B) for 2000 to 2007, and BR06 boundaries (Gold Coast Statistical Region) for 2008 onwards.

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Table 2.6.9 Share of Employment by Industry, Australia (%) 2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

22 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

4.9

4.8

4.4

3.9

3.7

3.6

3.4

3.3

Mining

0.9

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.5

1.7

12.1

11.6

11.5

11.0

10.9

10.4

10.0

9.9

9.8

9.3

8.9

Electricity, Gas, Water, and Waste Services

0.9

1.0

1.1

1.2

1.3

Construction

7.7

7.4

7.6

8.0

8.3

8.6

9.0

9.2

9.1

9.2

Wholesale Trade

4.3

4.0

3.8

3.9

3.7

3.8

3.7

11.2

11.4

11.6

11.8

11.6

11.8

11.5

11.4

11.1

10.8

Accommodation and Food Services

7.0

6.9

6.5

6.7

6.6

6.8

6.7

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

5.1

5.2

4.9

5.0

5.1

5.0

5.1

5.3

5.4

5.2

Information Media and Telecommunications

2.5

2.4

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.1

2.0

1.9

Financial and Insurance Services

3.7

3.8

3.7

3.6

3.8

3.9

3.7

3.6

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

1.6

1.7

1.8

1.9

1.7

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

6.6

6.7

6.6

6.9

7.2

7.1

7.4

7.3

7.6

Administrative and Support Services

3.7

3.6

3.7

3.6

3.5

3.4

3.2

3.3

3.5

Public Administration and Safety

5.4

5.6

6.0

6.2

6.1

6.0

6.2

Education and Training

7.1

7.2

7.3

7.5

7.4

7.2

7.3

7.5

7.6

Health Care and Social Assistance

9.3

9.8

10.0

9.7

10.0

10.4

10.3

11.0

11.2

Arts and Recreation Services

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

1.7

1.9

1.7

Other Services

4.4

4.6

4.5

4.4

4.1

4.2

4.1

Industry

Manufacturing Services

Retail Trade

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 6202.0.

Marina Mirage, Gold Coast City. © Tourism Queensland

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2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Table 2.6.10 Share of Employment by Industry, Queensland (%)

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

6.1

5.9

4.6

4.3

3.7

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.9

Mining

1.1

1.0

1.3

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.0

10.5

10.2

9.5

10.2

9.2

9.1

8.6

8.8

8.4

Electricity, Gas, Water, and Waste Services

0.8

0.9

1.0

0.9

1.2

1.3

Construction

8.4

8.1

8.0

8.6

9.1

10.1

10.3

10.7

11.1

10.6

10.3

Wholesale Trade

4.3

4.0

4.1

3.8

3.9

3.4

3.2

3.1

3.3

3.5

12.2

11.6

12.3

12.4

12.8

12.1

12.4

12.0

11.6

11.4

Accommodation and Food Services

8.1

7.9

7.5

7.2

7.4

7.2

7.0

7.2

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

5.4

5.5

5.0

5.5

5.6

5.4

5.5

5.7

6.0

6.1

5.6

Information Media and Telecommunications

2.0

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.0

1.8

1.6

2.0

1.7

1.4

Financial and Insurance Services

2.4

2.7

2.5

2.7

2.6

2.8

2.9

2.6

2.8

2.5

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

1.8

2.1

1.9

2.1

2.4

2.5

2.7

2.5

2.6

2.2

2.3

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

5.8

5.6

5.4

5.7

5.8

6.0

6.4

6.3

6.5

Administrative and Support Services

3.3

3.5

3.4

3.7

3.2

3.4

3.5

3.2

3.1

3.6

Public Administration and Safety

5.0

5.5

6.2

6.9

5.9

6.0

6.3

6.1

6.0

5.7

6.2

Education and Training

7.0

7.6

7.2

7.4

7.5

7.7

7.2

7.3

7.5

7.3

Health Care and Social Assistance

9.8

9.4

9.7

9.5

9.7

9.4

9.7

9.8

9.4

10.9

11.0

Arts and Recreation Services

1.5

1.8

1.7

1.8

1.7

1.9

1.5

1.6

1.7

Other Services

4.5

5.0

4.8

4.6

4.2

4.5

4.1

4.2

4.4

3.9

Industry

Manufacturing Services

Retail Trade

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 6202.0.

Broadbeach Shopping Precinct © Tourism Queensland

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Industry

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2000

Table 2.6.11 Share of Employment by Industry, Gold Coast City Statistical Region (%)

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

0.7

1.0

0.9

0.6

0.9

0.5

0.3

0.4

0.5

Mining

0.4

0.3

0.4

0.3

0.4

1.0

0.4

0.7

0.3

0.7

14.1

11.0

11.6

11.4

11.5

11.2

10.9

9.0

7.0

8.7

8.0

0.6

0.7

0.5

0.4

0.7

0.9

0.7

0.8

0.3

0.8

1.1

13.7

12.4

14.5

16.0

15.9

18.8

16.9

5.6

15.7

14.1

12.2

5.2

5.9

5.3

4.0

4.9

2.6

3.4

1.1

3.0

4.3

3.3

10.3

10.9

12.0

11.9

11.3

10.2

10.8

4.0

12.1

14.6

12.1

Accommodation and Food Services

9.7

7.7

8.9

7.3

7.8

8.2

7.0

3.0

10.9

10.3

9.3

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

5.1

3.7

4.2

4.4

3.6

4.0

1.6

3.6

3.9

Information Media and Telecommunications

2.9

2.1

2.4

2.8

2.9

2.6

2.1

1.1

1.6

1.7

1.3

Financial and Insurance Services

2.7

3.9

2.7

2.8

2.6

3.2

2.2

1.0

2.4

1.7

2.7

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

3.7

4.7

3.8

4.2

3.9

3.8

4.0

1.4

4.0

3.9

2.9

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

5.3

6.2

6.4

5.3

7.7

7.8

7.1

2.3

7.1

5.8

6.2

Administrative and Support Services

3.3

4.0

3.7

3.5

3.2

3.0

3.6

1.5

3.2

3.7

4.4

Public Administration and Safety

3.3

5.1

3.9

3.6

4.2

5.2

4.6

1.8

4.3

3.9

5.1

Education and Training

4.4

5.5

6.1

5.7

4.2

5.0

5.6

1.9

5.8

6.0

6.6

Health Care and Social Assistance

8.0

6.3

6.4

7.3

5.9

6.6

7.5

3.6

9.7

8.9

12.0

Arts and Recreation Services

2.1

3.2

2.4

3.8

3.3

2.4

3.0

1.4

3.0

3.1

2.9

Other Services

4.5

4.1

4.7

4.8

4.3

3.9

4.9

1.8

5.1

4.2

4.4

Manufacturing Electricity, Gas, Water, and Waste Services Construction Wholesale Trade Retail Trade

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 6202.0.

Table 2.6.12 Gross State Product/Gross Domestic Product, Queensland and Australia Year

Queensland Gross State Product

Australia Gross Domestic Product

GBP £ million 1999–2000

43,606

262,072

2000–01

43,752

262,725

2001–02

46,937

275,603

2002–03

51,127

296,209

2003–04

62,833

354,762

2004–05

68,952

375,303

2005–06

80,084

421,005

2006–07

86,447

443,834

2007–08

102,708

530,945

2008–09

116,631

580,047

2009–10

138,999

717,509

Source: Queensland State Accounts and Australian Bureau of Statistics 5206.0; Reserve Bank of Australia. Note: City-level data is not available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Robina Stadium, Gold Coast Photographer: HOK Sport © The State of Queensland.

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Table 2.6.13 Gold Coast City – Industry Contribution to Gross Regional Product Industry Gross Value Added, Gold Coast City, 2007–2008 Industry

Contribution to the economy (%)

Property and Business Services

15.7

Table 2.7.1 Australian GDP Per Head, 1999–2000 to 2009–2010 (GBP) Year

GDP per Capita

Growth Rate (%)

1999–2000

19,674

6.2

2000–01

18,613

-5.4

2001–02

18,705

0.5

2002–03

19,356

3.5

2003–04

22,177

14.6

2004–05

22,282

0.5

2005–06

23,496

5.4

2006–07

23,148

-1.5

Manufacturing

9.9

Retail Trade

9.6

Construction

8.9

Health and Community Services

6.3

Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants

6.2

Finance and Insurance

6.0

2007–08

25,972

12.2

Wholesale Trade

5.2

2008–09

26,613

2.5

Transport and Storage

4.4

2009–10

32,277

21.3

Education

4.3

Cultural and Recreational Services

2.5

Government, Administration and Defence

2.4

Communication Services

2.3

Personal and Other Services

1.8

Electricity, Gas And Water Supply

0.9

Mining

0.7

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

0.6

Source: Gold Coast City Council. Note: Excludes taxes on final demand. Australian Bureau of Statistics data not available.

Question 2.7 List the per capita income (in GBP) for the last ten years.

The Queensland economy has mirrored the Australian economy regarding increases in per capita income. Both Queensland and Australia have experienced more than a 60 percent increase in per capita income since 1999–2000. Tables 2.7.1 and 2.7.2 show Australian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Queensland Gross State Product (GSP) per capita between 1999–2000 and 2009–10.

Source: A ustralian Bureau of Statistics and Reserve Bank of Australia.

Table 2.7.2 Queensland GSP Per Head, 1999–2000 to 2009–2010 (GBP) Year

GSP per Capita

Growth Rate (%)

1999–2000

19,166

7.6

2000–01

18,394

-4.0

2001–02

18,504

0.6

2002–03

19,320

4.4

2003–04

21,963

13.7

2004–05

22,494

2.4

2005–06

23,582

4.8

2006–07

23,637

0.2

2007–08

26,370

11.6

2008–09

26,622

1.0

2009–10

32,082

20.5

Source: A ustralian Bureau of Statistics and Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Question 2.8 26

Table 2.8.2 GBP/AUD Exchange Rate

Indicate the average inflation rate and average rate of local currency to the GBP for the last ten years.

Year

GBP/AUD

1999–2000

0.39

2000–01

0.37

2001–02

0.36

2002–03

0.37

2003–04

0.41

2004–05

0.41

2005–06

0.42

2006–07

0.41

2007–08

0.45

2008–09

0.46

2009–10

0.56

What are the current forecasts with regard to these parameters between now and the year of the Games? Indicate your sources for such information and details of the estimation approach.

Inflation National inflation has remained steady with no significant acceleration over the past decade. The table below shows the inflation rate for Australia and Brisbane between 2000 and 2010. Table 2.8.1 Inflation Rate* (%) Year

Brisbane

Australia

2000

4.2

4.5

2001

4.3

4.4

2002

3.3

3.1

Economic Forecasts

2003

3.0

2.8

2004

2.7

2.3

Forecasts and projections have been provided by the Queensland Treasury and the Australian Treasury.

2005

2.7

GDP/GSP Projections

2006

3.7

3.6

Table 2.8.3 Australia Real GDP Forecasts/Projections

2007

3.0

2.3

2008

5.0

4.3

2007–08 (actual)

3.8

2009

2.4

1.8

2008–09 (actual)

1.4

2010

3.0

2.9

2009–10 (actual)

2.3

Source: A ustralian Bureau of Statistics, 6401.0. * 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on 1 July 2000.

Consumer Price Index The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been designed as a general measure of price inflation for the household sector in Australia. CPI figures are not available at the Gold Coast City level. Exchange Rates The Australian dollar (AUD) is the currency of Australia. The AUD is currently the fifth most-traded currency in the world foreign exchange markets behind the United States dollar, the euro, the yen and the pound sterling (GBP). The value of the AUD against the GBP has increased sharply in recent years. In total it increased by around 42 percent over the past 10 years; this is similar to the growth experienced against the USD. Table 2.8.2 shows the AUD exchange rate against the GBP during the past 10 years.

Source: Reserve Bank of Australia.

Year

Growth Rate (%)

2010–11 (forecast)

3.25

2011–12 (forecast)

3.75

2012–13 (projection)

2013–14 (projection)

Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Australian Treasury. Note: The forecasts and projections in the above table are based on different assumptions due to the timing of their preparation. 2010–11 and 2011–12 forecasts are from the Commonwealth Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2010–11, released in November 2010, while 2012–13 and 2013–14 projections are from the Commonwealth 2010–11 Budget, released in May 2010.

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BINDING OBLIGATIONS

Table 2.8.4 Queensland Real GSP Forecasts/ Projections Year

Growth Rate (%)

2007–08 (actual)

4.0

2008–09 (actual)

0.6

2009–10 (actual)

2.0

2010–11 (forecast)

1.25

2011–12 (forecast)

2012–13 (projection)

2013–14 (projection)

Source: Queensland Treasury. Note: The forecasts and projections in the above table are based on different assumptions due to the timing of their preparation. 2010–11 and 2011–12 forecasts are from the Queensland Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Review 2010–11, released in January 2011, while 2012–13 and 2013–14 projections are from the Queensland 2010–11 State Budget, released in June 2010.

Labour Market Projections Table 2.8.5 Unemployment Rate (%) Year

Queensland

Australia

2007–08 (actual)

3.7

4.2

2008–09 (actual)

4.4

5.7

2009–10 (actual)

5.7

5.2

2010–11 (forecast)

5.75

4.75

2011–12 (forecast)

5.25

4.5

2012–13 (projection)

2013–14 (projection)

Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Australian Treasury. Note: Australian unemployment figure is seasonally adjusted for the June quarter. The forecasts and projections in the above table are based on different assumptions due to the timing of their preparation. For Queensland, 2010–11 and 2011–12 forecasts are from the Queensland Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Review 2010–11, released in January 2011, whilst 2012–13 and 2013–14 projections are from the Queensland 2010–11 State Budget, released in June 2010. For Australia, 2010–11 and 2011–12 forecasts are from the Commonwealth Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2010–11, released in November 2010, while 2012–13 and 2013–14 projections are from the Commonwealth 2010–11 Budget, released in May 2010.

Exchange Rates Long-term projections for the future exchange rate of the Australian dollar are unavailable due to the difficulty in assessing the numerous variables involved.

Question 2.9 Identify all potential obstacles arising from national or international obligations binding your country (e.g. national law, international treaties or European Union rules and requirements) that may conflict with the obligations of the city, the CGA and the OC pursuant to the Host City Contract and the CGF Constitution and Regulations, including obligations of a commercial, financial fiscal or legal nature.

Australia’s competition law provisions are contained in the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), which is administered by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Section 45 of the Trade Practices Act prohibits contracts, arrangements or understandings containing a provision that has the purpose, effect or likely effect of substantially lessening competition. Compliance with these laws has not been an issue when Australia has previously staged international events. All contracts awarded will comply with the laws and regulations that govern procurement practice in Australia and will be open to tender throughout the nation to assist in a wider choice of contract options and potentially lower costs. The principal of Parliamentary sovereignty is fundamental to the constitutional law of Australia. The laws of Queensland include a rule against the fettering of future executive action and a rule against the fettering of future legislative action. These rules might have an effect on the giving of binding obligations as required by the CGF Candidate City Manual. The rules provide that the Government cannot, by contract, bind its future freedom to govern through the use of executive power or its future freedom to legislate. The reason for the rules is to ensure that Parliament will always be free to enact, or decide not to enact, laws in the future, regardless of any undertaking on the part of the Executive Government or the Parliament itself to the contrary. The guarantees are binding and enforceable subject to these rules. The rules are inherent in Queensland’s and Australia’s constitutional arrangements, as they are in the arrangements of many other countries that make up the Commonwealth.

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Question 2.10 Provide any evidence of the support of the national, regional and local population towards your project of hosting the Commonwealth Games, including possible other localities involved in your project. Opinion polls • Provide details of any polls carried out including: dates, questions asked, sample size, area covered. Note that any opinion polls provided should be conducted by internationally recognised research organisations. • Referendum (if applicable) • Awareness campaigns • Other

The Australian population has been encouraged to support the Candidature and the response from all sectors has been outstanding. The Candidature has received strong support from individuals, groups and enterprises throughout Australia.

Gold Coast City Supporters

This support is drawn from local authorities, national sporting organisations, State sporting associations and clubs, schools and universities in addition to a range of enterprises representing the commercial, not-for-profit and public sectors. Gold Coast City and Australia as a whole will continue to display pride in being part of such a momentous event. The OC will continue to use the opportunity to promote understanding of the goals and values of the Games and the CGF. The Australian public’s overwhelming support of major international sporting events was demonstrated at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, 2003 Rugby World Cup and Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Australians want to attend and support sporting competitions, to watch athletes achieve their best and to be inspired by human endeavour and emotion.

THEME 3

Legal Aspects

FULFILMENT OF OBLIGATIONS

Question 3.3

Question 3.1

Do you envisage the implementation of any new laws to facilitate the organisation of the Commonwealth Games? Explain.

Provide a covenant from all authorities (including the government of your country and all local and regional authorities) concerned by your project of hosting the Commonwealth Games guaranteeing the following: • Respect of the provisions of the CGF Constitution and Regulations and Host City Contract • Understanding that all commitments made are binding • Fulfilment of obligations

The Queensland Government and the Gold Coast City Council guarantee: • To respect the CGF Constitution and Regulations and the Host City Contract; • That they understand that all representations, warranties and covenants contained in the Candidature File, as well as all other commitments made, either in writing or orally, by Gold Coast City (including the Candidature Committee) or the ACGA, to the CGF shall be binding; and • That they will take all necessary measures in order that Gold Coast City fulfils its obligations completely, as set out in the covenant in the Guarantees File.

Question 3.2 Provide a declaration from the relevant authorities confirming that no other important national or international meeting or event will be taking place in the Host City itself, in the vicinity or in the other competition sites during the Commonwealth Games, or for one week immediately before or after the Games.

The Queensland Government and Gold Coast City Council declare no other major international or national event will take place in Gold Coast City or in the vicinity of Gold Coast City or other competition sites during the Games or for one week immediately before or after the Games. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the declaration.

Should Gold Coast City be chosen as the Host City for the Games, the Queensland and Australian Governments envisage collaboratively implementing any appropriate enabling legislation to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and the successful staging of the Games, where required. Government in Australia has experience developing and implementing the required legal framework, including the introduction of specific special event legislation, enacted to encompass events such as the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the 2003 Rugby World Cup, the Armor All Gold Coast 600 (part of the V8 Supercar Championship Series) and the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. All levels of Government will work together to satisfy their obligations to the Games within the necessary time frames.

Question 3.4 Provide documentation indicating that appropriate measures have been taken to: • protect ‘Gold Coast 2018’ in the local territory • register domain names that are of value to your candidature.

A trade mark application to protect the Candidature logo, with the words Gold Coast 2018 encompassed within it, has been lodged with, and accepted by, IP Australia, the Australian Government’s intellectual property protection office, on behalf of the OC. The registration process is currently ongoing. This registration will be transferred to the CGF as required. In addition, the registration process for the domain name ‘goldcoast2018.com’ has been initiated with an application in the name of the OC along with a selection of other domain names. The domain name ‘goldcoast2018.com’ will also be assigned to the CGF as required. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the documentation regarding the registrations.

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Question 3.5

Question 3.6

Describe the legal measures in force in your country to protect the Commonwealth Games symbol (The Bar), emblems, logos, marks and other Commonwealth-related marks and designations.

Has the Candidate City, Candidature Committee or the CGA entered into any agreement(s) which would be in effect after the date of election of the Host City for the Commonwealth Games and which have not been previously approved or agreed to by the CGF? For example, has your CGA granted any options or rights of renewal to its sponsors that would result in agreements being in effect after the date of election of the Host City? If so, please describe them.

What commitments do you already have in place from the government of your country to such effect? Provide a declaration from the government of your country stipulating that all necessary legal and legislative measures have been taken, or will be taken, to protect the above-mentioned Commonwealth-related marks and designations in the name of the CGF.

Australia has one of the most effective IP (intellectual property) rights protection systems in the world. It is ranked eighth in the world and second in the Asian region for its enforcement according to the World Competitiveness Year Book 2009. IP protection laws are administered by IP Australia, an Australian Government body established to promote innovation and creativity, thereby promoting investment and trade in Australia. The Australian Government is committed to supporting the Candidature for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and will ensure all necessary legal and legislative measures are taken to protect the Games marks and symbols. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Carrara Stadium

Please confirm that these agreements (if any) would not jeopardise, prevent or make impossible the fulfilment of any provision of the Host City Contract.

The Candidate City, Candidature Committee and the ACGA have not entered into any agreements which would affect their ability to fulfil their obligations to the Games. The parties will ensure any agreements which may currently be in place will not extend into any period which will affect the hosting and sponsorship of the Games. Most venues will be owned by the State of Queensland or Gold Coast City Council. Existing venues currently under leasing or operating agreements will be free of sponsorship obligations for the Games pursuant to the existing contractual arrangements with those tenants. As a result, sponsorship opportunities will be fully available to the official Games sponsors. No agreements will jeopardise, prevent or make impossible the fulfilment of any provision of the Host City Contract.

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Question 3.7 Name and describe the legal entity of the Candidature Committee. Provide a declaration from your city authorities confirming that the Candidature Committee is empowered to represent the Candidate City and indicate the names of the persons and/or their titles who have the authority to sign contracts and other documents (such as the Undertaking and the Host City Contract), on behalf of the city.

The Candidature Committee is Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid Limited, A.C.N. 144 938 545. It is an Australian Public Company limited by guarantee and is a special purpose vehicle. Candidature Committee membership includes the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the ACGA, a range of senior, experienced Gold Coast Citybased business people and former Olympic and Commonwealth Games medal-winning athletes. Sub-Committees of the Candidature Committee include representatives from Local, State and Federal Governments with experience and expertise in event operational areas such as transport, accommodation, sport, venues and village infrastructure, medical, communication technology, finance, governance, legal, environment, sustainability, marketing, corporate communications, media relations, security and event management. The Candidature Committee has clear and unambiguous support and alignment with Local, State and Federal Governments. Both the Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Coast City Council, the Premier of Queensland and the ACGA President have the authority to sign the Undertaking and Host City Contract on behalf of Queensland and Gold Coast City for the Bid. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the declaration.

Question 3.8 Name and describe the legal entity (OC) that would be responsible for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games, should your city be elected as the Host City.

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation will be the OC of the Games and will be established as a statutory corporation responsible to the Minister for the Commonwealth Games. The OC will be 100 percent owned by the Queensland Government and will report directly to the Minister for the Commonwealth Games through to the Premier and a Commonwealth Games Cabinet Sub-Committee.

This structure will ensure direct Government oversight of Games planning and delivery along with high-level reporting and decision-making. The OC membership will include the Queensland Government, Gold Coast City Council, the appropriate ACGA and CGF representatives, an athlete representative and independent representatives of the business community. The OC will be responsible for the conduct of the sports and competition venues, the Games Village, the broadcast and media operations and all commercial aspects of the Games from sponsorship, ticketing and merchandising to accreditation, the Queen’s Baton Relay and spectator services (broadly the activities inside the venues). The Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination (OCGC) will be a business unit within the framework of the Queensland Government Department of the Premier and Cabinet. It will report to an Interdepartmental Working Group chaired by the Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and consisting of Directors-General from the relevant departments across the Queensland Government. The OCGC will be responsible for development and construction of all Games capital infrastructure and coordination of whole-of-Government service delivery for activities including the operation of security and transport, community engagement, the Games cultural programme, public domain activities, city branding, legacy and stakeholder liaison (broadly the activities outside the venues). Legislation may be required to establish the OC, facilitate the timely completion of Games infrastructure and provide sufficient power to the Minister for the Commonwealth Games to direct all aspects of Games planning and delivery and to comply with the conditions and obligations of the Host City Contract. It is proposed the OC will comprise up to seven Board Sub-Committees including: • Risk Management and Audit Committee; • Finance Committee; • Ceremonies Committee; • Sports and Technical Committee; • Senior Appointments and Remuneration Committee; • Joint Marketing Committee; and • Operational Readiness Committee (to be established 12 to 18 months prior to the Games).

Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2010

THEME 4

Customs and Immigration Formalities

ENTRY OF PERSONNEL Question 4.1 Describe the regulations in force in your country regarding immigration and entry visas.

Under Australia’s universal visa system, all nonAustralian citizens (other than New Zealand passport holders, Norfolk Island permanent residents and certain people eligible for travel in the Torres Strait for traditional Indigenous purposes) must have a valid visa and passport prior to travelling to Australia. The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship has existing visa arrangements in place to facilitate entry for Games participants. Further, if Gold Coast City wins the right to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Department will consider, wherever possible, the provision of multipleentry visas to an agreed list of CGF representatives to enter Australia for Games-related purposes for the period between the Glasgow 2014 Games and the Games in Gold Coast City in 2018.

Question 4.2 Give precise details of the health and vaccination recommendations or regulations for persons entering your country.

• If people are known or suspected of having a medical condition, regardless of their length of stay; • If people are aged 75 years or older; and • If there are indications that people may not meet the health requirement. If people are from a country with a high risk of TB or their health is considered to be of special significance and they are intending to stay in Australian for more than three months, they will be required to undertake a chest x-ray at a minimum. All visitor visas also require that applicants be free from other diseases or conditions that could be a threat to public health in Australia or result in significant cost to the Australian community in the area of health care and community services, or prejudice the access of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to health care or community services. Australia requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate from people entering Australia if, within six days prior to arriving in Australia, they have travelled through or from a yellow fever infected country. This is the only vaccination required for entry into Australia.

There are no requirements for health checks if people are coming to Australia for less than 12 months, unless they are from a country with a high risk of tuberculosis (TB) or intend to undertake certain activities which make their health of ‘special significance’.

Under Australian law, there are a number of proclaimed notifiable diseases, including cholera, yellow fever, viral haemorrhagic fever, SARS, plague, rabies, smallpox, human swine influenza with pandemic potential and avian influenza. Anyone exhibiting prescribed symptoms is subject to questioning and medical assessment, if determined appropriate by the health authority.

Circumstances of special significance include: • If people are likely to enter a hospital or other health care environment, including nursing homes, as either patients, visitors, trainees or employees; • If people are likely to enter a classroom environment, including preschool, crèche or child care situations;

A person who declares they have TB is subject to questioning by Australian immigration officials to determine whether their TB is ‘active’ and needs further treatment and monitoring onshore (it is unlikely their visa would be cancelled once they have arrived in Australia, but it is important their condition comes to attention so they can be treated and monitored onshore in the interest of Australia’s public health).

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Question 4.3

Question 4.5

Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities that, notwithstanding any regulations in your country to the contrary that would otherwise be applicable, accredited persons in possession of a valid passport and a Commonwealth Games identity and accreditation card will be able to enter the country and carry out their Commonwealth Games function for the duration of the Commonwealth Games and for a period not exceeding one month before and one month after the Commonwealth Games.

Describe the process and average length of time required to apply for and issue work permits for temporary entry of personnel to work and domicile in the country.

The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship has existing visa arrangements in place to facilitate entry for Games participants. Further, if Gold Coast City wins the right to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games the Department will consider, wherever possible, the provision of multiple-entry visas to an agreed list of CGF representatives to enter Australia for Games-related purposes for the period between the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast City in 2018.

The main visa applicable for Games personnel would be the Short Stay Business Visa, which allows people to enter and remain in Australia for up to three months. Work may be permitted for this period if it is assessed as being ‘in the national interest’. This visa (Subclass 456) currently involves a paper-based application.

The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service will work with the CGF and the OC to develop an efficient and secure entry procedure for accredited people consistent with the current obligations. Customs and Border Protection will also work to assist delegations with enquiries about procedures and can provide clearly-signed, dedicated lanes to facilitate immigration clearance and dedicated channels in the secondary examination area for CGF-agreed parties. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Question 4.4 Provide a guarantee stating that the temporary entry of certain personnel into your country for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games will be authorised and that such persons will obtain appropriate work permits, without any duties or taxes being payable in an expedited and simplified manner.

The Government guarantees a right to work will be provided to personnel who meet the criteria for the appropriate visas. Work rights for personnel to aid in the organisation of the Games will be attached to the visas that are granted to them to enter and temporarily remain in Australia. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Work rights are attached to certain visas which enable people to enter and remain in Australia. The nature of the work and the period of time which people with that right may remain in Australia depends upon the type of visa which has been sought.

Eligible passport holders can apply electronically for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Subclass 977 or 956) or an eVisitor (Subclass 651 Business). ETAs can be applied for online or via a travel agent, airline or overseas immigration office. eVisitors can be applied for online. Electronic visa options are usually granted automatically and without a visa label being placed in the holder’s passport. In some cases, an electronic visa cannot be granted automatically and will be referred to a Departmental office for manual processing. Australia aims to process 75 percent of all Short Stay Business Visa applications within one month and 75 percent of ETA and eVisitor applications within one day. In practice, 94 percent of Short Stay Business Visas and 95 percent of ETA and eVisitors for Commonwealth nationals are resolved within this service standard, with the majority being finalised within one week.

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ENTRY OF SPECIAL PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT Question 4.6 Specify, if applicable, any regulations concerning the import of special products and equipment required by members of the Commonwealth Family to carry out their duties at the Commonwealth Games: for example, firearms and ammunition (for sports competitions or security services), photographic and audio-visual equipment, medical equipment and products, computer equipment, foodstuffs, etc.

Imports Australian law requires all goods arriving into Australia, with a few exceptions, to be entered for home consumption (regulatory importation requirements met) and have duty and taxes paid. This requirement also applies to goods that may only be remaining in Australia for a temporary period. Additionally, all foods and items made from animal or plant products are subject to Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) clearance under Australian law. Any cargo or goods that are subject to quarantine will need to be treated appropriately to ensure that such items can be safely imported. AQIS does not impose taxes or duties but is required by legislation to charge for services delivered. Customs and Border Protection will work with the CGF to facilitate clearance of goods related to the Games. The movement of event-related cargo will be facilitated through the granting of ‘Event Status’ under Australian law. Firearms and Ammunition for Competitors Competitors will require an International Visitors Firearms Permit, granting import and export permission, to bring firearms and ammunition into and out of Australia. On arrival, all firearms and ammunition must be surrendered to Customs and Border Protection for storage. Customs and Border Protection and the Queensland Police Service will arrange secure transport of firearms and ammunition to and from sporting venues where they will be held in the armoury for access during training and competition.

Firearms and Ammunition for Security Services Australian security agencies take full responsibility for the protection of visiting foreign dignitaries. Foreign governments may formally seek exemptions to this policy with the Australian Government. Foreign police and security personnel are not routinely permitted to carry firearms in Australia. Photographic, Audio Visual Equipment and Computer Equipment To facilitate the movement of event-related cargo (including media equipment), ‘Event Status’ can be granted under Australian law allowing the temporary import of such goods free of duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST). The goods will be required to be exported within a specified period. Normal taxes and duties will apply to other goods not intended for display or demonstration at the event as well as alcohol and tobacco imports. Medical Equipment and Products Medicines brought into and taken out of Australia may be subject to controls under Australian law. In some cases, the import and export of such medicines may require a written authorisation issued by the Australian Government. In other cases, written authorisation is not required, but the importation is still subject to certain conditions. For example, prescription medicines that are not controlled may require a doctor’s prescription or letter to confirm that the drugs are required for medical treatment. Medicines containing animal and plant materials or products of living organisms, such as dairy, meat, eggs, seeds and nuts as well as vegetables and fruit, may be prohibited from import under Australian law. Team medical kits can be imported into Australia using the temporary import provisions under Australian law; however restricted substances (such as medicines and antibiotic substances) will be subject to existing import permit requirements. Therapeutic goods that are not prohibited imports, injectables of human or animal origin or, in the case of prescription medicines, are the subject of a prescription by an Australian registered doctor, may be personally imported for personal use in certain quantities providing they have prescriptions from an authorised medical practitioner covering those medicaments.

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All foods and items made from animal or plant products are subject to AQIS clearance under Australian law. Restrictions apply to many raw foods and certain processed foods. The following items are restricted: • Eggs and egg products; • Dairy products; • Uncanned meat; • Seeds and nuts; and • Fresh fruit and vegetables. Vehicles Generally, all vehicles arriving into Australia require a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA).

Question 4.7 Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities concerning the import, use and export of goods required by the CGF, the IFs, the CGAs and their delegations, the media, the sponsors and suppliers, free of all customs duties, in order for them to carry out their obligations regarding the celebration of the Commonwealth Games.

The Australian Government guarantees it will work with the CGF to facilitate import, use and export of goods related to the Games in order that they are managed consistently with Australia’s legal and regulatory requirements. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Qantas Airlines

RESTRICTIONS Question 4.8 Specify, if applicable, any restrictions or regulations concerning the use of media material produced on the national territory intended principally for broadcast outside the territory.

There are no restrictions or regulations concerning the production of media material in Australia or its export to other countries other than those established by general law (for example, in relation to trespass or copyright). It is a requirement of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 that the provision of broadcasting services intended to be received by audiences within Australia be authorised by a broadcasting service licence. In addition, the Act requires the licensing of an international broadcasting service, that is, a broadcasting service that is targeted to audiences outside Australia, where the means of delivery involves use of a radio communications transmitter inside Australia.

Question 4.9 Is there any law prohibiting or limiting by name or number the importation of foreign newspapers, periodicals or other publications?

Australia has no laws prohibiting or limiting by name or number the import of foreign newspapers, periodicals or other publications, subject to the rules and regulations of Customs and Border Protection regarding offensive or illegal material.

THEME 5

Environment, Legacy/Sustainability and Meteorology

Question 5.1 Portray the following on a map no larger than A3 (folded or double page) and indicating the graphic scale used: • General geographic features of the city and its surroundings • Protected/environmentally sensitive areas • Cultural Heritage monuments • Potential natural risks.

Gold Coast City is a world-renowned holiday and tourist destination with over 70 kilometres of coastline, 52 kilometres of coastal beaches and World Heritagelisted hinterland and rainforests. While its origins were in timber production and farming, the natural beauty of Gold Coast City has seen it develop as a mature tourism destination. Gold Coast City is situated at latitude 28 degrees south, longitude 153 degrees, in the State of Queensland. Its residents and visitors enjoy a perfect, year-round, sub-tropical climate averaging 287 days of sunshine per year. The City comprises an area of 1,402 square kilometres with its coastal plain including 260 kilometres of manmade canal systems, five major river systems and associated deltas, bays, estuaries and protected wetland areas. The hinterland area contains some of the region’s most outstanding geological features, with 206 square kilometres of the Great Dividing Range including the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park. These hinterland areas along with other bushland, marine and freshwater habitats ensure the City remains one of the most biodiverse areas in Australia with more than 1,300 animal species, 1,750 plant species and 58 vegetation communities. The City has specific information on the following sites: • 19 sites of State Heritage significance; • 6 corridors of wildlife and landscape importance; • 179 State sites of conservation importance covering 9,180 hectares of National Parks, Conservation Areas and State Forests;

• 3 sites of scientific importance; • 1 State Marine Park; and • 4,534 hectares of World Heritage Areas. Refer to Figure 5.1.

Question 5.2 Provide detailed information on the ambient air quality in the Candidate City (according to WHO standards/ guidelines), including an assessment of the analyses performed over the last five years for the period during which you intend to hold the Commonwealth Games, and the testing methods used.

Air Quality Gold Coast City’s air quality is defined as generally good in accordance with World Health Organisation (WHO) Standards. Air quality measurements are undertaken by the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) and in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Regulations. For the past 30 years DERM has undertaken air quality readings at 10 sites throughout the Gold Coast region, including suburban, inner-city, roadside and industrial locations. All DERM instrumentation is operated and maintained in accordance with Australian Standards based on ISO17025. Over the period 2005 to 2009, readings for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have complied with WHO guidelines as have readings for ozone and airborne particle levels under normal conditions. Where readings for ozone and airborne particles have exceeded WHO guidelines this has been attributed to sporadic bushfire or dust storm events. DERM monitoring over the period 2005 to 2009 indicates that the overall levels of carbon monoxide, ozone and nitrogen have been decreasing, while sulphur dioxide levels have remained consistently low. Figure 5.2 indicates that the air quality in April (time of the event) is anticipated to be ‘good’.

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Figure 5.1 Geographical Features of Gold Coast City 38

World Heritage Area – sites recognised and conserved for their outstanding universal cultural and/or natural heritage value (UNESCO World Heritage Centre) National Parks and State Conservation Areas – Protected areas managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for the preservation of natural processes and cultural values (Department of Envrionment and Resource Management (DERM)) Nature Refuge – An area of privately owned land voluntarily protected for conservation purposes (DERM) Native Vegetation – All intact and predominantly intact vegetation communities excluding young regrowth (DERM) Conservation Region – Council managed public land that is managed for conservation environmental purposes (Gold Coast City Council (GCCC), Gold Coast Parks) Ramsar Areas – Wetlands of International importance (Ramsar Convention on Wetlands) Public Open Space – Council managed public land that is used for open air passive and active recreation and/or private outdoor uses (GCCC, RSOS)

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Ozone

Carbon Monoxide

1-hour concentration (μg/m3)

8-hour concentratio (mg/m3)

Figure 5.2 Average Monthly Concentrations of Key Pollutants, 2005–09

60 40

0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0

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Nitrogen Dioxide

PM10 Particles 24-hour concentration (μg/m3)

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Sources: Air Quality Services, DERM.

Ballanjui Falls. Photographer: David Magahy. © Gold Coast City Council

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Provide detailed information on the quality of drinking water in the Candidate City (according to World Health Organisation standards/guidelines), including an assessment of the analyses performed over the last five years, the testing methods used and the system of supply.

Gold Coast City has a plentiful supply of safe and clean drinking water. Water Sources The three sources of Gold Coast water are Hinze Dam, Little Nerang Dam and a desalination plant at Tugun. The management of Gold Coast City’s drinking water, its treatment and supply is coordinated through three agencies. The Queensland Government agency Seqwater (South East Queensland Water) is responsible for the treatment and supply of bulk dam water via Hinze Dam and Little Nerang Dam. Once treated, the water is released to Allconnex Water for distribution and retail to the Gold Coast City area. WaterSecure manages the Tugun Desalination Facility which produces high-quality drinking water through reverse osmosis treatment of salt water taken from the Pacific Ocean.

Legislative Framework The Queensland Government, through Queensland Health (Public Health Regulation 2005), manages drinking water quality standards. These standards reference and are consistent with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 2004. The quality of drinking water in Gold Coast City is maintained in accordance with criteria set by the Office of the Water Supply Regulator under the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 and the Water Act 2000. The water quality management system for Gold Coast City adopts a more stringent risk management approach than the WHO guidelines for drinking water quality in that the standards set incorporate both ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines. Compliance In 2009 over 1,646 tests were performed to ensure water quality standards were met for the Gold Coast City distribution network with 99.7 percent compliant with the strict regulatory standards set.

Water Treatment Processes Treatment of the drinking water is carried out at two local water purification plants at Molendinar and Mudgeeraba. The treatment plants ensure a high quality of drinking water. Distribution Allconnex Water (and its predecessor Gold Coast Water) is nationally and internationally recognised for its management of water and has received a number of awards including: 2006 I nternational Water Association’s Grand Global Prize; 2007 U nited Nations Association of Australia Excellence in Water Management; 2008 I nternational Water Association East Asia and Pacific Regional Project Innovation Award; 2009 A ustralian Water Association National Water Environment Merit Award; and 2009 G lobal Water Intelligence Award for Public Water Agency of the Year. Water quality assurance to the consumer is provided through Allconnex Water’s certified Water Quality Management System (HACCP Codex Alimentarius Alinorm 97/13A, ISO 9001).

Gold Coast Hinterland © Tourism Queensland

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Figure 5.3 Compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines Compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines Health Based Limits (Physical and Chemical Parameters) (%) 100.0

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Microbiological Criteria (%)

98.0

2005–06

2006–07

2007–08

2008–09

2009–10

Source: Emergent Planning, Allconnex Water.

Question 5.4

Environment and Natural Resource Management

The Department supports and participates in the Queensland Government’s plan for the future – Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland. In particular, through the South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan 2009-2031 (SEQ NRM Plan), the Department leads the ‘green’ target to ‘Cut Queenslanders’ carbon footprint by one-third with reduced car and electricity use’ and is a significant contributor to the green target to ‘Protect 50 percent more land for nature conservation and public recreation’.

DERM is responsible for the conservation and management of the State’s environment and natural resources, advising Ministers on policies of environment and natural resource protection and for ensuring the implementation and monitoring of those policies.

Similarly, the Queensland Department of Local Government and Planning aims to lead a coordinated approach to planning across Queensland to ensure integrated planning policies that support well-managed and sustainable growth across Queensland communities.

Describe your stakeholder engagement plan and how you envisage establishing appropriate relations with: • Environmental public authorities, describe their environment and natural resource management plans and their proposed co-operation, responsibilities and working methods vis a vis the OC • Non-government environment organisations • The private sector.

DERM aims to deliver long-term sustainability for the State’s natural environment by promoting sustainable living and resource use, and by strengthening and managing Queensland’s response to climate change. DERM is responsible for the consideration and management of social, economic and environmental outcomes when planning, allocating and managing natural resources (land, vegetation and water) to ensure the State’s economic growth and its cultural heritage are maintained now and in the future. DERM works collaboratively with other Australian and State Government agencies and public and private organisations that have a role or interest in the environment and natural resource management.

Gold Coast City Plan Gold Coast City’s Bold Future Strategy creates a vision for the City’s future. The vision sets out the City’s ambitions to achieve social, environmental and economic sustainability and informs the City’s Corporate Plan and Planning Scheme. The Planning Scheme is regulated by the City’s Planning, Environment and Transport Directorate in accordance with Queensland’s Sustainable Planning Act 2009. The OC will support key environmental and sustainability targets of both the Queensland Government through DERM and Gold Coast City Council in Toward Q2 and Bold Future – Plan and Vision respectively.

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All government agencies actively engage with nongovernment environment organisations and private sector agencies in the planning and delivery of environment and natural resource plans. Relationship with OC The OC will actively interact with key public and private agencies to ensure that its planning and delivery of the Games enhances and contributes to agency planning, environmental and natural resource management targets.

Question 5.5 Describe the OC’s planned environmental protection objectives, targets and priorities. Describe the measures envisaged to prevent and reduce adverse environmental effects, before, during and after the Commonwealth Games. The information provided should cover: • Sustainable venue design and construction • Transport • Air and noise pollution • Solid waste management • Water management and sewage treatment • Soil • Energy supply and conservation, renewable energy use and management • Protection and enhancement of significant features of the natural environment and cultural heritage • Environmental awareness raising.

The OC will align its environmental protection objectives to the well recognised sustainability framework of ‘One Planet Principles’. These principles align with Gold Coast City’s Bold Future strategy and Queensland’s key strategic policies as expressed in Toward Q2 and the SEQ NRM Plan 2009-2031. This alignment is expressed below: One Planet Principles – One Planet Living is a global initiative based on 10 principles of sustainability developed by BioRegional and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in recognition that the current level of resource use is not sustainable. While all 10 principles have been considered the principles of zero carbon, zero waste and sustainable water are particularly relevant to Gold Coast City and its Bid. Toward Q2 states that the State Government wants a Queensland that meets five ambitions. The sustainability contribution of the Games in response to these ambitions is as follows:

• Strong – the uptake of renewable energy and use of sustainable materials in construction will create a diverse local economy powered by bright ideas; • Green – rehabilitation of degraded lands and material recycling will protect Gold Coast City’s lifestyle and environment; • Smart – capacity building and knowledge sharing will leave a legacy that will assist fostering world class education and training; • Healthy – focusing on social well-being and connectivity will contribute towards and inspire Queenslanders to become Australia’s healthiest people; and • Fair – achieving affordable housing and accessibility outcomes will support a safe and caring community. Sustainable Venue Design and Construction The delivery of the Games Infrastructure is to commence in 2012 and will coincide with the City’s order of development for key community infrastructure. The construction programme will support the utilisation of the venues for uses prior to the 2018 event and reinforce the overall sustainability of the Games venues. This has included the use of existing venues which will either be enhanced or redeveloped for the Games or sites specifically purchased and zoned for community/public open space purposes that have already undergone a rigorous due diligence process including considerations of environmental impacts. Strong commitments to the principles of ecological sustainable design have been demonstrated through the development of both Robina Stadium (venue for the Rugby 7s Competition) and the current Carrara Stadium (venue for the Athletics Competition and Opening and Closing Ceremonies) and Southport Broadwater Parklands (venue for the Swimming, Diving, Triathlon, Athletic Road Races, Gymnastics and Basketball Finals Competitions). Carrara Stadium in particular is a national leader in sports architecture and is an exemplar not only for the Games but also for other building projects across the country. Carrara Stadium includes renewable energy technology and water conservation systems that are an integral part of its design. These initiatives generate significant solar power (275,000 kilowatt hours per year) and rain water collection that supports the energy and water consumption requirements of the stadium. Retrofitted and purpose-built venues for the Games will include innovative sustainable building design and renewable energy technologies that reduce the overall environmental impact of the building (refer to Table 5.5).

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Transport and Air and Noise Pollution Gold Coast City, an established ‘events city’ with four existing national sporting teams, hosts a wide array of major sporting and cultural events every year and has a strong culture of public transport-use during major events. Key transport strategies to minimise the impact of air and noise pollution for the Games include: • Close proximity of the majority of Games venues and training facilities to the Games Village; • Expansion of existing dedicated bus corridors along key routes; • Expansion of existing ‘Park and Ride’ strategies; • Coordinated traffic management plans with key agencies; • Integrated public transport solutions with a key focus on maximising the benefits/investment within the Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system and its coordination with buses and heavy rail; • Public awareness programmes including the promotion of cycle ways and cycle facilities at venues to encourage travel by green mode transport options; and • Event ticketing that includes the price of public transport. The combination of the above will result in limited car use at major venues and other Games infrastructure, not only significantly reducing the carbon impact of private travel but also reducing air and noise pollution around venues. Solid Waste Management A strong sustainable waste management agenda exists in Australia with the recent release of the National Waste Policy 2009 and the current development of both the Queensland and Gold Coast Waste Strategies. The draft Queensland Waste Strategy 2010–2020 and Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Regulations will be guiding documents for solid waste management for Games-related development and operations. This includes the principles of: • Resource efficiency; • Sustainability; • Engagement; and • Capacity building. Local solid waste management initiatives and programmes are currently implemented under the Gold Coast 2020 Vision on Waste which aligns with the draft Queensland Waste Strategy. Its aim is to manage resources and waste responsibly for the benefit of future generations by shifting the focus from waste disposal to resource conservation and recovery to protect and enhance the natural environment.

Figure 5.5 Waste and Resource Hierarchy

Avoid Reduce Reuse Recycle Recover Dispose

In line with this strategy, existing innovative waste management solutions will be expanded before and during the Games aimed at achieving best practice in resource use and public engagement. Existing initiatives to be expanded include: • ‘Green GC’ event planning – a practical programme for greening events, tailored to reduce carbon footprint and save resources; • Multi-Unit Dwelling Recycling Action Plan – providing relevant recycling facilities for the Games village, as well as other high-rise and apartment dwellings prevalent in Gold Coast City; • CleanStream Programme – recovering the recyclables waste stream from hospitality and entertainment venues; • Public Place Recycling Programme – collecting recyclables at Games venues, from tourist precincts and other public recreation areas; and • Waste education programmes such as: • Green GC website – a central source of information on all aspects of waste recycling and resource recovery options and services; and • Wipe out Waste Programme – community and schools’ education programme. By undertaking these initiatives, the expected increase in solid waste volumes during the Games can be managed and recycling maximised, giving visitors and residents clean and tidy venues.

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Water Management and Sewage Treatment 44

The State Government (State Planning Policy 4/10 Healthy Waters) and Gold Coast City are committed to the development of a fully-integrated urban water management strategy focusing on the supply of Class A+ recycled water, reticulated water in new development areas, rain water harvesting and conservation, pressure and leakage management and a greater emphasis on protection of the environment through improved stormwater management utilising Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD). Such strategies will also be priorities in the Games venues planning and delivery, with a particular focus on the Games Village. Soil The City is predominantly a coastal floodplain and the mitigation of marine clays or acid sulphate soils is often a typical constraint in major construction projects. In addressing this issue and to prevent adverse environmental harm, the development and implementation of acid sulphate soils management, Environmental Management and Groundwater Management Plans are statutory requirements under the State Planning Policy 2/02 Planning & Management Development Involving Acid Sulphate Soils. The aim of such planning is to avoid these soils, where possible, and to minimise disturbance and treatment where this is not possible. Statutory requirements also exist for the management and treatment of other identified contaminated materials. Energy Supply and Conservation, Renewable Energy Use and Management Measures to reduce the adverse environmental effects of energy supply of the Games include: 1. The use of energy efficient appliances and fixtures and the application of Building Management Systems in major venues; 2. The design and further enhancement of renewable energy sources at key venues with a particular focus on Carrara Sports Precinct and Southport Broadwater Parklands; 3. The use of renewable energy sources over the operational period of the Games where appropriate; and 4. The consideration of carbon offsets.

Protection and Enhancement of Significant Features of the Natural Environment and Cultural Heritage A strong framework of State Government legislation combined with the Candidate City’s Nature Conservation Strategy 2009–2019 provide the basis for conserving the City’s unique biodiversity. Both the State and City are committed to protecting, managing and restoring a diverse network of public and private lands. This strategy drives the foundation for a sustainable city. Over the next five years the City will spend more than AUD $78 million (GBP £49 million) on nature conservation initiatives. While urban settlement in Gold Coast City is relatively new, the land itself has an ancient heritage and connection to its Traditional Owners. The land, rivers, sea, flora and fauna all formed the home of the Indigenous Yugambeh people. They lived as family clans generally in the river valleys and estuaries of the region. These descendants of the Indigenous people still live in the City and in keeping with both State and local Indigenous heritage protocols will be involved as required in all major construction projects. Following a successful Candidature, the Games themselves will also provide many opportunities to continue to enhance and promote the natural and cultural heritage of the city and to demonstrate that growing regional cities can manage their growth, while protecting and enhancing the natural environment and cultural history. Environmental Awareness Raising The Candidature Committee recognises that education, communication and marketing programmes are critical for building community support, engagement and appreciation and supports the targets set by the State Government under the NRM Plan 2009–2031. Gold Coast City currently delivers an integrated education, communication and marketing programme focused on specific environmental, conservation and sustainability programmes and initiatives. The Games can support these initiatives and raise awareness amongst the community to help prevent and reduce adverse environmental effects and to incorporate the green ambitions of a Gold Coast City 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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These include but are not limited to: • Sustainable GC website; • Bike Week; • Citywide Greening Programme; • Clean Up Australia Day; • Conservation Partnerships Programme; • Green Day Out Festival (supporting World Environment Day); • National Recycling Week; • Naturally GC workshops/Parks Alive programme of events; • Conservation and recreation land acquisition programmes; • Smart Schools Programme; • Walk to Work Day/Ride to Work Day; • Wipe Out Waste Programme; and • Water conservation. The utilisation of appropriate design, messages and media (including radio, television, newspapers, website, brochures and workshops) will also be implemented to engage the community in environmental initiatives with the overarching aim of changing community behaviour.

Question 5.6 Carry out initial environmental impact assessments and other relevant studies for all competition venues, Commonwealth Games Village, IBC and MPC.

Similarly, a number of the competition venues will be upgraded for competition use including Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (Swimming and Diving Competitions), Gold Coast Hockey Centre (Hockey Competition), Broadbeach Lawn Bowls Club (Lawn Bowls Competition), Belmont Shooting Centre (Shooting Competition) and Runaway Bay Sports Centre (Squash Competition). At the time of initial construction, consideration of the environmental impact was undertaken by the City. Further assessment will be undertaken in the upgrade of venues as required by either Queensland Government or Gold Coast City planning regulations. The provision of temporary facilities for the Gymnastics, Basketball Finals and Weightlifting Competitions will have minimum environmental impact. Where new venues are to be constructed for Badminton, Wrestling, Track Cycling and Mountain Biking Competitions, these facilities will be developed in accordance with local and State Government planning guidelines. The Games Village at Southport Parklands will be subject to stringent Environmental impact assessments prior to construction commencing, with preliminary assessments undertaken in the planning phase for the purposes of this bid. Key results from the initial assessment are in Table 5.6, and it is noted that there are no negative effects.

Summarise the studies, indicating the feasibility of the project in terms of environmental sustainability, and the measures planned to alleviate any negative impact. The initial environmental impact assessments and other relevant studies must be presented to the CGF Evaluation Commission during its visit.

A key strength of the Candidature is that the major competition and training venues are already completed. Carrara (Athletics Competition and Opening and Closing Ceremonies) and Robina (Rugby 7s Competition) Stadiums respectively will be completed at the time of submission of the Candidature City file. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (Netball Competition and Main Media Centre), along with Oxenford Studios (Boxing and Table Tennis Competitions) are also completed. Environmental impact assessments were undertaken prior to the development of these venues, with appropriate measures taken to minimise the environmental impact during their construction and operation.

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Table 5.6 Initial Environmental Assessment 46

Venues

Code number

Robina Stadium

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

Gold Coast Sports Arena (temporary)

Carrara Stadium

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Gold Coast Aquatics Centre

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

Hinze Dam

Queensland State Velodrome

Belmont Shooting Centre

Positive

Negative

Neutral

Gold Coast Hinterland © Tourism Queensland

Venue Receptor

Potential Cumulative Effect

Population

Positive

Human health

Positive

Biodiversity

Neutral

Flooding

Neutral

Waterways

Neutral

Soil

Neutral

Material assets

Positive

Landscape

Neutral

Cultural heritage

Neutral

Interrelationship

Overall positive

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Question 5.7 Provide (a) guarantee(s) from the competent authorities stating that all construction work necessary for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games will comply with: • Local, regional and national environmental regulations and acts • International agreements and protocols regarding planning, construction and protection of the environment.

The Queensland Government guarantees that all construction work necessary for the organisation of the Games will comply with regional, State and national environmental and resource management acts and regulations and any international agreements and protocols regarding planning, construction and protection of the environment that apply in relation to the Host City. Please refer to the Guarantee File for the guarantees.

Question 5.8 Provide details of the environmental management tools and/or compliance standards that will be used to achieve the environmental objectives and targets.

• Government Energy Management Strategy – which establishes a clear direction for energy management of Government buildings and improved procurement practices in relation to energy; and • The Queensland Renewable Energy Plan – the objective of the Plan is to increase the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure in Queensland as part of the national renewable energy target of 20 percent of Australia’s electricity supply to come from renewable energy sources by 2020. In terms of the local planning and development requirements associated with planned venues and venue upgrades, Gold Coast City’s Planning Scheme is currently under review. The revised Planning Scheme is anticipated to include a widening of environmental controls and new measures to ensure the highest standards of environmental compliance. This will include the revision or introduction of new environmental mapping, land zoning, development of an environmental offsets policy and alignment with the recently completed Gold Coast City Council’s Climate Change and Nature Conservation Strategies.

Australia has one of the most robust environmental legislative frameworks in the world with a hierarchy of statutory compliance standards including Federal and State legislation and local planning instruments. At the head of this hierarchy is the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 administered by the Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, followed at a State level by the Environment Protection Regulation 2008 administered by DERM and then locally by the Gold Coast City Planning Scheme.

In terms of buildings, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) first introduced Energy Efficiency Provisions (Section J) for housing in 2003 and subsequently for other classes in 2005 (apartments, hotels) and 2006 (offices, shops, warehouses, factories, auditoriums, schools). The ‘Deemed-toSatisfy’ provisions include minimum standards covering building fabric, external glazing and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and lighting and power. The construction of all venues will comply with Section J requirements as they relate to energy efficiency.

The Queensland Government, as part of its Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland vision, has also established a range of strategies and plans to clearly communicate to the community its environmental management objectives and whole-of-Government approach to climate change. This includes: • Queensland Climate Change Strategy – which represents the Queensland Government’s longterm commitment to contribute to achieving the national emissions target of 60 percent below 2000 levels by 2050;

In addition to the above, the OC will continue to monitor initiatives in the development of event-related Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) benchmarks and compliance standards, and where appropriate, will refine strategies as and when these benchmarks and standards are released. This may include initiatives under development such as the International Organisation for Standardisation’s (ISO) Events Sustainable Management System (ISO 20121).

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Question 5.9 48

Describe your plans to minimise impacts, optimise and source energy needs and to provide energy-efficient solutions for venue construction and operations.

Venue Construction Consistent with the objectives of the Queensland Government’s – Toward Q2 vision, the Government has recently amended the State Procurement Policy and developed the Queensland Government Energy Management Strategy demonstrating its commitment to protecting the environment. Obligations under the State Procurement Policy have been strengthened to require public sector agencies to demonstrate that sustainability considerations have been addressed for all significant procurements. The State Procurement Policy will specifically direct procurement of the design and construction of venues and infrastructure for the Games.

The Queensland Government Energy Management Strategy specifically seeks to improve procurement practices in relation to energy and to ensure that energy management is part of an integrated whole-oflife asset management approach for all Government assets. This is evident in three of the key Games venues (refer to Table 5.9). Budget allocations have been assigned to ensure that the Building Code requirements relating to sustainable development and energy use are met and where possible exceeded. In addition, two centre piece solar projects have been incorporated within the venue budget for the Games. The first of these will be the extension of existing renewable energy investment at Carrara Stadium and the surrounding precinct, followed by the expansion of clean green energy initiatives at Southport Broadwater Parklands.

Table 5.9 Summary of Existing Energy Efficient Solutions/Initiatives in Proposed Games Venues Venue

Initiative

Outcomes

Carrara Sports Precinct

Solar energy precinct Solar panel edge to Stadium roof (5 metres x 450 metres) Solar panels on bus shelters High efficiency air-conditioning and lighting Computerised Building Management System Materials from old stadium have been recycled

275,000 kilowatt hours per year or approximately 20% of the Precinct’s total electricity needs

Robina Stadium

Computerised Building Management System controls for air-conditioning and stadium lighting High-efficiency chillers and variable speed fans Electrical sub metering Lighting zoning and control High-efficiency low-energy lighting Gas water heating and cooking Solar shading optimisation Individual energy systems for suites Cycling of stadium lights to maintain lifecycle uniformity Maximised use of natural ventilation and daylight Strategy to increasingly use green energy

Energy efficiency initiatives reduced energy needs by 20% of like Australian stadiums

Southport Broadwater Parklands

Installation of 266 PV solar cells on the centrally constructed spine

Generates up to 76,000 kilowatts of solar power per year

Venue Operations Queensland is a signatory to the national renewable energy target of 20 percent of Australia’s electricity supply to come from renewable energy sources by 2020.

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Question 5.10 How will the OC integrate its environmental approach into contracts with suppliers and sponsors, for example, with respect to procurement of recyclable or compostable goods, in recyclable or compostable packaging?

The Australian and New Zealand Governments have developed the Australian and New Zealand Government Framework for Sustainable Procurement as a set of national principles to guide the Federal, State and Territory Governments in their procurement process. The four principles of the framework are: 1. Adopt strategies to avoid unnecessary consumption and manage demand; 2. In the context of whole-of-life value for money, select products and services which have lower environmental impacts across their life cycle compared with competing products and services; 3. Foster a viable Australian market for sustainable products and services by supporting businesses and industry groups that demonstrate innovation in sustainability; and 4. Support suppliers to Government who are socially responsible and adopt ethical practices. The OC will ensure that any mix of purchases aligns with this framework.

LEGACY/SUSTAINABILITY Question 5.11 Explain how your vision of the Commonwealth Games fits into your city/region’s long-term planning strategy.

The Candidature Committee’s vision links strongly with the long-term planning of the region and of the Gold Coast City as detailed in Question 1.3.

Question 5.12 What will be the benefits of bidding for your city/ region, irrespective of the outcome of the bid?

The Candidature process has: • Enabled Queensland and Gold Coast City to showcase to the world that the region is ‘open for business’ and has the capacity to deliver major events. It has shown that regional cities are capable of hosting major sporting events in a sustainable manner and provided confidence in the City’s capacity to bid for other major events;

• Focussed the planning and delivery of Gold Coast City’s Health and Knowledge Precinct (including the Games Village). The Precinct will be developed irrespective of the Bid outcome and will be a major economic driver for the City and the region over the next 10 to 20 years; • Provided clarity and direction for the City and the region in its planning for transport and sport infrastructure. It has enabled a strategic approach to be taken for the planning of venues and services which will inform the City’s and region’s future development; • Enhanced the development of elite and community sport programmes for the City and region through the coordinated planning of community sport development; and • Focussed the City’s and region’s business community on the economic and social benefits of hosting a major sporting event and the need for long-term planning alignment between all levels of Government and the private sector.

Question 5.13 Provide details of your key legacy initiatives and how these are linked with your city/region’s long-term planning strategy and objectives. Explain how these key initiatives will be financed, monitored and measured prior to, during and post-Games.

The Candidate City’s Bold Future Strategy was completed in 2009. Developed with the input of over 11,000 community responses, it provides the blueprint for a future Gold Coast City. A lead document of the City’s Corporate Plan and the current review of the City’s Planning Scheme, the Strategy sets out the City’s ambitions to inspire the City’s leaders and the community to achieve social, economic and environmental sustainability into the future. In implementing this ambition, six key themes for the City’s future have been established. These six themes and community supported agendas have been the focus upon which legacy initiatives have developed as outlined within Table 5.13. The Bold Futures Strategy directly informs the City’s Corporate Plan 2009–14 with initiatives monitored and measured through the City’s corporate governance reporting and Council’s Annual Report. Gold Coast City Council in authorising the signing of the Host City Undertaking has also resolved to support Games-related legacy initiatives with both financial and other resource allocations and has appropriately cash-flowed these contributions to ensure these key initiatives can be successfully planned, implemented and measured.

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Table 5.13 Key Legacy Initiatives Linked with Gold Coast City’s Long-term Planning Strategy and Objectives 50

Bold Future Theme Legacy Initiative

Resources

Performance Objectives

A city leading by example

Gold Coast Community Stakeholder and Engagement Strategy Gold Coast Cultural Development Strategy Games Education Programme AUD $8M (GBP £5.04 million) in Games-funding allocated to public domain Improvements AUD $20M (GBP £12.6 million) in Games-funding allocated to ESD and sustainability initiatives

Our community is inclusive, supportive and vibrant Green Star-rated community buildings Council’s operations carbon neutral by 2020 Improving the proportion of residents and businesses adopting sustainable living practices

A city loved for its Expansion of Active & Healthy green, gold and blue Programme Improved and sustainable community and sporting infrastructure Strategic gateway statements, beautification and street tree planting programme

Games Education and Youth Outreach Programmes Over AUD $200M (GBP £126 million) of Games venues-funding allocated to new and redeveloped community and sporting infrastructure Gold Coast City Greening Programme

Improved awareness of Commonwealth nations and sports. Increased junior participation in Games sports 60% of Games venue-funding to provide permanent post-Games community legacy

A city connecting people and places

Major arts/cultural festival developed pre and post Games Enhanced integrated public transport

AUD $14M (GBP £8.82 million) in funding towards a major City Festival AUD $50M (GBP £31.5 million) in Games-operational funding allocated to traffic and transport An education/marketing programme encouraging people to use public transport Gold Coast Rapid Transit

Increase in cultural tourism to the Gold Coast Increase in visitor numbers and overnight stays corresponding to the festival 85% of spectators using highoccupancy vehicles

A city with a thriving economy

City branding Inbound elite training camps and test event programmes Sports business development programmes Inbound business programme Post-Games elite training and events City showcasing Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct

AUD $4.5M (GBP £2.84 million) assigned to Business Attraction Programme Gold Coast Sports Industry Attraction Programme and Advisory Committee Business Gold Coast Gold Coast Economic Development Strategy Queensland Events Games Village budget

10% increase in business to selected industries associated with Games 70% of overall Games expenditure to be accessible to local and regional businesses and suppliers The development of infrastructure for the Games will drive economic recovery and create jobs Games expertise and venues available for major sporting and cultural events supporting growth and diversification of the City’s economy pre and post-Games Creation of Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct

A safe city where everyone belongs

On Street Ambassador Programme Community Support Building Programme Enhanced city pride and citizenship High equity and access standards for venues and transport

Gold Coast Community Well-being Strategy Games Education Programme Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (including Disability Standards) Gold Coast City Council Equitable Access Policy

Increased volunteer support and resources able to support major events and visitors to the city High community recognition and support for the Games The community is actively involved in the city Incorporation of best practice access and equity principles in the provision of facilities

Cultural awareness/service training City image development City adapted to climate change impacts Sustainability (ESD) initiatives

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Table 5.13 Key Legacy Initiatives Linked with Gold Coast City’s Long-term Planning Strategy and Objectives Bold Future Theme Legacy Initiative

Resources

Performance Objectives

A city shaped by clever design

Gold Coast Customer Contact Strategy Transit Orientated Development Guideline, Growth Management Queensland

City connected with world-class information systems available across the city connecting residents and visitors locally, nationally and globally Games Village in its post-Games urban form is characterised by: • A rapid and frequent transit service; • High accessibility to the transit station; • A mix of residential, retail, commercial and community uses; and • High-quality public spaces and streets, which are pedestrian and cyclist-friendly.

Comprehensive city information system (iPhone applications, website, mapping, common database etc) Development of Games Village as a ‘Transient Orientated Community’

Meteorology • The information requested in the following questions must be given: • For your proposed Games dates (as stated in Question 1.4) • For the area in which the Commonwealth Games would be held • For the last 10 years.

Question 5.14 Complete table 5.14 indicating: • Temperature in °C (maximum, average, minimum) at 9 a.m./12 noon/3 p.m./6 p.m./9 p.m. • Humidity in % (maximum, average, minimum) at 9 a.m./12 noon/3 p.m./6 p.m./9 p.m.

Table 5.14 Temperature and humidity (April) Gold Coast Seaway Weather Observation Station Temperature in ºC

Humidity in %

Maximum

Average

Minimum

Maximum

Average

Minimum

9 a.m.

23.8

22.6

21.1

80.0

68.5

60.0

12 noon

26.4

24.5

22.4

73.0

62.9

52.0

3 p.m.

26.1

24.0

22.6

74.0

65.3

55.0

6 p.m.

23.6

22.2

20.2

78.0

71.8

67.0

9 p.m.

22.3

21.0

18.5

82.0

76.1

71.0

Candidate City

Competition venues where conditions are significantly different from the rest of the Candidate City Not significantly different Competition venues situated more than 50km from the Candidate City Not applicable Source: Queensland Climate Services Centre, Bureau of Meteorology.

Question 5.15 Complete table 5.15 indicating: • Number of precipitation days* per year • Number of precipitation days* for your proposed Games dates • Average volume of precipitation (in l/m2) per year

• Average volume of precipitation (in l/m2) for your proposed Commonwealth Games dates • If any data obtained for a particular year during the period of the Games is significantly different from the above, give a brief explanation. (*Precipitation days = more than 0.1ml precipitation in 24 hours)

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Table 5.15 Precipitation 52

Gold Coast Seaway Weather Observation Station Number of precipitation days

Average volume of precipitation (in l/m2)

Location

Per year

For the proposed 11 day Games duration in April 2018

Per year

For the proposed 11 day Games duration in April 2018

Candidate City

135.9

4.4

1243.6

Competition venues where conditions are significantly different to the rest of the Candidate City

Not applicable

Competition venues situated more than 50km from the Candidate City

Not applicable

Source: Queensland Climate Services Centre, Bureau of Meteorology.

Question 5.16

Question 5.17

For all outdoor competition venues, complete table 5.16 indicating:

Give the altitude of your city in metres. Specify any significant differences in altitude between the city and the competition venues.

• Average wind direction • Average wind strength (km/h)

Table 5.16 Wind direction and strength (April) Gold Coast Seaway Weather Observation Station Wind data Average wind direction

Average wind strength (km/h)

9 a.m.

S (52%), SE (16%), NW (12%)

17.0

12 noon

SE (43%), S (20%), E (13%)

20.3

3 p.m.

SE (45%), S (16%), E (15%)

23.0

6 p.m.

SE (32%), S (27%), E (13%)

19.8

9 p.m.

S (41%), SW (17%), SE (12%)

14.8

Source: Q ueensland Climate Services Centre, Bureau of Meteorology.

The majority of Gold Coast City’s urban footprint is provided on a coastal floodplain with an altitude generally less than 10 metres, with the City Centre (Southport Central Business District) at 6 metres. The exceptions to this are the venues at Hinze Dam and Elanora/Currumbin Valley. The altitude of key venues is noted below: • Southport Broadwater Parklands – 1.5 metres AHD; • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre – 2 metres AHD; • Games Village – 9 metres AHD; • Carrara Stadium – 4 metres AHD; • Robina Stadium – 5 metres AHD; • Runaway Bay Sports Centre – 4 metres AHD; • Hinze Dam – 110 metres; and • Elanora/Currumbin Valley (highest point of Cycling Road Race) – 104 metres.

THEME 6 Finance

FINANCIAL GUARANTEES

TAXES

Question 6.1

Question 6.4

Provide a financial guarantee from the competent authorities covering a potential economic shortfall of the OC.

Describe the various types of taxes which are currently levied in your country and which may have an impact should the Commonwealth Games be hosted in your country.

The Queensland Government is guaranteeing the Games budget shortfall of the OC. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Question 6.2 Please note that financial guarantees are requested in many other themes of this questionnaire including security, medical services, customs and immigration, Commonwealth Games Village, transport, sport, venues, etc. and should be referenced under their corresponding theme and question number as per the instructions pertaining to the Guarantees File. Provide any other additional financial guarantee you would have obtained.

No additional financial guarantees are required.

Question 6.3 Provide a statement from the competent authorities concerning general price control before and during the Commonwealth Games, with particular reference to hotel rates and related services for anyone attending the Games, including non-accredited spectators.

The Queensland Government guarantees it will take any action necessary to facilitate value for money and general price control, consistent with national and international trends, before and during the Commonwealth Games with particular reference to hotel rates and related services. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

State Government Taxes Payroll Tax An employer (or group of employers) who pays AUD $1 million (ÂŁGBP 630,000) or more a year in taxable wages must pay payroll tax. Exemptions are available with respect to certain allowances (such as vehicles and accommodation), wages paid to certain employees (such as apprentices and trainees), certain types of leave (such as maternity/paternity, adoption and military) and certain religious, charitable and educational institutions. There are no exemptions for the State or entities representing the State. Australian Government Taxes Income Tax A company or body treated as a company for income tax purposes in Australia is liable to pay income tax at the company tax rate. The company tax rate is currently 30 percent (scheduled to reduce to 29 percent from 1 July 2013). Company tax is based on the assessable income of the company less expenses incurred in deriving that income. Division 1AB of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 exempts companies that are owned by the Queensland Government from Federal income tax.

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Employee income tax and superannuation 54

Income tax is levied on salaries, wages and other cash payments made to employees working in Australia, regardless of the employer’s corporate structure. The employer is required to deduct this tax at source on the employees’ behalf through the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) withholding system and remit them to the Australian Tax Office. Most employers must pay superannuation contributions (in addition to gross salary and wages paid) into a complying superannuation fund or retirement savings account of their employees so their eligible employees can enjoy the benefits of superannuation in their retirement. The minimum superannuation amount payable is currently 9 percent of each eligible employee’s earnings base. Fringe benefits tax (FBT) FBT is a tax imposed on employers in regard to benefits they provide to their employees during the period 1 April to 31 March of each year. The tax rate is currently aligned to the top marginal income tax rate of 46.5 percent and is calculated on the value of the benefit provided to the employee. Goods and services tax (GST) GST in Australia is a tax on private final consumption or consumer expenditure. It applies to transactions within Australia and imports to Australia. A company or entity which is in business and makes taxable supplies of goods and or services must register for GST where it meets the registration threshold turnover. The turnover threshold is AUD $75,000 (GBP £47,250). For not-for-profit entities, the threshold is AUD $150,000 (GBP £94,500). A GST-registered supplier of goods and services is required to charge GST on taxable supplies made in the course of its enterprise activities and remit the amount to the Australian Taxation Office. Australia’s GST rate is currently 10 percent. Where an entity purchases goods or services which it uses as business inputs it is entitled to claim the GST it paid in the form of an input tax credit from the Australian Taxation Office. In this way the amount payable is a net amount.

Question 6.5 Which legal form do you expect your Organising Committee to take and what tax status do you expect the Committee to be subject to?

The OC, as a statutory corporation, will be a State Government entity and will be exempt from income taxation, but will be liable for goods and services tax (GST) obligations irrespective of its not-for-profit status.

Question 6.6 What impact will the tax status of the Organising Committee (whether fully taxable or tax exempt) have on the operations of the Committee nationally and internationally in the various fields of taxation including but not restricted to: • Capital taxes • Income taxes • Value added taxes • Sales taxes • Withholding taxes (in particular with companies from foreign countries). In providing your answers, it is important that you obtain clarification on how your tax authorities qualify tangible and intangible rights and in particular television broadcasting and marketing rights. In particular, would any taxes be levied in relation to the sums of money paid to the OC or the CGF by third parties who have bought television rights or marketing rights relating to the 2018 Commonwealth Games? Please respond to this question in two parts: • Third parties resident in your country • Third parties resident abroad.

The OC will be a not-for-profit organisation and will not be liable for income taxation. The CGF will not be negatively impacted by any taxes legislated by the Australian Government with respect to royalty and other income (refer to Question 6.7). Other organisations residing internationally will not be subject to tax in Australia unless they conduct business through a branch in Australia or receive royalty, interest or dividend payments from Australian residents which are not specifically exempted. For GST purposes, the CGF or other CGF related nonresident third parties may have registration obligations with the Australian Taxation Office. These registration obligations can be managed effectively by the OC on behalf of such non-resident third parties. Withholding tax may be levied by overseas tax authorities on any royalties received by the OC from foreign resident organisations. In particular, payments received by the OC from foreign residents for intangible rights, such as television broadcasting or marketing rights, may be regarded as royalties and subject to withholding tax in such foreign jurisdictions. This is not an Australian taxation issue and will be subject to the terms of any agreements, the operation of any tax treaties and the local law in the relevant foreign jurisdiction. To the extent payments received by the OC are from Australian resident organisations or organisations operating through a permanent establishment in Australia, there should be no withholding tax liability.

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Question 6.7

Question 6.9

Would any taxes be levied in relation to sums of money paid by the OC to the CGF (e.g. royalties)?

In order to obtain verifiable and comparable data, budgets should be prepared on the basis of economic conditions existing at the time of the preparation of the candidature.

There should be no withholding tax levied in Australia in relation to payments, such as royalties, to the CGF, whether from the OC or from other resident organisations. Specific withholding tax exemptions were legislated by the Australian Government for payments made to the CGF in respect to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, and an identical exemption is anticipated for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The payment of money by the OC to the CGF would not result in liability for any of the State taxes outlined in Question 6.4. Depending on the nature of the payment, it may be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST). However, the CGF or any other organisation residing internationally will not be negatively impacted by any taxes legislated by the Australian Government as it will become a liability assumed by the OC. While the methodology may require future discussion, the CGF will receive the amount as detailed in the Host City Contract.

Question 6.8 Provide an undertaking from relevant authorities that any new taxes that may be legislated or levied between the awarding the Games to the Candidate City and Games-time would not negatively impact the Games.

The Queensland Government guarantees it will take any action necessary to facilitate value for money and general price control, consistent with national and international trends, before and during the Games, with particular reference to hotel rates and related services. The Australian Government guarantees it has no intention of introducing new taxes at this time which would impact on the Games. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

The possible inflationary and currency effect will be analysed by the CGF, based on information provided in Theme 2 (Q 2.8). In considering plans for the financing of the Commonwealth Games, it should be borne in mind that there are two distinct budgets: • Organising Committee (OC) budget: this is the operations budget for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games. Infrastructure development costs for sports venues, the Commonwealth Games Village, the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) and Main Press Centre (MPC) or other major infrastructure projects should not be included in the OC budget. • Non-OC budget: for financing the construction of the sports venues and other infrastructure required for the Commonwealth Games which will be a long-term legacy. The financing of such investments should be undertaken by the public authorities or the private sector. In certain instances, these parties may equally finance temporary facilities. Candidate Cities must always follow a gross budgeting approach, i.e. always include the gross revenue figure and the corresponding cost and not simply the net revenue figure. All questions must be answered in strict accordance with the budget templates provided in this theme. Brief guidance on the content of each budget line is also provided in this theme, after the budget templates. For budgeting purposes, Candidate Cities should use the amounts communicated by the CGF by circular letter for the Broadcast Rights and any other marketing arrangements controlled by the CGF.

All these factors have been considered in preparation of the material.

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Question 6.10 56

Using template 6.10, provide a detailed budget for the Commonwealth Games in GBP 2011 (specify the date on which this was established and the GBP/local currency exchange rate used).

All budget allocations in the master Games budget were prepared in 2011 Australian dollars (AUD) and converted as required by the Candidate City Manual to

British pound sterling (GBP) at a rate of 0.63 Pounds to the Dollar which was the current rate quoted by Ozforex on 8 February 2011. A policy of prudency and conservatism has been adopted with the timing and quantum of receipt of revenue and the commitment of expenditure. The budget allocations are expressed in the Candidature File in 2011 GBP.

Budget 6.10 Detailed Commonwealth Games Budget A

REVENUES

£GBP millions

Broadcast Rights (CGF)

37.80

3.04

Local Sponsorship

50.40

4.06

Official Suppliers

Ticket Sales

0.00

34.65

2.79

Licensing

3.15

0.25

Lotteries

0.00

Donations

0.00

Disposals of Assets

0.00

Subsidies 56.23

- State Government

698.67

Other (Games Village)

417.93

33.63

B B1

TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

1,242.60 £GBP millions

100.00 %

Sports facilities

171.92

30.06

Games Village

399.03

69.77

Main Press Centre (MPC)

0.63

0.11

International Broadcast Centre (IBC)

0.32

0.06

Other

0.00

TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENTS OPERATIONS

571.90

100.00

Sports and Venues

122.16

18.21

Games Village

78.06

11.64

MPC and IBC Games Workforce

1.89 72.70

0.28 10.84

Telecommunications and Other Technologies

70.56

10.52

Internet/Website

6.30

0.94

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Ceremonies and Culture Opening and Closing Ceremony Medal Award Ceremonies Cultural Programmes The Queen’s Baton Relay Other Programmes Medical Services Catering Transport Security Advertising and Promotion Administration Pre-Games Events and Coordination Other and Contingency TOTAL OPERATIONS TOTAL EXPENDITURE DEFICIENCY

15.75 6.30 11.03 3.15 9.45 3.15 12.73 34.65 69.30 37.17 45.36 1.89 69.10 670.70 1,242.60 0.00

2.35 0.94 1.64 0.47 1.41 0.47 1.90 5.17 10.33 5.54 6.76 0.28 10.30 100.00 100.00 0.00

Note: Federal Government and Gold City Council have committed significant contributions to the Games and discussions are continuing to determine the level of cash contribution.

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Question 6.11 Using templates 6.11 a and b, provide an overview of all capital investments and a detailed capital investment budget (in GBP 2011) for all sports venues, all villages and the IBC/MPC, by physical location.

Budget 6.11 (a) Non-OC Capital Investments Overview C – CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

£GBP millions

Airport

Roads and railways

Visitor accommodation

Sports/competition and non-competition venues Non-competition venues such as the Main Media Centre Training venues Games Village Other

171.92 0.95 399.03

Total Capital Investments

Gold Coast Airport © Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd

571.90

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Budget 6.11 (b) Capital Investments by Physical Location 58

CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

ORGANISING COMMITTEE BUDGET New Installation

Upgrade Existing Installation

Sub-total

NON-ORGANISING COMMITTEE BUDGET New Installation (£ GBP millions)

Upgrade Existing Installation (£ GBP millions)

Sub Total (£ GBP millions)

18.27

TOTAL (£ GBP millions)

Sports Facilities Carrara Stadium Carrara Athletics Centre (Warm-up Track)

18.27

3.18

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

16.51

Queensland State Velodrome

22.08

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

0.38

Oxenford Studios

1.70

16.07

9.01

21.11

Gold Coast Sports Arena Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

21.11

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

5.04

Broadbeach Lawn Bowls Club

1.20

Belmont Shooting Centre – Clay Target

1.01

Belmont Shooting Centre – Full Bore

0.50

Belmont Shooting Centre – 10m, 25m, 50m

3.65

Runaway Bay Sports Centre Hinze Dam

5.80 1.32

5.80

1.32

Robina Stadium

0.35

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

0.00

Merv Craig Sporting Complex – Elanora/Currumbin Valley

0.00

Cairns Convention Centre

0.06

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

0.06

Training Venues

0.63

ESD Initiatives

9.45

Legacy for Venues

2.52

Public Domain Improvements

5.04

Contingency Total Sports Facilities

68.17

26.98

103.75

171.92

Games Village

399.03

Total Games Village

399.03

0.32

IBC MPC

0.63

Total IBC and MPC

0.95

571.90

TOTAL

468.15

103.75

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Question 6.12 Using template 6.12, prepare a simple cash flow forecast, disclosing the expected annual cash flows and financing lines from the year of nomination to the expected date of dismantling the OC.

Budget 6.12 OC Cash Flow Forecast Cash Flow Detail

Games Year -6 2011–12 (£ GBP millions)

Games Year -5 2012–13 (£ GBP millions)

Games Year -4 2013–14 (£ GBP millions)

Games Year -3 2014–15 (£ GBP millions)

Games Year -2 2015–16 (£ GBP millions)

Games Year -1 2016–17 (£ GBP millions)

Games Year 2017–18 (£ GBP millions)

Games Year +1 2018–19 (£ GBP millions)

Games Year +2 2019–20 (£ GBP millions)

TOTAL (£ GBP millions)

Cash Position at the Beginning of the Year Cash Inflows: CGF Contribution

0.00

Sponsorship

0.00

7.56

35.28

0.00

50.40

Other Income

0.00

0.14

2.89

60.17

55.52

136.31

207.93

30.57

493.53

State Government Funding

5.73

27.48

32.05

128.58

97.51

195.21

373.67

(161.56)

0.00

698.67

Total Cash Inflows

5.73

27.48

32.19

131.47

165.24

258.29

545.26

46.37

30.57

1,242.60

Capital Investments

0.00

20.17

20.82

99.70

94.51

105.73

163.66

36.74

30.57

571.90

Operations

5.73

7.31

11.37

31.77

70.72

152.56

381.60

9.63

0.00

670.70

Total Cash Outflows

5.73

27.48

32.19

131.47

165.24

258.29

545.26

46.37

30.57

1,242.60

Cash Outflows:

Cash Position at the End of the Year Bank Credit Line

0.00

Less: Cash Utilised

0.00

Cash Available

0.00

Note: The negative revenue amount is a return of funds from the sale of apartments in the Village.

Question 6.13

Question 6.14

In addition to the standard budget structure to be presented in the Candidature File, provide the CGF with comprehensive data supporting the build-up of each budgetary section at least one month before the visit of the CGF Evaluation Commission.

Provide a plan for the disposal, after the Commonwealth Games, of the OC’s assets and/or for financing the running and maintenance costs of specific Commonwealth Games-related infrastructure.

Detail will be provided to the CGF as required.

It is intended that the Brisbane-based venues at Belmont Shooting Centre and Queensland State Velodrome will remain under the control of the Queensland State Government and Stadiums Queensland. The ownership of venues in Gold Coast City currently owned by GCCC are proposed to remain with the GCCC and would be operated as community assets in legacy mode (refer to Theme 8 for further details of sporting venues). There are no proposed upgrades to the venues in Townsville or Cairns, only the overlay requirements for the Games.

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The Games Village will become a thriving residential, commercial and entertainment precinct as part of the Gold Coast City Health and Knowledge Precinct, encompassing Griffith University and Gold Coast University Hospital, under construction and due for completion in 2012. Both the Hospital and the University have indicated their interest to utilise accommodation to service their operational accommodation requirements, while remaining accommodation would be used for a mix of public and private residential dwellings. The Health and Knowledge Precinct will be serviced by transport park and ride commuter sites, which would be constructed by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. These sites would be owned and maintained by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as part of the public transport network. Funding for additional park and ride sites is currently in the forward planning and budget estimates of the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Sporting equipment will be provided to State and Commonwealth sporting organisations and community organisations at no cost.

Question 6.15 Provide a guarantee that the OC will cover the travel costs (in accordance with the CGF Games Manual – Finance) in economy class, of CGA delegations participating in the Commonwealth Games from the capital city or main airport designated by each CGA to the international gateway airport of the Host City, based on the aggregate cost of the average team size for each CGA delegations which participates in the 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games. The guarantee must specify that the OC agrees to abide by the procedures and deadlines determined by the CGF for the calculation of these travel costs. Describe how these support grants/travel costs/ fares will be determined and state the total amount budgeted for these travel costs.

The Queensland Government will guarantee and the OC will provide 100 percent travel grants for accredited athletes/officials based on the formula outlined in the Candidate City Manual. While final numbers will take account of the average size of each team in the Melbourne 2006 and Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, the allocation is generous and provides flexibility in allowing athletes to commence their journey from their current training location to the Games. Gold Coast City is an international tourism and events destination and is easily accessible from anywhere in the world with two international airports in close proximity, servicing all airline and travel requirements. A flexible approach will be adopted where extenuating circumstances may arise, in conjunction with the policies of each CGA and the CGF. The budget allocation for the CGA Delegations’ travel grants is GBP £12.6 million pounds and is included in the OC’s master budget. That budget allocation incorporates complimentary accommodation for the President and Secretary General of each CGA (or a person nominated by the CGA) at the Games Family Hotel. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Clay Shooting

THEME 7

Marketing and Communications

JOINT MARKETING PROGRAMME AGREEMENT (‘JMPA’) Question 7.1 Enclose one fully executed copy of the JMPA, including the written guarantees from each National Sports Federation and other required appendices in your Guarantees File. 1. Standard text provided for the JMPA 2. The following deadlines shall be respected in connection with the JMPA: Action 1

Candidate Cities to conclude JMPA discussions with their CGAs and submit draft JMPA for CGF approval no later than 1 March 2011. The following shall be submitted to the CGF for its approval: A marked-up copy of the standard form JMPA modified only to reflect the financial terms and local specificities, if necessary. Detailed explanations on how the financial terms of the JMPA were reached, including audited financial statements from the CGA for the past quadrennium (2006–2010), and projected marketing income for the CGA for the upcoming quadrennia (i.e. 2010–2014). The audited statements and projected income must be presented in GBP 2011, using a conversion rate (and discount/inflation rate if relevant) that is consistent with other financial information presented in the Candidature File.

The following shall be submitted to the CGF for its approval (continued): A list of all the CGA’s commercial partners (e.g. sponsors, suppliers, licensees and others as the case may be), summarising the product category, exclusivity status, term, financial conditions, renewal terms and any other rights granted. A list of all the Candidature Committee’s (and City’s – to the extent any commercial agreements were concluded in relation to the Commonwealth Games) commercial partners, summarising the product category, exclusivity status, term, financial conditions, renewal terms and any other rights granted. A list of all National Sports Federations (NFs) in the Territory.

CGF to review the draft JMPA and provide Candidate Cities with its approval or comments no later than 30 April 2011.

Candidate Cities to include the final JMPA, as approved by the CGF, in their Guarantees File no later than 28 May 2011.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2010

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Please refer to the Guarantees File for copies of the Financial Reports for the years ended 30 June 2007 to 30 June 2010.

AMBUSH MARKETING

The projected marketing income target for the ACGA for the years ended 30 June 2011 to 30 June 2014 is AUD $12.0 million (GBP £7.56 million). An Endorsement Agreement has been executed between the State of Queensland and the ACGA.

Provide (a) written guarantee(s) from the relevant government authorities confirming that the legislation necessary to effectively reduce and sanction ambush marketing (e.g. preventing competitors of Commonwealth sponsors from engaging in unfair competition in the vicinity of Commonwealth sites), eliminate street vending, control advertising space (e.g. outdoor advertising space, advertising on public transport etc.) as well as air space (to ensure no publicity is allowed in such airspace) and at airports, during the period of the Commonwealth Games (including two weeks before the Commonwealth Games), will be passed no later than 30 June 2014.

The ACGA currently has no commercial partners. However, the possible partnership categories include: automotive; airline; uniform/clothing manufacturers; electronics retailers; telecommunications; insurance; banking/financial services; food retailers; convenience restaurants; travel goods; alcoholic beverages; sporting goods; and mining and resources. The National Sporting Federations that are affiliated with the ACGA include: • Athletics Australia; • Australian International Shooting Ltd.; • Australian Rugby Union; • Australian Weightlifting Federation; • Badminton Australia; • Basketball Australia; • Bowls Australia Inc.; • Boxing Australia Inc.; • Cycling Australia; • Diving Australia; • Gymnastics Australia; • Hockey Australia; • Netball Australia; • Squash Australia; • Swimming Australia; • Table Tennis Australia Inc.; • Triathlon Australia; and • Wrestling Australia.

Question 7.2

The Australian and Queensland Governments guarantee that any legislation necessary to effectively reduce and sanction ambush marketing, eliminate street vending and control advertising space (including air space and at airports) will be passed no later than 30 June 2014 where appropriate. The Australian Government has previously introduced such legislation for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games and will therefore ensure it meets the same requirements for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast City. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

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DOMESTIC SPONSORSHIP Question 7.3

Use table 7.3 below to indicate projected income from domestic sponsorship:

Table 7.3 Projected Income from Domestic Sponsorship Level of sponsorship

Product category

Projected income by level of sponsorship(GBP 2011)

All Levels – Naming Rights and Category Sponsors

Ranging from air travel, ground transport, accommodation and banking to equipment, food and beverage, insurance and the Queen’s Baton Relay.

50.4 million

TICKETING Question 7.4 Provide a brief outline of your ticketing strategy. What is the total projected income from ticket sales?

The rationale of the ticketing strategy for the Games is based on fair and equitable access to purchasing tickets by all members of the public to ensure maximum participation in the Games. The OC will work to ensure the Games are inclusive and instil a sense of community ownership. This will be achieved by: • Ensuring fair and equitable access to purchasing tickets to as many people as possible; • Encouraging maximum attendance through simplified purchasing procedures; • Offering a range of ticket prices to cater to all price points and to maximise attendance at all venues; • Providing a comprehensive and efficient transport system to ensure venues are easily accessible; • Including public transport costs in event ticketing; • Guaranteeing well catered and comfortable venues that create a welcoming atmosphere aligned with the ethos of the ‘Friendly Games’, encouraging maximum participation; and • Ensure that venues are accessible with accessible spectator seating areas at all venues.

The total projected income from ticket sales is AUD $55.0 million (GBP £34.65 million). Similar to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, a special ballot and reservation system will be implemented for overseas and domestic visitors wishing to attend the Games. Sponsors, the Games family and VIPs will be allocated special ticketing along with first-class support facilities including catering and transport. Seating plans and capacity will include accessible seating for people with a disability and their carers.

Question 7.5 What percentage sell-out rate are these projected incomes based on?

Projected income from ticket sales is based on projected sell-out rates of 100 percent for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and a minimum of 80 percent for all other events. The revenue projection also accounts for agents’ fees and ticket locations unavailable for sale, due to spectator viewing obstructions created by technical elements. Gold Coast City and the broader Australian community are passionate about sport at all levels, and a high participation rate is expected from the Australian population, as well as international visitors.

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Question 7.6 64

What is the price range of Commonwealth Games tickets in the following categories: • Opening and Closing Ceremonies • Prime events (e.g. athletics, swimming or other sports with a particularly strong national appeal) • Other events.

The following are the estimated ticket price ranges in GBP as at 2011. Table 7.6 Proposed Ticket Price Ranges (GBP 2011) Sport/Event

A Price Level

B Price Level

C Price Level

D Price Level

Opening Ceremony

410

290

173

Closing Ceremony

290

173

98–195

66–151

44–104

25–35

Aquatics – Diving

25–66

16–44

Athletics

22–66

22–50

16–38

13–22

13–44

13–25

Basketball – Finals

28–47

22–41

Boxing

22–88

13–60

Cycling – Track

35–66

25–50

19–32

Cycling – Road and Time Trial

Cycling – Mountain Bike

28–57

22–41

16–28

19–44

13–32

Aquatics – Swimming

Athletics (Marathon and Road Walks) Badminton Basketball – Regional Sessions

Gymnastics – Artistic Gymnastics – Rhythmic Hockey

16–69

Lawn Bowls

13–22

Netball

16–47

Rugby 7s

25–66

Shooting – Clay Target

Shooting – Full Bore

Shooting – Pistol and Small Bore

Squash

19–38

13–28

Table Tennis

13–35

13–22

Weightlifting

19–44

13–25

Wrestling

19–25

13–19

Triathlon

16–35

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Question 7.7 How do the proposed ticket prices compare to other major events held within the Candidate City/Country? Provide comparative pricing.

Table 7.7 Price Comparisons for Similar Events Location

Event

Date

Price range (GBP)*

Visitor attendance

Various Australian cities

World Cup Rugby Union

11 October– 22 November 2003

61–96

391,805 (Total event period)

Brisbane

2008 World Cup Rugby League

25 October– 22 November 2008

32–85

50,559

Melbourne

2010 Australian Tennis Open

17–30 January 2010

184–213

653,860 (Total event period)

Melbourne

2010 Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final

25 September 2010

90–170

100,016

Sydney

2010 National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final

3 October 2010

38–113

82,334

Adelaide

2010 Netball Test Series

8–29 August 2010

32–38

3,000

Various Australian cities

2010/2011 International Cricket Ashes Series

25 November 2010– 7 January 2011

25–50

618,454 (Total event period)

Gold Coast City

2010 Amor All Gold Coast 600

22–24 October, 2010

82– 195 (Three-day pass) 27 (Daily general admission price)

170,073

Melbourne

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games

15–26 March 2006

Average 9–63 (Prices vary depending on sport)

4,098,390 (Total attendance)

Gold Coast City

2010 Pan Pacific Masters Games

6–14 November 2010

60 (Competitor) 47 (Non-playing Official) 44 (Supporters)

10,000 competitors

Gold Coast City

2010 Gold Coast Airport Marathon

3–4 July 2010

72 Marathon 54 Half Marathon

23,812 competitors

Melbourne

2011 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Motor Racing Carnival

24–27 March 2011

117 (Four-day pass) 25 (Thursday only) 35 (Friday only) 54 (Saturday only) 62 (Sunday only)

305,000 Recorded crowd attendance in 2010

Sydney

2010 Australian Open Golfing Tournament

2–5 December 2010

50 (Four-day pass) 19 (Single day ticket)

40,000 (Total event period)

Note: Prices indicated are for adults unless otherwise specified.

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LICENSING

SPONSOR HOSPITALITY

Question 7.8

Question 7.11

Use table 7.8 to indicate the projected income from licensed merchandise sales as well as type of categories:

Outline the general concept and location (e.g. number of sites, distance from venues, etc.) for the Sponsor Hospitality Centre.

Table 7.8 Projected Income from Licensed Merchandise Sales

Events play a significant role in the liveability, economy and reputation of Gold Coast City. As an international events destination, the City has extensive experience in hosting sponsorship and corporate hospitality at major public sporting and non-sporting events.

Category Type

Projected Income (GBP 2011)

All Merchandise

3.15 million

LOTTERY Question 7.9 Are there any plans for a lottery to help finance the Commonwealth Games? If so, what is the concept and projected income, including the OC’s share? What is the current legislation in place regarding lotteries in general and sports lotteries specifically? Are there currently any sports lotteries on-going or under development that would compete with an eventual Commonwealth Games lottery? In the event that a Commonwealth Games lottery is contemplated in the budget, provide (a) guarantee(s) from the relevant authorities, endorsing the proposed plan and securing revenue projections in case of any shortcomings from such a lottery.

While lotteries do take place in Australia under specific legislation, no lottery will be conducted to facilitate financing of the Games.

COINS/PHILATELY Question 7.10 Are there any plans for seigniorage or philately programmes to help finance the Commonwealth Games? If so, what is the concept and projected income, including the OC’s share? What is the impact of current legislation regarding seigniorage or philately programmes for the Games? In the event that a seignior age and/or philately programme is contemplated in the budget, provide (a) guarantee(s) from the relevant authorities, endorsing the proposed plan and securing revenue projections.

There are no plans for seigniorage or philately programmes at this stage.

This experience, combined with the City’s distinct natural beauty and sophisticated modern facilities, will ensure sponsors enjoy the highest standards of service and facilities to be entertained and to entertain their guests. The principal Sponsor Hospitality Centre will be located at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre approximately 11 kilometres east of Carrara Stadium (Main Stadium) and approximately four kilometres east of the Games Village. This central location overlooks the popular Broadwater Parklands – one of the City’s favourite playgrounds. The Southport Broadwater Parklands is well serviced by public transport including the City’s new Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system which once completed will pass directly adjacent to the Parklands. At this stunning Broadwater location, sponsors and their guests will be able to mingle and enjoy spectacular views including a world-class marina, the Seaworld theme park and the five star Palazzo Versace Hotel. A multitude of water-based activities including seaplanes, tourist helicopters and water craft, from jet skis to multi-million dollar yachts, can also be accessed at the Parklands. Sponsors will be able to offer hospitality cruises day and night to take full advantage of this location. An impressive network of especially themed sponsors’ hospitality centres will be located at each venue offering live event access as well as broadcast coverage updates and results from venues across the City. Food and beverage will be available at each venue appropriate to the size and style of each venue.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Question 7.13

Question 7.12

Briefly describe the communications programmes you intend to set up during the years leading up to the Commonwealth Games in order to promote the Commonwealth Games, including CGF values, both nationally and internationally?

Describe your Commonwealth Games brand identity strategy and how it may be implemented through, among other initiatives, the development of an icon presence in your city.

Gold Coast City is a modern, cosmopolitan city that enjoys a reputation for being welcoming and peaceful, yet vibrant and fun. It is a friendly city where the diverse natural environment, including some of the world’s best beaches and pristine tropical rainforests, are complemented by modern and innovative manmade attractions. Gold Coast City also epitomises the nation’s passion for sport as the home of four national sporting teams together with a range of ‘grass roots’ sporting fraternities. Gold Coast City’s Commonwealth Games brand identity strategy – ‘It’s our time to shine’ – highlights the City’s holistic approach to the Games, where shining examples of cultural abilities, sporting prowess, sportsmanship and cultural diversity are celebrated and reinforced through friendship, fellowship and an enthusiasm encouraging the nation to ‘shine’, before, during and after the Games. The brand, and the values it embodies, has a strong and direct connection with the Commonwealth Games brand emphasising the values of Humanity, Destiny and Equality. If selected as Host City, the OC will work with the CGF to develop and refine a unique Gold Coast City Games brand that will promote the Games, and the City, to the world and appeal to all Commonwealth nations. The OC will draw on the City’s creative industries for inspiration and expertise during the critical stages of the brand’s development. Gold Coast City is home to a wide-range of mature and emerging creative talents that will be harnessed to develop the brand identity, including Bond University, Griffith University and the Oxenford (Village Roadshow) film studios. Together with Australia’s highly experienced tourism marketing community, this local creative expertise will also realise the full commercial potential of the brand by ensuring it is flexible and has wide-ranging business applications to maximise sponsorship appeal, while embracing new technologies and leveraging all communication mediums to maximise audience reach and income generation for the Games. As part of the proposed cultural precinct, a countdown clock, displaying Commonwealth Games’ branding, will be featured in the City centre.

How do you intend to cultivate local support and interest within your country and community? How do you intend to do so internationally?

The communications programme in the build-up to the Games will fall into four distinct phases: 1. Working with Local, State and national tourism organisations on collaborative marketing initiatives to provide broad exposure of the Games in multiple international and national markets. These marketing initiatives will be accompanied by a key message to ‘stay a while’ and enjoy the City, ensuring the Games promotion reaches a target market including and beyond the sporting enthusiast. The CGF core values of Humanity, Equality and Destiny will underpin all communication campaigns, promoting the diversity of Commonwealth countries, the opportunity to unite under a friendly sporting banner and the potential to strive and achieve success through involvement in the Games. Locally, the ‘Adopt a Commonwealth Country’ programme initiated throughout the City’s schools will be expanded to provide opportunities for children from all Commonwealth countries to engage with the Games. Various traditional and online communication initiatives, including online social networks and e-pen pals, will ensure our children, their families and those overseas will embrace, enjoy and be excited by the journey to the Gold Coast City 2018 Commonwealth Games; 2. Maximising business and sporting stakeholder networks to promote the ‘Gold Coast City 2018’ message immediately following the announcement of the Host City. Business groups and consultative committees will be included in communication initiatives to ensure delivery of the Games key messages to their extensive databases, including the value of the Games to the local, national and international sporting worlds;

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3. The promotion of Gold Coast City as a ‘hub’ for world-class sporting activity, reinforced by the presence of athletes from more than 38 countries who already train and reside in the City. This campaign will aim to direct media attention and potentially attract more high-profile athletes to train and compete in the lead-up to 2018 as well as generate extensive interest from national and international media; and 4. Involving the local, State and national community through sport development programmes, school education initiatives and business networks to ensure an ongoing focus on the Games, generate strong support and knowledge of the host city and provide opportunities for positive media focus. Implementation of the communications programme immediately following the announcement of a successful Candidature will capture the enthusiasm of the community.

This strategy will provide opportunities for all stakeholders, from business and corporate stakeholders, through to local sporting groups, to become involved and be part of the City’s preparations to welcome and deliver the Games. The strategy will also include the recruitment of volunteers from across the nation. The communications programme will be largely influenced and guided by the CGF Charter. There will be a strong emphasis on promoting the Games as a unique, fun and friendly world-class event with a strong focus on sportsmanship and encouragement of wellbeing among the people of the Commonwealth. Communication will focus on sportsmanship and goodwill among the people of the Commonwealth. Games’ champions will be chosen from sporting, cultural and business communities, and a large range of activities will be undertaken to engage and inspire community and stakeholder involvement in the Games.

Gold

Rugby 7s

20 Coast Airport Marathon

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Question 7.14 Provide an overall communications plan including a timeline.

Table 7.9 Post-Candidature Announcement (November 2011 to mid-2014) Domestic Australia

International

Promotion of the Games to a passionate and excited local community Raise levels of ownership, anticipation and pride in the City

Promotion of Gold Coast City and its place in Australia and the Commonwealth

Identification of ambassadors and Games’ champions across a range of demographics and pursuits to take part in media activities and promotional and awareness-raising campaigns

Demonstrate support for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the Baton that will be passed to Australia. Leverage all available media opportunities

Ongoing Games and legacy infrastructure announcements

Ongoing Games infrastructure announcements

Ongoing community legacy announcements, including events, cultural festival and social development

Good news community development announcements, including multicultural and major group involvement

Continued successful hosting of major Games-related events in the City, with key media messages and promotions across a variety of mediums directing the audience to the forthcoming Games

Announcement of extension of ‘Adopt a Commonwealth Country’ Programme to other Commonwealth nations

Leverage media opportunities through sponsors

Early international tourism marketing Reinforce destination awareness and promote opportunities for international visitors to attend the Games

Profile up-and-coming local athletes, coaches and programmes. Profile local athletes and their achievements at the 2014 Glasgow Games and other international competitions Promotion of participation in sport at a local level and highlighting those athletes with Games potential Extension of the ‘Adopt a Commonwealth Country’ Programme, potentially developing a sister Commonwealth country school programme

Table 7.10 Post-handover from Glasgow (mid-2014 to 2017) Domestic Australia

International

Local/State/national promotion of the handover of the baton from Glasgow Local promotion of the successes of the Glasgow Games and the benefits to the Host City Promotion of the Games through a national ‘Get Sporty’ day when all Australians will be encouraged to wear their favourite sports outfit to school or work on one particular day annually over the three years leading to the Games Introduce the detailed strategy for the implementation of Games marketing plans Identify and brief key Games champions from sport, business and the community Launch a recruitment programme to attract volunteers

Initial media briefings

Launch Gold Coast City’s ‘Home Grown Heroes’ campaign as they take the promotion of the City and the Games to the world Domestic marketing collaboration with Gold Coast Tourism, Tourism Queensland and Tourism Australia Commencement of the countdown clock with key Games announcements Procurement and announcement of major sponsors and supporters

International tourism marketing Promote opportunities for international visitors to attend the Games Identify cross-promotional tourism opportunities to promote international travel pre and post-Games

Commencement of the countdown clock with key Games announcements Announcement of major sponsors Profile Commonwealth athletes training in Australia and Gold Coast City International launch of Gold Coast City’s ‘Home Grown Heroes’ campaign as they take the promotion of the City and the Games to the world

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Table 7.11 One-year lead into the Gold Coast City Games (2017 to 2018) 70

Domestic

International

Announcement of delivery of key built infrastructure

Games promotion at international conferences and events, including international delegations at all levels of government

Promotion of Games social and cultural calendar

Regular features submitted to international media Advertising and editorial content to appear in international publications and targeted print and multimedia outlets

High-profile promotion of the Games including announcements on ticketing, events, major sponsors, high-profile competing athletes (including successful athletics from 2012 Olympics) and cultural programme test events

High-profile promotion of the Games including announcements on sponsors and ticketing and travel to Australia, and promoting visiting athletes, test events and cultural programme Use of international agencies to promote accessibility to the events

Recruitment campaign to attract staff and volunteers Promotion of the people behind the Games as champions

Promotion of the Queen’s Baton Relay throughout all nations and territories

Development of key media messages for all members of Gold Coast City Council, Advisory Boards, Councillors, senior staff and stakeholder groups Maximise all opportunities to secure positive media and spokespeople

Positioning former athletes and diplomats to Games countries as International Ambassadors for the Games

Paid awareness campaigns through TV, radio, print and social media

Promotion of facilities in Australia used as training venues for Commonwealth teams and individual athletes

Regular posting of news and updates through social networks, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

Provision of famils to international media, showcasing Gold Coast City and the Games

Promotion and media coverage of test events

Promotion and media coverage of test events Promotion of a student exchange programme between schools of Commonwealth countries

Table 7.12 Pre-Gold Coast City Games (2018) Domestic

International

Regular media briefings announcing milestone deliverables, transport, access, logistics and ticketing achievements and announcements

Installation of signage at all Australian airports with ‘Welcome to International Visitors’

Regular media events showcasing athletes, training, key milestones and the characters surrounding the Games

Inclusion of pilot announcements on all inbound flights to Australia welcoming visitors to the Games country

Installation of Games signage at all Australian venues

Broadcasting show reels to promote the Games on all in-flight entertainment

Management of athlete and ambassador visits to schools and community groups Promotion of athlete and ambassador appearances, signings and promotional activities at highly visited tourist destinations.

Provision of show reels to all Gold Coast City hotels and accommodation

Promotion and media coverage of test events

2018

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CANDIDATE CITY FILE VOLUME 2

Gold Coast City

THEME 8

Sport and Venues

THEME 9

Commonwealth Games Village

THEME 10

Medical and Health Services

THEME 11 Security

THEME 12 Accommodation

THEME 13 Transport

THEME 14 Technology

THEME 15

Media Operations

Robina Stadium

THEME 8

Sport and Venues

Australia has an international reputation for its capacity to conduct major sporting events which is reflected by the success of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, 2003 Rugby World Cup, the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the annual Australian Open Tennis Championships. Gold Coast City is also recognised worldwide for its capacity to host major sporting events. As a key holiday destination for both domestic and international tourists, the City’s natural attractions, accommodation providers, public transport networks, major sporting infrastructure and associated services make it an ideal destination for sport and event-related tourism. The City’s event credentials include the annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon, the annual Armor All Gold Coast 600, which is part of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, the biennial Pan Pacific Masters Games and the 2009 ITU World Triathlon Championships. In addition to these major international events, Gold Coast City is home to four national sporting teams: Gold Coast Titans (National Rugby League); Gold Coast Suns (Australian Football League); Gold Coast United (Football Federation of Australia); and Gold Coast Blaze (National Basketball League). The Sports Programme The Candidature File proposes a Sports Programme comprising 17 sports, including Para-Sports for elite athletes with disabilities. The Sports Programme reflects the Commonwealth’s 10 core sports and an additional seven optional sports. It has been carefully developed to provide a balance of sports, while considering potential athlete participation levels, spectator interest and international broadcast appeal.

The Sports Programme has been developed in consultation with the ACGA, national and international sporting bodies and anticipated Games broadcasters. The Sports Programme may be refined in consultation with the CGF and the International Sport Federations. Final programme scheduling will balance the interests of athletes with those of spectators and international viewers. The Games will be held over an 11 day period, including two weekends, with the Sports Programme providing compelling content to maximise ticket sales and ensure sustained interest and excitement for the duration of the Games. The Venues The Candidature File demonstrates the capacity of a regional city to host a major sporting event. The OC will provide venues that meet or exceed the benchmarks stipulated by the CGF and are viable, affordable and consistent with the needs of a vibrant, growing regional city. The Games will be staged in a combination of newly built and enhanced existing venues, all satisfying International Sport Federation competition standards. Almost 80 percent of the venues required for the Games are already built, albeit upgrades may be required for current international competition standards. The works schedule will guarantee new buildings and those requiring upgrades will be completed well ahead of the Games. New venues will comprise both permanent and temporary facilities. Permanent venues will be designed to align with the City’s long-term planning strategies and will leave an important infrastructure legacy for the community.

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Recent Federal, State and Local Government investment has provided major sporting infrastructure, including: • Robina Stadium – a 27,400 seat rectangular stadium (Rugby 7s); • Carrara Stadium – an oval-shaped stadium with a permanent capacity of 25,000 seats and designed to extend to a 40,000 seat stadium in Games mode (Athletics and Opening and Closing Ceremonies); and • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre – a central hub for competition and media (Netball, International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre). If the Candidature is successful a range of community facilities will receive significant upgrades, including Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (Swimming and Diving), Gold Coast Hockey Centre (Hockey), and Runaway Bay Sports Centre (Squash). A number of new community facilities will be developed at Carrara (Badminton), Coomera (Wrestling) and Hinze Dam (Mountain Bike). Shooting disciplines will benefit from an upgrade to Belmont Shooting Centre, while a new indoor velodrome will be developed for Track Cycling at Queensland State Velodrome. Both venues are located in Brisbane and will deliver long-term legacies for the respective sports, while ensuring their continued viability post the Games. All Gold Coast City venues have been carefully planned to ensure maximum legacy benefits for the City’s sporting community, in addition to sustainable operation and maintenance costs.

The Village will be located at Parklands, Southport, adjacent to Griffith University and Gold Coast University Hospital. The Village will accommodate 6,500 athletes and officials in residential towers, of no more than nine storeys. A substantial open-space area will be provided for the enjoyment of athletes and officials within a secure environment. There will be a maximum of two athletes or officials per room, complying with the CGF guidelines (ratio 1:2) and a maximum of four athletes to a bathroom (ratio 1:4). Athlete and officials’ residential accommodation will offer a mix of single, double and three room apartments. The specific requirements of elite athletes with disabilities will be fully met within the Village design. The Village plans have been reviewed by representatives of the Athlete’s Advisory Group, who have provided input into all aspects of the design to ensure the needs of athletes have been represented. Accessibility The Village will be located within a 20 minute drive of 80 percent of the competition and training venues and approximately eight kilometres from the coastal beach strip. The location of the Village has been carefully planned using transport-oriented design (TOD) principles. The new Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system will service the Village, connecting it to key activity centres, with the Village also easily accessible by key road and rail networks.

Question 8.1 Based on the options for the Commonwealth Games programme use Table 8.1 to indicate:

The Games Village

• Dates and days of competition (by sport/discipline)

As the focal point of the Games, the Village design will meet all requirements for athlete accommodation and associated services during the Games. An important infrastructure legacy, the Village will provide a vibrant and sustainable residential, commercial and entertainment precinct after the Games’ conclusion.

• Type and level of competition – including selected options for Para-Sports events to be integrated within the programme. See 8.18 for more information • Finals (by sport/discipline) • Total gold medals awarded each day and for each sport/discipline • Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

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Table 8.1 Competition Schedule and Gold Medal Events Day 0

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Wed 4.4.18

Thurs 5.4.18

Fri 6.4.18

Sat 7.4.18

Sun 8.4.18

Mon 9.4.18

Tues 10.4.18

Wed 11.4.18

Opening Ceremony

Closing Ceremony

Sport/Discipline

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

Day 11

Total Gold Medals

Thurs Fri Sat Sun 12.4.18 13.4.18 14.4.18 15.4.18

Aquatics

Diving

F (3)

F (2)

F (3)

F (2)

*(10)

Swimming

SF/F (5)

SF/F (9)

SF/F (5)

SF/F (11)

SF/F (7)

*(42)

Athletics

F (1)

SF/F (8)

SF/F (7)

SF/F (8)

SF/F (9)

*(48)

Track & Field Marathon

F (2)

*(2)

Walks

F (2)

F (1)

*(3)

Badminton

QF/SF

F (5)

*(6)

F (1)

*(2)

Basketball (Regional Sessions)

F (1)

Basketball (Finals) Boxing

Cycling

Track

F (3)

F (10)

Time Trial

F (2)

Road Race

Mountain Bike

F (2)

F (1)

F (2)

F (5)

Gymnastics1 Artistic Rhythmic Hockey Lawn Bowls Netball

*(10)

*(12)

*(2)

F (2)

*(2)

*(14)

F (1)

F (4)

*(6)

B/F (1)

*(2)

F (3)

QF/SF

F (2)

SF/F (4)

9 *(9)

F (1)

*(1)

Gold Medal Events

Preliminary Sessions and/or Heats2

Women only

F (1): Final (1 medal awarded)

QF: Quarter Final

Men and/or Women

Men only

Ceremonies

SF: Semi Final

B: Bronze Medal Play-off

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Table 8.1 Competition Schedule and Gold Medal Events 4 Sport/Discipline

Day 0

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Wed 4.4.18

Thurs 5.4.18

Fri 6.4.18

Sat 7.4.18

Sun 8.4.18

Mon 9.4.18

Tues 10.4.18

Wed 11.4.18

Rugby 7s

Shooting

Day 9

Day 10

Day 11

Total Gold Medals

Thurs Fri Sat Sun 12.4.18 13.4.18 14.4.18 15.4.18

SF/F (1)

F (1)

*(5)

F (1)

*(2)

F (2)

F (1)

F (2)

*(5)

Clay Target

Full Bore

Pistol

Small Bore

Day 8

1 *(1)

F (1)

*(5)

Squash

2 B/F (2)

3 B/F (3)

5 *(5)

Table Tennis

F (2)

SF/F (2)

B/F (2)

*(7)

Triathlon Weightlifting Wrestling Total Gold Medals

QF/ SF/B/F (1)

2 F (2) 4 F (4) 15

2 F (2) 4 F (4) 16

F (2) 2 F (2) 4 F (4) 22

2 F (2) 2 F (2) 21

2 F (2) 3 F (3) 38

2 F (2) 2 F (2) 25

2 F (2) 2 F (2) 22

1 F (1) 22

2 F (2) 21

*(2) 17 *(17) 21 *(21) 2432

Note: *(): Total Gold Medals per discipline. For example: Aquatics has a combined total of 52 medals that consists of 10 Gold medals for Diving and 42 Gold Medals for Swimming. 1. G ymnastics included in the programme on the basis it is a senior gymnastic competition. 2. Medal talley includes para-sports events Gold Medal Events

Preliminary Sessions and/or Heats2

Women only

F (1): Final (1 medal awarded)

QF: Quarter Final

Men and/or Women

Men only

Ceremonies

SF: Semi Final

B: Bronze Medal Play-off

Triathlon © Events Queensland

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Gold Coast City’s Venue Strategy adopts the principles of locating both competition and training venues within 20 minutes travel time of the Village, where possible. This strategy ensures coordinated planning and a cost-effective, sustainable approach to the delivery of Games services for athletes, officials and spectators. Of the competition and training venues, 80 percent are located within a 20 minute drive of the Village providing for the majority of the sports competition and training programme. Shooting and track cycling events will be conducted in Brisbane, approximately a 55 minute drive north of the City, and the preliminary matches of the men’s and women’s Basketball competition will be held in the regional cities of Cairns and Townsville. Competition venues located within a 20 minute drive of the Village include: • Broadbeach Bowls Club – Lawn Bowls; • Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre – Badminton; • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre – Netball, International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre (forming the Main Media Centre); • Gold Coast Hockey Centre – Hockey; • Carrara Stadium – Athletics, Opening and Closing Ceremonies; • Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre – Wrestling; • Oxenford Studios – Table Tennis, Boxing; and • Runaway Bay Sports Centre – Squash, Weightlifting. Southport Broadwater Parklands at Southport, a site located approximately five minutes from the Village, will host a range of sporting and significant cultural events. Broadwater Parklands is well serviced by public transport, including the City’s new Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system, which will pass directly adjacent to the Parklands. Events to be conducted at this location include: • Southport Broadwater Parklands (South) – Road events start and finish (Marathon, Road Walks, Triathlon); • Southport Broadwater Parklands (South) – Live Site; • Gold Coast Aquatic Centre – Diving, Swimming; and • Gold Coast Sports Arena – Gymnastics, Basketball Finals.

Gold Coast City venues located further than 20 minutes from the Village include: • Merv Craig Sporting Complex – Elanora/ Currumbin Valley – Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial) – 28 minutes; • Hinze Dam – Cycling (Mountain Bike) – 34 minutes; and • Robina Stadium – Rugby 7s – 25 minutes. Brisbane-based venues at Belmont and Chandler, located within a 55 minute drive of the Village, will host: • Queensland State Velodrome – Cycling (Track) • Belmont Shooting Centre – Shooting (Full Bore, Clay Target and 10m, 25m, 50m). Cairns Convention Centre and Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre will host the preliminary rounds of the men’s and women’s Basketball competition. Athletes and officials will be accommodated at designated Games hotels for the preliminary rounds and then flown to Gold Coast City for the finals. Both Cairns and Townsville are major Queensland regional centres featuring communities which are strong supporters of sport in general, particularly basketball. Both venues meet the CGF guidelines and conducting the basketball programme in these locations will ensure support from Queenslanders throughout the State, through an association with the Games. This support will be enhanced by the development of Live Sites at both Cairns and Townsville. Please note that the timelines indicated for the delivery of the following venues include pre-construction (design, approvals and tendering processes) as well as the actual construction period. A time allowance has also been made in the weeks/months immediately prior to the Games for the required temporary overlay provisions. The quantum of this overlay varies for permanent and temporary venues and is dependent on the specifics of that particular venue. Carrara Stadium Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games Newly-redeveloped Carrara Stadium will play a central role in the Games, hosting the Athletics competition and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The venue will be opened in May 2011 as the home of Gold Coast Suns (the City’s Australian Football League team). The Stadium’s seating capacity will be temporarily increased from 25,000 to 40,000 specifically for the Games, and will include the competition Athletics track.

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A new warm-up track will also be constructed immediately adjacent to the Stadium. After the Games finish, this track will continue to perform as the City’s main athletics centre in legacy mode. The Stadium offers superior facilities including player change rooms, extensive food and beverage outlets, corporate hospitality and function rooms, management offices and media facilities including commentary and broadcast booths, TV presentation suite and press conference room and media lounge. The Stadium’s temporary works will be completed well ahead of the start of the Games to allow test events to be conducted. Carrara Stadium is owned by Stadiums Queensland on behalf of the Queensland Government. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games The existing Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, located at Broadbeach, is the City’s premier convention and exhibition venue and the largest regional convention centre in Australia. Completed in 2004, the venue comprises a 5,000 seat capacity arena, 6,000 square metres of exhibition space and more than 1,400 underground car park spaces. The venue also boasts the latest in wireless technology and 2,000 square metres of parklands and external space. The venue will host the Netball competition, providing seating for 5,000 people (including some retractable seats). The International Broadcast Centre (IBC) and Main Press Centre (MPC) will also be located in this venue, forming the Main Media Centre. The IBC will comprise 5,000 square metres of space and the MPC will comprise 2,000 square metres of floor area located on a temporary mezzanine, as advised by international experts. This venue requires no major or permanent upgrades to meet Games requirements. The venue is owned by the Department of Public Works on behalf of the Queensland Government. Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre Venue: New, permanent This new Games’ Badminton competition facility will be built adjacent to Carrara Stadium. The Centre will be used for elite competition, training and sports development, as well as local community sports groups, leaving an important infrastructure legacy of approximately nine indoor courts and associated change room and office facilities.

A temporary field of play and seat capacity for 2,500 spectators will be installed for the duration of the Games. Planning will commence in January 2012, with construction works due to be completed in December 2014, well ahead of the Games in 2018. This venue will be owned by Gold Coast City Council. Broadbeach Bowls Club Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games Broadbeach Bowls Club is the City’s premier lawn bowls facility and will host the Lawn Bowls competition on an upgrade and extension of the facility’s existing four greens. The club house (main) building will undergo a major refurbishment for the Games, creating high-quality services and facilities for athletes, the Games Family and media. The venue will also include temporary seating for 2,500 spectators. A significant amount of land is located adjacent to the facility to accommodate all other Games temporary overlay and operational requirements. Planning will commence in January 2014, with construction works due to be completed in January 2016, well ahead of the Games. Broadbeach Bowls Club is located on State reserve land under the trusteeship of Gold Coast City Council. Robina Stadium Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games Robina Stadium is an existing, purpose-built football facility with a seating capacity of 27,400. This worldclass venue is currently home to national professional rugby league and football (soccer) teams and is wellequipped with multiple player change rooms, extensive food and beverage outlets, corporate hospitality and function rooms, management offices and media facilities including commentary and broadcast booths, TV presentation suite and press conference room and media lounge. The Stadium will host the Rugby 7s competition for the Games and will require minimal overlay in order to meet the requirements for staging this event. Recently completed in 2007, the Stadium is adjacent to key amenities including Robina Town Centre, the City’s largest shopping centre, and Robina Hospital. The Stadium is owned by Stadiums Queensland on behalf of the Queensland Government.

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Hinze Dam Venue: New, permanent Hinze Dam, located on the Nerang River, a 34 minute drive west of the Games Village, will host the Mountain Bike competition. Hinze Dam is owned and operated by Seqwater, South East Queensland’s (SEQ) bulk water provider. The Dam provides potable water to Gold Coast City and is a recreational resource for local residents. New mountain bike trails suitable for international competition and satisfying Games requirements will be constructed. Once completed, the venue will have a spectator capacity of 2,000. These permanent upgrades will be completed by December 2016, well in advance of the Games, providing South East Queensland residents and athletes with world-class mountain biking facilities. Hinze Dam and the surrounding recreational facilities are owned by Seqwater on behalf of the Queensland Government. Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games Gold Coast Aquatic Centre will host the Swimming and Diving competitions. The existing Centre comprises an eight-lane, 50 metre swimming pool and a diving pool with diving tower. Facility redevelopment will include the addition of a new 10-lane, 50 metre swimming pool, along with space for change rooms, meeting rooms, event delivery and operations and permanent seating for 1,000 spectators. The redevelopment will also include additional temporary spectator seating, delivering 10,000 seats for swimming and 2,500 for diving events. This facility upgrade will deliver an important infrastructure legacy to the community – a world-class competition and training venue for the region’s current and future elite athletes as well as the City’s residents.

The temporary works required to meet Games requirements will commence in July 2017, with completion due in November 2017, ahead of the Games. Gold Coast Sports Arena will be owned by the Gold Coast City Council. Gold Coast Hockey Centre Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games The existing Hockey Centre at Labrador will undergo a major redevelopment to host the Hockey competition. This redevelopment will establish the Centre as Queensland’s premier hockey venue, providing a valuable, world-class competition and training venue for current and future athletes. The two existing synthetic pitches will be reconfigured and a new synthetic pitch will be developed to provide three all-weather synthetic pitches. As part of the redevelopment, most of the support facilities required for the Games – including 5,000 spectator seats – will be provided as temporary overlay. The redevelopment is scheduled for completion in April 2017, well ahead of the Games. The Gold Coast Hockey Centre is owned by the Gold Coast City Council. Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre Venue: New, permanent As part of the Bid, a new indoor community sports facility will be constructed to host the Wrestling competition. A temporary overlay will provide a 2,500 seat capacity, a field of play, as well as designated areas for athletes, competition officials and medical and physiotherapy support services. This Centre, identified as part of the City’s long-term planning strategy, will provide a key piece of community infrastructure as a sports and recreation venue.

This venue is owned by the Gold Coast City Council.

Planning will commence in January 2014, with construction works due to be completed by December 2016.

Gold Coast Sports Arena

Gold Coast City Council owns the site.

Venue: New, temporary Gold Coast Sports Arena is a large, temporary venue that will be built to accommodate the Gymnastics and Basketball Finals Competitions. Once complete, this high-quality venue will seat 7,500 spectators. This relocatable facility will be made available to the Gold Coast City community for sporting, leisure and cultural pursuits after the Games finish, leaving an important infrastructure legacy for the City.

Oxenford Studios Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games These state-of-the-art film and television production studios will host the Boxing and Table Tennis competitions. Facilities include eight studio buildings of various sizes, approximately 3,300 car park spaces, a field of play, designated areas for competition officials and referees and medical and physiotherapy support services.

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Both sports will share support facilities with spectator seating capacity of 2,700 to 3,000 for Boxing and 3,200 for Table Tennis, guaranteeing an exciting atmosphere for spectators. The site is owned by Village Roadshow who have guaranteed access for the Games. Runaway Bay Sports Centre Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games Runaway Bay Sports Centre will host the Squash and Weightlifting competitions.

Belmont Shooting Centre Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games Belmont Shooting Centre is one of a limited number of shooting venues worldwide where all shooting disciplines can be accommodated within the one site. The Centre was the shooting venue for the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games and remains the premier shooting venue in Queensland and Australia. The Centre has undergone expansion and upgrade works to ensure it remains the nation’s leading shooting venue.

The existing indoor sports hall will undergo a redevelopment to accommodate the Squash competition, providing temporary seating for 3,000 spectators. Adjacent to the squash facility, a temporary weightlifting hall will be constructed to accommodate up to 2,500 spectators.

The facility will be upgraded and refurbished for the Games to meet the requirements of the International Sport Federation, including electronic scoring. Once complete, the Centre will provide seating capacity for 3,000 spectators.

The Squash and Weightlifting competitions will share athlete and official facilities and will be located within the same secure perimeter.

The venue is owned by the Department of Communities on behalf of the Queensland Government.

Permanent redevelopment works are scheduled to commence in June 2014 and are due for completion in July 2016, well ahead of the Games.

Cairns and Townsville Convention Centres Venue: Existing, to be enhanced for the Games

After the Games finish, the squash courts will provide community sports and elite training facilities for current and future athletes. The Runaway Bay Sports Centre is owned by the Gold Coast City Council. Queensland State Velodrome Venue: New, permanent The existing velodrome at Sleeman Sports Complex was the venue for the Track-Cycling competition during the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games. The new venue will be built for the Games to include a new indoor cycling track and seating capacity for 4,000 spectators. Planning is scheduled to commence in January 2015, with construction works due to be completed in December 2016. Queensland State Velodrome and Sleeman Sports Complex are owned by Stadiums Queensland on behalf of the Queensland Government.

Works are scheduled for completion by December 2016.

Cairns Convention Centre together with Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre will host the preliminary rounds of the men’s and women’s Basketball competition. Both venues have extensive experience in hosting professional basketball competitions and other large sporting events, with each City currently supporting franchises within Australia’s National Basketball League. Both venues are located centrally, provide car parking and are serviced by public transport. Cairns Convention Centre will provide seating capacity for 5,000 spectators, with Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre also providing seating for 5,000 spectators. Both venues offer extensive onsite services and facilities to manage large crowd events. Cairns Convention Centre is owned by the Department of Public Works on behalf of the Queensland Government. Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre is owned by Breakwater Island Limited.

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Training Venues Gold Coast City has access to an extensive range of modern indoor and outdoor sports training facilities, both publicly and privately owned, that will be available for training purposes before and during the Games. The network of facilities comprises multi-purpose indoor training venues suitable for weightlifting, wrestling, netball, basketball, boxing, table tennis and badminton.

Athletes will also have access to fully-equipped training gyms to ensure all their training needs are met.

VENUES Question 8.2 Use table 8.2 to list: • All proposed competition venues • Gross seating capacity of competition venues • All proposed training venues.

In addition, athletes will have access to a number of high-quality outdoor fields for training, along with a number of aquatic facilities for swimming and diving training. Table 8.2 Venues Sport/ Discipline

Competition Venues Location of Competition Venue

Venue Name

Athletics

Carrara

Carrara Stadium

Marathon and Road Walks Badminton

Southport

Access for Para-Sports Yes No

Training Venues Access for Para-Sports Venue Name Yes No

Carrara Stadium Yes Runaway Bay Sports Centre Griffith University Carrara Athletics Centre Gold Coast Yes Road Network

Gross Spectator Capacity* 40,000

Gross Seating Capacity 40,000

Yes

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

2,000

500

Yes

Carrara

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

2,500

Southport Broadwater Parklands (North) Cairns

Gold Coast Sports Arena Cairns Convention Centre

7,500

5,000

Townsville

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

5,000

Boxing

Oxenford

Oxenford Studios

Cycling (Road Race) Cycling (Track)

Elanora/Currumbin Valley

Merv Craig Sporting Complex

2,700– 3,000 2,000

2,700– 3,000 500

Chandler – Brisbane

Queensland State Velodrome

4,000

Elanora/Currumbin Valley Southport

Merv Craig Sporting Complex Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Gold Coast Sports Arena

Basketball

Cycling (Time Trial) Diving

Gymnastics Southport Broadwater Parklands (North)

Hockey

Labrador

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre The Southport School Cairns Convention Centre Marlins Basketball Complex Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre Murray Sports Complex Ashmore PCYC

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

4,000

Queensland State Velodrome

2,000

500

2,500

7,500

5,000

Runaway Bay Sports Centre Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Gold Coast Sports Arena - Artistic Bond University - Rhythmic St.Hilda’s School Gold Coast Hockey Centre

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Table 8.2 Venues 10

Sport/ Discipline

Competition Venues Location of Competition Venue

Venue Name

Access for Para-Sports Yes No

Training Venues Access for Para-Sports Venue Name Yes No

Paradise Point Bowls Club Musgrave Hill Bowls Club Hinze Dam

Gross Spectator Capacity* 2,500

Gross Seating Capacity 2,500

Yes

2,000

500

Lawn Bowls Broadbeach

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Cycling (Mountain Bike) Netball

Hinze Dam

Broadbeach

Gold Coast Convention 5,000 and Exhibition Centre

5,000

Rugby 7s

Robina

Robina Stadium

27,400

Shooting

Belmont – Brisbane

Belmont Shooting Centre

3,000

Squash

Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

3,000

Swimming

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

10,000

Yes

Table Tennis Oxenford

Oxenford Studios

3,200

Triathlon

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South) Runaway Bay Sports Centre

2,000

500

2,500

Yes

2,500

Southport

Weightlifting Runaway Bay

Wrestling

Coomera

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

Yes

All Saints Anglican School

The Southport School Parkwood Sharks Oval Belmont Shooting Centre

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre The Southport School Bond University St.Hilda’s School Oxenford Studios Gold Coast Table Tennis Centre Runaway Bay Sports Centre Games Village Runaway Bay Sports Centre Games Village St.Hilda’s School

Yes

TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPETITION VENUES

TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAINING VENUES

Note: * Certain venues (e.g. road events, shooting) may have different numbers for gross seating and gross spectator capacity.

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VENUE LOCATION

VENUE WORKS

Question 8.3

Question 8.4

Indicate on Map B, no larger than A3 (folded or double page) and giving the graphic scale used, the location of all competition and training venues, as well as the following non-competition venues:

Complete tables 8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.4.3 and 8.4.4 to include all competition venues and the IBC and MPC according to their state of construction:

• Commonwealth Games Village • Any other Commonwealth Games Village being used for the respective sport (if applicable) • Commonwealth Hotel(s) – see list of constituent groups in Theme 12 (Q 12.5.1) • MPC • IBC Map B should also indicate key transport infrastructure, including any train and metro systems and major arterial roads. This should be identified as either permanent (solid lines) or temporary (dotted lines). Maps B1, B2, B3 etc (venue cluster and precincts maps). Provide (a) separate map(s) (Maps B1, B2, etc) no larger than A3 (folded or double page) for any venue cluster(s) and precinct(s) in your concept. Please make sure you observe the following colour code on all B maps requested above: Colour

Infrastructure

Blue

Existing infrastructure (“infrastructure” for the purposes of these maps should include all Gamesrelated buildings, transport links and any other buildings, development or environmental factors which will materially impact the Games)

Green

Planned infrastructure (irrespective of the Commonwealth Games)

Red

Additional infrastructure (necessary to host the Commonwealth Games)

Please note that all B maps must also be provided to the CGF in the following formats:

Table 8.4.1 Existing venues, no permanent works required Table 8.4.2 Existing venues, permanent works required Table 8.4.3 Venues to be built as new permanent structures – specify if venues are planned to be built irrespective of the Commonwealth Games or if they are additional venues required to host the Commonwealth Games Table 8.4.4 Venues to be built as totally temporary venues Indicate for each venue: • Financing (These figures must correspond to the figures provided in Theme 6) • An estimate of the cost (in year 2011 GBP) of all permanent work to be carried out • An estimate of the cost (in year 2011 GBP) of all the temporary work to be carried out • The amount to be financed by the OC (amount in figures in year 2011 GBP and percentage of total cost) • The amount to be financed by other organisations, which should be specified (amount in figures in year 2011 GBP and percentage of total cost). If the other organisations’ financing is to be underwritten by government authorities, please use an asterisk (*) to indicate this as shown in the example in table 8.4.1 NB: In no case may any recognition or marketing rights be granted to private entities that may be financing venue works.

• 10 printed sets of Map B using a scale of 1:100,000 • 10 printed sets of Map(s) B1, B2 etc. using a scale between 1:10,000 and 1:20,000 • Maps B, B1, B2 etc. in the scales specified above.

Please refer to the Block Plans File for the maps. Table 8.3 is a general venue location map only.

Road Race

GOLD COAST CITY 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES – CANDIDATE CITY FILE THEME 8 – Sport and Venues PAC

OT Map 8.3 MVenue Location O R

AY W

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

LEGEND

Darwin

Beenleigh (55 mins)

ST HELENA ISLAND

Cairns Townsville

Brisbane Gold Coast

Yatala

Adelaide Canberra

Perth

Sydney

Melbourne Hobart

Existing Motorway

Wynnum Manly

BRISBANE

Existing Infrastructure, No Permanent Works Required Planned Infrastructure, Irrespective of the Games Additional infrastructure necessary to host the Commonwealth Games

PEEL ISLAND

Y WA

MOTORWAY AY

EE H EAS T F R UT SO

EW GAT

WELLINGTON POINT

Heavy Rail

(Track)

Gold Coast Rapid Transit

SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

Cleveland

Main Hotel Area, Including Media Accommodation MMC

COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND

Coomera

Hope Island

Games Village Training Venues

Paradise Point 10 Bowls Club km

Oxenford Redland Bay

PAC

C PA

Runaway Bay AST

IFIC

GO AY W

MO T

OTOR W AY

MediaNORTH Accommodation Area

LIVE

Live Site

H IG

Badminton

Basketball

HWA Y

Boxing

Musgrave Hill Bowls Club

Parkwood

Griffith University

Cycling

RUSSELL ISLAND LIVE

Gymnastics

St Hilda’s School

Southport

Beenleigh

Hockey Lawn Bowls

Ashmore PCYC

Main Beach

Netball

The Southport School

Nerang Yatala

Rugby 7s LIVE

Gold Coast Table Tennis Centre

Shooting

Surfers Paradise

Carrara

Squash MMC

Table Tennis

MAA

Broadbeach

Triathlon

LIVE

(Mountain Bike)

HINZE DAM

Merrimac

Weightlifting Wrestling

Mermaid Beach

All Saints College

SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

Bond University

Robina

Mudgeeraba

ADVANCETOWN LAKE

STRADBROKE ISLAND

Athletics

MACLEAY ISLAND 5

AY RW

Parkwood Sharks Oval

MAA

Aquatics

Springwood IC

Main Media Centre (MMC)

Miami 16

PA C

km km 0

Burleigh Heads

IF Coomera IC

Oxenford

Hope Island

Palm Beach

(Road)

Runaway Bay 2

GOL

IFIC

C PA

MO TO

Parkwood

OAS

T HIG

HWAY

AY RW

GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL LIVE AIRPORT (30 Mins)

Coolangatta LIVE

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Table 8.4.1 Existing Venues, Minor Permanent Works Required Venue

Sport(s)

FINANCING OF WORKS Cost of Permanent Works Total Perm Works GBP (millions) 2011

OC GBP (millions) 2011

Cost of Temporary Works

Other (specify) %

GBP (millions) 2011

Total Temp Works GBP (millions) 2011

OTHER (specify)

GBP (millions) 2011

% GBP (millions) 2011

Original Total Date of cost of Construction Works GBP (millions) 2011

WORKS SCHEDULE Temporary Works Start Date

Finish Date

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Netball

0.38

100

2.01

100

2.39

2004 Expanded December 2008

February 2018

March 2018

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Main Media Centre

0.95

100

2.20

100

3.15

2004 Expanded December 2008

January 2018

March 2018

Robina Stadium

Rugby 7s

0.35

100

0.44

100

0.79

March 2008

January 2018

March 2018

Cairns Convention Centre

Basketball

0.06

100

1.01

100

1.07

1996 Expanded October 1999

January 2018

March 2018

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

Basketball

0.06

100

0.95

100

1.01

1993 Expanded in 1997

January 2018

March 2018

1.80

6.61

TOTAL

8.41

Note: A contingency allowance of GBP 1.76 million is applicable to the above figures. Currency conversion (AUD to GBP) using the exchange rate value of 0.63 (as at 8 February 2011).

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Table 8.4.2 Existing Venues, Permanent Works Required 14

Venue

Sport(s)

Financing of Works Permanent Works Total Perm Works GBP (millions) 2011

OC GBP (millions) 2011

Temporary Works

Other (specify) %

GBP (millions) 2011

Total Temp Works GBP (millions) 2011

Other (specify)

GBP (millions) 2011

Total Cost of Works GBP (millions) 2011

Original Date of Construction

Works Schedule Permanent Works Start Date

Finish Date

Temporary Works Start Date

Finish Date

Carrara Stadium

Athletics

18.27

100

12.34

100

30.61

2011 with upgrade of infrastructure required

June 2017

December October 2017 2017

March 2018

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

1.20

100

1.51

100

2.71

1978

January 2014

January 2016

January 2018

March 2018

Belmont Shooting Centre

Clay Target

1.01

100

0.50

100

1.51

1982

January 2015

December January 2016 2018

March 2018

Full Bore

0.50

100

0.50

100

1.00

1968 with extension in 2000 and upgrades in 2007

January 2015

December January 2016 2018

March 2018

10m, 25m, 50m

3.65

100

0.69

100

4.34

1982 with upgrades in 1999/00

January 2015

December January 2016 2018

March 2018

Gold Coast Aquatics Aquatic Centre (Swimming and Diving)

21.11

100

3.40

100

24.51

1965 with significant upgrade in 1998

June 2014

June 2016

January 2018

March 2018

Gold Coast Hockey Hockey Centre

5.04

100

1.51

100

6.55

Synthetic turf first laid in 2008 with second field laid 2006

January 2017

April 2017

January 2018

March 2018

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

4.98

100

1.89

100

6.87

1994

June 2014

July 2016

January 2018

March 2018

0.63

100

5.67

100

6.30

0.32

100

0.32

June 2014

December 2017

Squash

Training Venues Para Games Requirements Legacy

2.52

Public Domain

5.04

Ecologically Sustainable Development

9.45

TOTAL

73.40

28.33

101.73

Note: A contingency allowance of GBP 17.79 million is applicable to the above figures. Currency conversion (AUD to GBP) using the exchange rate value of 0.63 (as at 8 February 2011).

Table 8.4.3 Venues To Be Built – Permanent Venue (Specify if Venue is Planned or Additional)

Sport(s)

Financing of Works Permanent Works Total Perm Works GBP (millions) 2011

Works Schedule

Temporary Works

Other (specify)

% GBP (millions) 2011

GBP (millions) 2011

Total Temp Works GBP (millions) 2011

Other (specify)

GBP (millions) 2011

Total Cost of Works GBP (millions) 2011

Permanent works

Temporary Works

Start Date

Finish Date

Start Date

Finish Date

Carrara Athletics Centre

Athletics (warm-up)

3.18

100

0.02

100

3.20

January 2016

December 2016

January 2018

March

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre (Planned)

Badminton

16.51

100

1.89

100

18.40

January 2012

December 2014

January 2018

March

Hinze Dam (Planned)

Cycling (Mountain Bike)

1.32

100

0.63

100

1.95

April 2015

December 2016

January 2018

March 2018

Queensland State Velodrome (Additional)

Cycling (Track)

22.08

100

5.04

100

27.12

January 2015

December 2016

January 2018

March

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre (Planned)

Wrestling

9.01

10.21

June 2014

June 2016

January 2018

March 2018

TOTAL

52.10

60.88

100

1.20

8.78

Note: A contingency allowance of GBP 12.78 million is applicable to the above figures. Currency conversion (AUD to GBP) using the exchange rate value of 0.63 (as at 8 February 2011).

100

2018 2018

2018

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Table 8.4.4 Venues To Be Built – Temporary Venue

Sport(s)

Financing of Works Permanent Works Total Perm Works GBP (millions) 2011

Oxenford Studios

OC GBP (millions) 2011

Other (specify) %

Works schedule

Temporary works

GBP (millions) 2011

Total Temp Works GBP (millions) 2011

Other (specify)

GBP (millions) 2011

Total Cost of Works GBP (millions) 2011

Permanent Works Start Date

Finish Date

Temporary Works Start Date

Finish Date

Boxing

0.69

100

0.88

100

1.57

January 2018

March 2018

Table Tennis

1.01

100

2.64

100

3.65

January 2018

March 2018

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

Athletics (Marathon and Road Walks)

0.57

100

0.57

January 2018

March 2018

Triathlon

0.25

100

0.25

January 2018

March 2018

Merv Craig Sporting Complex - Elanora/ Currumbin Valley

Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial)

0.25

100

0.25

January 2018

March 2018

Gold Coast Sports Arena

Gymnastics/ Basketball Finals

16.07

100

4.22

100

20.29

September 2017

March 2018

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Weightlifting

0.82

100

5.17

100

5.99

November 2017

March 2018

QPS Deployment Centre

Police

3.15

100

3.15

17.13

TOTAL

18.59

35.72

Note: A contingency allowance of GBP 7.50 million is applicable to the above figures. Currency conversion (AUD to GBP) using the exchange rate value of 0.63 (as at 8 February 2011).

WORKS SCHEDULE Question 8.5 For existing venues:

Give the start and finish dates of any permanent work required.

For those permanent venues to be built:

Give the start and finish dates of permanent work.

For all venues:

Give the start and finish dates of temporary Overlay works.

Provide guarantees for the financing of work from the relevant competent bodies, confirming the amount to be financed by them (amount in year 2011 GBP figures and percentage of total cost of the venue (s)) and specifying for which venues.

Please refer to Tables 8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.4.3 and 8.4.4 for works schedule detail. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Squash © Australian Sports Commission

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VENUE USE 16

• For use of venue • For commercial rights

Question 8.6

• IF agreement that a venue conforms/will conform with IF technical specifications (competition venues only).

Candidate Cities are required, via a guarantee from each venue owner, and counter-signed by the Candidature Committee, to secure use of venues and control of all commercial rights (e.g. in-stadium signage, catering and concessions signage and services, venue naming rights, etc.) for the future OC, in relation to existing and hereafter developed Commonwealth Games venues (both competition and non-competition venues) for the period the OC has control of the venue.

For all competition venues, provide written guarantees from all current and future owners, which grant use of venue and control, to the OC, of all commercial rights in relation to existing or hereafter developed Commonwealth Games venues for the period the OC has control of the venue. Standard text provided for this guarantee can be found in Part 3

The guarantee must confirm that the OC will have the ossibility to rename and re-brand the venue for Commonwealth Games use, rather than using an existing name.

Provide all agreements signed with IF’s concerning the use of competition venues for their respective sports.

The Government guarantees, with respect to the Games’ venues, and will obtain from each venue owner a guarantee, that the future OC will have exclusive use of the venues and all rights with respect to commercial rights during the period of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, should the Games be staged in Queensland, and agrees to abide by the terms of the CGF Constitution and Regulations and the Host City Contract throughout the term of the lease agreement with the OC and has obtained declarations from the National Sports Federation of each of the sports in the proposed sports programme concerning use of competition venues.

Standard language to be used in each venue owner guarantee will be provided to Candidate Cities via a separate circular. Use tables 8.6 (a) and (b) to indicate for each competition and training venue: • Use of venue • Current use • Intended post-Games use of the venue • Current ownership and operator (and Games-time operator, if known or different to current operator) • Intended post-Games ownership • Guarantee status (competition venues only)

Please refer the Guarantees File for the guarantees.

Table 8.6 (a) Competition Venue Use and Ownership Competition Venues

Use of Venues

Ownership

Venues Guarantees

International Federation Agreement

Venue Name (Existing/New Venue)

Names of Sports and Disciplines/ Number of Events

Current Use

PostGames Use

Current Ownership

PostGames Ownership

Venue Use

Commercial International Yes No Rights Federation Name

Carrara Stadium (Existing Venue)

Opening Ceremony Closing Ceremony Athletics

Australian Football League

Stadiums Queensland

Obtained - State Government

International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF)

Yes

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre (New Venue)

Badminton

N/A

Community sports centre

N/A

Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Yes

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (Existing Venue)

Netball Main Media Centre

Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre

Queensland Department of Public Works

Obtained - State Government

International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA)

Yes

Broadbeach Bowls Club (Existing Venue)

Lawn Bowls

Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

World Bowls Association (WBA)

Yes

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (Existing Venue)

Aquatics (Swimming and Diving)

Swimming Diving

Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA)

Yes

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Table 8.6 (a) Competition Venue Use and Ownership Competition Venues

Use of Venues

Ownership

Venues Guarantees

International Federation Agreement

PostGames Ownership

Venue Use

Commercial International Yes No Rights Federation Name

Community Gold Coast City Council Sport and Recreation

N/A

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

Yes International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur (FIBA)

Recreation area

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast Obtained City Council Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

International Triathlon Union (ITU) International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)

Yes

Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial)

Local road network

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast Obtained City Council Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)

Yes

Runaway Bay Sports Centre (Existing Venue)

Squash

Community Community Gold Coast City Council sports sports centre centre

Gold Coast Obtained City Council Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

World Squash Federation (WSF)

Yes

Runaway Bay Sports Centre (Temporary Venue)

Weightlifting

N/A

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast Obtained City Council Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)

Yes

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre (New Venue)

Wrestling

N/A

Community Gold Coast City Council sports centre

Gold Coast Obtained City Council Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

Federation Internationale des Luttes Associees (FILA)

Yes

Oxenford Studios (Existing Venue)

Table Tennis Boxing

Film and television production studios

Warner Brothers

Obtained - Warner Brothers

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) International Boxing Association (IBA)

Yes

Belmont Shooting Centre (Existing Venue)

Shooting (Clay Target, Full Bore, 10m, 25m, 50m)

Shooting range

Queensland Department of Communities Sport and Recreation

Queensland Obtained Department - State Government of Communities Sport and Recreation

Obtained - State Government

International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)

Yes

Venue Name (Existing/New Venue)

Names of Sports and Disciplines/ Number of Events

Current Use

PostGames Use

Gold Coast Sports Arena (Temporary Venue)

Gymnastics Basketball Finals

N/A

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South) (Temporary Venue)

Triathlon Athletics (Marathon and Road Walks)

Merv Craig Sporting Complex Elanora/ Currumbin Valley (Existing Venue)

Current Ownership

Obtained - Warner Brothers

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Competition Venues

Use of Venues

Ownership

Venues Guarantees Venue Use

International Federation Agreement

Commercial International Yes No Rights Federation Name

Venue Name (Existing/New Venue)

Names of Sports and Disciplines/ Number of Events

Current Use

PostGames Use

Current Ownership

PostGames Ownership

Queensland State Velodrome (Existing Venue)

Cycling (Track)

Track cycling

Stadiums Queensland

Stadiums Obtained Queensland - State Government

Obtained - State Government

Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)

Yes

Hinze Dam (New Venue)

Cycling (Mountain Bike)

N/A

Mountain biking

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast Obtained City Council Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)

Yes

Robina Stadium (Existing Venue)

Rugby 7s

Australian Rugby League and Football

Stadiums Queensland

Stadiums Obtained Queensland - State Government

Obtained - State Government

International Rugby Board (IRB)

Yes

Gold Coast Hockey Centre (Existing Venue)

Hockey

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast Obtained City Council Gold Coast City Council

Obtained Gold Coast City Council

International Hockey Federation (FIH)

Yes

Cairns Convention Centre (Existing Venue)

Basketball

Convention Convention centre centre

Queensland Department of Public Works

Queensland Obtained Department - State Government of Public Works

Obtained - State Government

Yes Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur (FIBA)

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre (Existing Venue)

Basketball

Convention Convention centre centre

Townsville City Council

Townsville Obtained City Council Townsville City Council and Breakwater Island Limited

Obtained Townsville City Council and Breakwater Island Limited

Yes Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur (FIBA)

Table 8.6 (b) Training Venue Use and Ownership Training Venues

Use of Venue

Ownership

Venue Name (Existing/New Venue)

Name of Sport/ Discipline/Event

Current Use

Post-Games Use

Current Ownership

Post-Games Ownership

All Saints Anglican School

Netball

School complex

All Saints Anglican School

All Saints Anglican School Limited

Ashmore PCYC

Boxing

Indoor community sports centre

Gold Coast City Council

Belmont Shooting Centre

Shooting

Community rifle range

Queensland Government

Bond University

Swimming Gymnastics

University facilities

Bond University Limited

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

Community lawn bowls

Queensland Government

Carrara Athletics Centre

Athletics

N/A

Athletics

Gold Coast City Council

Carrara Stadium

Athletics

Football oval

Stadiums Queensland

Cairns Convention Centre

Basketball

Convention centre

Queensland Government

Games Village

Weightlifting Wrestling

Events park

Indoor community sports centre

Queensland Government

Gold Coast City Council

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Table 8.6 (b) Training Venue Use and Ownership Training Venues

Use of Venue

Ownership

Venue Name (Existing/New Venue)

Name of Sport/ Discipline/Event

Current Use

Post-Games Use

Current Ownership

Post-Games Ownership

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

Wrestling

N/A

Indoor community sports centre

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

Aquatics (Swimming and Diving)

Community swimming complex

Gold Coast City Council

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Netball

Convention centre

Queensland Government

Griffith University Sports Centre

Athletics

University facilities

Griffith University

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

Hockey

Community hockey fields

Gold Coast City Council

Hinze Dam

Mountain Bike

N/A

Mountain bike

Queensland Government

Marlins Basketball Complex

Basketball

Community basketball facility

Cairns Basketball Incorporated

Gold Coast Table Tennis Centre

Table Tennis

Table tennis centre

Gold Coast City Council

Murray Sports Complex

Basketball

Community sports centre

Queensland Government

Musgrave Hill Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

Community lawn bowls

Musgrave Hill Bowls Club Incorporated

Parkwood Sharks Oval

Rugby 7s

Football oval

Queensland Government

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Squash

Indoor community sports centre

Gold Coast City Council

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Athletics Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial) Triathlon

Educational sports centre

Queensland Government

Robina Stadium

Rugby 7s

Football stadium

Stadiums Queensland

Queensland State Velodrome

Cycling (Track)

Community track cycling centre

Stadiums Queensland

Paradise Point Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

Community lawn bowls

Paradise Point Bowls Club Inc

Gold Coast Sports Arena

Gymnastics Basketball

N/A

Gold Coast City Council

St Hilda’s School

Wrestling Swimming Gymnastics

School complex

The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane

The Southport School

Rugby 7s Basketball Swimming

School complex

The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

Basketball

Convention centre

Breakwater Island Limited and Townsville City Council

Oxenford Studios

Boxing Table Tennis

Private complex

Warner Brothers

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Question 8.7

Question 8.7.2

For each competition venue, provide the following block plans.

One (1) block plan which shows each venue and/or precinct in the context of the surrounding area. This should extend to transport terminals and show access routes to the venue/precinct. The plan should cover the radius which will have a direct impact on venue operations including transport, constituent access and operational requirements. All information must be labelled. Use the colours indicated.

Note – sample block plans are available through the CGKMP.

Question 8.7.1 One (1) block plan of the venue within the secure perimeter, including and labelling of information as per the CGF requirements. Use the colours indicated. Colour

Description

Blue

Competition field of play Warm-up area(s) Athlete training (if applicable) Athlete areas (including athlete change rooms, athlete medical, physiotherapy/massage, athlete lounge) Athlete seating Doping control Other athlete areas (these do not need to be labelled individually by their function – label them as ‘other athlete areas’) International Federation Areas Technical Officials Areas (including technical officials change rooms, technical officials meeting rooms, technical officials lounge)

Purple

Games Family lounge Games Family parking Games Family seating

Dark Green

Broadcast area(s), including Broadcast Compounds, Broadcast Tribune and Broadcast Technical Rooms

Light Green

Press Operation Area(s), including Venue Press Centre, Press Conference Room, Press Tribunes and Media Lounge

Orange

Operational Areas, including Catering, Logistics, Merchandising, Accreditation, Venue Management, Site Management, Cleaning and Waste

Yellow

Spectator circulation areas (including concessions and media area) Spectator seating

Red

Venue entry and exist points, for each constituent group (athletes and team officials, technical officials, CGF, media, spectators, sponsors, staff) Secure perimeter fence line

Black

Scoreboard(s) Video board(s) Graphic scale of plan Directional indicator for North

Colour

Description

Blue

Competition field of play

Black

Transport access routes to the venue Pedestrian access routes to the venue (identified separately) Games parking area(s) (if applicable) Graphic scale of plan Directional indicator for North

Red

Venue entry and exit points at the secure perimeter for each constituent group (athletes and team officials, technical officials, Games Family, media, spectators, staff) Secure perimeter fence line

White

All remaining permanent and overlay structures. Do not label these structures.

Note: For outdoor venues, this block plan must also include contour lines.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Question 8.8 Use table 8.8 to indicate for each venue (competition venues + IBC + MPC) which organisation is responsible for the various phases in the development of the venue.

Please refer to the Block Plan File.

Hockey

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Table 8.8 Responsibilities for Venue Development Venue

Feasibility

Permanent Works – OCGC

Temporary Infrastructure/Overlay – OC

Feasibility Study

Approval of Feasibility study

Design Tender

Design Construction Construction Contract Tender Contract Approval Approval

Design Tender

Design Contract Approval

Pre-Games Operation Construction Construction (if Tender Contract applicable) Approval

Carrara Stadium

Existing venue

N/A

DPW

Gold Coast Football Club

Carrara Athletics Centre

Existing venue

N/A

DPW

Gold Coast Football Club

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

GCCC

N/A

GCCC

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

DPW

GCCC

Gold Coast Sports Arena

DPW

GCCC

Cairns Convention Centre

N/A

DPW

Townsville N/A Entertainment and Convention Centre

N/A

Townsville City Council and Breakwater Island Limited

Oxenford Studios

N/A

Warner Brothers

Queensland State Velodrome

DPW

Stadiums Queensland

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

DPW

GCCC

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

N/A

DPW

GCCC

Broadbeach Bowls Club

N/A

DPW

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Hinze Dam

N/A

DPW

GCCC

Gold Coast N/A Convention and Exhibition Centre

N/A

DPW

Robina Stadium

N/A

Stadiums Queensland

Belmont Shooting Centre

DPW

Queensland Rifle Association

Runaway Bay DPW Sports Centre

DPW

GCCC

Merv Craig Sporting Complex Elanora/ Currumbin Valley

GCCC

N/A

GCCC

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

GCCC

DPW

GCCC

DPW – Department of Public Works

GCCC – Gold Coast City Council

OC – Organising Committee

OCGC – Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination

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Question 8.9 Regarding permanent construction and/or Games Overlay, for each organisation (e.g. OC, government) that will manage a tender for the construction of permanent or temporary venues, explain the tendering process, including major phases, timelines, protest and appeal procedures, environmental impact assessments and details of the possibility of foreign companies submitting tenders. Is this process subject to any standing laws, codes or regulations by the city, region, country or other organisation? Is there a preparedness by government to amend existing legislation or adopt new legislation to allow for ‘fast tracking’ of Games developments in order to meet Games planning and staging requirements?

Procurement It is proposed that all new sport venues will be procured by the OCGC through one authority, the Queensland Government Department of Public Works, ensuring simplified and effective delivery of these facilities.

Artist’s Impression: Upgraded Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport

The Department has significant experience in successfully procuring a large range of major government capital works including four recent stadia projects: Carrara Stadium and Robina Stadium in Gold Coast City and Lang Park Stadium and Brisbane Cricket Ground in Brisbane. The Department is a large organisation with mature procurement policies and processes. In-house expertise covers all aspects of building procurement including project management, building design services, building costing and programming services, building surveying and certification, building construction capabilities, tendering, contract administration, legal services, accounting, auditing and project governance. Comprehensive project management and reporting processes used by the Department on all building projects, including a requirement for detailed Project Execution Plans, will ensure all Games venues will be delivered within programme and budget targets.

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Tendering Process The tendering process will comprise of five distinct phases: • Formation of a Tender Review Panel comprising representatives from the Department and key stakeholders. This panel will oversee the preparation and approval of procurement strategy reports and the preparation of project specific tender documents including tender evaluation criteria and contracts. This procurement initiation stage for larger projects generally takes eight to 12 weeks; • Facilitating Expressions of Interest (EOI) to undertake the required contracts – to be advertised on the Department‘s website and in the wider press, setting out the nature and scope of the works required. Queensland Government policy prescribes the form of the advertising. This will ensure all potential contractors have an adequate opportunity to bid for the contracts. The EOI stage is generally open for three weeks; • Undertaking an EOI shortlisting process of the contractors that have submitted an EOI. This process will be conducted in line with evaluation criteria published with the invitation for EOIs and will address the financial capacity and technical ability of the contractors. At the conclusion of this phase, a shortlist of contractors will be invited to prepare and submit tenders. The shortlisting stage will be approximately two weeks; • Providing comprehensive tender documents to shortlisted tenderers. The Department has developed a full suite of building tender/contract options, including traditional lump sum contracts suitable for smaller projects as well as nontraditional managing contractor forms currently used on building projects worth in excess of AUD $1 billion. Tender periods range from three weeks for smaller contract projects, to four to eight weeks for larger managing contractor tenders which may include concept design submissions; and

• Undertaking an evaluation phase by the Tender Review Panel once tenders have been received from the shortlist to identify the preferred tenderer. This will be undertaken in accordance with the process set out in the tender invitation documents. The Tender Review Panel will submit a tender acceptance recommendation to the authorised Department officer. The tender review/acceptance period depends on the size of project and contract type. Periods range from three weeks for a smaller contract project to four to eight weeks for a larger managing contractor tender. Under Queensland law, all contractors tendering for the contracts will be required to be appropriately licensed by the Queensland Building Services Authority and, subject to the discretion of the Department, may also need to be appropriately prequalified on the Queensland Government’s Prequalification (PQC) System for building industry contractors. This is an extensive list of contractors that have the experience and capacity to conduct the full range of sporting venue works proposed. Information about the licensing requirement and prequalification will be provided during the EOI advertising process. Appeals/Complaints In the first instance, any appeals or complaints about the conduct of procurement activities must be referred to the government authority or agency concerned. Where it is not possible to resolve the matter with the agency concerned, the appellant may seek assistance from the Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office to help to resolve the matter by facilitating open communication between the parties, however the Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office cannot override legally binding contracts. External independent review of any procurement appeal or complaint is available through the Queensland Ombudsman. The Ombudsman can investigate the administrative actions of any government authority or agency and make recommendations to that entity for rectification. Any allegations of official misconduct in relation to procurement must be referred to the Crime and Misconduct Commission as required by the Crime and Misconduct Act 2001.

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Where applicable, the following Australian Government organisations may also address appeals or complaints regarding procurement: • Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, regarding contraventions of the Trade Practices Act 1974; and • Australian Securities and Investments Commission, regarding contraventions of the Corporations Act 2001. Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) are carried out on all Queensland Government projects. EIA describes a variety of processes used to assess the environmental impacts of a proposed development and the ways of mitigating those impacts. Submission of Tenders by Foreign Companies Foreign companies will be encouraged to participate in the tendering process for Games facilities where they can demonstrate that they have the necessary financial capability and technical expertise to undertake the projects. The Australian Government is party to a number of trade agreements specifically facilitating opportunities for foreign companies to bid for tenders in Australia. These include the: • Australia New Zealand Government Procurement Agreement (ANZGPA); • Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) – in particular Chapter 15: Government Procurement; and • Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) – in particular Chapter 15: Government Procurement. Other Australian Government provisions relevant to the participation of foreign companies include the: • National Competition Policy; • Trade Practices Act 1974; and • National Prequalification System for Non-Residential Building (administered by the Australian Procurement and Construction Council). Procurement in Queensland Queensland’s procurement processes are well established, with the State Procurement Policy providing the framework for all Queensland Government procurement.

The policy is administered by the Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office which offers a range of resources to assist government in the application of the policy framework and support through the whole procurement cycle, from initial planning to contract management. Complementing the State Procurement Policy is the Queensland Government’s Capital Works Management Framework. This framework is the Queensland Government’s key policy for managing risks in the planning and delivery of government building projects and, among other things, gives effect to the PQC for building industry consultants and contractors. Fast Tracking The Department is regularly required by client stakeholders and funding authorities to fast track projects. A recent example of ‘fast tracking’ on a large scale was an Australian Government’s global financial crisis construction stimulus initiative, the Building Education Revolution project, where the Department was responsible for the procurement of 1,500 school building projects worth in excess of AUD $1.9 billion (GBP £1.2 billion) within 12 months of the initiative’s announcement. Streamlined procurement strategies and approval processes were employed to ensure the Australian Government’s targets were achieved. In addition to fast tracking the tendering process, the Queensland Government will introduce legislation to enable the 2018 Commonwealth Games Act to provide for the delivery of Games services and infrastructure within the timeframes required by the CGF.

VENUE SCHEDULE Question 8.10 For each venue, complete table 8.10 giving the days of use of the venue according to the completion schedule of the sport(s) in question and indicating session times. If the venue is used for several sports, specify which ones, the days of use per sport, and how the schedule has accommodated this use

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Table 8.10 Venue Schedule Competition Venues Venue Name Carrara Stadium

Sport/Discipline

Day 0

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Wed 4.4.18 Opening 19.00– Ceremony 22.00 Closing Ceremony

Thurs 5.4.18

Fri 6.4.18

Sat 7.4.18

Sun 8.4.18

Athletics

Track & Field

Mon 9.4.18

Day 10 Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 10.4.18 11.4.18 12.4.18 13.4.18 14.4.18

Day 11 Sun 15.4.18

09:00– 13:30 18:30– 22:00

10:00– 13:00 18:30– 22:00

10:00– 14:00 18:30– 22:00

20km Walk (Women) 20km Walk (Men)

50km Walk (Men)

Triathlon (Men)

Triathlon (Women)

Cycling Time Trial (Women) Time Trial (Men)

Road Race (Women) Road Race (Men) Cycling Track

Queensland State Velodrome, Chandler

Day 9

Aquatics Diving

Swimming

Merv Craig Sporting Complex – Elanora/ Currumbin Valley

Day 8

Marathon (Women) Marathon (Men)

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

Day 7

10:00– 13:00 18:30– 22:00 10:00– 12:00 19:00– 21:00 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 19:00– 19:00– 19:00– 19:00– 19:00– 19:00– 21:30 21:30 21:30 21:30 21:30 21:30 08:00– 12:00 08:30– 12:30 09:00– 14:00 09:30– 14:30

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport

Day 6

Hinze Dam, Advancetown

18:30– 22:00 10:00– 12:00 19:00– 21:00

18:30– 22:00 10:00– 12:00 19:00 21:00

10:00– 12:00 19:00– 21:00

09:00– 11:00 12:30– 14:30

08:00– 13:00

08:00– 11:00 12:30– 15:30

07:00– 10:00

12:30– 17:00

18:00– 22:00

10:30– 13:00 13:30– 16:30

09:00– 11:00 18:00– 18:00– 18:00– 22:30 22:00 21:30

Cycling Mountain Bike (Women) Mountain Bike (Men) Note: Para-sports included in sessions subject to CGF approval.

Gold Medal Events

19:00– 22:00

Preliminary Sessions and/or Heats

Regional Sessions

Ceremonies

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Competition Venues Venue Name

Sport/Discipline

Day 0

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

Badminton (Individual)

Wed 4.4.18

Thurs 5.4.18

Fri 6.4.18

Sat 7.4.18

Sun 8.4.18

Mon 9.4.18

09:00– 13:00 14:00– 18:00 19:00– 23:00

11:30– 16:00 18:00– 22:30

Badminton (Team)

Gold Coast Sports Arena, Southport Broadwater Parklands (North)

Oxenford Studios

Basketball

09:00– 13:00 14:00– 14:00– 18:00 18:00 19:00– 19:00– 23:00 23:00

Gymnastics

Artistic (Individual)

Artistic (Team)

Rhythmic (Individual) Rhythmic (Team)

13:30– 16:00 19:00– 19:00– 19:00– 21:30 21:30 21:30 13:30– 13:30– 16:00 16:00 19:00– 19:00– 21:30 21:30

Boxing

13:00– 17:00 18:30– 22:30

Table Tennis (Individual)

13:00– 17:00 18:30– 22:30

Table Tennis (Team)

Hockey

09:30– 14:30 16:00– 21:00 11:00– 14:30 16:00– 19:30

Gold Coast Hockey Centre, Labrador

Broadbeach Bowls Club

09:30– 14:30 16:00– 21:00 08:30– 12:00 13:30– 18:00 19:00– 22:30 10:00– 10:00– 21:00 21:00

Day 10 Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 10.4.18 11.4.18 12.4.18 13.4.18 14.4.18 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– 15:00 15:00 15:00 14:00 16:30– 16:30– 16:30– 16:30– 16:30– 22:30 22:30 22:30 21:30 21:30

14:00– 18:00 19:00– 23:00

11:30– 16:00 18:00– 18:00– 18:00– 22:30 22:30 22:30

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

11:30– 16:00 18:00– 22:30

12:30– 12:30– 16:00 16:00 12:30– 16:00 18:00– 21:30 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 22:30 22:30 22:30 22:30 22:30 09:30– 09:30– 09:30– 15:00 15:00 15:00 14:00– 16:30– 16:30– 16:30– 21:00 21:30 21:30 21:30 09:30– 09:30– 09:30– 14:30 14:30 14:30 16:00– 16:00– 16:00– 21:00 21:00 21:00 08:30– 08:30– 08:30– 08:30– 08:30– 12:00 12:00 12:00 15:00 15:00 13:30– 11:00– 13:30– 13:30– 11:00– 17:00 14:30 17:00 18:00 14:30 18:30– 16:00– 18:30– 19:00– 16:00– 17:30– 17:30– 22:00 19:30 22:00 22:30 19:30 21:30 21:30 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 21:00 16:00 21:00 21:00 21:30 21:00 15:30

Preliminary Sessions and/or Heats

Day 11 Sun 15.4.18 10:00– 15:00

11:30– 16:00 18:00– 22:30

Lawn Bowls Note: Para-sports included in sessions subject to CGF approval.

Gold Medal Events

Day 9

Regional Sessions

11:00– 15:30

15:00– 17:30 19:00– 21:30 09:30– 15:00 16:30– 21:30

10:00– 15:30

10:30– 10:30– 15:30 15:30

Ceremonies

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Table 8.10 Venue Schedule Competition Venues Venue Name

Sport/Discipline

Day 10 Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 4.4.18 5.4.18 6.4.18 7.4.18 8.4.18 9.4.18 10.4.18 11.4.18 12.4.18 13.4.18 14.4.18 Gold Coast Netball 09:00– Convention 12:30 and Exhibition 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– 14:00– 13:00– Centre 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 17:30 16:30 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 19:00– 18:30– 18:30– 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:30 22:00 22:00 Robina Rugby 7s 10:30– 12:00– Stadium 15:00 15:00 18:00– 18:00– 22:30 22:00 Belmont Shooting Shooting Clay Target 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– Centre 16:30 15:30 17:00 16:30 15:30 Full Bore 10:00– 10:00– 10:00– 16:00 16:00 13:00 Pistol 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– 13:30 14:30 14:30 Small Bore 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– 12:30 15:00 14:30 13:00 14:00 Runaway Bay Squash 10:00– 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– 13:00– Sports Centre (Individual) 14:00 16:00 16:00 16:30 17:30 17:00– 18:00– 18:00– 18:00– 19:00– 21:30 21:00 21:00 20:30 22:00 Squash 11:00– 11:00– 11:00– 11:00– 11:00– (Team) 13:30 14:30 13:30 13:00 13:30 18:00– 18:00– 18:00– 18:00– 18:00– 20:30 21:30 20:00 20:00 20:00 Runaway Bay Weightlifting 14:00– 14:00– 14:00– 14:00– 14:00– 14:00– 14:00– 14:00– Sports Centre 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 18:30– 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 21:00 Coomera Wrestling 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– Sport and Freestyle 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 Leisure Centre 16:30– 16:30– 16:30– 16:30– 19:30 19:30 19:30 19:30 Wrestling 09:00– 09:00– 09:00– Greco Roman 13:00 13:00 13:00 16:30– 16:30– 16:30– 19:30 19:30 19:30 Note: Para-sports included in sessions subject to CGF approval. Gold Medal Events

Day 0

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Preliminary Sessions and/or Heats

Boxing

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Regional Sessions

Day 9

Day 11 Sun 15.4.18 13:00– 16:30

10:00– 15:00

Ceremonies

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Question 8.11 Describe the existing local and regional utility grid and generating plants and their respective status and capacities. Can the existing distribution system supply the anticipated Commonwealth Games demand in terms of load and reliability? If not, what improvements are planned?

Energex Limited (Energex) is a Queensland Government Owned Corporation (GOC) that builds, owns, operates and maintains the South East Queensland (SEQ) electricity distribution network. Energex provides distribution services to almost 1.3 million connections, delivering electricity to 2.9 million residents across the region. Energex’s network has an estimated asset value of AUD $8.8 billion (GBP £5.54 billion) and covers approximately 25,000 square kilometres. Energex’s assets include more than 53,000 kilometres of underground cables and overhead lines, over half a million power poles, approximately 43,000 distribution transformers, 295 zone and bulk supply substations, and approximately 325,000 street lights. Energex’s key focus is distributing safe, reliable and affordable electricity in a commercially balanced way that provides value for its customers, manages risk and builds a sustainable future. Energex’s distribution network operates at voltages from 132kV to 415/240 volts, and forms part of the national grid comprising the electricity transmission and distribution networks connecting the eastern States of Australia including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Generation plant is distributed across all States comprising predominantly of fossil fuelled and gas fired plants, along with renewable sources including hydro and wind powered plants. The Australian Energy Market Operator is responsible for operation of the national electricity market and grid. Major generation plants are located near coal and gas rich resource areas of South West and Central Queensland. The Australian Energy Regulator has recently approved Energex’s revenue determination for the period 2010–11 to 2015–16. The revenue determination will support capital and operating expenditures on the network of AUD $5.8 billion (GBP £3.65 billion) and AUD $1.6 billion (GBP £1.01 billion) respectively, during this period. These expenditures cater for ongoing growth and development in SEQ, as well as programmes for network reliability improvement, refurbishment and maintenance.

The existing electricity distribution system in SEQ, including the Games venues, is well-established. Energex’s network performance currently exceeds the minimum service standards for reliability of supply set by the industry’s state regulatory authority. Where improvements or additional capacity is required to meet requirements of Games venues, these will be agreed and coordinated with the development of facilities.

Question 8.12 What will be the process for obtaining additional power beyond the capacity of the local system from other sources?

The process and pricing principles for extending or upgrading the network to connect new customers or increase supply capacity to existing sites is governed by National Electricity Law and State electricity legislation. Works required to upgrade power supplies to Games’ sites will fall into one of the following categories: • Large connections (maximum demand at site is greater than 1 MVA) Customers in this category are required to fund ‘up front’ the cost of design and construction of dedicated connection assets and may elect to use either Energex or approved service providers for the service; • Connections or upgrades to sites that are not large connections Generally the cost of standard connections or upgrades is factored into tariff charges. An up-front capital contribution is required in cases where the service upgrade is above and beyond the standard connection service; and • Network augmentation The cost of upgrading the ‘shared’ or ‘upstream’ network to cater for a new or upgraded capacity for a customer connection is normally factored into the customer’s tariff charges in accordance with the regulated pricing principles. Lead times for the above works will vary depending on the size and scope of facilities, however Energex would not expect to experience any problems in meeting reasonable timeframes for these types of facilities. Where there are temporary requirements for additional power, back-up supplies or outside broadcast facilities, the use of mobile generation can be considered to supplement grid supplies.

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Question 8.13

Question 8.14

Describe the state and private ownership of the local and regional distribution systems and how they are structured and managed.

What is planned for the supply of high quality, filtered power to specialised equipment in locations Games wide?

There is no private ownership of either the distribution or transmission networks in Queensland.

The power quality performance of the transmission and distribution network is subject to statutory obligations under National Electricity Law and State regulations. These obligations establish limits for voltage variations, disturbances and harmonic emissions from the network and customer installations. The Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 61000 Series outlines these requirements. Energex will ensure network supplies to Games venues are engineered to meet these requirements.

The electricity generation, transmission and distribution businesses in Australia are now governed under National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules. This law covers both economic and technical regulations for operation of the national grid and electricity markets. State-based regulations for the electricity industry also exist with respect to specific service standards, and technical and safety requirements. Energex is a Queensland GOC responsible for the electricity distribution network in SEQ. Powerlink Queensland, another State GOC, owns and operates Queensland’s electricity transmission grid. The electricity retail function in Queensland is now a contestable service for all customer classes. A number of large companies operate in this market.

Where venue facilities require power quality to be of a standard higher than the standards, power line conditioning equipment and uninterruptible power supplies will be available.

Question 8.15 Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities that all competition and major non-competition venues (IBC, MPC, Games Village) will be provided with sufficient energy supplies for conduct of the Games.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Robina Stadium

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The OC will submit the test event programme to the CGF for approval, including the proposed timing and level of event.

Question 8.16 Provide a guarantee that the test event programme of the Organising Committee will conform to CGF requirements for testing and readiness including timing and appropriate financing.

The test event programme of the OC will be organised and held in accordance with the requirements of the CGF. Test events will be held between three to 18 months before the Games to ensure the facilities and associated management procedures for the delivery of Games events are appropriate for each sport and venue, and tested to meet the required standards.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

SPORTS EXPERIENCE Question 8.17 Use table 8.17 to list, in chronological order, all the international sports competitions that have been organised in your city, region and country over the last ten years (World Championships, multi-sports Games, Continental Championships and other world-level events).

Australia, Queensland and Gold Coast City each have a long history and international reputation for the ability to successfully organise and deliver major sporting and cultural events. Table 8.17 Sports Competitions Organised in Gold Coast City, Queensland and Australia Date

Sport

Level of Competition

Location

Annually

Tennis

Australian Tennis Open

Melbourne, Victoria

Annually

Motor Sport

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Phillip Island, Victoria

Annually

Motor Sport

Formula One Grand Prix Racing Carnival

Melbourne, Victoria

Annually

Surfing

ASP Championship World Tour – Rip Curl Pro

Bells Beach, Victoria

Annually

Surfing

ASP World Championship Tour – Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast City, Queensland

Annually

Surf Life Saving

Australian Championships

Various Australian Locations

Annually

Motor Sport

V8 Supercar Championship Series – Amor All Gold Goast 600

Gold Coast City, Queensland

Annually

Golf

Australian Open Golfing Tournament

Sydney, New South Wales

Annually

Distance Running (Marathon)

Australia Masters Marathon Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

Australian Defence Force Marathon Championships Gold Coast Airport Marathon Oceania Marathon Championships and Half Marathon Championships Queensland Marathon Championships

Annually

Golf

LPGA Ladies Masters Golf Tournament

Gold Coast City, Queensland

Annually

Horse Racing

Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2011

Cricket

Ashes Test Series

Brisbane, Queensland

2011

Tennis

ITF Fed Cup – Australia v. Italy

Hobart, Tasmania

2011

Tennis

ITF Caloundra International Pro Tour

Caloundra, Queensland

2011

Surfing

ASP Burleigh Pro

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2011

Rugby 7s

International Rugby 7s World Series Event

Adelaide, South Australia

2011

Triathlon

ITU World Championship Series

Sydney, New South Wales

2011

Field Archery

IFAA World Bowhunting Championships

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales

2011

Cycling

UCI World Cycling Tour

Perth, Western Australia

2011

Distance Running (Marathon)

Great Ocean Road International Marathon

Apollo Bay, Victoria

2011

Sailing

Australasian Winter Championship

Mooloolaba, Queensland

2011

Water Skiing

Water Ski Racing World Championships

Moreton Bay, Queensland

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Table 8.17 Sports Competitions Organised in Gold Coast City, Queensland and Australia Date

Sport

Level of Competition

Location

2011

Multi Sports

13th Australian Masters Games

Adelaide, South Australia

2011

Golf

PGA Tour – The President’s Cup Tournament

Melbourne, Victoria

2010

Kite Surfing

PKRA World Championships Grand Final

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2010

Multi Sports

Pan Pacific Masters Games

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2010

Cycling

UCI Road Cycling World Championships

Melbourne, Victoria

2009

Triathlon

ITU World Championships Grand Final

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2009

Cricket

ICC Women’s World Cup

Sydney, New South Wales

2009

Cycling

UCI BMX World Championships

Adelaide, South Australia

2009

Multi Sports

World Transplant Games

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2009

Cycling

UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

Canberra, Australia

2009

Multi Sports

World Masters Games

Sydney, New South Wales

2008

Triathlon

ITU Oceania Cup

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2008

Multi Sports

Pan Pacific Masters Games

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2008

Tennis

Australian Women’s Hardcourt Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2007

Basketball

Oceania Basketball Championships (Best of three series)

Brisbane, Queensland/Sydney, New South Wales/Melbourne, Victoria

2007

Hockey

Oceania Cup Hockey Tournament

Buderim, Queensland

2007

Roller Skating

World Artistic Skating Championships World Junior Artistic Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2007

Tennis

Federation Cup Draw

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2007

Tennis

Australian Women’s Hardcourt Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2007

Swimming

XII FINA World Championships

Melbourne, Victoria

2006

Multi Sports

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games

Melbourne, Victoria

2006

Multi Sports

Pan Pacific Masters Games

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2006

Triathlon

Australian Sprint Triathlon Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2006

Tennis

Australian Women’s Hardcourt Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2006

Surf Life Saving

The Rescue 2006 Lifesaving World Championships

Geelong/Lorne, Victoria

2005

Gymnastics

38 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

Melbourne, Victoria

2005

Roller Skating

Oceania Championships (In-line Hockey)

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2005

Beach Volleyball

Australian Beach Volleyball Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2005

Tennis

Australian Women’s Hardcourt Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2004

Multi Sports

Pan Pacific Masters Games

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2004

Tennis

Australian Women’s Hardcourt Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2004

Cycling

UCI Track Cycling World Championships

Melbourne, Victoria

2003

Roller Skating

Oceania Championships (In-line Hockey, Speed, Artistic)

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2003

Tennis

Australian Women’s Hardcourt Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2003

Basketball

Oceania Basketball Championships

Devonport, Tasmania

2002

Multi Sports

World Summer Masters Games

Melbourne, Victoria

2002

Multi Sports

Pan Pacific Masters Games

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2001

Multi Sports

Goodwill Games

Brisbane/Gold Coast City, Queensland

2001

Tennis

Australian Women’s Hardcourt Championships

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2000

Multi Sports

Pan Pacific Masters Games

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2000

Multi Sports

Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

Sydney, New South Wales

2000

Surfing

ASP Championship World Tour – Billabong Pro

Gold Coast City, Queensland

2000

Surf Life Saving

The Rescue 2000 Lifesaving World Championships

Sydney, New South Wales

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Question 8.18 In November 2007, the CGF and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) signed a Cooperative Agreement designed to showcase world class sport opportunities for Para-Sport athletes. The agreement sets out the basis on which the competition programme for Para-Sports events will be included in the Commonwealth Games. The core Commonwealth Games Para-Sports will include the following sports in each addition of the Games: • Athletics • Lawn Bowls • Powerlifting • Swimming In addition, the 2018 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee can choose to include the following additional Para-Sports:

The CGF, in co-operation with the IPC, will establish the Para-Sports events for 2018. The current quotas are fifteen medal events and no more than 300 athletes. The current quotas will be reviewed after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. During the Games, the IPC will have the responsibility for the technical control and direction of these events. Use table 8.2 to indicate which proposed competition and training venues provide access suitable for Par-Sports events.

The Games Bid incorporates the core Para-Sports of athletics, lawn bowls, powerlifting and swimming into the Sports Programme. The OC will work with the CGF and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to ensure that the Games will showcase para sportsmen and women better than ever done before. Please refer to Table 8.2 for the Para-Sports venues.

• Cycling (Track) • Table tennis • Wheelchair Basketball.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2010

THEME 9

Commonwealth Games Village

Question 9.1 The Commonwealth Games Village is one of the largest projects an OC must undertake in preparing for the Commonwealth Games. The CGF’s requirements for the Commonwealth Games Village are laid down in the CGF Constitution and Regulations, the Host City Contract and the Games Manual on the Commonwealth Games Village and CGA Services. Post-Commonwealth Games legacy must also be carefully considered. Design for previous Commonwealth Games Villages have included new residential housing projects, campus-style villages and privately operated housing schemes. Local architectural and design companies should be encouraged to take part in designing the Commonwealth Games Village to help promote local culture and to publicise striking local architectural features and construction techniques. Describe your concept for the Commonwealth Games Village, including the following elements: • Owner • Location (in relation to the city) • Design • Layout • Type of accommodation • Special considerations / operations • Size of village (hectares) • Post-Games use • Accessibility considerations

Village site Owner The Queensland Government owns the 29.4 hectare Gold Coast Parklands site. Location The Village site is four kilometres west of the Gold Coast City’s CBD at Southport, eight kilometres north-west of Surfers Paradise and 70 kilometres south of Brisbane. Most Games venues are located within 30 kilometres of the Village (see Table 9.1.1). Gold Coast Parklands is ideally situated as the Village location, providing extensive transport connections and minimal travel times to the majority of venues. The Smith Street Motorway provides a direct link to the Pacific Motorway, which connects to competition venues, training venues and Gold Coast International Airport, Brisbane International Airport and Brisbane Domestic Airport. Vehicle movements to and from the Village and Games venues will be supported by major planned road upgrades, including widening of Smith Street Motorway from four to six lanes. The Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system will be operational from 2014. The light rail system will include a new station opposite the International Zone, providing athletes with an effortless connection to Surfers Paradise, Southport and Broadbeach. An adjoining bus interchange will connect to local bus and train networks servicing Gold Coast City and Brisbane.

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Venue

Competition

Gold Coast Sports Arena – Southport Broadwater Parklands (North)

Gymnastics and Basketball Finals

3.1 km

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport

Aquatics (Swimming and Diving)

3.6 km

Gold Coast Hockey Centre, Labrador

Hockey

2.5 km

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

Athletics (Marathon and Road Walks) Triathlon

4.3 km

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Squash and Weightlifting

7.5 km

Carrara Stadium

Athletics Opening and Closing Ceremonies

7.9 km

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

Badminton

7.9 km

Oxenford Studios

Boxing and Table Tennis

10.6 km

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach

Netball, Main Media Centre

11.1 km

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

10.6 km

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

Wrestling

16.2 km

Hinze Dam, Advancetown

Cycling (Mountain Bike)

21.9 km

Robina Stadium

Rugby 7s

16.6 km

Merv Craig Sporting Complex – Elanora/Currumbin Valley

Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial)

35.3 km

Belmont Shooting Centre

Shooting (Clay Target, Full Bore, 10m, 25m 50m)

68.8 km

Queensland State Velodrome

Cycling (Track)

Figure 9.1.2 Village Location

Kilometres (km)

67 km

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Design The Gold Coast Parklands site is currently used primarily for harness racing events, community activities and the Gold Coast Show. In 2010, Racing Queensland Limited, which manages the State’s racing industry, announced the consolidation of the number of racing venues throughout Queensland. Consequently, harness racing events will cease at Parklands from 2013. Plans are being progressed to accommodate other existing Parklands’ community and commercial activities elsewhere within Gold Coast City. These commitments will enable the site to be redeveloped for the Village in the short-term, and importantly as a knowledge-based, transit-oriented community in the longer term. The Village will be a catalyst for the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, a 200 hectare hub of learning, research, health and knowledge activities. The Village borders the new 750 bed Gold Coast University Hospital and a new private hospital. Construction of the hospital is scheduled to be completed in December 2012. Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus, which includes a new Griffith Health Centre, is located on the opposite side of Parklands Drive. The University’s campus currently accommodates 16,000 students and enrolments are forecast to grow to 30,000 by 2025. The long-term Parklands Master Plan aims to bring together residential, educational, retail, health, recreation and business opportunities to create a vibrant community. The strong legacy of the Village – essential infrastructure, housing, retail space, town square and parklands – will fast track development and be a catalyst for the development of the knowledge precinct. A new ‘Main Street’ extends across the Village site between the light rail station and the central parklands. This area will be the focal point of Village life during the Games and will become the town centre after the Games. Athletes and officials will be housed in apartment buildings built in accordance with the long-term Parklands Master Plan. Athlete accommodation is located in a mix of apartment buildings and student accommodation. The residential precinct overlooks parks and gardens with views towards the iconic Gold Coast City skyline.

Numerous essential services will be located in twostorey retail and commercial buildings fronting Main Street, including the Commercial Centre, Polyclinic, Gym, CGA Service Centre and Sports Information Centre. After the Games, these spaces will provide opportunities for retail and commercial tenancies, with the retail component providing vitality to the Main Street. In the longer term, these low-rise buildings will be replaced to enable more intensive commercial knowledge-based uses. The balance of Village support facilities will be developed as quality relocatable or temporary structures. The Village will be pedestrian access only, except for site service vehicles and a looped electric bus service linking accommodation with essential services and the Transport Mall. Public parking will be available off-site in the neighbouring Gold Coast University Hospital commercial car park with 4,000 spaces. The Village will be reflective of Gold Coast City’s relaxed lifestyle. Local designers have contributed to the Village design, promoting contemporary subtropical architecture and landscape design. A network of people-focused streets and pedestrian and cycle routes will enable easy access between residences and destinations within the Village, while public and private open spaces will set the scene for casual interaction, relaxation and recuperation within the Residential Zone and celebration within the International Zone. The design acknowledges the site’s past use for harness racing by converting the racing track into a six hectare central parkland. The central parkland includes a permanent lake, a wetland and recreational space. Layout The Village is divided into three zones (refer to table 9.11.1(b)). The Residential Zone (22.75 hectares) contains: • Residential accommodation; • CGA offices and meeting rooms; • Nine Resident Service Centres located throughout the residential precinct; • CGA Service Centre; • Sports Information Centre; • Chef de Mission Auditorium; • Main Dining Hall, Food Court, Staff Dining Hall and Kitchen; • Polyclinic and Gym; and • Religious Centre.

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The International Zone (0.98 hectares) is located immediately opposite the light rail station and bus interchange. Facilities in the International Zone will include: • Main Entry, VIP registration, Mayor and VIP Lounges and Guest Pass; • Village Media Centre; • Commercial Centre; • Welcome Ceremony Plaza; • Village Accreditation Centre; and • Security Command Centre. The Operational Zone (2.1 hectares) adjoins the Smith Street perimeter and will accommodate the following Village support facilities: • Village Motor Pool, including drivers’ lounge, maintenance area, security escort staging area, vehicle refuelling and wash down; • Village Operations Centre; • Support services and logistic compound; • Housekeeping; and • Laundry facilities. Type of Accommodation Independent consultants, Savills, undertook market sounding which informed the development of a mix of private and institutional housing as follows: Apartments/townhouses • 95 one bedroom, one bathroom apartments • 813 two bedroom, two bathroom apartments • 37 three bedroom, two bathroom apartments • 42 three bedroom, three bathroom townhouses. Student accommodation • 301 studios • 50 four bedroom, four bathroom units. The apartments will be arranged in nine-storey apartment buildings overlooking the three-storey townhouses, which front the central parkland. The studios and student units will be distributed across two nine-storey towers that rise from a shared common ground floor and first floor podium. The CGF requirements for bedroom size, office space and living space will be met by converting some of the living space in all one, two and three bedroom apartments and townhouses into an extra bedroom for Games mode. The living space requirements for athletes and officials within the residential units will comply with CGF standards. Overall: • A minimum of two and a maximum of 10 athletes will be allocated per dwelling;

• The athlete to bathroom ratio in the Residential Zone is 2.8:1; • Appropriate living space relative to the number of athletes (minimum two square metres per athlete) is provided within apartments, townhouses and four bedroom, four bathroom student accommodation; • The single bedroom student accommodation has common space of 22 square metres for every 16 units; • 70 two bedroom apartments are allocated for CGA offices and meeting rooms across the Residential Zone; and • The carpark basements of the apartment buildings contain 71 secure stores for CGA and Residential Zone storage and housekeeping services. Size of Village The Village area will be 25.83 hectares. Post-Games Use After the Games, the Village will become a masterplanned, transit-oriented, knowledge-based community. The Main Entry and International Zone will be transformed into a new Main Street-style town centre to service the Health and Knowledge Precinct. The serviced apartments/conferencing facility opposite the light rail station is a prominent feature of Main Street and will serve Health and Knowledge Precinct visitors and businesses. The Welcome Ceremony Plaza will become the Town Square after the Games. A line of two-storey buildings along Main Street housing the Polyclinic, Commercial Centre, Meeting Rooms, CGA Services Centre and Sport Information Centre, will become retail and office space following the Games. The Gym on the first floor of the Polyclinic Building will continue to trade after the Games. The apartments, townhouses and student accommodation will ultimately house 2,100 residents. The central parkland with recreation facilities will be publicly accessible by a network of cycle and pedestrian paths. This is a major legacy item for a community, where there is an acknowledged lack of public open space and recreation facilities. Accessibility Considerations The Village will be constructed to Australian Standards 1428 – Design for Access and Mobility, which comply with international accessibility standards (refer to Question 9.8 for more information). There will be 200 wheelchair accessible apartments.

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Question 9.2

Question 9.4

Provide a guarantee that the authorities or owners concerned stating that the site chosen for the construction of the Commonwealth Games Village is in keeping with the city development plan and the standards to be met to obtain planning permission.

Who will be responsible for the construction of the Commonwealth Games Village?

The Village development is consistent with State and Local Government planning policy for the Parklands site. A framework of legislation and regulation will be established under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 to ensure that planning for the Village supports desired outcomes in terms of land use, public domain, design quality and public involvement in the planning and approval process. A statutory authority with broad ranging powers will be responsible for the long-term Parklands urban development project as well as planning and providing for the Village base works. The authority will produce a detailed Master Plan, in consultation with the OC and provide the Development Approvals for the Village according to the Master Plan. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Question 9.3 Carry out an initial environmental impact assessment and provide a summary of the study, including possibilities of natural disasters. The initial environmental impact assessment and other relevant studies must be presented to the CGF Evaluation Commission during its visit.

Initial Environmental Assessment There are no environmentally relevant activities associated with the construction or operation of the Village. In February 2010, GHD, a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting company, completed an ecological assessment of the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. There are no significant flora or fauna species, or endangered regional ecosystems present within the Village site; therefore no environmental permits are required. Possibility of Natural Disasters The Gold Coast City Local Disaster Management Plan 2009 identifies bushfire, storms and cyclones as the main natural hazards occurring in the City. Bushfires and storm seasons are the spring and summer months from September to February, which do not coincide with the Games period. The cyclone season is from November to April. Queensland has a highly-effective, integrated disaster management system in place should any natural disasters occur during the Village occupancy although the risk to the Games from a natural disaster is assessed as low.

The OCGC will coordinate the planning of the Village, infrastructure provision including roads, water, sewerage, power and communications required to service the Village and permanent facilities built prior to the Games. The OCGC, in liaison with the OC, will work with private consortia to develop the Village according to an agreed Master Plan. The OC will be responsible for: • Procuring contractors to install the Games Village overlay, including temporary partitions in one, two and three bedroom housing and town houses; • Ensuring that furniture, fixtures and equipment are purchased and installed within CGF requirements prior to the Games; and • Making good after the Games. On completion of the restoration, the OC will hand the Village back to the OCGC to manage the long-term development of the site.

WORKS SCHEDULE Question 9.5 Give a breakdown of the financing and schedule of work separating permanent and temporary works by completing tables 9.5. Indicate for the Games Village: • Financing (These figures must correspond to the figures provided in Theme 6) • An estimate of the cost (in year 2011 GBP) of all the permanent work to be carried out • An estimate of the cost (in year 2011 GBP) of all the temporary work to be carried out • The amount to be financed by the OC (amount in figures in year 2011 GBP and percentage of total cost) • The amount to be financed by other organisations, which should be specified (amount in figures in year 2011GBP and percentage of total cost). If the other organisations’ financing is to be underwritten by government authorities, please use an asterisk (*) to indicate this as shown in the example in table 9.5.1 N.B. In no such case may any recognition or marketing rights be granted to private entities that may be financing venue works. Provide (a) guarantee(s) for the financing of work from the relevant competent bodies, confirming the amount to e financed by them (amount in GBP 2011 and percentage of total cost) for the construction of the Commonwealth Games Village.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

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Table 9.5.1 Village Works Schedule 38

VENUE

FINANCING OF WORKS Permanent Works Total Permanent Works

Cost to OC

GBP 2011

Village

293,130,148

TOTAL

293,130,148

WORKS SCHEDULE

Temporary Works

Cost to Other (State and Private Sector)

Total Cost to OC Temporary Works

GBP 2011

293,130,148 100 49,713,839 49,713,839 100 0

342,843,987 N/A

293,130,148 100 49,713,839 49,713,839 100 0

342,843,987

GBP 2011

Cost to Other (State and private sector)

Total Cost Original of All Works Date of Construction GBP 2011

GBP 2011

Permanent Works

Temporary Works

Start Finish Start Finish Date Date Date Date

% Sep Dec 2013 2017

Dec Mar 2017 2018

Note: Financing costs and developers margin have been excluded from the cost of works above.

Question 9.6

Question 9.8

If the national authorities are to subsidise construction of the Commonwealth Games Village, provide (a) guarantees(s) from the respective department stating the amount of funds to be allocated.

Provide a guarantee from the competent authorities stating with which international and national accessibility standards the Commonwealth Games Village conforms/will conform.

If the Commonwealth Games village or existing structures are to be rented , provide a guarantee stating rental costs.

Australian Standards and Building Codes comply with international barrier free accessibility standards. Barrier free is defined as designing and constructing housing and its environment to allow for the needs of those with wheelchairs, impaired mobility, sight or hearing and people with prams.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Question 9.7 Should existing buildings and infrastructure be used in the Commonwealth Games Village, provide a guarantee stating the agreement of the owners to allow the use of the property for Commonwealth Games purposes, including possession and vacation dates. Note that, in addition to the period of the Commonwealth Games, these dates should take into consideration the time required for the fit out and retrofit of the Village.

The State of Queensland owns existing buildings and infrastructure within the Village and guarantees the use of these properties for Games purposes. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Specifically, the Village will conform to the following Australian Standards: • AS1428 Design for Access and Mobility; • AS 2890 Parking facilities; • AS 1735 Lifts, escalators and moving walks; • AS 4299 Adaptable housing; • AS 1680 Interior lighting; • Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standard 2010; • Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002; • Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2010 – Access Code for Buildings; and • Queensland Development Code MP3.3 – Temporary Accommodation Buildings and Structures.

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Meeting these standards will ensure everyone has access between the Residential Zone, Transport Mall, Main Dining Hall and other essential services in the Village. There will be 200 wheelchair accessible apartments. Constructing to National Accessibility Standards means people with disabilities will be able to enter and move around the dwellings, access essential rooms and operate all fittings, services and controls.

Question 9.10 Provide (a) guarantees stating that the owner(s) grant(s) all rights with respect to commercial rights in relation to the Commonwealth Games Village (including but not limited to the terms and conditions listed in the “Clean Venue Appendix”) to the OC for the period the OC has control of the venue. See “Clean Venue Appendix” in the Model Guarantees File.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Question 9.9

PLANS

Give a schedule for the various stages of the development of the Commonwealth Games Village, including design, construction, fit out.

Question 9.11.1

A critical analysis pathway should be provided from conception to the completion of fit out six months prior to the Commonwealth Games.

Figure 9.9.1 Schedule

Provide a master plan of the Commonwealth Games Village (separate plan for each Village if more that one Village is proposed) site, indicating the proposed location of residential units, Residential Zone, Operational Zone, International Zone, Transport Terminals, and any training and recreational facilities.

Please refer to page 40 and 41.

Artist Impression: Athletes Village

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Figure 9.9.1 Schedule 40

ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

100 101 102

Task Name

Duration

Development Milestones Gold Coast Public Hospital Complete & Operating Private Hospital Complete (say) Light Rail Line & Griffith Terminal Complete Lock down Games Village Pre-opening access Games commence Games close

1489 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 0 days 10 days 0 days 10 days 182 days

Establish Authority & Land Sales Village Land Authority Act approved Authority control of site Reconfiguration of Lots Approval Land Sales marketing commencement Land sales Unit Development Land Sales Land sales residential stage 1 Land sales residential stage 2 Land sales residential stage 3 Land sales residential stage 4 Student Accommodation Land Sales Land sales student accom stage Hotel and Services Apartments Land sales Infrastructure Roll Out Infrastructure design Approval process Showgrounds relocation Commence infrastructure works Infrastructure works stage 1 Infrastructure works stage 2 Infrastructure works stage 3 Residential Construction Investor Product Stage 1 - 218 Units Scheme Design (DA) DA Approvals Design (for construction) Construction Commissoning and settlements Stage 2 - 126 Units Scheme Design (DA) DA Approvals Design (for construction) Construction Commissoning and settlements Stage 3 - 242 Units

1 day 1 day

180 days 1 day

Wed 20/06/12 Fri 27/04/18 Wed 20/06/12 Wed 20/06/12 Fri 20/06/14 Fri 20/06/14 Wed 25/06/14 Wed 25/06/14 Tue 27/03/18 Tue 27/03/18 Mon 2/04/18 Fri 13/04/18 Mon 16/04/18 Mon 16/04/18 Mon 16/04/18 Fri 27/04/18 Mon 27/02/12 Tue 6/11/12 Mon 27/02/12

Mon 27/02/12

Tue 28/02/12

Mon 5/11/12

Mon 27/02/12

Tue 6/11/12

Tue 5/01/16

70 days

Wed 7/11/12

Tue 12/02/13

Fri 17/10/14

Mon 2/02/15

70 days

Wed 7/11/12

Wed 2/10/13

95 days

Tue 3/02/15

Mon 15/06/15

140 days

Mon 20/01/14

Fri 1/08/14

228 days

Tue 28/02/12

Mon 2/09/13

111 days

Thu 15/05/14

Thu 16/10/14

1249 days Wed 13/02/13

Fri 19/01/18

Fri 30/08/13

45 days Wed 13/02/13 30 days Wed 17/04/13 90 days Wed 29/05/13

2nd Half Qtr 3

Establish Authority & Land Sales

6/11

Hotel and Servic

30/08 2/09

Tue 3/03/15

Tue 16/04/13 Tue 28/05/13

Tue 1/10/13

534 days Mon 20/01/14

Tue 23/02/16

45 days

Mon 20/01/14

90 days

Mon 5/05/14

Tue 3/03/15 Fri 21/03/14

Mon 24/03/14 Fri 17/10/14

Wed 3/02/16

Fri 2/05/14 Fri 5/09/14

Tue 2/02/16

Tue 23/02/16

Tue 3/02/15 Wed 22/02/17

45 days Tue 3/02/15 Mon 6/04/15 30 days Tue 7/04/15 Mon 18/05/15 90 days Tue 19/05/15 Mon 21/09/15 340 days Tue 22/09/15 Wed 1/02/17 15 days Thu 2/02/17 Wed 22/02/17 515 days Wed 6/01/16 Fri 19/01/18 45 days Wed 6/01/16 Tue 8/03/16 30 days Wed 9/03/16 Tue 19/04/16 90 days Wed 20/04/16 Tue 23/08/16 350 days Wed 24/08/16 Fri 19/01/18 642 days Tue 16/06/15 Fri 22/12/17 70 days

Tue 16/06/15

127 days

Tue 3/11/15

30 days

415 days

780 days

65 days 30 days

150 days

Tue 22/09/15

Fri 6/05/16

Mon 4/08/14

Mon 4/08/14 Mon 3/11/14

Mon 15/12/14

505 days Wed 22/07/15 30 days

Fri 21/07/17

Mon 21/09/15

Mon 2/11/15 Thu 5/05/16 Fri 22/12/17

Thu 31/08/17

Fri 31/10/14 Fri 12/12/14

Tue 21/07/15 Thu 20/07/17 Thu 31/08/17

600 days

Fri 11/01/13

Thu 21/05/15

40 days

Fri 17/05/13

Thu 11/07/13

90 days 90 days

350 days 30 days

135 days

0 days

41 days 39 days

5 days 5 days

25 days

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20 days

39 days

5 days 5 days

25 days

20 days

39 days

5 days 5 days

25 days

20 days

Thu 9/04/15

Thu 21/05/15

Fri 5/01/18

Wed 3/01/18 Wed 28/02/18 Fri 5/01/18 Wed 28/02/18 Fri 5/01/18

Thu 11/01/18

Fri 19/01/18

Thu 22/02/18

Fri 12/01/18

Mon 29/01/18

Thu 18/01/18 Tue 20/02/18

Fri 23/02/18

Thu 1/02/18 Wed 28/02/18 Fri 5/01/18 Wed 28/02/18 Fri 5/01/18

Thu 11/01/18

Fri 19/01/18

Thu 22/02/18

Fri 12/01/18

Mon 29/01/18

Thu 18/01/18 Tue 20/02/18

Fri 23/02/18

Thu 1/02/18 Wed 28/02/18 Fri 5/01/18 Wed 28/02/18 Fri 5/01/18

Thu 11/01/18

Fri 19/01/18

Thu 22/02/18

Fri 12/01/18

20 days Wed 24/01/18 20 days

Thu 14/11/13

Tue 10/07/18

20 days Wed 24/01/18 20 days

Thu 16/05/13

Wed 3/01/18

20 days Wed 24/01/18 20 days

Mon 29/01/18

Thu 18/01/18 Tue 20/02/18

5 days

Mon 22/01/18 Mon 22/01/18

20 days Mon 22/01/18 Split

Fri 23/02/18

Thu 1/02/18 Wed 28/02/18

20 days Mon 22/01/18 20 days

Qtr 4

27/02

Fri 19/01/18

Tue 10/02/15

520 days

27/02

Qtr 2

20/06 25/06

Fri 30/08/13

Wed 2/10/13

15 days Wed 11/02/15

15 days

2014 1st Half Qtr 1

Fri 17/10/14 Wed 25/03/15

520 days Wed 13/02/13

325 days

Qtr 4

20/06

Tue 3/09/13 Wed 14/05/14

1249 days Wed 13/02/13

30 days

2nd Half Qtr 3

Thu 10/01/13

Mon 2/09/13

340 days

Qtr 2

Fri 1/08/14

1 day

107 days

2013 1st Half Qtr 1

Tue 28/02/12 Wed 25/03/15

Mon 22/07/13

174 days

Qtr 4

Tue 5/01/16

Fri 11/01/13

1 day

2nd Half Qtr 3

Tue 3/02/15 Mon 15/06/15

140 days Mon 20/01/14

137 days

Qtr 2

Fri 17/01/14

Tue 22/09/15

787 days

2012 1st Half Qtr 1

Tue 5/01/16

70 days

95 days

Qtr 4

Tue 6/11/12

Wed 7/11/12

70 days

Student Accommodation Scheme Design (DA) DA Approvals Design (for construction) Construction Hotel & Serviced Apartments Scheme Design (DA) DA Approvals Design (for construction) Construction Commissoning and settlements Retail and Commercial Construction Scheme Design (DA) DA Approvals Design (for construction) Construction Commissoning and settlements Games Mode Games Mode preperation Games mode preperation commencement Residential Unit Pre-games Adaptation Stage 1 - 218 Units Construct storage cages in basement Relocate owner occupier FFE Construct temporary works in units to form new bedrooms Paint unit for games Clean units Install Games FFE Stage 2 - 126 Units Construct storage cages in basement Relocate owner occupier FFE Construct temporary works in units to form new bedrooms Paint unit for games Clean units Install Games FFE Stage 3 - 242 Units Construct storage cages in basement Relocate owner occupier FFE Construct temporary works in units to form new bedrooms Paint unit for games Clean units Install Games FFE Stage 4 - 359 Units Construct storage cages in basement Install Games FFE Stage 4 - 40 Townhouses Task

Finish

804 days 804 days

Scheme Design (DA) DA Approvals Design (for construction) Construction Commissoning and settlements Stage 4 - 359 Units & 42 Townhouses Scheme Design (DA) DA Approvals Design (for construction) Construction

Project: Games Village Development P Date: Mon 14/03/11

Start

Progress

Fri 16/02/18

Fri 26/01/18 Fri 16/02/18

Fri 16/02/18

Milestone

Summary

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Figure 9.9.1 Schedule

Qtr 2

2nd Half Qtr 3

Qtr 4

2014 1st Half Qtr 1

Qtr 2

2nd Half Qtr 3

Qtr 4

2015 1st Half Qtr 1

2nd Half Qtr 3

Qtr 2

Qtr 4

2016 1st Half Qtr 1

Qtr 2

2nd Half Qtr 3

Qtr 4

2017 1st Half Qtr 1

Qtr 2

2nd Half Qtr 3

Qtr 4

2018 1st Half Qtr 1

20/06 25/06

2nd Half Qtr 3

Qtr 4

27/03 13/04 16/04 27/04

thority & Land Sales

Summary

Qtr 2

Land sales

Unit Development Land Sales

Student Accommodation Land Sales Hotel and Services Apartments Infrastructure Roll Out

30/08 2/09

Residential Construction Investor Product

Stage 1 - 218 Units

Stage 2 - 126 Units

Stage 3 - 242 Units

Stage 4 - 359 Units & 42 Townhouses

Student Accommodation

Hotel & Serviced Apartments

Retail and Commercial Construction

5/01 5/01

Project Summary Page 1

External Tasks

External Milestone

Deadline

2019 1st Half Qtr 1

Qtr 2

2nd Half Qtr 3

Qtr 4

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Figure 9.11.1a Village Master Plan 42

2.01

Meeting Rooms

4.04

Main Entry

2.07 Polyclinic

5.01

Transport Mall

3.01

Residential Centre

5.02

Motor Pool

3.02

Dining Facilities

5.03

Car Parking

3.03

Laundry Facilities

5.04

Support Services and Logistics Compound

3.04

Recreation and Fitness Facilities

5.05

Village Accreditation Centre

3.05

Sports Information Centre

5.06

Village Operations Centre

3.06

Services Centre

5.07

Security Command Centre

3.07

Religious Centre

5.08

Housekeeping Services

3.08

Chef de Mission Meeting Hall

Security Check Point

4.01

Welcome Ceremony Plaza

Security Check Point (internal)

4.02

Commercial Centre

Secure Perimeter

4.03

Media Centre

Internal Zone Perimeter

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Figure 9.11.1b Village Zones 43

Question 9.11.2 Provide plans and cross sections, on a scale 1:200 and with the dimensions clearly marked, showing how the CGA units will be organised and indicating their positions within the site in Commonwealth Games mode also indicating the accessible facilities. (Separate plan for each Village if more than one Village is proposed.)

Organisation of Units Figure 9.11.2 Organisation of Units and Cross Section

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Figure 9.11.2 Organisation of Units and Cross Section 44

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Question 9.11.3 Provide plans and cross sections, on a scale 1:200 and with the dimensions clearly marked, showing how the apartments and rooms will be organised, including details of equipment and furnishings. (Separate plan for each Village if more than one Village is proposed.) In Commonwealth Games mode also indicating the accessible facilities.

Organisation of Rooms • • • • • •

One bedroom, one bathroom apartment Two bedroom, two bathroom apartment Three bedroom, three bathroom apartment Townhouse One bedroom student unit Four bedroom, four bathroom student unit

Figure 9.11.3 One bedroom unit

Figure 9.11.3 Two bedroom unit

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Figure 9.11.3 Three bedroom unit 46

Figure 9.11.3 Four bedroom apartment

Figure 9.11.3 Studio unit

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Table 9.13 Number of Rooms and Beds

Question 9.12

Type of Room

Indicate the surface area in m2 (wall to wall) of the single and double rooms.

There are no single bedrooms in the Village. The surface area (wall to wall) of the double bedrooms ranges from 12 square metres to 18.6 square metres.

• Number of single rooms • Number of double rooms • Number of beds Please specify the percentage of rooms that are wheelchair accessible.

Number of Beds

Number of Rooms (% Wheelchair Accessible)

Double rooms

3,278

6,556

600 (18)

Total

3,278

6,556

600 (18)

Single rooms

Question 9.13 Use table 9.13 to indicate for the Commonwealth Games:

Number of Rooms

Question 9.14 Indicate the amount of raw floor space per person within the living area of the village. (Raw floor space = total floor space of CGA accommodation area/ number of people in the Village.)

Raw floor space per person within the living area of the Village is 15.5 square metres per person.

Question 9.15 Provide a layout of the international and residential zones with emphasis on the location of the dining areas, access points and transport mall.

Please refer to page 48.

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Figure 9.15 International and Residential Zones 48

Operational Zone

Residential Zone

Main Dining Hall

Transport Mall

International Zone

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Secure Perimeter

Internal Zone Perimeter

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Question 9.16

Question 9.17

Indicate maximum gradients and distances expected between major service and accommodation facilities in the Commonwealth Games Village.

State the planned number of dining halls in the Commonwealth Games Village, the total surface area in m2 and the number of seats in each one.

The maximum gradient between major services and accommodation is 1:33.

Table 9.17 Planned Dining Halls Item

Number of Seats

Dining Area (Square Metres)

Operation Hours

Building Identification (Refer to Figure 9.11.1(a))

Main Dining Hall and Food Court (excl Kitchen and Storage Areas)

2,200

3,196

24 hours, 7 days per week

3.02

Staff Dining Hall

600

750

24 hours, 7 days per week

3.02

Casual Dining Hall

200

24 hours, 7 days per week

4.02

The maximum distance between major services and accommodation is: • Residential to Transport Mall 375 metres; • Residential to Main Dining Hall

350 metres;

• Main Dining Hall to Transport Mall and

50 metres;

• Main Dining Hall to International Zone 25 metres.

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THEME 10

Medical and Health Services

Question 10.1 Provide a graphical summary of the following healthrelated data for a) your city and b) your country over the last ten years: • Birth rate per 1,000 • Death rate per 1,000 • Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births • Morbidity rate (number of ill persons per head of population)

If applicable, briefly explain any epidemiological problems over the last 10 years.

Queensland and Australia are global leaders in the research and practice of medicine. A comprehensive national health service and the best available medical facilities and teaching hospitals will guarantee worldclass medical (including sports medicine) and health facilities for the Games.

• Age distribution • Hospitalisation rate per head of population.

Graph 10.1.1 Birth Rate per 1,000, Australia and Queensland (1999-2009) 15.5

Australia Queensland

15.0 14.5

Deaths per 1,000 population

Births per 1,000 population

Graph 10.1.2 Death Rate per 1,000, Australia and Queensland (1999-2009)

14.0 13.5 13.0 12.5 12.0 11.5

Australia

Queensland

6 5 4 3 2 1

11.0 99 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

0 99 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Graph 10.1.4 Morbidity Rates, Queensland (2003, 2006 and 2007)

140

Australia Queensland

120

5 Rate per 1000 and %

Rate per 1000 live births

4 3 2 1

100 80 60 40 20

0 99

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Rate per 1000

% Due to Premature Mortality

% Due to disability Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Source: Queensland Health

Graph 10.1.5 Age Distribution, Australia and Gold Coast City (2000-2009)

Graph 10.1.6 Hospitalisation Rate per Head of Population, Australia and Queensland (2000–2007)

Aus 2000

Australia

38 000

GC 2000 Aus 2001

Queensland 37 000

GC 2001 Aus 2002 GC 2002 Aus 2003

Rate of admissions per 1000

Graph 10.1.3 Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 Live Births, Australia and Queensland (1999-2009)

GC 2003 Aus 2004 GC 2004 Aus 2005 GC 2005 Aus 2006 GC 2006 Aus 2007 GC 2007 Aus 2008 GC 2008 Aus 2009

36 000 35 000 34 000 33 000 32 000 31 000

GC 2009

Percentage by age grouping 0–14

15–44

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

45–69

100

30 000

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

70–84

Sources: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Note: Graphs 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3, 10.1.4 and 10.1.6 are constructed on national and State level data sets. City level data has not been shown as it is not routinely captured. Gold Coast City has also experienced a number of government boundary changes over the specified period.

2007

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Epidemiological Challenges Similar to other western developed countries, Australia faces broad epidemiological challenges. The most recent threats experienced were the avian and swine flu outbreaks, which continue to be taken seriously by health professionals and scientists responsible for maintaining Australia’s health. To manage these and emerging epidemiological challenges, a rapid alert system for severe respiratory illness in adults has been developed by the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University, together with members of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, which is the peak professional body of thoracic physicians, scientists and other health care workers involved in lung disease.

Question 10.2 Specify what legislation is in force in your country (region and city, if this is different) concerning the practice of medicine, and describe the organisation of the health service (general practice, hospitals, paramedical etc).

The Practice of Medicine Members of the inaugural Medical Board of Australia (MBA) were appointed for three years by the Australian Workforce Ministerial Council on 31 August 2009. The role of the MBA is to: • Register medical practitioners and medical students; • Develop standards, codes and guidelines for the medical profession; • Investigate notifications and complaints; • Conduct panel hearings and refer serious matters to Tribunal hearings, where required; • Assess international medical graduates who wish to practice in Australia; and • Approve accreditation standards and accredited courses of study. The MBA is supported by Boards in each State and Territory, which make individual registration and notification decisions based on national policies and standards set by the MBA. The National Board has formally delegated the necessary powers to the State and Territory Boards. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is responsible for the registration and accreditation of health professions across Australia, and is governed by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009.

Each health profession covered under AHPRA also has a National Board, responsible for standards and policies which must be met by registered health practitioners. Professions regulated under AHPRA include chiropractic, dental, medical, nursing, midwifery, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry and psychology. From 1 July 2012, a further four health professions will be included in the AHPRA National Scheme. These include Indigenous health practitioners, Chinese medicine, medical radiation and occupational therapy. Organisation of Health Services Australia has two streams of health care delivery – public and private. The public system is funded and coordinated by Federal, State and Territory Health Ministers, in turn supported by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC). The private system is funded by individuals who use the system, and is regulated by the Private Health Facilities Act 1999. Public Health Care Delivery In Australia, States and Territories are responsible for: • Provision of hospital services; • Legislative powers relevant to the operation of public hospitals; and • Licensing or registering private hospitals. The responsible State Government department in Queensland is known as Queensland Health. Patients generally make first contact with the health system through a general medical practitioner (GP), who can be chosen by the patient. Costs are reimbursed for all or part of the GP’s fee by Australia’s national health programme, known as Medicare. GPs can refer patients to other specialist practitioners and professionals, hospitals and community-based health care organisations. Public hospitals can be accessed by patients through emergency departments, where patients may present at their own initiative. An ambulance service operates in Australia to assist in cases of emergency and, where required, can transport patients to their closest public hospital emergency department. Public hospitals incur little or no cost to the patient.

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Private Health Care Delivery 54

Patients can choose to be treated as private patients, whether they are in public or private hospitals. This means patients will meet the cost of their treatment either individually or through private health insurance. Private patients treated in a private hospital can select their treating specialist. In doing so, patients will incur charges for all of the hospital’s services, although these may be subsidised by Medicare or private health insurance. Ancillary Services Ancillary medical and health services in Queensland and Gold Coast City include: • Free 24-hour, telephone-based health advice services operated and staffed by trained and qualified health professionals; and • The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), the fourth largest ambulance service in the world, which is organised into seven regions within Queensland and operates from 260 ambulance response stations throughout the State. The QAS delivers high quality emergency care, including response to major crowd events. There are 897 medical practitioners, including GPs, in Gold Coast City and 28 specialists in trauma, many of whom have extensive sports medicine experience and provide immediate care at major crowd events.

Question 10.3 Give a general outline of the health care system currently in operation in your city and region.

Gold Coast City’s health care system, services and facilities support a population of 550,000 and is typical of those found throughout Australia’s major cities. Primary care is largely provided by a strong network of community-based GPs (operating in group practice arrangements or independently), assisted by Federal and State community health programmes and nonGovernment agencies and complemented by allied health practitioners, including pharmacists and physiotherapists. Primary care services both support, and are supported by, public hospitals, private hospitals and health clinics.

Gold Coast City has the following health facilities available: • Gold Coast Hospital (also a teaching hospital associated with Griffith University and Bond University and University of Queensland Medical Schools); • Robina Hospital; • Carrara Health Centre; • Gold Coast Surgery Centre (for same-day surgery); • John Flynn Private Hospital; • Allamanda Private Hospital; and • Pindara Private Hospital. Gold Coast City’s private hospitals offer a comprehensive range of health care services – including neuro and cardiac surgery – and numerous private health centres offer a range of same-day diagnostic and intervention/procedural services.

Question 10.4 Describe your social system for managing medical expenses. Explain the arrangements for foreign nationals visiting your country.

Australia’s Medical Expense System Funding is provided by all levels of Government, health insurers and individual Australians. More than two-thirds of Australia’s total health expenditure is funded by the three levels of Government – Federal, State and Territory, and local. The Australian Government’s major contribution includes the two national subsidy schemes, Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Medicare subsidises payments for services provided by medical practitioners, optometrists and other allied health professionals such as clinical psychologists. The PBS subsidises payments for a high proportion of prescription medications bought from pharmacies, with individuals contributing out-of-pocket payments for these services as well. The Australian Government and State and Territory Governments jointly fund public hospital services. The Australian Government also subsidises the cost of private health insurance for people who are eligible for Medicare. These government arrangements aim to give all Australians, regardless of their personal circumstances, access to adequate health care at an affordable or no cost.

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Visitors to Gold Coast City Overseas patients who present to Queensland public hospitals can receive care on a clinical needs basis. Foreign visitors may receive care classed as ‘medically necessary’ without cost, however may be required to pay for their care depending on their Medicare eligibility and insurance status. The Australian Government has established Reciprocal Health Care Agreements (RHCA) with a number of countries, which generally provide foreign visitors public health care access in the host country on the same basis as their residents. Agreements may apply to permanent residents of the countries and/or citizens. Australia currently has a RHCA with a number of countries including three Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Malta.

Question 10.5 Use tables 10.5.1 and 10.5.2 to list:

• Name and number of hospitals and teaching hospitals • Distance of hospitals from the Commonwealth Games Village (in km) • Number of beds • List of departments by speciality (including sports medicine, physiology and biomechanical research laboratories for teaching hospitals) • Major diagnostic equipment including radiology, biochemistry, cardiac, ophthalmology. Type of Hospital Service

Code Letter

Acute services/24-hour emergency department

International visitors will also have access to the QAS for emergency medical response. As costs are associated with using this service, it is recommended that international visitors obtain separate medical or travel insurance which includes ambulance coverage.

Acute services/No emergency department

Non-acute/support services

Sports medicine

Burns treatment unit

During the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, visiting medical staff were required to register and complete a number of forms for medical authorities. They were then allowed to treat their own athletes. The OC proposes to establish a similar arrangement.

Neuro-surgery unit

See note below Table 10.5.1

Treatment of contaminated casualties (radiation) Treatment of contaminated casualties (chemical/toxic) Treatment of severely irradiated casualties

Table 10.5.1 Hospitals Hospital Name

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village (kilometres)

Number of Beds

List of Departments by Specialty

Diagnostic Equipment (Radiology, Biochemistry, Cardiac, Ophthalmology)

Robina Hospital (see note below)

364 by 2012

E, S, SM

• • • • •

Medical imaging CT MRI Pathology Biochemistry

Allamanda Private Hospital

252

• • • • •

Medical imaging CT Pathology Biochemistry Clinical measurements (cardiac)

John Flynn Private Hospital

317

E, S, SM

• • • • •

Medical imaging CT MRI Pathology Biochemistry

Pindara Private Hospital

269

E, S, SM

• • • • •

Medical imaging Pathology Biochemistry Lung function lab Clinical measurements

TOTAL

1,202

Notes: • Robina Hospital is also a teaching hospital for Bond University and Griffith University. • Brisbane metropolitan hospitals, one hour drive by motorway, offer access to specialist facilities including burns units, neuro-surgery units and treatment of contaminated casualties (radiation, toxic/chemical and severely irradiated casualties).

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Table 10.5.2 Teaching Hospitals 56

Hospital Name

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village (kilometres)

Number of Beds

List of Departments by Specialty

Diagnostic Equipment (radiology, Biochemistry, Cardiac, Ophthalmology)

Gold Coast Hospital (GCH) (See note below)

453 (See note below)

E, N, S, SM

• • • • • •

Medical imaging CT MRI and interventional MRI Pathology Biochemistry Audiology clinical measurements (Cardiac) • Neuro-diagnostics • Ophthalmology/nuclear medicine (PET in 2013)

Notes: • GCH will move to a new location in 2013 – the 750 bed Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) adjacent to the Village. • GCUH will be completed in 2012 and will be a tertiary facility that will include cardiothoracic surgery, neonatal surgery, oncology, nuclear medicine, neonatal intensive care unit, trauma care and significantly expanded neurosurgery/neurosciences. • The GCH total available beds excludes bed alternatives.

Question 10.6 Describe the operational procedure of your current emergency services.

Emergency medical calls can be made by dialling 000 to prompt the despatch of ambulance, police and/or fire services depending on the emergency. QAS is equipped with the latest medical equipment and trained personnel to provide first aid or transport patients to their closest public hospital emergency department. Alternatively, patients can access emergency departments of their own accord without charge. As described in Question 10.4, the Australian Government has established RHCAs with a number of Commonwealth countries. This agreement also applies to emergency department care.

Question 10.7 Explain how the Commonwealth Games will fit with your first aid, transport and emergency services.

Gold Coast City has significant experience and expertise in hosting major public events and working closely with government agencies responsible for coordinating support services, such as transport, first aid and emergency services, to ensure public safety at such events. Responsibility for significant events such as the Games falls under the Queensland Government, which plans, coordinates and provides first aid, transport and ambulance resources throughout the state. Planning for such events follows existing guidelines and processes for ensuring public safety.

Queensland Health will respond to the increased demand for health services associated with the Games by working closely with other agencies to maintain and enhance services where required. Athletes, officials and Commonwealth Games Family members will have access to a range of services within the Village, located within the City’s rapidly evolving Health and Medical Precinct, including: • A comprehensively staffed and equipped medical centre for athletes and officials, with sufficient staff to support the teams at all venues; • 24-hour emergency medical services; • Additional accredited sports medical and allied health practitioners; • Additional accommodation, within team units, for athletes requiring limited medical care and supervised by the athletes’ own team doctor or the host medical team. Significant medical conditions requiring hospital admission will be treated at Gold Coast University Hospital; • Dedicated pharmacy services with a rapid response process for event venues; • Medical cover to support the primary healthcare needs of the Commonwealth Games Family, including a 24-hour telephone help line; and • The opportunity to rest and recuperate, within the athlete recovery facility. They will also have access to the following additional service: • First aid provided by comprehensively staffed and equipped medical centres at major competition venues.

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Question 10.8 Describe existing plans for evacuation and assistance in the event of a natural disaster, specifying the chains of command and transfer of responsibilities. How will these be affected by the Commonwealth Games? If the chain of responsibility and command were to change due to the Commonwealth Games, please give details.

The Queensland Disaster Management System has three principal tiers to ensure technical and tangible assistance is quickly provided to assist disaster stricken communities. Local Government is responsible for the management of a disaster at the community level and implementation of the Local Disaster Management Plan. If additional resources are required, Local Government can request support from their Disaster District Coordinator (the district’s senior Police Officer), which allows for rapid mobilisation of resources at a regional or district level. Should disaster district resources be inadequate or inappropriate, requests for assistance can be passed to the State Government via the State Disaster Coordination Centre. Finally, if State resources are inadequate or inappropriate, support from the Australian Government can be obtained via Emergency Management Australia.

All evacuation plans are guided by the application of an operational checklist within the Operational Planning Guidelines for Local Disaster Management Groups 2006 to provide for a consistent approach, while recognising the variance in local resources and capacity. Responsibility for the Games evacuation plans will fall under the control of the District Disaster Management Group (DDMG), comprising representatives from Queensland Government departments which provide and coordinate whole-of-government support to disaster stricken communities. The DDMG would be tasked with ensuring the Operational Planning Guidelines for Local Disaster Management Groups are consistent with the Queensland Government’s State Disaster Management Plan 2008. The Games will be a unique event, DDMG will co-ordinate with the Games Main Operations Centre and Games Security Command to ensure evacuation procedures are designed, and have been tested, for their adaptability to a range of situations including cyclones and pandemic management.

Question 10.9

All major sporting events and major venues have an established evacuation plan and procedure. Comprehensive and integrated emergency and evacuation plans will be in place for all Games venues. Activation of an evacuation plan is the responsibility of the event organiser in consultation with their Disaster District Coordinator. This is to ensure Police can coordinate the evacuation process and mitigate public risk.

Gold Coast University Hospital due for completion 2012

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Describe the resources in your city, region and country to counter epidemiological risks, and list the organisations responsible for controlling this issue.

The Gold Coast Population Health Unit, an operational arm of the Gold Coast District Health Service, is responsible for the following: • Undertaking epidemiology activities including collating, analysing, monitoring and disseminating information on health status and disease trends; • Coordinating disease control initiatives across the area, including response to and notification of disease outbreaks; • Monitoring and enforcing public health legislation and policies including emergency management, environmental toxicology, food safety, regulated drugs and poisons and tobacco control; and • Collaboratively planning, implementing and evaluating population health programmes and projects including injury prevention and safety promotion, physical activity, public health nutrition, mental health promotion and cancer prevention. Queensland Health is responsible for the health response to any disaster occurring within the State and Tweed District. The General Manager (Health Services) represents Queensland Health and is a member of the State Counter Disaster Organisation. As State Medical Controller, the General Manager (Health Services) is responsible for Counter Disaster Planning and the conduct of Health Counter Disaster Operations including response and recovery. District Medical Controllers are appointed through the General Manager. The Coordinator Emergency Management Services is responsible for maintenance of the State Health Disaster Plan and the establishment of policy on Counter Disaster matters. State Headquarters will coordinate operations occurring within South East Queensland or when the response required exceeds the capabilities/resources of any District Health Service. The Queensland Health Disaster Plan aims to provide the principles, standards and structures which govern and optimise a health response. It also provides a systematic framework for the management of any large emergency and disaster event that requires a co-ordinated approach across health services, or through the response of other agencies.

Queensland Disaster Management System: The Queensland Disaster Management System is a multi-tiered system of disaster committees and coordination centres at State disaster, District and Local Government Area level that, in partnership, ensures coordinated and effective organisational capacity to help prevent (mitigate) against, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and major incidents in Queensland. The Queensland Disaster Management System operates on three distinct levels. These are: • Local Government; • Disaster District; and • State Government. A fourth level, the Australian Government, is also included in the disaster management system recognising that Queensland may need to seek national support in times of disaster. Each of the levels within the Queensland Disaster Management System has, as its basis, a committee structure supported by a Disaster Coordination Centre. These committees and coordination centres are activated when required to manage and coordinate support for disaster stricken communities. When not activated, these committees meet to prepare for and practice their role within the Queensland Disaster Management System.

Question 10.10 Describe what investments in healthcare facilities are planned in your city and region over the next ten years, irrespective of the Commonwealth Games, and any additional investments which would be necessary should the city be selected to host the Commonwealth Games. Provide a guarantee from the relevant national, regional and local authorities that these investment plans are practicable and compatible with the harmonious development of your country, region and city.

Gold Coast City’s rapid population growth is supported by significant investment in health and medical capital infrastructure including: • AUD $274 million (GBP £172.6 million) Robina Hospital expansion (and AUD $36 million (GBP £22.7 million) Health Precinct), scheduled for completion in 2013; • AUD $1.76 billion (GBP £1.11 billion) Gold Coast University Hospital construction, scheduled for completion in 2012. This 750 bed, tertiary-level hospital located adjacent to the Games Village will be equipped with the latest technology to assist staff in providing the highest level of care; and • Gold Coast University Hospital will have a co-located private hospital, initially comprising 200 to 400 beds, and is planned for a staged build with commissioning of 200 beds to be commissioned in 2012.

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The Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail public transport system is currently under construction to support the City’s growing population with delivery of Stage One scheduled for 2014. The route will link a number of key activity centres, including Gold Coast University Hospital, and will pass through the Village. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantees.

Question 10.11 Specify which Hospital(s) would be used for the following constituents: • International Federations (IFs), Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs), Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)

• The national government has become a state party to the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport and is compliant with it; • The organisations which are responsible for carrying out anti-doping activities in the candidate country i.e. both the CGA and the National AntiDoping Agency (NADO), if established, have each:

Table 10.11 Designated Gold Coast Hospitals and Distance from Village Distance from Games Village (kilometres)

Number of beds

Time (minutes)

750

364

Robina Hospital underwent a major capital development in 2010 and further major refurbishment is scheduled for completion in 2013. Gold Coast Hospital will relocate to the Gold Coast University Hospital site in 2012 to create a 750 bed tertiary facility providing services including trauma care, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosciences and neonatal intensive care. Events located outside of Gold Coast City will have coordinated access to local public hospitals. All designated Games facilities will be coordinated through the Games Medical Centre and managed by the Games Management Team.

Gold Coast City has commenced a training and recruitment process as part of the planned workforce expansion associated with the new Gold Coast University Hospital.

Provide guarantees from the relevant national authorities and Commonwealth Games Association that:

Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital will be designated Games hospitals for athletes, International Federations, CGAs and the CGF.

Robina Hospital

More than 76,000 people work for Queensland Health, the State’s public health employer.

Question 10.13

• For each Hospital, please indicate the number of beds available and the distance in km and travel time by car in minutes from the Commonwealth Village.

Gold Coast University Hospital

How do you propose to recruit, select and train the personnel necessary for the health services required for the Commonwealth Games?

This additional qualified and experienced workforce will support the health services required for the Games.

• Athletes

Hospital

Question 10.12

• Signed the WADA Code Acceptance form and sent it to the World Anti-Doping Agency; • Adopted Anti-Doping Rules, sent them to WADA and had them certified as being in line with the Code; • Implemented and enforced the rules in a Codecomplaint way; • Completed the on-line WADA questionnaire and submitted it to WADA. • The WADA code in force as of 2018 will apply to the Commonwealth Games.

The Australian Government guarantees that: • Australia is a State party to the UNESCO Convention against Doping in Sport and is compliant with it; • Australia has signed the Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport; • The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), Australia’s National Anti-Doping Authority, maintains World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) approved Anti-Doping Rules for national sporting organisations which are compliant with the WADA Code 2009; • The Anti-Doping Rules have been implemented and enforced in a Code-compliant way; and • ASADA has participated in the Code Compliance Questionnaire undertaken by WADA. The recent report from WADA confirms that Australia is fully Code-compliant. Furthermore, the Australian Government guarantees that the WADA Code in force as of 2018 will apply to the Games. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantees.

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Does your country have any legislation on doping? Explain. Does your country currently apply an anti-doping code? Explain.

Australia remains at the forefront of the global fight against doping in sport and its domestic anti-doping regime reflects world-best practice in deterrence, detection and enforcement. The Australian Government has committed to the global fight against doping in sport by ratifying the UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport, supporting the World Anti-Doping Code (including associated international standards relating to prohibited substances and methods, testing, laboratories, therapeutic use exemptions and privacy standards) and Australia’s National Anti-Doping Framework. Australia has national legislation which deals with doping. The Australian Sports and Anti-Doping Authority Act 2006 implemented Australia’s obligations under the UNESCO Convention and the Code. The Act established the ASADA as the Australian Government authority to implement anti-doping programmes which are consistent with the Code.

In addition, ASADA’s regulations contain the National Anti-Doping (NAD) Scheme which: 1. Sets out the anti-rule violations consistent with Article 2 of the Code; 2. Ensures sample collection and analysis is undertaken in accordance with the International Standards for Testing and International Standard for Laboratories; 3. Ensures results management accords with the principles set out in Article 7 of the Code; and 4. Ensures ASADA approves sports anti-doping rules which are Code-compliant.

Question 10.15 Is there a WADA accredited laboratory in your city? Describe your plans for setting up/upgrading an antidoping laboratory for the Commonwealth Games. Give details and a schedule for procurement (equipment, facilities, personnel, etc). Give a brief indication of the procedures envisaged for sample transportation. Indicate the distance in km and travel time between the accredited laboratory, the Commonwealth Games Village and the venues. The laboratory used at Games-time should be situated in (or in close proximity to) the Host City.

There is no WADA accredited laboratory in Gold Coast City. The Australian Sports Drug Testing Laboratory (ASDTL) is the only WADA accredited laboratory in the Oceania region. The ASDTL is located in Pymble, Sydney and will be used for the Games in Gold Coast City. The ASDTL is located approximately 840 kilometres from the Village (approximately 51 minutes air travel time). To meet requirements set out by the CGF and WADA, all venues will be equipped with independent and experienced doping control officers and fitted with secure drug control units close to competition. Test results will have a 24-hour turnaround, and will be transported overnight to the laboratory by secure courier routes using designated personnel. To guarantee security at all times, trained and experienced doping control officers together with dedicated air and road transport facilities will be used to transport samples from Gold Coast City to Sydney.

Robina Hospital

THEME 11 Security

Question 11.1 Provide an analysis by a competent authority (specify which) of the general risks connected with the Candidate City/Country: • • • • • • • • •

Fire (buildings, industry, forests) Intrusion into Commonwealth facilities Civil disobedience Crime Technological risks to services essential to the Commonwealth Games Traffic Natural catastrophes (earthquake, flood, volcano, hurricane etc.) Other catastrophes (chemical, biological, nuclear, plane crash, serious land accidents etc) Terrorism

• Major traffic accident, including in tunnels.

The response to Theme 11 and assessment of material risks to the Gold Coast City 2018 Commonwealth Games has been prepared by the Queensland Police Service (QPS), in consultation with relevant Queensland Government agencies including the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) and the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) as well as Australian Government agencies including the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. Input was also received from an independent major event security risk management consultancy. Risks have been assessed using a methodology consistent with the ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard. The analysis and findings in Theme 11 have been endorsed by the Queensland Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services, and the Commissioners of the QPS, QAS and QFRS.

Fire (Buildings, Industry, Forests) – Prevention and Protection Queensland has well-developed frameworks for the prevention of fires across all types of facilities, including sporting venues. This includes fire codes and planning approval processes consistent with world’s best practice. The QFRS is a well-resourced, equipped and trained world-class organisation. It provides a service to the community which focuses on reducing fire risk and providing a best practice operational response to fires and similar incidents. This response is fully integrated with other emergency services and the QPS. The QFRS will assess all Games facilities for compliance with the State’s fire safety regulations to ensure fire safety standards are maintained and risks of fire are reduced throughout the entire Games footprint. All venues will feature appropriate fire prevention and response measures such as emergency access/ egress, fire detection and suppression systems and emergency evacuation systems. All venue evacuation plans will also be reviewed by the QFRS to ensure they are fit for purpose. The QFRS will deploy dedicated fire and rescue resources to the Games Village and at strategic points throughout the Games footprint. Significantly, given the QFRS’s State-wide resources, this will be done with no adverse impact on the provision of fire prevention and response services to Gold Coast City or Queensland communities. Major bushfires are rare in Gold Coast City and the region has well developed bush fire management plans. All Games facilities are outside major bushfireprone areas and the Games are scheduled outside Queensland’s peak bushfire season. With the combination of compliance assessment, and venues with appropriate fire prevention and response strategies the risk of fire affecting Games assessed as low.

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The QPS will work with the OC to develop a security overlay which ensures a safe and secure environment is maintained for participants, officials and spectators at all Games competition and non-competition venues prior to and during the Games. Games venues will be protected through a range of security measures including, but not limited to; • Clearance and lockdown of all venues; • A robust system of Games accreditation and ticketing; • Screening of persons and vehicles at entry points to high-risk venues and events; • Surveillance systems such as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and alarm systems; and • A secure perimeter at all venues. Security infrastructure will be deployed on the basis of assessed risk and will be augmented by the deployment of trained security and police personnel at all venues to provide a fully integrated security team. Venue design will incorporate Secured by Design (SbD) principles, with protective security effort focussed on high risk venues such as the Village, Games Family Hotel, the Main Stadium and Main Media Centre. Procedures to respond to any attempts at intrusion into Games facilities will be developed and rigorously trained and exercised prior to the event. The security overlay planned for the Games will ensure the risk of intrusion into Games facilities remains low. Civil Disobedience Australia is a vibrant, multicultural and robust democracy which celebrates its diversity and respects the rights of its citizens to engage in peaceful protest. Queensland and Australia have an impressive history of successfully delivering major events free from major disturbance or acts of civil disobedience. While significant or violent demonstrations are unknown in Gold Coast City, the QPS has well established procedures for responding to civil disobedience should it occur. This includes specially trained Public Safety Response Team personnel fully equipped to respond to disturbances. Elements of this team will be pre-deployed to Gold Coast City during the Games to ensure a rapid and effective response to any attempts to disrupt the event.

In addition, there is an extremely high level of public support for hosting the Games, both within Queensland and nationally. Australia is a sport-loving nation and the Games are a signature event for Australia. This enthusiasm for the event is contributing to the low prospect of any civil disobedience occurring during the Games. Of note, Australia has not experienced any large disruptive community protests to any sporting event in the last two decades and Gold Coast City regularly hosts significant sporting events without the occurrence of civil disobedience. The combination of appropriate police preparedness, community engagement and the high level of community support for the Games will result in the risks to the event from civil disobedience remaining very low. Crime Queensland and Gold Coast City experience low levels of crime by international standards and the Gold Coast region is considered a very safe environment with crime rates trending down. Queensland’s level of overall reported crime decreased by 15.3 percent from 2005 to 2010. The level of reported crime in Gold Coast Police District decreased by 16.2 percent in the same period. The QPS is committed to maintaining this downward trend into the future to ensure that Queensland remains a safe and secure place to live, visit and do business. The QPS is an armed service with currently over 9,000 sworn police officers; 1,393 police officers in the South Eastern Region (including 686 in Gold Coast City); and more than 3,000 additional officers in surrounding police regions. Under current resource projections, the QPS will grow to a police service of 11,843 sworn officers by 2018. As Australia’s premier tourist destination, Gold Coast City is extremely experienced in providing a safe environment for all visitors to the region and is sensitive to the effect on local and international public perception of criminal incidents. The QPS is experienced in crime prevention and policing for major events, with the annual ‘Schoolies Week’ (where school leavers from all over Australia come to celebrate the end of secondary school) and the Armor All Gold Coast 600 Motor Race, which is a part of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, involving 170,000 spectators.

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The Queensland Government has committed the QPS to developing and implementing tailored crime prevention programmes in Gold Coast City specifically for the Games. These will address potential crime issues in areas likely to be visited by Games Family and international visitors; and will see the deployment of additional police personnel at venues, entertainment areas, on public transport and any identified crime ‘hot spots’. Importantly, Games related resourcing will not adversely impact service delivery to the Queensland community. The low crime environment and the implementation of planned Games crime prevention strategies will result in the risk to the Games from crime being low. Technological Risks to Services Essential to the Games Queensland’s telecommunications infrastructure provides modern, high-capacity and reliable services to Government, business and households in and beyond South East Queensland (SEQ). Investment into the region’s fixed, wireless and radio telecommunications infrastructure continues to enhance capability and mitigate against a range of risks arising from accidents, deliberate attacks or natural hazards. The Queensland Government is currently engaged in a series of initiatives to enhance radio communications across Queensland which will benefit all agencies and enhance interoperability across emergency services. Gold Coast City’s electricity network is well-established and highly reliable. There is ample network capacity to service the Games venues and facilities and the City is very experienced in providing uninterrupted missioncritical services to high technology sporting events. Gold Coast City’s world-class technology framework provides excellent resilience across the entire spectrum of technology services relevant to the Games. Any risks to technology service delivery for the Games will be mitigated by development of a robust Technology Security and Resilience Plan, which will be part of the overall Gold Coast 2018 Security Plan. This will provide for sufficient protection and redundancy in networks and infrastructure and electricity supply to provide for all mission-critical Games needs. This plan will leverage State and Australian Government Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategies, such as the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Strategy,

to ensure Queensland’s communications and information technology infrastructure will enhance the quality and experience of the Games for competitors, officials and spectators, and will support the provision of high-quality security and emergency services. To ensure the technology risks to the Games are low, significant investment into preliminary planning to deliver interoperability has commenced in partnership with key Queensland Government agencies. Traffic Queensland and Gold Coast City have mature and efficient traffic management systems. During the Games, traffic will be managed by the Traffic Management Centre (TMC), jointly managed by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and Gold Coast City Council. The TMC covers an extensive area around the City and features an intelligent integrated traffic management system with advanced computing technology and communications to partner agencies such as the QPS. The TMC monitors 100 cameras strategically placed at major intersections (projected to increase to 120 cameras by 2018); augmented by 15 webcams that provide images to the general public. This system ensures constant monitoring of traffic flows in the region. The TMC also has a green wave capability which will be used to facilitate Games movements during the event. During the Games, police liaison will be augmented by the deployment of full-time traffic police liaison officers from the Commonwealth Games Security Command Centre to the TMC; and the TMC will have direct linkages to the Games Transport Operations Centre (TOC), providing for a fully integrated traffic management solution for the event. During the Games, the use of private cars will be discouraged with high priority placed on the efficient use of public transport. Translink, a Queensland Government Statutory Authority, manages all major bus interchanges, including those which link to the new Gold Coast Rapid Transit (GCRT) system. The GCRT is light rail with a priority route from Southport to Broadbeach. This 13 kilometre (16 station) dedicated light rail corridor will service the new Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, the Village, Southport Medical Precinct and the fast growing commercial, retail and recreational centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. The GCRT and associated bus transport facilities will be secure, with CCTV and security personnel deployed at all GCRT stations and major bus interchanges.

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The QPS will support the implementation of dedicated Games-only transport lanes across key games corridors required as part of the Games Transport Management and Security Plan which coupled with enhancements to traffic management infrastructure and robust policing, will ensure traffic related risks for the Games are low. Natural Catastrophes (Earthquake, Flood, Volcano, Hurricanes etc.) The Gold Coast region is seismically stable with no active volcanoes. There is no history of significant earthquake events affecting the region. Major land and mudslides are highly unlikely in Gold Coast City, with strict planning regulations ensuring residential, corporate and sporting facilities cannot be situated in high-risk areas. The region has a sub-tropical climate and consequently may be subject to severe weather events, such as storms and localised flooding. Although possible, cyclones impacting Gold Coast City are rare, with the last cyclone to directly impact the region being in 1954. Consequently it is not envisaged that cyclonic activity will directly affect the Games. Australia – and Queensland in particular – is very experienced and practised in disaster management, with high capacity for effective prevention, preparedness and response and recovery systems. Gold Coast City has invested significantly in disaster management. The City boasts a multi-million dollar state-of-the-art Disaster Coordination Centre, and a dedicated Disaster Management Unit which has developed pro-active local disaster prevention and management plans. Under Queensland’s disaster management arrangements, Gold Coast City Council is responsible for coordinating operational responses to natural catastrophes, with assistance provided by the State’s emergency and disaster management agencies including the QPS, QFRS, QAS and the State Emergency Service (a volunteer emergency response organisation with approximately 250 Gold Coast City members). District and State arrangements support the City in disaster management to augment Council resources, when exhausted, during response to a disaster event. These arrangements are regularly tested during exercises and in response to disaster events across the State.

Additionally, Australian Government assistance is available through the Commonwealth Disaster Plan (COMMDISPLAN) should Queensland’s resources become depleted by a significant event. The City’s disaster management arrangements will be reviewed to ensure they integrate fully with Games contingency and operational plans. In addition, the City’s Disaster Management Unit will monitor levels of disaster risk throughout the Games and will be ready to activate and coordinate response arrangements if required. The risk to the Games from a natural disaster is assessed as low. Other Catastrophes (Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Plane Crash, Serious Land Accident etc.) Serious catastrophes are very rare in Gold Coast City. Australia has no nuclear power generation facilities and consequently there is no risk of a nuclear accident affecting the Games. Queensland has a regulated framework governing the carriage of hazardous material (HAZMAT) by road or rail. Incidents involving hazardous chemical or biological agents are rare in Gold Coast City, and any incidents are responded to through established and practiced arrangements for the response, management and recovery from any incident that does occur. An assessment of the risks posed through the transport, handling, storage and use of hazardous material in the City will be undertaken through a security risk assessment, and will identify any measures required to ensure such material does not pass close to Games facilities during the event. The City’s disaster management plans also serve to mitigate any risk of serious catastrophe such as chemical spills affecting the Games. Incidents involving scheduled airline services in Australian skies are extremely rare and the aviation sector is well regulated and monitored. Both Brisbane and Gold Coast International Airports are world-class and neither has experienced a major incident involving passenger aircraft and, as existing international gateway airports, will also be able to accommodate flights servicing the Games safely and efficiently. Under Australia’s rigorous aviation security and safety regimes, both have comprehensive emergency management plans in place. Rail travel in SEQ is extremely safe with few safety incidents experienced. The GCRT will be supported by the development of appropriate contingency plans which will be reviewed and tested prior to the Games.

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All incident management arrangements for Gold Coast City during the Games will be integrated with Games safety, security and operational planning, with this integration regularly tested in the lead up to the event. The risk to the Games from other catastrophes is assessed as low. Terrorism As a multicultural society and vibrant democracy providing freedom of speech, human rights and equality for all citizens, Australia does not suffer from any significant internal terrorist threat and has not suffered from any protracted civil conflicts. There have never been any terrorist attacks in Queensland, or any terrorist threats to major events in the State. Nevertheless, it is accepted that the Games may import a degree of terrorism risk owing to the high-profile nature of the event and the numbers of international visitors expected to flock to Gold Coast City during the Games. Australia has highly developed counter-terrorism arrangements which feature excellent integration between all levels of Government. Integrated information and intelligence sharing networks across all relevant Australian and State agencies ensure information on terrorism threats is disseminated efficiently and acted upon effectively. Similarly, the Australian Government maintains excellent intelligence sharing networks with international partners and is viewed as a highly valued member of the international intelligence community. A dedicated multi-agency Games Intelligence Centre (GIC) will be established for the Games to ensure any emerging threats to the Games are identified and actioned appropriately.

Australia also has highly developed terrorism response capabilities, including specialist QPS and Australian Defence Force units. These are deployed under Australia’s comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Plan which coordinates the activities of State and Commonwealth agencies in countering terrorism threats. The risk to the Games from terrorism is assessed as low. Major Traffic Accident, including in Tunnels and Bridges Australia’s road toll compares very favourably to that of other developed countries and road travel in Queensland is generally safe. Queensland invests significant effort in road safety, including visible policing, speed cameras, random drug and alcohol testing and community education which has led to a consistent decrease in road fatalities in the State. Major traffic crashes are responded to efficiently and effectively by Queensland’s emergency services. The coordinated response to accidents in Gold Coast City is assisted by the integration of the City’s TMC into police and emergency services response procedures together with extensive planning by agencies responsible for transport network performance. SEQ, including Gold Coast City, is serviced by a number of modern motorways, tunnels and bridges. All major motorways and tunnels are supported by a CCTV network to assist in managing traffic flow and responding to incidents, and all major tunnels, in accordance with international standards, feature sophisticated monitoring and control systems to manage air quality, traffic flows, lane speeds and emergency response. These systems are supported by contingency plans to respond to major accidents and are regularly tested and exercised. In addition, traffic reduction strategies will be pursued during the Games. This, in conjunction with the implementation of dedicated Games lanes where appropriate, will result in risk to the Commonwealth Games from a major traffic accident being low.

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Provide an analysis by a competent authority (specify which) of the situation with respect to any risks posed by activist minorities (religious, political, ethnic etc.) or terrorist groups in the country or region. Specify the measures envisaged for preventing acts of terrorism by international groups.

The risks posed to the Games from activist groups and terrorists have been assessed by the QPS using a methodology consistent with ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard. The QPS received input from appropriate partner agencies including ASIO, Australia’s domestic security service. Issue-motivated groups are active in Australia and Queensland, reflecting Australia’s tolerance of political dissent. However, the vast majority of protests or actions by these groups are peaceful and major disruptions from political protests are rare and completely unknown in Gold Coast City this century. Australians typically support major sporting events and there is no information that the Games is of interest to any issue-motivated groups in Australia. Australia has a low terrorism risk profile compared to many countries and has highly developed counterterrorism capabilities. Australia, as an island continent, is able to secure its borders and has a high degree of control over persons seeking entry to the country. This, coupled with effective intelligence, has allowed Australia to minimise the potential for foreign terrorists to enter the country. The activities of Australian authorities and their positive links with local communities results in a difficult operating environment for international terrorists in Australia. Queensland is noted for its lack of political tension and there have been no confirmed terrorism threats in Queensland to date.

Federal, State and Territory Governments work under an integrated cooperative framework for National Counter-Terrorism Arrangements. These cooperative relationships have developed, extended and enhanced routine policing and security coordination and operational activity. Capability development programmes under the National Counter-Terrorism Arrangements have significantly enhanced Government resources available to secure the Games. These resources will be augmented by the establishment of a dedicated GIC which will integrate with operational security planning and support the delivery of a safe and secure Games. The risk to the Games from protest action is assessed as low, with that from terrorism being low.

Question 11.3 Identify the public and private organisations, including the Intelligence Services, which will be involved with security during the Commonwealth Games, and their respective responsibilities.

A robust and effective security framework will be developed in accordance with the Australian and Queensland Governments’ responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure Games. In accordance with a practised model for major event security, the Australian Government will coordinate the integration of appropriate federal security resources to support Queensland in meeting its responsibility for the operational delivery of protective security measures for the Games. The Security Functional Area (Security FA) within the OC will deliver the routine event security aspects of the Games security operation. It will be responsible for implementing protective security for the event, including in-venue security, pedestrian and vehicle screening, perimeter security, guarding and patrolling of venues and asset protection. The Security FA will develop contingency and escalation plans in conjunction with the QPS to coordinate the involvement of law enforcement agencies in operational security, when required.

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Table 11.3 Agency Responsibilities Public

Agency

Responsibilities

QPS

The primary jurisdictional police agency responsible for coordinating policing during the Games Coordination of all Government agency support to the Games security operation across Australian, State and Local Governments Respond to terrorist threats or major incidents affecting the Games

ASIO

Provide intelligence support to the Games to proactively assess terrorist and civil disorder threats to the event

Australian Government Department of Defence (DoD)

Responsible for the defence of Australia and its national interests Involved in domestic security planning and is an option once other State and Commonwealth capabilities are exceeded Has a number of specialist capabilities and can provide specific security assistance to the States on an as required basis

AFP

Support the QPS in the provision of close personal protection to dignitaries identified as being at risk. Provide police services at the Gold Coast and Brisbane International Airports (AFP has responsibility for providing police services at the 11 designated Australian airports as regulated in the Aviation Transport Regulations 2005) Assist the QPS through the provision of specialist police resources as negotiated

Australian Government Attorney–General’s Department (AGD)

Fund and develop security response training for Games Coordinate national counter-terrorism arrangements Coordinate national level disaster management Coordinate of dignitary protection arrangements on behalf of Australian high office holders, visiting foreign dignitaries to Australia and certain members of the foreign diplomatic and consular community within Australia Coordinate of the whole-of-Government approach to security planning for major events requiring the integration of Australian Government resources with those of States and Territories

ACBPS

Facilitate the legitimate movement of people, goods and aircraft into and out of Australia, while detecting unlawful activity at the border Undertake appropriate border clearance processes for athletes, delegates, support personnel and visitors Perform an intervention role in airports on behalf of other law enforcement and government agencies

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)

Protect Australia’s agriculture industries, human health, and its unique environment against exotic pests and diseases

Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)

Identify and control entrants across the Australian border Coordinate with the OC regarding visa requirements and Games accreditation for overseas visitors

Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DoIT)

Provide strategic leadership and national consistency in transport security Set and enforce a preventive security framework for aviation, air cargo and the maritime sector Work with State and Territory Governments to implement effective and consistent preventive security measures in surface transport

Queensland Government Department of Community Safety (DCS)

Provide services covering all phases of emergency and disaster management – prevention, preparedness, response and recovery delivered by the QAS, QFRS and Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ)

QFRS

Assess Games facilities for compliance with fire and life safety requirements Provide response to fires, rescue and other major incidents Hazardous materials incident prevention and response

QAS

Provide emergency pre-hospital care and patient transport services

EMQ

Provide best practice disaster management and rescue services Coordinate Queensland’s emergency and disaster management arrangements and disaster mitigation programmes Response and recovery services and coordination

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Table 11.3 Agency Responsibilities 68

Public Agency

Responsibilities

Manage routine event security Develop specifications for security infrastructure Procure security equipment Manage contract private security guard force

Contract Private Security

In-venue security and crowd control; perimeter protection Access control and pedestrian and vehicle screening Asset protection Security systems monitoring and response

Private Traffic Control

Provide traffic management support to the QPS

Question 11.4 Provide a guarantee from the highest government authority of your country for the safety and the peaceful celebration of the Commonwealth Games. This guarantee must include the respective responsibilities of all relevant authorities (financial, planning, operational, etc.). In the event that the regional and/or local government(s) has (have) authority over public security, emergencies or any other aspect of security, the highest authority of the regional and/ or local government(s) must also provide (a) written guarantee(s) in the same terms.

The Australian Government has the necessary resources to ensure a safe and secure event. Under a three tiered model for major event security planning, the various responsibilities of the Australian and Queensland Governments and the OC will be delivered under an overarching Security Master Plan for the event. Under this model, specific responsibilities for major event security planning can be divided between the OC, the Queensland Government and the Australian Government, into the three broad areas: Tier 1 – Venue/Event Security Security at the Tier 1 level is routinely provided within the venue by the event organiser or their subcontractor, with possible supplementation from local police. Tier 2 – State Police/Government Overlay Security at the Tier 2 level overlays Tier 1 and covers the immediate surrounds of the venue(s) and the associated urban domain, including routes between venues and accommodation. It is usually the responsibility of the State/Territory police and may be supplemented by other State/ Territory agencies, including emergency services, and the Australian Government. Support from external agencies (including other States/Territories or the Australian Government) is coordinated by the relevant jurisdictional police.

Tier 3 – National Overlay Security at the Tier 3 level is provided by the Australian Government. The Australian Government has constitutional responsibility for a number of security functions relevant to special events, including: • Preventing and responding to politically motivated violence; • Provision of intelligence derived from national and international sources; • Protection of the national borders; • Aviation and airport security; • Support commitments to a response to terrorism under the National Counter-Terrorism Plan; • Coordination and delivery of dignitary protection services; and • Provision of support for emergency management and those aspects of law enforcement for which the Australian Government is responsible. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Question 11.5 Identify how the public and private organisations will be integrated and coordinated, both amongst themselves and with the OC, throughout planning and operations.

The central coordinating body for the security operation to protect the Games will be the Security FA, which will be established within the Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination (OCGC). The OCGC will report to the OC via an Interdepartmental Working Group chaired by the Director-General of the Queensland Government Department of the Premier and Cabinet and consisting of Director-Generals from relevant Queensland Government departments. A Head of Security will be appointed to the Security Functional Area and charged with ensuring all agencies and organisations involved in the security operation provide an integrated planning framework to protect the event.

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A Commonwealth Games Security Master Plan will be developed in conjunction with all stakeholders to enunciate the roles and responsibilities of agencies and organisations involved in the security operation. This will be supported by Games-wide and venue-level planning including concepts of operations and venue security plans. The QPS will assume the lead role in coordinating the activities of Government agencies contributing to the security of the Games, and will work closely with the Security FA. QPS officers will be seconded to the Security FA during the planning and operational phases of the Games to ensure full coordination between the OC and Government in respect of Games security. Operational coordination in the lead-up to and during the event will be managed from a dedicated Games Security Command Centre, to be established by the QPS. The Security FA will coordinate with all relevant areas within the OCGC (such as Venue Operations, Transport, Logistics and Venue Design) to ensure security planning is integrated within the overall Games operational concept and provides a security outcome consistent with the Games’ branding. The Security FA will report to the OC via the Board of the Interdepartmental Working Group. This mechanism will provide oversight for the development of the security operation and assist in ensuring the full alignment of security and operational planning. This close alignment will be continued throughout the operational period. A Security FA liaison officer will be posted in the Games Security Command Centre and a senior QPS officer will be posted to the Games Operations Centre (GOC). Coordination of Local and State Government Organisations/Agencies

The QPS will also chair a multi-agency State Security Planning Group, comprising representatives of Local, State and Australian Government agencies and the Security FA to coordinate planning for the delivery of Games security. Australian Government agency support (Tier 3) will be coordinated by an Australian Government Security Working Group. These arrangements will ensure appropriate coordination and integration is provided across all levels of security planning responsibilities (Queensland and Australian Governments) together with the requirements of the OC.

Question 11.6 Identify any existing key organisations that will not be involved in Commonwealth Games security.

All key organisations in Australia with responsibilities relevant to the security of the event will be involved in the planning and delivery of the Games security operation.

Question 11.7 Will there be a department within the OC structure responsible for security matters? What will be its functions and responsibilities vis-à-vis the organisations identified in Question 11.3?

The OC will establish an appropriately resourced and supported Security FA within the OC to coordinate the delivery of the security operation for the Games. The Security FA will be responsible for delivering routine event security services including vehicle and pedestrian screening, in-venue security and access control at all Games competition and non-competition venues. This will include managing the private security guard force that will be deployed for the event. The Security FA will work closely with other areas within the OC, the QPS and other relevant agencies in developing and delivering the security operation for the Games.

The QPS will work closely with the OC throughout the Games’ preparations to ensure the security overlay is effectively integrated with all facets of venue and event planning and operation. To achieve this level of integration, a QPS officer will be seconded to the Security FA once advice is received of the successful bid nomination and will work closely with the OC.

Basketball

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Question 11.8 70

Provide organisation charts of Games security for the following: • Organisation of the planning phases • Organisation of the implementation phase.

Figure 11.8.1 Organisational Planning Model

Minister for the Commonwealth Games (State Government)

Gold Coast City 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation Organising Committee Board

Interdepartmental Working Group

Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination (OCGC)

Australian Government Security Working Group

Transport • Road • Rail • Air

Operational Response • CounterTerrorism • Fire • Ambulance • Command Control & Coordination (C3)

State Security Planning Group (Chaired by QPS with membership including Security FA and representatives from relevant Local, State and Australian Government Agencies)

Specialist Support • Close Personal Protection • Intelligence • Threat Assessment • Bomb Response • Commonwealth Support • Border Protection • Airports • Immigration

Workforce • Private security • Volunteers

Security Functional Area (FA)

Venues/Events • Competition • Non-competition

Queens Baton Relay • International • National • State

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Figure 11.8.2 Organisational Implementation Model – Queensland 71

Commissioner QPS

Games Operations Centre (GOC) Including QPS Liaison Officer

Games Security Command Centre (GSCC)

Traffic/Transport Support

Airspace Protection and Maritime Security

VIP Security

Police Venue Security Commander

Security and Emergency Response

Counter-Terrorism

Venue Manager (Venue Command Centre)

Venue Security Manager

Investigation

Incident Management

Venue Security

Integrated Multi-Agency Resources

Private Security

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Question 11.9 72

Resources can be redeployed from other areas of Queensland, interstate or internationally (where agreements exist), if required.

Provide estimates of the total police and emergency services human resources in the region and city.

The South Eastern Police Region is bordered by the Queensland and New South Wales border, the Southern Police Region to the west and Metropolitan South Region to the north, and includes Gold Coast City.

For the purpose of this question, ‘city’ refers to resources in the South Eastern Police Region and ‘region’ refers to the QPS as a whole (State-wide).

Table 11.9 Estimates of Total Police and Emergency Services Human Resources Service/ Force

QPS

South Eastern Region

State-wide (Queensland)

Officers/Personnel

Number of Stations and Vehicles

Equipment/Resources

Additional Resource Capability

1393 Police Officers

21 police stations

General duties

9,011 Police Officers

299 Support Staff

15 neighbourhood police beats

Criminal investigation

6 shop fronts

Water Police

249 fleet vehicles

EORT

Specialist units: • Major Event Planning; • Disaster Management; • Counter-Terrorism; • Public Safety (Civil Order); • Special Emergency Response; • Close Personal Protection; • Search & Rescue; • Mounted Police; • Dive Squad; and • Railway Squad.

Traffic

Dog Squad Bike Squad

3,832 Support Staff Police Recruits 341 police stations 58 neighbourhood police beats 47 shop fronts 2,316 fleet vehicles QFRS

487 Fire Fighters and Operational Support Staff (full-time)

34 urban fire stations

240 Fire Fighters (part-time)

40 operational support vehicles

3,200 Volunteer Fire Fighters

89 rural fire brigades

70 urban and 155 rural fire appliances

Urban and rural fire appliances and crews with fire, rescue and hazardous materials response equipment Specialist crews and appliances: • BA Hazmat; • Urban Search and Rescue; and • Technical Rescue. Regional Operational Coordination Centre and Regional Incident Management Teams

1,649 Fire Fighters (full-time) 1,760 Fire Fighters (part-time) 30,800 Volunteer Fire Fighters 362 Urban fire appliances State Operations Coordination Centre and State Incident Management Teams Specialist crews and appliances: • Scientific Unit; • BA Hazmat; • Urban Search and Rescue; and • Technical Rescue.

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Table 11.9 Estimates of Total Police and Emergency Services Human Resources Service/ Force

QAS

South Eastern Region Officers/Personnel

Number of stations and vehicles

Equipment/Resources

Additional resource capability

659 Ambulance and Paramedic Personnel

9 ambulance stations (Gold Coast City)

2,760 Ambulance and Paramedic Personnel

17 Support Staff

26 ambulance stations (South East Region)

Special Operations Paramedics and equipment, who work alongside QFS in the inner cordon of hazmat, chemical, biological and radiation incidents, and urban search and rescue operations. Regional Ambulance Coordination Centre and Incident Management Teams.

318 operational/patient support vehicles

52 accident and emergency vehicles (Gold Coast City) 41 operational/patient support vehicles 17 other vehicles

EMQ

State-wide (Queensland)

EMQ: 15 permanent staff State Emergency Service (SES): • 956 members in 5 units; • 850 active; and • 106 reserve members.

Police Station

323 Support Staff 328 Ambulance Volunteers 770 accident and emergency vehicles

100 Other vehicles

Headquarters at Gold Coast City

6,800 volunteers

6 vehicles

72 Helicopter Rescue Staff (including Pilots, Crew and Engineers)

5 helicopters

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Question 11.10 74

Provide an estimate of the total human resources that would be used in the operational implementation of security during the Commonwealth Games, specifying by staff type (e.g. police, emergency services, intelligence services, Armed Forces, volunteers, contract security etc.) and in what capacity. What proportion of these will come from another region and will need varying degrees of logistical support?

Table 11.10 Total Security Resources Total Security Resources Service/ Force

Officers/Personnel

Locations

Equipment - Resources

Additional Resource Capability

QPS

Based on planning to date and current threat levels it is estimated that, on average, approximately 2,063 police officers will be deployed on competition days

Deployed at all Games competition and noncompetition venues, public space events, transport infrastructure and at key locations within the City

General duties police Specialist policing including public order, counterterrorism, VIP protection etc

Additional personnel and resources will be drawn from State holdings if required

Vehicles will be drawn from a State-wide fleet of 2,316 vehicles

Mutual aid from other policing jurisdictions will be requested if required Assistant from the Australian Defence Force, in terms of specialist search capabilities and bomb disposal

QFRS

QAS

Cover drawn from 487 operational fire fighters and operational support in the South Eastern Region, with further operational support from Region and State Headquarters staff, as required

Cover drawn from 659 Ambulance and Paramedic personnel in the South Eastern Region, with further support from Brisbane Region and State Headquarters staff, as required

Gold Coast Fire Stations, and other ‘at risk’ and strategic locations within the Games event footprint, specifically the Village

Specialist crews and appliances: • BA Hazmat; • Urban Search and Rescue; • Technical Rescue; and • Regional Incident Management Teams.

Dedicated pre-positioned and rapid response ambulances at Games competition venues, the Village and entertainment venues will be available to cover the entire Games overlay Existing ambulance stations will provide additional support to the dedicated ambulances if required

Private security

On average, 5,157 security officers will be deployed on competition days

Urban and rural fire appliances and crews with fire, rescue and hazardous materials response equipment

All Games locations

20–25 dedicated Games ambulance vehicles supported by ambulances that service Gold Coast City and surrounding communities Specialist response (SORT/ SRT) to work alongside personnel who work in the inner cordons of: • Hazmat, chemical biological and radiation incidents; and • Urban search and rescue operation. Licensed and experienced events security personnel

Specialist crews and appliances from State Operations and Brisbane Region: • Scientific Unit; • BA Hazmat; • Urban Search and Rescue; and • Technical Rescue. Mutual aid from fire and rescue agencies may be requested for any largescale incidents occurring close to the Queensland and New South Wales border as per existing agreements Additional resources can be sourced from the State holdings of: • 770 accident and emergency vehicles; • 318 operational/patient support vehicles; and • 100 other vehicles.

23,089 registered security officers in Queensland – unarmed (as at 18 February 2011)

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Table 11.10 Total Security Resources Total Security Resources

Service/ Force

Officers/Personnel

Locations

Equipment - Resources

Additional Resource Capability

Private Traffic Management

On average, 150 traffic management personnel will be deployed on competition days (G1 – G12)

All Games locations

Licensed and experienced traffic management personnel

27,000 licensed traffic management personnel in Queensland (as at 22 February 2011)

AFP

AFP personnel and resources to achieve planned outcomes

Games airport venues, other national gateways and locations identified in risk planning

AFP Officers

AFP would look to provide additional resources necessary to achieve planned outcomes determined in liaison with State and Federal agencies

Australian Government Department of Defence

Specific ADF personnel to support the civil response, as required

Locations identified in risk planning

Specialist domestic security response

The Department of Defence may commit further ADF resources dependant on the circumstances and the existing State and Federal response

Australian Defence Force (ADF)

Question 11.11 Does legislation permit a single management structure that will be effective whatever the origin of the human and technical resources that are used, and without functional or territorial restrictions?

Australian and Queensland legislation allows the formation of a unified command structure to coordinate the delivery of Australian and State resources for the protection of the Commonwealth Games, working in close cooperation with the OC. This model was successfully used to secure the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Question 11.12 If necessary, is your government willing to make modifications to the laws, standards and administrative procedures considered necessary within the legislative organisation of the country to achieve an efficient structure and a security operation that is appropriate to the special circumstances of the Commonwealth Games?

Should Gold Coast City be selected as the Host City for the Games, the Queensland Government will introduce the appropriate enabling legislation to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and the successful staging of the Games. This legislation will cover all aspects of the Games where existing legislation does not provide necessary powers.

Australia has experience in developing and implementing the required legal framework, including the introduction of specific legislation, as enacted for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the 2003 Rugby World Cup, the annual motor race event currently known as the Armor All Gold Coast 600, which is part of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, and the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. All levels of government will work together to satisfy their obligations to the Games and any new legislation required to address requirements will be introduced within the necessary time frames.

Question 11.13 Is it possible to limit and exercise effective control over the use of air space affected by the Commonwealth Games and, if so, how?

Effective control of the use of airspace affected by the Games can be guaranteed. The Australian Government has legislative control of Australian airspace and airport security and can use these powers to effectively control access to and movement through airspace associated with the Games. Air Services Australia, the Government authority charged with controlling airspace, can enforce bans or restrictions to all aircraft under air navigation regulations. Games-related airspace restrictions will be determined on a risk basis and confirmed to Government, industry participants and General Aviation by notifications including Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS).

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During the period where airspace restrictions are in place, the Australian Government will work with appropriate State agencies to provide a capability to deter and respond to any act of unauthorised entry into restricted airspace. The AFP is the primary law-enforcement agency responsible for ensuring security at Australia’s

11 major gateway airports. Law-enforcement in Australia’s aviation environment includes deterring, preventing and responding to threats of terrorism, investigating serious and organised crime in the aviation sector and performing a community policing role at airports. Gold Coast International Airport and Brisbane International Airport will be declared non-competition Games venues for the event and secured accordingly.

Question 11.14 Use table 11.14 to list, in chronological order (most recent first), the experience of your city, region and country over the last ten years in the organisation of security for major international events (particularly sports events).

Table 11.14 Experience of Major Events – Gold Coast City, Queensland and Australia Year

Event

Duration of Event (days)

Number of Participants

Number of Dignitaries and VIPs

Number of Attending Spectators

Number of Security Personnel

Gold Coast City – Events 2009

Beach Cricket (international event)

18,000

2009

Coolangatta Gold

543

5,000

Biennial

Pan Pacific Masters Games

11,189 (2010)

N/A

Biennial

Australian University Games

7,144

10,000

Gold Coast City – Annual Events 2010

Armor All Gold Coast 600

170,073

350

1979–2009

Gold Coast Airport Marathon

25,000

50,000

100

1991–2008

Indy Car Race

300,000

528

2009

Super GP Car Race

180,000

350

1991 and 2009

ITU Triathlon World Championships

46,000

30,000

1998–2008

Australian Women’s Hard Court (tennis)

N/A

13,036

N/A

1997–2006

Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships

8,100

80,000

15/day

1990–2009

Ladies Masters (golf)

151

N/A

30,000

5/day

Annual

Schoolies Week

90,000

N/A

1,600

Annual

New Year’s Eve Festivities

N/A

114,600

364

Annual

V Festival (music event)

N/A

11,000

Annual

Gold Coast Triathlon

5,000

10,000

Annual

Big Day Out (music event)

Seasonal

Australian Football League (AFL) – 5 games

Fortnightly

2 teams

9,800

16/game

Seasonal

National Rugby League (NRL) – 13 games

Fortnightly

18,603

18,603 (average)

Seasonal

Football (soccer) – 7 games

5,266

5,266 (average)

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Table 11.14 Experience of Major Events – Gold Coast City, Queensland and Australia Year

Event

Duration of Event (days)

Number of Participants

Number of Dignitaries and VIPs

Number of Attending Spectators

Number of Security Personnel

N/A

250 QPS 75 security per day

Queensland – Events 2007

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance and Trade Meetings (Cairns and Coolum)

11 (Cairns) 4 (Coolum)

400 (Cairns) 200 (Coolum)

2006

Queens Baton Relay (Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games)

700 runners

81,555 (Opening Ceremony)

400 QPS 50 Victorian Police

2003

Rugby World Cup

9 matches (Brisbane) 3 matches (Townsville)

20 nations

464088

2,800 QPS

2002

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

800

51 heads of state

N/A

4,000 QPS

2001

Goodwill Games

1,300

400

240,000

1,000 QPS

2000

Football (soccer) Competition (Sydney Olympic Games)

210,000

1,800 QPS 3,500 Security

Queensland – Annual Events Annual

Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run

50,000

5,000

80 QPS 20 SES

Annual

Brisbane International (tennis)

192

82,257

56 QPS 140 Security

Year

Event

Duration of Event (days)

Number of Participants

Number of Dignitaries and VIPs

Number of Attending Spectators

Number of Security Personnel

Australia – Events 2010

UCI World Road Cycling Championships

423

150

300,000 event

100

2009

Pacific Island Forum – Queensland

300 delegates

16 heads of state

N/A

150

2008

World Youth Day – Sydney

250,000

400,000 on final day

23,000 New South Wales Police

2007

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting – Sydney

6000

21 heads of state

N/A

41,000 New South Wales Police

2006

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games

4500

400

1,554,402 sold 4,098,390 total attendance

36,472 Victorian Police

2000

Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

10,651

8,500,000

11,300 per day at peak period

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa

THEME 12 Accommodation

Question 12.1 State what point of reference you have chosen as the Commonwealth Games centre in the Candidate City (e.g. CGF hotel (s), main stadium etc) and explain why. This point of reference must be used to answer the questions below.

Carrara Stadium has been selected as the centre of the Games. Carrara Stadium is the location of the Main Athletics Stadium (Athletics Competition) and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and will accommodate the greatest number of athletes, officials and spectators throughout the duration of the Games.

Question 12.2 The questions in Theme 12 require you to categorise hotels according to the internationally accepted star rating system (5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star) described in the Games Manual on Accommodation. Provide a statement from your national tourist board, giving the equivalent rating used in your country and a description of the standard of hotel in each category.

In addition, provide table 12.2, duly completed and guaranteed by your national tourist board detailing the total hotel room capacity in and around your point of reference in the Candidate City. Provide similar tables for any other city hosting a Commonwealth Games event that would have specific accommodation requirements (use the competition venue as the point of reference in this case), but only include accommodation within a 10 km radius (b,c,d, etc.).

Accommodation standard ratings and descriptions are provided by AAA Tourism, the national tourist body of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Clubs. It is the only official accommodation certification scheme in Australia offering consistent ratings for approximately 10,000 properties nationwide. AAA Tourism plays an important role in the Australian tourism industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to delivering quality visitor experiences. AAA Tourism is recognised by Tourism Australia as providing suitable, consistent accommodation ratings and is the Australian equivalent of the international standard. Properties are inspected and awarded the following star ratings:

Table 12.2.1 AAA Tourism Rating System Star rating

Description

5 STAR Apartment hotel

Outstanding establishments characterised by luxury apartments offering an exceptional standard of facilities, furnishing and guest services. 24-hour room service and housekeeping, dishwasher, valet parking, in-house laundry and secretarial services.

4 STAR Apartment hotel

Very well-appointed accommodation reflecting stylish decor throughout and a high standard of facilities and guest services. Minimum of 16-hour room service and house-keeping, plus air-conditioning.

3 STAR Apartment hotel

Well-appointed and comfortable accommodation with a good range of facilities and services.

2 STAR Apartment hotel

Basic accommodation with clean and reasonably well-maintained range of facilities and guest services.

1 STAR Apartment hotel

Simple and clean, no frills-style accommodation with cooling facilities but limited room facilities.

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AAA Tourism also promotes and manages star-rated accommodation properties in Australia. Green stars are additional to the current star rating and are given to businesses that achieve practical environmental standards. Green stars make it possible for customers and the industry to identify tourism businesses committed to reducing the environmental impacts of their operation.

Examples include Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa, Hotel Grand Chancellor, QT Gold Coast and Pepper’s Hotels operated by Mantra Group. The standards of accommodation and services provided by these operators are of a recognised, international quality and Gold Coast Tourism believe these properties are fully warranted for inclusion in the Candidature.

In addition to the AAA Rating Scheme, several accommodation providers within Gold Coast City self-assess and comply with International Brand Standards of recognised international hotel chains.

Australia’s range of accommodation includes:

Table 12.2.2 Australia’s Range of Accommodation Accommodation type

Definition

Apartment Hotel

A self-contained unit with one or more bedrooms or suites, and a dining area with cooking facilities. The Apartment Hotel may also include outlets that serve food and drink which may or may not be operated by the Apartment Hotel.

Backpackers

Backpackers offer inexpensive, often shared accommodation in a dormitory-style with beds or bunks. Private accommodation is also available. Backpackers generally offer shared self-catering, toilet and showering facilities.

Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast accommodation is provided by hosts and is generally separate to the main house. Breakfast can be served by the host or offered as a self-catering option. Breakfast should be included in the tariff.

Guesthouse

A Guesthouse must have a minimum of five rooms and separate communal lounge and dining areas. Breakfast and dinner may be included.

Hotel

Hotels usually offer a large range of sole occupancy rooms. Hotels are often multi-storey buildings and usually offer dining options such as bars, cafes and restaurants and/or room service, as well as a range of services including security or valet parking.

Houseboat

Houseboats are self-contained floating homes, offering separate bedrooms or suites and dining and facilities.

Motel or Motor Inn

Motels or motor inns offer studio-style rooms with private bathrooms and car parking. Meals are often available for guests.

Resort

Resorts are often set on spacious grounds and offer private rooms and suites, dining options including restaurants and bars, shopping and recreational services.

Self-Catering

Self-Catering will offer a sole occupancy unit consisting of one or more bedrooms or suites with a dining area and cooking facilities. Self-catering accommodation may be in the form of apartments, chalets, hotels, houses, cottages and cabins.

Tourist or Caravan Park

Tourist or Caravan Parks usually offer guests the option of pitching a tent or hitching a caravan to a powered or unpowered site. Tourist or Caravan Parks often offer shared cooking, laundry, toilet and shower facilities.

Gold Coast City’s current total accommodation capacity is 65,000 beds. There is constant investment in new accommodation products together with

reinvestment in existing tourist accommodation and associated businesses. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the ratings system statement from Gold Coast Tourism.

Table 12.2 Total Hotel Room Capacity Star Category

0–10Km Radius From Point of Reference Existing

10–50km Radius From Point of Reference

New Construction

Existing

New Construction

Planned *

Additional**

Planned *

Additional**

5 STAR

3,033

200

415

4 STAR

5,713

2,792

3 STAR

2,118

318

2 STAR

Total

10,915

200

3,525

Note: *Planned = hotels for which construction authorisations have already been signed. ** Additional = hotels for which construction authorisations have not yet been signed.

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The preliminary rounds of the Basketball Competition will be located in Cairns and Townsville, with initial competitor numbers estimated to total approximately 250. With team officials and spectators added, the accommodation requirement can be limited to three hotels in both Cairns and Townsville. Cairns and Townsville are international tourism destinations in North Queensland: Cairns has 10,600 hotel rooms and Townsville has 3,000 hotel rooms of varying star-rated categories.

Athletes will be accommodated in one hotel, Games Family and officials in a second and media accommodated in a third hotel. Three hotels have been sourced in both Cairns and Townsville for these purposes.

Question 12.3 Provide a map indicating the location of existing hotels within a 10km radius of your point of reference. Show hotel numbers on a map in BLUE: 1 Complete table 12.3.

Table 12.3 Existing Hotels Within a Radius of 0–10km Hotel Name #

Total # of Rooms

Guarantees Obtained Number of Rooms

% of Signed by (Body/Name) Total

5 STAR 59 Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise - Gold Tower

108

130

Hilton Surfers Paradise

419

100

24 David Kelly/General Manager

Jupiters Gold Coast

594

209

35 Violeta Herrero/Associate Director of Sales

Meriton Serviced Apartments Gold Coast

181

134

Peppers Broadbeach

499

Palazzo Versace

204

200

RACV Royal Pines Resort

330

133

Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa**

293

230

8 Shuzo Yamanaka/Senior Sales Manager International & Leisure 78 Leon Thomson/Director of Sales & Marketing

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

295

250

85 Nicholas Clarke/Director of Sales & Marketing

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa

329

230

70 Peter Brampton/General Manager

4 STAR 50 Artique Resort

0 7 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 98 Michael Gibson/Revenue Manager

120

Biarritz Apartments

Boulevard North Apartments

Breakers North Apartments

Breakfree - Savannah Resort

105

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

270

Diamond Sands Resort

Freshwater Point

125

Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise

404

La Grande Apartments

Mantra - Bel Air

Mantra - Broadbeach on the Park

0 190

235

70 Linda Collis/Area Director Sales & Marketing

58 Linda Collis/Area Director Sales & Marketing 0

175

Mantra - Circle on Cavill

166

136

Mantra - Crown Towers

124

Mantra - Legends Hotel

403

176

Mantra - Phoenician

128

Mantra - Sierra Grand

108

Mantra - Sun City Resort

183

Mantra - Wings Resort

Montego Sands Resort

Oscar on Main Resort

16 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 27 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 82 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 42 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 44 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 26 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 27 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 38 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 34 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 0 0

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Table 12.3 Existing Hotels Within a Radius of 0–10km Hotel Name

Total # of Rooms

Guarantees Obtained Number of Rooms

% of Signed by (Body/Name) Total

4 STAR 46

Q1 Resort & Spa

150

53 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 0

Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters

104

137

QT Gold Coast

296

280

95 Scott Barratt/Financial Controller

Radisson Resort Gold Coast

280

200

71 Gerard Knight/General Manager

Sandcastles on the Broadwater

Sea World Resort & Water Park

405

250

South Pacific Plaza

62 Nicole Pender/Corporate, Event & Leisure Sales 0

Southport Tourist Park

61 56

56 248

Surf Parade Resort

Surfers Aquarius

Surfers Beachside Holiday Apartments

Surfers Century Oceanside Apartments

The Breakers

The Meriton on Main Beach

The Wave Resort

Towers of Chevron Renaissance

310

Trilogy Surfers Paradise

Vibe Hotel Gold Coast

199

Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast

388

Xanadu Resort

3 STAR 26 International Beach Resort

0 388

100 Don Cox/Group General Manager

120

Alexander Holiday Apartments

Anacapri Holiday Resort Apartments

Aruba Surf Resort

Ashmore Palms Holiday Village

Best Western Broadbeach Travel Inn Apartments Blue Waters Apartments

Breakfree - Acapulco Resort

Breakfree - Beachcomber Surfers Paradise

Breakfree - Beachpoint Resort

Breakfree - Cosmopolitan

Breakfree - Diamond Beach Resort

118

Breakfree - Imperial Surf

Breakfree - Longbeach Apartments

Breakfree - Maldives

Breakfree - Moroccan

26 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 38 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 37 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 0 46 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue

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Table 12.3 Existing Hotels Within a Radius of 0–10km Hotel Name #

Total # of Rooms

Guarantees Obtained Number of Rooms

% of Signed by (Body/Name) Total

3 STAR 78 Breakfree - Neptune Resort

Breakfree - Peninsula

Diamond Cove Resort

136

Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise**

Harbour Side Resort

Islander Resort Hotel

La Promenade

Mermaid Beach Park View

135

Paradise Centre Apartments**

Paradise Island Resort

Paradise Isles

Paros on the Beach

Quarterdeck Apartments

Surf Regency Apartments

Surfers Del Rey

Surfers Hawaiian Prestige Apartments

The Penthouses Apartments Gold Coast

YHA

2 STAR 38 Sunset Court

Surfers City Motel

Total

Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa, Gold Coast City

53 404

200

50 John Tarrant/Director of Sales

0 30

34 10,915

24 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 44 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 0

39 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 0

0 3,840

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Map 12.3 Existing Hotels Within a Radius of 0–10km 84

GOL

OAS

T HIG

Biggera Waters

HW AY

15 137

Labrador 22

I AVENUE

GOLD CO

Parkwood

KUMBAR REET

WATERL OO

16 35

130

3 36 18

136

TREE

AD A RO OWR

BEN

46 47 48

49 50

ALL RO

Surfers Paradise THE

CORS

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VIA

BUND

STR

ASHMOR

41 44

Benowa

GOLD COAST HIGHW AY

EW S

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Gold Coast

COTL

IS E AR A D SURFERS P ARDE BOULEV

Southport

135

Main Beach 85

133

Ashmore

DRIVE

STREET

Ernest

HIGH

STREET

SMITH ST

24 27 26

29 THOMAS

13 10

THE ESPLANADE

R ROAD

AST HIGHW AY

Carrara

58 61

Broadbeach 87 HOOKER BOULEVARD

79 80 81

Clear Island Waters

Mermaid Beach DRIVE

Mermaid Waters

INA

63 64

ET RE ST RI

IF PAC

HWAY

WAY

VO SA

T HIG

K PAR

Merrimac

COAS

GOLD

DING

ROB

GOO

IC M OTO TE

RIV

Robina

65 3 BER

Miami

MUD A ST CHR

ISTIN

E AV

ENU

Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads

Varsity Lakes

COAST

GOLD

BIN

AY KW

AR AP

REE

Mudgeeraba

Burleigh Waters

AY HIGHW

IVE

Nerang River

Y RWA T CO

71 72

134

74 73 75 76 77

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Question 12.4 Provide a map indicating the location of existing hotels within a 10-50km radius of your point of reference. Show hotel numbers on map in BLUE: 1 Complete table 12.4.

Table 12.4 Existing Hotels Within a Radius of 10–50km Hotel Name #

Total # of Rooms

5 STAR 4 Azzura Greens Resort

159

132

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove**

247

Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa

Guarantees Obtained Number of Rooms

% of Signed by (Body/Name) Total 0

150

61 Kimberley Furnell/Director of Sales

4 STAR 104 Blue C Apartments

113

Breakfree Paradiso

Burleigh Beach Tower

Cedar Creek Lodges

Couran Cove Island Resort

92 95

215

Currumbin Sands Beachfront Apartments

Gemini Court Holiday Apartments

Gold Coast Holiday Park & Motel

238

102

Kirra Beach Apartments

105

Kirra Surf Apartments

106

Mantra - Coolangatta Beach

114

Mantra on Salt Beach

107

Ocean Plaza Resort

100

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat

110

Outrigger Twin Towns Resort

240

200

115

Peppers Salt Resort & Spa

304

108

Points North Apartments

112

Pyramid Holiday Park

98 93 90 96 101

The Mouses House

The Polish Place

Treasure Island Holiday Park

111

Tweed Ultima

100

275

34 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 0

83 Niel Mason/General Manager 11 Kent Davidson/Group Director of Sales & Revenue 0

169

Royal Palm Apartments

Sands Mediterranean Resort

Sands Turtle Beach Resort

254

Swell Resort Burleigh Beach

110

130

3 STAR 99 Binna Burra Mountain Lodge 91

Grande Florida Beachside Resort

109

Greenmount Beach Resort

103 97 8

Windsurfer Resort

Total

120

Meridian Tower

Oceanside Cove Holiday Apartments

30 3525

0 413

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Map 12.4 Existing Hotels Within a Radius of 10–50km 86

Strathpine

H AY TEW GA IGH Y WA

Brisbane

Indooroopilly SO UT H EA ST

North Stradbroke Island

FR EE AY W

Redland Bay C PA IF IC HI GH AY W

Beenleigh

IF PAC

South Stradbroke

IC H AY IGHW

132

Oxenford

Eagle Heights

Hope Island Biggera Waters

7 GOLD C HIGH OAST WAY

Pacific Pines

Mt Tamborine Beaudesert

Parkwood

Nerang

Main Beach

AY HIGHW

Mudgeeraba

COAST

Merrimac

Surfers Paradise

GOLD

Highland Park

Mermaid Beach 91

Miami 92

–

Palm Beach 98

Tugun 102

Natural Bridge Binna Burra 99

O’Reilly

101

Springbrook National Park

Tweed Heads

103

Tweed Heads West

104 – 111

Banora Point 112

Kingscliff 113

Cudgen

Bogangar 11 11

Pottsville

PAC IFIC HIG AY HW

GOLD COAST CITY 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES – CANDIDATE CITY FILE THEME 12 – Accommodation

Question 12.5 Provide a map indicating the location of hotels to be constructed within a 10km radius of your point of reference. Mark planned hotels for which construction authorisations have already been given in GREEN on the map: 1 Mark additional hotels for which construction authorisations have not been signed by are required to host the Commonwealth Games in RED on the map: 1 Complete table 12.5.

The City already has sufficient accommodation product necessary to meet the requirements of the CGF and anticipated Games visitation. One development project planned that will add to the City’s existing accommodation capacity and tourism appeal is Jupiter’s Hotel and Casino. This project is a AUD $350 million (GBP £220.5 million) redevelopment which will include a new 5-star 200-room boutique hotel, new entertainment facilities and renovation of current suites and penthouses, due for completion in 2014. No commitments have been sought from this development.

There are currently no development plans pending approval that are considered necessary to meet the CGF’s requirements or the anticipated Games visitation requirements. Table 12.5 Hotels To Be Constructed Within a Radius of 0–10km #

Hotel Name

Total # of Rooms

Construction Timelines

Guarantees Obtained

Start Date

Finish Date

Number of Rooms

% of Total

Signed by (Body/ Name)

2014

5 STAR 131

Jupiters Hotel Boutique Tower

200

4 STAR 3 STAR 2 STAR Total

200

Question 12.6 Provide a map indicating the location of hotels to be constructed within a 10-50km radius of your reference. Mark planned hotels for which construction authorisations have already been given in GREEN on the map: 1 Mark additional hotels for which construction authorisations have not been signed by are required to host the Commonwealth Games in RED on the map: 1

Complete table 12.6.

There are no hotels planned to be constructed within a 10-50 kilometre radius of the reference at the time of Candidature submission and therefore Map 12.6 and Table 12.6 have not been provided.

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Map 12.5 Hotels To Be Constructed Within a Radius of 0–10km 88

OAS

T HIG

Biggera Waters

HW AY

AST HIGHW AY

Labrador

R ROAD

KUMBAR

I AVENUE

GOLD CO

Parkwood

REET

WATERL OO

STREET

Ernest

DRIVE

HIGH

THOMAS

STREET

SMITH ST

3 S UR FE R

S PARADI S

Main Beach

E B OU

Southport Gold Coast

Ashmore

TREE

Surfers Paradise

ALL RO

Benowa

ASHMOR

THE

CORS

BUND

STR

EET

BEN

OWR

A RO

GOLD COAST HIGHW AY

EW S

LEVARDE

COTL

THE ESPLANADE

GOL

E ROAD

VIA

Carrara

Broadbeach

HOOKER BOULEVARD

Clear Island Waters Mermaid Beach Mermaid Waters

IVE

COAS

INA

ET RE ST RI

IF PAC

HWAY

WAY

VO SA

T HIG

K PAR

Merrimac

GOLD

G DR

ROB

DIN GOO

IC M OTO TE

RIV

Robina

3 BER

Miami

MUD A ST CHR

ISTIN

E AV

ENU

Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads

Varsity Lakes

IVE

Burleigh Waters

131

AY HIGHW

COAST

GOLD

BIN

AY KW

AR AP

REE

Mudgeeraba

Nerang River

Y RWA T CO

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Question 12.7 Provide a map indicating the location of proposed other accommodation (if applicable) within a 0-50km radius of the Commonwealth Games Main Stadium. This may include condominiums, villages other than the Commonwealth Games Village.

Please note that the Commonwealth Games Village is addressed in Theme 10. If existing buildings/ships are being used as part of other accommodation, provide guarantees from the owners concerned, including:

Mark existing accommodation in BLUE on the map: 1

• Use of venue

Mark planned accommodation for which construction authorisations have already been signed in GREEN on the map: 1

• Rental costs, if any

Mark additional accommodation for which construction authorisations have not been signed but are required to host the Commonwealth Games in RED on the map: 1

Complete table 12.7.

• Possession and vacation dates • Financial guarantees for any upgrade to the building(s), if applicable.

Table 12.7 Other Accommodation Within a Radius of 0–50km Category

Name of Accommodation

Total # of Rooms

Guarantees Obtained Number of Rooms

Backpackers

116

Aquarius Backpackers

Backpackers

117

Arrival Accommodation

Tourist/caravan park

118

Broadwater Tourist Park

Tourist/caravan park

119

Burleigh Beach Tourist Park

Backpackers

120

Coolangatta Sands Hostel

Backpackers

121

Coolangatta YHA Backpackers

Backpackers

122

Islander Backpackers Resort

Tourist/caravan park

123

Kirra Beach Tourist Park

Backpackers

124

Komune Resort

Tourist/caravan park

125

Main Beach Tourist Park

Tourist/caravan park

126

Ocean Beach Tourist Park

Tourist/caravan park

127

Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park

Campus accommodation

128

The Southport School

300

Backpackers

129

Trekkers Backpackers

562

Total

% of Total

Signed by (Body/ Name)

No commitments have been sought from these accommodation providers as there is sufficient accommodation product necessary to meet the requirements of the CGF and the anticipated Games visitation requirements.

Lobby, QT Hotel Gold Coast City

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Map 12.7 Other Accommodation Within a Radius of 0–50km 90

Strathpine

H AY TEW GA IGH Y WA

Brisbane

Indooroopilly SO UT H EA ST FR EE

North Stradbroke Island

AY W

Redland Bay C PA IF IC HI GH AY W

Beenleigh

IF PAC

South Stradbroke

IC H AY IGHW

Hope Island

Oxenford Eagle Heights

Biggera Waters GOLD

Pacific Pines HIGHWAYAST Parkwood 117

Mt Tamborine Beaudesert

Nerang

118 116

119 125 128

AY HIGHW

Mudgeeraba

Surfers Paradise

129

COAST

Merrimac

GOLD

Highland Park

Main Beach

Mermaid Beach 126

Miami

119

127

Palm Beach Tugun

Natural Bridge Binna Burra O’Reilly

Springbrook National Park

123

Tweed Heads West

121

120 124

Tweed Heads

Banora Point Kingscliff Cudgen

Bogangar

Pottsville

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Question 12.8 Provide a map of the total Games-time room inventory in your city by superimposing all previous maps on each other. Complete table 12.8, listing hotels in numerical order by hotel reference number.

Table 12.8 Total Games-time Room Inventory Hotel Reference Number

Hotel Name

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa Couran Cove Island Resort Gold Coast Holiday Park & Motel Azzura Greens Resort Cedar Creek Lodges The Polish Place Treasure Island Holiday Park Windsurfer Resort Sandcastles on the Broadwater Blue Waters Apartments Sea World Resort & Water Park Southport Tourist Park Harbour Side Resort Palazzo Versace Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa YHA Xanadu Resort Oscar on Main Resort Breakfree - Maldives The Meriton on Main Beach Mantra - Sun City Resort Paradise Isles Mantra - Crown Towers Breakfree - Beachpoint Resort Trilogy Surfers Paradise International Beach Resort Quarterdeck Apartments Breakfree - Imperial Surf Surfers City Motel Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise Breakfree - Moroccan Towers of Chevron Renaissance Vibe Hotel Gold Coast La Promenade Mantra - Circle on Cavill Breakfree - Cosmopolitan Islander Resort Hotel Sunset Court Breakfree - Beachcomber Surfers Paradise Surfers Del Rey Surf Regency Apartments Mantra - Legends Hotel Paradise Island Resort Breakfree - Peninsula Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast Q1 Resort & Spa Breakfree - Longbeach Apartments Anacapri Holiday Resort Apartments Surfers Century Oceanside Apartments Artique Resort Surfers Beachside Holiday Apartments Breakfree - Acapulco Resort Alexander Holiday Apartments Mantra - Wings Resort Surfers Hawaiian Prestige Apartments Surfers Aquarius

Star Category 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 5 5 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 2 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 4

Total Number of % of Total # of guaranteed Number of Rooms rooms* Rooms in the Hotel 9 0 215 0 238 0 159 0 28 0 5 0 130 0 30 0 45 0 85 0 405 250 62 248 0 46 0 204 200 98 329 230 70 27 0 68 0 38 0 35 0 34 0 183 70 38 37 0 124 52 42 70 0 41 0 120 0 35 0 64 24 38 34 0 404 235 58 68 31 46 310 0 199 0 24 0 166 136 82 36 0 98 0 17 0 64 0 21 0 35 0 403 176 44 74 0 70 31 44 388 388 100 150 80 53 41 15 37 41 0 50 0 120 0 40 0 45 0 33 0 76 26 34 17 0 87 0

Location Construction ** Status *** 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km

Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete

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Table 12.8 Total Games-time Room Inventory 92

Hotel Reference Number

Hotel Name

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117

The Penthouses Apartments Gold Coast Paros on the Beach Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise - Gold Tower Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise Surf Parade Resort The Breakers Breakers North Apartments Biarritz Apartments Boulevard North Apartments La Grande Apartments Mantra - Phoenician Freshwater Point South Pacific Plaza The Wave Resort Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach Mantra - Broadbeach on the Park Jupiters Gold Coast Meriton Serviced Apartments Gold Coast Aruba Surf Resort Breakfree - Savannah Resort Best Western Broadbeach Travel Inn Apartments Breakfree - Neptune Resort Montego Sands Resort Mantra - Bel Air Breakfree - Diamond Beach Resort Mantra - Sierra Grand Mermaid Beach Park View Diamond Cove Resort Ashmore Palms Holiday Village RACV Royal Pines Resort Radisson Resort Gold Coast Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters Diamond Sands Resort Sands Turtle Beach Resort Grande Florida Beachside Resort Currumbin Sands Beachfront Apartments Sands Mediterranean Resort Burleigh Beach Tower Gemini Court Holiday Apartments Swell Resort Burleigh Beach Oceanside Cove Holiday Apartments Royal Palm Apartments Binna Burra Mountain Lodge O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat The Mouses House Kirra Beach Apartments Meridian Tower Blue C Apartments Kirra Surf Apartments Mantra - Coolangatta Beach Ocean Plaza Resort Points North Apartments Greenmount Beach Resort Outrigger Twin Towns Resort Tweed Ultima Pyramid Holiday Park Breakfree Paradiso Mantra on Salt Beach Peppers Salt Resort & Spa Aquarius Backpackers Arrival Accommodation

Star Category 3 3 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 5 5 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4

Total Number of % of Total # of guaranteed Number of Rooms rooms* Rooms in the Hotel 21 0 29 0 108 0 0 270 190 70 85 0 36 0 43 0 46 0 41 0 34 0 128 33 26 125 0 56 0 71 0 295 250 85 60 16 27 594 209 35 181 0 37 0 105 0 66 0 45 11 24 16 0 175 28 16 118 31 26 108 29 27 17 0 53 0 65 0 330 25 8 280 200 71 104 0 55 0 254 0 99 0 40 0 65 0 42 0 65 0 110 0 15 0 60 0 26 0 66 0 11 0 50 0 28 0 50 0 30 0 86 29 34 70 0 59 0 120 0 240 200 83 100 0 169 0 30 0 275 0 304 34 11 17 0 0 18 0 0

Location Construction ** Status *** 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 0–10km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 10–50km 0–10km 0–10km

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Table 12.8 Total Games-time Room Inventory Hotel Reference Number

Hotel Name

Star Category

Total Number of % of Total # of guaranteed Number of Rooms rooms* Rooms in the Hotel 28 0 0 10 0 0 23 0 0 22 0 0 50 0 0 6 0 0 19 0 0 19 0 0 6 0 0 31 0 0 300 0 0 13 0 0 285 100 35 200 0 0 247 150 61 293 230 78 499 34 7 77 30 39 404 200 50 296 280 95 4253

Location Construction ** Status ***

118 Broadwater Tourist Park 0–10km Complete 119 Burleigh Beach Tourist Park 0–10km Complete 120 Coolangatta Sands Hostel 10–50km Complete 121 Coolangatta YHA Backpackers 10–50km Complete 122 Islander Backpackers Resort 0–10km Complete 123 Kirra Beach Tourist Park 10–50km Complete 124 Komune Resort 10–50km Complete 125 Main Beach Tourist Park 0–10km Complete 126 Ocean Beach Tourist Park 0–10km Complete 127 Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park 10–50km Complete 128 The Southport School 0–10km Complete 129 Trekkers Backpackers 0–10km Complete 130 Hilton Surfers Paradise 5 0–10km Complete 131 Jupiter's Hotel Boutique Tower 5 0–10km Planned 132 Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove** 5 10–50km Complete 133 Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa** 5 0–10km Complete 134 Peppers Broadbeach 5 0–10km Complete 135 Paradise Centre Apartments** 3 0–10km Complete 136 Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise** 3 0–10km Complete 137 QT Gold Coast 4 0–10km Complete TOTAL 15287 Note: *Indicates number of guaranteed rooms. **Indicates self-rated accommodation. ***Existing, planned (new construction – construction authorisation already signed) or additional (new construction – construction authorisation not yet signed but required for the Games).

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Beenleigh Map 12.8 (a) Gold Coast City Area – Total Games-time Room Inventory

IF PAC

South Stradbroke

IC H AY IGHW

132

Oxenford

Eagle Heights

Hope Island

7 8

Pacific Pines

Mt Tamborine Beaudesert

Biggera Waters

GOLD C HIGH OAST WAY

Parkwood

Main Beach

Nerang 85

COAST

Mudgeeraba

AY HIGHW

Merrimac 126

Surfers Paradise

GOLD

Highland Park

Mermaid Beach

Miami Palm Beach Tugun 99

Natural Bridge Binna Burra 99

O’Reilly

101

Springbrook National Park

Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads West

Banora Point 112

100

Kingscliff 113

Cudgen

Bogangar 114 115

Pottsville

PAC IFIC HIG AY HW

Brunswick Heads

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Map 12.8 (b) Southport Area – Total Games-time Room Inventory

Map 12.8 (c) Surfers Paradise Area – Total Games-time Room Inventory

95 14

Southport

FRANK STREET

SEAWORLD DRIV

Y WA

IGH

R NE

117

QUEEN

STREET

116

125 18

GOLD CO

Nerang

AST HIG

HWAY

128

River

SOUTHP

ORT-BUR LEIGH

ROAD

21 24 137

118

STREET MA RIN

AR EP E

36 SC AR BO

NIN

E RE

37 42

H RE ET

Bundall

Southport

57 56

53 54

MONACO

62 60

STREET

52 63 64

EVARD RIO VI

RS DRIVE

AY HIGHW

T E PETE

COAST

STA BO UL

GOLD

RUDD ST

REET

71 73

75 131

Broadbeach Waters

76 77 78

BOULEV ARD

82 80

SUNSH INE BO

STA

ULEVAR

RIO VI

HOOKER

ARD BOULEV

REET

Bundall Waters

HIGH ST

ALL RO

Surfers 130 Paradise

BUND

27 29 30

R NO

BURMUDA STREET

STEVENS

Mermaid Waters

Mermaid Beach

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Beenleigh Map 12.8 (a) Gold Coast City Area – Total Games-time Room Inventory

IF PAC

South Stradbroke

IC H AY IGHW

132

Hope Island

Oxenford

Eagle Heights

7 8

Pacific Pines

Mt Tamborine Beaudesert

Biggera Waters

GOLD C HIGH OAST WAY

Parkwood

Main Beach

Nerang 85

COAST

Mudgeeraba

AY HIGHW

Merrimac 126

Surfers Paradise

GOLD

Highland Park

Mermaid Beach

Miami Palm Beach Tugun 99

Natural Bridge Binna Burra 99

O’Reilly

101

Springbrook National Park

Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads West

Banora Point 112

100

Kingscliff 113

Cudgen

Bogangar 114 115

Pottsville

PAC IFIC HIG AY HW

Brunswick Heads

Marriott Surfers Paradise

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Map 12.8 (d) Burleigh Heads Area – Total Games-time Room Inventory 97

Miami

CHR

ISTIN

E AV

ENU

A STRE

Varsity Lakes

BERMUD

119 95

Burleigh Heads

TWEED STREET

H ROAD

Burleigh Waters

127

IGH

Y WA

WEST BURLEIG

BURLEIGH CONNECTION ROAD

PACIFIC MOTORWAY

TALLEBUDGERA CREEK ROAD

Palm Beach 98

Map 12.8 (e) Coolangatta Area – Total Games-time Room Inventory 121

Gold Coast Airport

109 104

103 COO

LAN 102 GAT TA R O

120

106

124 110

108

WHARF

Tweed Heads

CA TS

TRE

HIGHWAY

MILES ST

PACIFIC

REET

123

107

STREET

105

Tweed Heads West RIVE

112

PA C

IFIC

HIG

HW AY

DRIVE

Tweed Heads South

MINJUNGBAL

DRIVE

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FRASER

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Question 12.9 98

Commonwealth Hotel(s) Rate Population – 200 rooms

For the Commonwealth Games Family Hotel(s), clearly stipulate the maximum room rate for all room types (single, double/twin and suite) in GBP 2018 and including breakfast(s) and taxes, applicable to the following population:

GAISF Future OCs (President, Director General, Mayor, Executive members) Previous OCs (President, Director General)

Commonwealth Hotel(s) Rate Population – 200 rooms

Bid Cities (Executives)

CGF Life Vice Presidents

CAS

CGF Management (President, Executive Board, Chief Executive Officer)

WADA

Provide a guarantee that should the price of such rooms in 2018 be higher than the price stated in your Candidature File, the OC must pay the difference (this must be clearly indicated in your budget).

IOC and IPC Presidents and Secretaries General IF President/Secretary General CGA President/Secretary General

The Government guarantees any price difference for rooms stated at certain prices in the Candidature File for the Games Family Hotels and the eventual prices.

CGF Group Administration CGF Commission (Medical, Ethics, Athletes) CGF Advisors, Experts, Consultants, Agents

Accommodation providers have submitted a flat room rate by room type that is applicable for all user groups of the Commonwealth Games Family.

CGF Partners and Suppliers CGF Guests (including CGF Members’ guests)

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee. Table 12.9 Family Hotels #

Hotel

Location (0–10km) (10–50km)

Room Type

Room Allocation Number of Rooms

Rate 2011 AUD GBP

Rate 2018 AUD GBP

5 Star 14

Palazzo Versace

0-10km

All room types available

Jupiters Gold Coast##

0-10km

115 134

Peppers Salt Peppers Broadbeach

10-50km 0-10km

200

370

233

475

299

Superior King

229

144

280

176

Superior Twin

100

229

144

280

176

Corner Balcony King

279

176

340

214

Corner Balcony Twin

279

176

340

214

Club Suite King

439

277

535

337

Club Suite Twin

439

277

535

337

Hotel

225

142

286

180

One Bedroom

300

189

382

241

One Bedroom

265

167

337

212

One Bedroom Ocean

315

198

401

253

Two Bedroom

335

211

426

268

385

243

490

309

750

473

954

601

Two Bedroom Ocean Three Bedroom Skyhome 133

Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa** Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa

0-10km

Garden Room

230

550

347

827

521

0-10km

Hinterland Room

115

445

280

565

356

Ocean View Room

115

445

280

565

356

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

0-10km

Classic Room

100

450

284

600

378

Superior Room

150

510

321

650

410

Apartment

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Table 12.9 Family Hotels #

Hotel

Location (0–10km) (10–50km)

Room Type

Room Allocation

0-10km

Standard

329

207

419

264

Superior

125

349

220

444

280

369

232

469

295

409

258

519

327

Hotel

169

106

215

135

Deluxe

189

119

240

151

One Bedroom

203

128

260

164

Two Bedroom

273

172

345

217

Resort Room

120

220

139

285

180

Deluxe Resort Room

260

164

330

208

Studio Room

260

164

330

208

Deluxe Queen View

300

189

380

239

Deluxe King Room

300

189

380

239

Deluxe Queen

285

180

365

230

Guest Room Double

229

144

290

183

Guest Room Twin

229

144

290

183

Golf View Double

249

157

315

198

Golf View Twin

249

157

315

198

Number of Rooms

Rate 2011 AUD GBP

Rate 2018 AUD GBP

4 star 30

Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise

Deluxe Superior Suite 110

Outrigger Twin Towns Resort

Sea World Resort and Water Park

Radisson Resort Gold Coast

10-50km

0-10km

Garden Spa Double

Mantra Circle on Cavill

0-10km

289

182

369

232

Garden Spa Twin

289

182

369

232

Ultima Suite

349

220

445

280

One Bedroom

235

148

299

188

One Bedroom Ocean View

275

173

350

221

Two Bedroom

315

198

401

253

Two Bedroom Ocean View Three Bedroom

28 7

353 653

222 411

449 831

283 524

Q1 Resort and Spa

0-10km

One Bedroom

265

167

387

244

One Bedroom Ocean View

295

186

425

268

Two Bedroom

325

205

513

323

Two Bedroom Ocean View

355

224

552

348

Three Bedroom 137

QT Gold Coast

Mantra Sun City

Mantra Legends Hotel

0-10km

555

350

856

539

280

176

356

224

Mountain View Twin

112

280

176

356

224

Ocean View Double

120

320

202

407

256

Hotel

170

107

216

136

One Bedroom

197

124

301

190

One Bedroom Ocean View

247

156

364

229

Two Bedroom

291

183

370

233

Two Bedroom Ocean View

323

203

411

259

Two Bedroom Deluxe Spa

423

266

638

402

Three Bedroom

621

391

940

592

Mountain View Double

Hotel Twin/Studio Hotel Deluxe Twin/Studio Hotel Ocean Deluxe Spa Suite

160

101

254

160

100

190

120

242

152

210

132

317

200

240

151

355

224

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Table 12.9 Family Hotels 100

Hotel

Location (0–10km) (10–50km)

Room Type

Room Allocation

0-10km

One Bedroom

Number of Rooms

Rate 2011 AUD GBP

Rate 2018 AUD GBP

4 star 23

Mantra Crown Towers

One Bedroom Ocean

Mantra Wings

Mantra Sierra Grand

Mantra Broadbeach on the Park

0-10km

106

Mantra Phoenician Mantra Bel Air

Mantra Coolangatta

0-10km 0-10km

10-50km

Mantra on Salt Beach Watermark Hotel and Spa

10-50km 0-10km

Vibe Hotel Gold Coast

235

148

215

135

274

173

255

161

324

204

Two Bedroom Ocean

285

180

363

229

Three Bedroom

375

236

477

301

One Bedroom

175

110

233

147

Two Bedroom

235

148

299

188

Two Bed Penthouse

385

243

490

309

Three Bedroom

345

217

439

277

One Bedroom

220

139

280

176

One Bedroom Executive

250

158

318

200

Two Bedroom

280

176

356

224

Two Bedroom Executive

310

195

394

248

Three Bedroom

380

239

483

304

One Bedroom

196

123

249

157

Two Bedroom

273

172

347

219

376

237

478

301

One Bedroom

180

113

229

144

Two Bedroom

245

154

312

197

One Bedroom

160

101

304

192

One Bed Ocean

190

120

242

152

Two Bedroom

205

129

261

164

Two Bedroom Ocean

235

148

299

188

One Bedroom Ocean

195

123

248

156

Two Bedroom Ocean

235

148

299

188

295

186

375

236

Hotel

155

247

156

One Bedroom

217

137

326

205

Standard Double/Twin

110

340

214

391

246

Superior Double/Twin

108

355

224

408

257

Superior Queen

355

224

408

257

Deluxe Double/Twin

376

237

432

272

Deluxe King

376

237

432

272

Club Double/Twin

405

255

465

293

Club King

406

256

465

293

605

381

695

438

Suite King 33

117

Three Bedroom Ocean 114

185

Two Bedroom

Three Bedroom 67

0-10km

Room

100

0-10km

One Bedroom

150

191

120

Two Bedroom

3 Star 81

Breakfree Diamond Beach

Breakfree Neptune

Breakfree Moroccan

0-10km

200

126

254

160

Three Bedroom

250

158

318

200

One Bedroom

135

172

108

Two Bedroom

195

123

248

156

One Bedroom

150

191

120

Two Bedroom

210

132

267

168

250

158

318

200

Two Bedroom Ocean

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Table 12.9 Family Hotels #

Hotel

Location (0–10km) (10–50km)

Room Allocation Room Type

Number of Rooms

Rate 2011 AUD GBP

Rate 2018 AUD GBP

3 Star 135

Paradise Centre Apartments** 0-10km

One Bedroom

150

191

120

Two Bedroom

210

132

267

168

295

186

375

236

One Bedroom

150

191

120

Two Bedroom

210

132

267

168

Two Bedroom Deluxe

225

142

286

180

Three Bedroom

295

186

375

236

One Bedroom

140

178

112

Two Bedroom

200

126

254

160

Three Bedroom

280

176

356

224

Three Bedroom 44

Breakfree Peninsular

Breakfree Longbeach

Breakfree Imperial Surf

0-10km

One Bedroom

140

178

112

Two Bedroom

200

126

254

160

Two Bedroom Deluxe

215

135

274

173

260

164

331

209

Single

100

150

185

117

Double/Twin

100

170

107

205

129

Two Bedroom Penthouse 136

Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise**

0-10km

TOTAL 4,151 Note: E xchange rate to GBP accurate as at 24 February 2011. ** Indicates self-rated accommodation. ## All rates at Jupiters provide for 2 people per room, including breakfast. For single rate, deduct $20.

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Question 12.10 102

For the constituent hotel(s), give the maximum room rate in GBP 2011 and 2018 for all room types for all populations not covered by the Commonwealth Games Family hotel(s) rate stated in Q 12.10. Describe how such room rates will be indexed to 2018 and controlled.

Gold Coast Tourism, the City’s tourism authority, has requested hotel operators apply a 3.5 percent consumer price index to rate levels applicable in 2011.

While commercial terms of operation will apply, Gold Coast Tourism has secured rate indications for 2018 with acknowledgement that the rates provided are at maximum level. The Queensland Government guarantees any price difference for rooms stated at certain prices in the Candidature File for the Games Family Hotels and the eventual prices. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantees.

Table 12.10 Constituent Hotels #

Hotel

Location (0-10km) (10-50km)

Room Type

Room Allocation

0-10km

Superior King

229

144

280

173

Superior Twin

205

229

144

280

173

Accessible Rooms Twin

229

144

280

173

Corner Balcony King Corner Blacony Twin

4 4

279 279

176 176

340 340

211 211

Executive King

329

207

380

235

Executive Twin

329

207

380

235

Pacific View Suite

639

403

775

480

Club Grande Suite

639

403

775

480

King Terrace Suites

639

403

775

480

Number of Rooms

Rate 2011 AUD GBP

Rate 2018 AUD GBP

5 STAR 73

Jupiters Gold Coast##

Ocean Terrace Suites 132

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove**

10-50km

RACV Royal Pines Resort

0-10km

115

Peppers Salt

10-50km

134

Peppers Broadbeach

0-10km

839

529

975

604

Single

238

150

294

182

Double

256

161

319

198

Double/Twin

190

120

370

229

Hotel

225

142

286

177

One Bedroom

300

189

382

237

One Bedroom

265

167

337

209

One Bedroom Ocean

315

198

401

248

Two Bedroom Two Bedroom Ocean Three Bedroom Skyhome

335

211

426

264

385

243

490

303

750

473

954

591

133

Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa**

0-10km

Garden Room

230

550

347

857

531

130

Hilton Surfers Paradise

0-10km

Twin Room

100

909

573

1080

680

0-10km

Superior

339

214

431

272

Superior Ocean

359

226

456

287

Superior King Deluxe

389

245

494

311

Executive Ocean Suite

409

258

519

327

Deluxe Spa

379

239

482

304

4 STAR 60

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

Sea World Resort and Water Park 0-10km

Resort Room

120

220

139

285

180

Deluxe Resort Room

260

164

330

208

Studio Room

260

164

330

208

Deluxe Queen View

300

189

380

239

Deluxe King Room

300

189

380

239

Deluxe Queen

285

180

365

230

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Table 12.10 Constituent Hotels #

Hotel

Location (0-10km) (10-50km)

Room Type

Room Allocation

0-10km

Guest Room Double

229

144

290

183

Guest Room Twin

229

144

290

183

Golf View Double

249

157

315

198

Golf View Twin

249

157

315

198

289

182

369

232

Garden Spa Twin

289

182

369

232

Ultima Suite

349

220

445

280

Hotel

169

106

215

135

Deluxe

189

119

240

151

One Bedroom

203

128

260

164

Two Bedroom

273

172

345

217

One Bedroom

235

148

299

188

One Bedroom Ocean View

275

173

350

221

Two Bedroom

315

198

401

253

Two Bedroom Ocean View

353

222

449

283

Number of Rooms

Rate 2011 AUD GBP

Rate 2018 AUD GBP

4 STAR 87

Radisson Resort Gold Coast

Garden Spa Double

110

Outrigger Twin Towns Resort

Mantra Circle on Cavill

0-10km

Three Bedroom 46

Q1 Resort and Spa

0-10km

653

411

831

524

One Bedroom

265

167

387

244

One Bedroom Ocean View

295

186

425

268

Two Bedroom

325

205

513

323

Two Bedroom Ocean View

355

224

552

348

555

350

856

539

Hotel

170

107

216

136

One Bedroom

197

124

301

190

One Bedroom Ocean View

247

156

364

229

Two Bedroom

291

183

370

233

Two Bedroom Ocean View

323

203

411

259

Two Bedroom Deluxe Spa

423

266

638

402

Three Bedroom

621

391

940

592

Three Bedroom 21

Mantra Sun City

Mantra Legends Hotel

0-10km

Hotel Twin/Studio Hotel Deluxe Twin/Studio Hotel Ocean Deluxe Spa Suite

Mantra Crown Towers

0-10km

One Bedroom One Bedroom Ocean

Mantra Wings

0-10km

160

101

254

160

190

120

242

152

210

132

317

200

240

151

355

224

185

117

235

148

215

135

274

173

Two Bedroom

255

161

324

204

Two Bedroom Ocean

285

180

363

229

375

236

477

301

One Bedroom

175

110

233

147

Two Bedroom

235

148

299

188

Two Bedroom Penthouse

385

243

490

309

Three Bedroom

345

217

439

277

Two Bedroom Executive

310

195

394

248

Three Bedroom 54

58 100

Three Bedroom

380

239

483

304

Mantra Sierra Grand

0-10km

One Bedroom

220

139

280

176

One Bedroom Executive

250

158

318

200

Two Bedroom

280

176

356

224

Two Bedroom Executive

310

195

394

248

Three Bedroom

380

239

483

304

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Table 12.10 Constituent Hotels 104

Hotel

4 STAR 72 Mantra Broadbeach on the Park

Location (0-10km) (10-50km)

Room Type

Room Allocation

0-10km

One Bedroom

196

123

249

157

Two Bedroom

273

172

347

219

Three Bedroom

Number of Rooms

Rate 2011 AUD GBP

Rate 2018 AUD GBP

376

237

478

301

Mantra Phoenician

0-10km

One Bedroom

180

113

229

144

Mantra Bel Air

0-10km

Two Bedroom One Bedroom

12 11

245 160

154 101

312 304

197 192

One Bedroom Ocean

190

120

242

152

Two Bedroom

205

129

261

164

Two Bedroom Ocean One Bedroom Ocean

8 10

235 195

148 123

299 248

188 156

Two Bedroom Ocean

235

148

299

188

295

186

375

236

Hotel

155

247

156

One Bedroom

217

137

326

205

Standard Double/Twin

110

340

214

391

246

Superior Double/Twin

108

355

224

408

257

Superior Queen

355

224

408

257

Deluxe Double/Twin

376

237

432

272

Club Double/Twin

405

255

465

293

Club King

406

256

465

293

Suite King

605

381

695

438

2 20 9 9 2 5 23 3 12 15 3 1 25 4 1 8 6 1 3 10 10 1 100

150 200 250 135 195 150 210 250 150 210 295 150 210 225 295 140 200 280 140 200 215 260 150

95 126 158 85 123 95 132 158 95 132 186 95 132 142 186 88 126 176 88 126 135 164 95

191 254 318 172 248 191 267 318 191 267 375 191 267 286 375 178 254 356 178 254 274 331 185

120 160 200 108 156 120 168 200 120 168 236 120 168 180 236 112 160 224 112 160 173 209 117

Double/Twin 100 170 TOTAL 3504 Note: Exchange rate as at 8 February 2011 of AUD $1.00 to GBP £0.63. ** Indicates self-rated accommodation. ***Indicates that breakfast is not included in this rate. ## All rates at Jupiters provide for 2 people per room, including breakfast. For single rate, deduct $20.

107

205

129

106

Mantra Coolangatta

10-50km

Three Bedroom Ocean 114 45

Mantra on Salt Beach Watermark Hotel and Spa

3 STAR 81 Breakfree Diamond Beach Resort

10-50km 0-10km

0-10km

Breakfree Neptune**

Breakfree Moroccan

0-10km

135

Paradise Centre Apartments

0-10km

Breakfree Peninsular

0-10km

Breakfree Longbeach

0-10km

Breakfree Imperial Surf

0-10km

136

Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise**

0-10km

One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Two Bedroom Ocean One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Two Bedroom Deluxe Three Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Two Bedroom Deluxe Two Bedroom Penthouse Single

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Question 12.11 What are your plans to control room rates in hotels to be constructed and in existing hotels to be refurbished?

As additional hotel stock becomes available, rates will be negotiated and hotel rooms reserved for the Games. Hotel room rates will be guaranteed. Hotels that offer unallocated stock will do so at rates no greater than the tariff published.

MINIMUM STAY Question 12.12 The CGF prefers that no minimum stay is proposed. However, if a minimum stay is envisaged in your accommodation plan, the CGF requirement is to allow different waves of room blocks throughout the Games period. If applicable, describe your plan for minimum stay and room block waves.

Most Gold Coast City hotel operators have indicated that no minimum length of stay will be applicable during the Games. Some apartment and hotel operators have indicated a minimum three, five or seven night stay will be required. Gold Coast Tourism recommends that no minimum stay is applicable, however commercial discretion remains with the accommodation management group.

HOTEL GUARANTEES

from individual hotels and other accommodation owners listed in tables 12.3 to 12.7 guaranteeing, for all constituent groups: • Room rate • Minimum stay/room block waves, if applicable • Timelines and financing of hotel upgrades, if applicable • Price controls for services other than room rates • That accommodation contracts are binding through to the Games Please note that, following election as the Host City, the OC will be required to develop a detailed contract with each hotel/accommodation owner. Further, a different contract will be required for the official CGF Flagship Hotel for the Games Family Hotel(s).

Guarantees have been obtained from hotel/ accommodation owners, as listed in Tables 12.3 and 12.4, to satisfy the room requirement of 4,000 rooms across a range of accommodation standards. If elected as the Host City, the OC will develop detailed contracts with each hotel/accommodation owner, as well as a separate contract for the official CGF Flagship Hotel for the Games Family Hotel(s). Please refer to the Guarantees file for the guarantee.

Question 12.14 In addition, provide guarantees from the competent authorities for all hotels and other accommodation to be constructed (planned and additional), guaranteeing:

Question 12.13

• Construction authorisation

Provide guarantees for a minimum of 4,000 rooms in the following star categories:

• Financing

• 5 Star – 200 rooms • 4 Star – 1,400 rooms • 3 Star – 2,100 rooms • 2 Star – 300 rooms

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• Room availability

• Works timelines • Management company

There are currently no development plans pending approval that are considered necessary to meet the CGF’s requirements or the anticipated Games visitation requirements.

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SPECTATORS

Question 12.16

Question 12.15

Provide a brief explanation of how your accommodation plan is linked to public transport arrangements.

Provide details regarding your accommodation plan for spectators during the Commonwealth Games.

Annually, the City is host to 10.5 million daytrips, domestic and international overnight visitors which includes 3.3 million overnight domestic and 826,000 international visitors. Up to 110,000 international and domestic visitors will attend Gold Coast City for the Games and stay in the City during the Games, as well as the period before and after the Games. From the point of reference, Carrara Stadium, the accommodation plan will provide the following during the Games, well exceeding the expected number of spectators: • 10,915 existing hotel rooms within a 10km radius, • Additional 3,525 existing hotel rooms within a 50km radius, and • 65,000 existing hotel beds. Gold Coast Tourism will be an important partner in managing the Games Accommodation Plan. As the City’s official tourist agency, it represents almost 500 members including accommodation venues, theme parks and attractions, tour operators, restaurants and cafes, entertainment venues, transport providers and professional support services as well as almost 27,000 commercial businesses. Gold Coast Tourism also provides booking assistance to domestic and international travellers through online reservations, email, telephone and customer service centres and will continue to do so in the lead-up to the Games. In 2010, it assisted in excess of 200,000 of accommodation and tourism enquiries. Spectators may also choose to base their accommodation in Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, which is 70 kilometres, or less than one hour’s drive, from Gold Coast City. Brisbane’s Central Business District offers more than 38,000 hotel beds and is directly linked to Gold Coast City by a number of public transport options, including rail and bus, as well as an eight lane motorway linking the two cities in under one hour. In response to Question 3.2, the Queensland Government has provided a declaration ensuring no major events will be scheduled during the Games. This will ensure there is no significant clash of major sporting or cultural events that may compete with accommodation requirements for Games spectators.

Games hotels are centrally located to take advantage of Gold Coast City’s public transport network and included within the transport plan. The concentration of Games hotels are located in key activity areas already serviced by accessible public transport options, including rail and bus networks. As with all events conducted in Gold Coast City, accommodation maps are linked to transport maps and information which will be distributed throughout the City’s hotels. Most hotels have information and activities desks that provide public transport systems information. Transport information will also be available at main entry and exit points such as airports and train stations. Gold Coast Tourism has extensive experience working closely with event organisers, tourism operators and transport authorities regarding transport arrangements for major events. Specific maps will be produced for spectators providing information on how to use the public transport network to travel to venues, or around the City, by bus or train, and how to get around each venue. Spectators will have access to an enhanced public transport network through the delivery of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit (GCRT) light rail system, due for completion in 2014. The GCRT light rail system will provide a flexible, accessible, frequent and reliable service linking key activity centres, including the Games Village, the Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Southport Medical Precinct and the City’s fast growing commercial, retail and recreational centres. This infrastructure is an important part of the Gold Coast City Transport Plan. The City also has extensive fleets of coaches, limousines, taxis and hire cars as part of its tourism infrastructure. Public transport costs will be included in Games ticket prices to encourage spectators to maximise the numerous public transport options when travelling to competitions.

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Question 12.17 If applicable, list any other accommodation possibilities which could be envisaged. (e.g. youth hostels, university campus, campsites, etc.).

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What would be the capacity of this additional accommodation?

Gold Coast City offers an abundance of additional accommodation in the form of youth hostels, backpacker hotels and caravan and camping sites, providing additional affordable accommodation options. Table 12.17 Additional Accommodation Options Accommodation type Backpackers/Hostel

Villa Caravan Camping

Accommodation name Aquarius Backpackers Gold Coast Coolangatta Sands Hostel Coolangatta YHA Backpackers Bed & Breakfast

Capacity 17 fixed rooms 111 single beds 2 private rooms 11 double/twin/family rooms 60 single beds Trekkers Backpackers Surfers Paradise 13 fixed rooms Arrival Accommodation Hostel 18 fixed rooms Gold Coast Tourist Parks Broadwater 28 fixed rooms 243 powered sites Gold Coast Tourist Parks Burleigh 28 fixed rooms 52 powered sites 18 unpowered sites Gold Coast Tourist Parks Kirra Beach 6 fixed rooms 153 powered sites 26 unpowered sites Gold Coast Tourist Parks Main Beach 19 fixed rooms 123 powered sites Gold Coast Tourist Parks Ocean Beach 6 fixed rooms 53 powered sites Gold Coast Tourist Parks Tallebudgera Creek 31 fixed rooms 291 powered sites 34 unpowered sites

Marina Mirage, Gold Coast City

Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2010

THEME 13 Transport

Question 13.1 Based on your general Games concept and your city and regional transport systems, explain your Games transport strategy. State your objectives as well as general transport strategies and policies in relation to Games clients and the general public.

Key attributes of Transport Strategy 1. Multi-modal public transport focus, supported by ‘Park and Ride’ • Public transport will be the dominant means of accessing Games events for spectators, volunteers and staff. • The strategy incorporates the three public transport modes of heavy rail, a light rail rapid transit system and a dedicated bus network. • There will be no provision for, or promotion of, private car access to major venues within the key Games clusters. • Park and Ride facilities will service regional attendees, with sites nominated for the North and South of the City. Refer to Question 13.8 response for further details. 2. Compact venue footprint and venue clustering • All major venues and facilities are located within the Gold Coast City footprint. Travel times between venues will be relatively short, in comparison with the norm for Games events.

3. C ustomised strategies for each constituent group • The Games Family will enjoy separate transport fleets dedicated to each constituent group. Their transport routes will be segregated from the public access to ensure safety and reliability. • Spectators and the Games workforce will access events via an especially enhanced public transport network. 4. Utilisation of existing and planned core transport infrastructure, supplemented by dedicated Games-only transport lanes • The M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway), Gold Coast Highway and Southport-Burleigh Road axis will form the core of the north-south Games road network. Hope Island Road, Smith Street Motorway and Nerang-Broadbeach Road will provide the key east-west connectors. Alreadyplanned investments in priority infrastructure on these routes prior to 2018 will ensure appropriate capacity. Conversion of existing transit and general traffic lanes into Games lanes is proposed for Smith Street Motorway, Nerang-Broadbeach Road, sections of the Gold Coast Highway, and other supporting corridors as necessary. Table 13.1 summarises the indicative requirements for the vehicular transport fleet.

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Table 13.1 Transport Strategies for Different Constituent Groups 110

Constituent group

Transport strategies

Group size

Vehicles – Resources

Compact venue footprint and venue clustering (lower travel times) Games lanes Dedicated transport fleet for Games Family groups

6,000

130 buses

3,000

100 buses

1,200

50 minivans

300

300 cars

2,000

400 cars/minivans

1,900

500 cars/minivans

Games Family Athletes and team officials Media (T4) Technical officials

CGAs

300 cars

Spectators and workforce Spectators Workforce

Public transport focus with Park and Ride sites at key locations and Games lanes

Transport Objectives Safety and efficiency • Athletes arrive at venues safely, efficiently, and punctually; • Safe and efficient transport services that meet and exceed the expectations of the Games family, spectators and workforce; and • Games and non-Games travel needs are met without conflict. Public transport focus • Spectator travel provides a positive public transport experience helping facilitate sustained increases in public and active transport mode shares in Gold Coast City – providing a lasting legacy of the Games.

110,000

Up to 280 buses

50,000

Customised travel strategy for the Games Family • A positive transport experience for the Games Family (the T1, T2, T3 and T4 constituent groups*) through responsive, flexible and customised transport services from arrival in the City to departure. Balance • A strategic Games transport solution that can be supported through smart investment in transport infrastructure that will also benefit the future needs of the City. Lasting legacy • A transport strategy that facilitates the move toward a more sustainable transport network for the people of Gold Coast City (SEQ), and the wider South East Queensland region.

* Explanation of CGF Transport Privileges Terminology: T1 – Personal car with driver (Heads of State, CGF and CGA Presidents, Secretary Generals and Senior Executive of the CGF, and OC.) T2 – Pre-booked/On-call car (CGF Staff, distinguished and Honoured Guests of the CGF, Mayor of the Host City, Secretaries General of the IF’s, special guests of the CGA and members of Federation Technical Committees.) T3 – Team bus (Athletes, team officials, administrative and medical personnel, and press attaché.) T4 – Media

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Question 13.2 (a) Which authorities (state, region, city, etc) will be responsible for managing transport activities in the Commonwealth Games region during the Commonwealth Games? What will their respective responsibilities be?

The Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be the lead agency for managing transport activities before and during the Games.

TMR will be responsible for coordinating its partner agencies and: • Coordinating Games Family, spectator and workforce transport; • Coordinating traffic management; • Providing priority for Games Family vehicles while keeping the city moving; • Providing exemptions management related to traffic and public transport; and • Coordinating the dissemination of up-tothe-minute transport information and guidance to the OC, incident management and the general public.

Table 13.2 Agency Roles and Responsibilities During Planning and Operational Periods Authority

Responsibility Planning

Operational

Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)

Overall leadership and coordination of Transport Control Group (through Director – Games Transport) Funding arrangements Infrastructure funding and delivery Provision of guarantees

Overall leadership and coordination of Transport Control Group (Director – Games Transport) Traffic Management Centre (TMC) Coordination of Games Family transport services, and public/spectator transport services Overall transport agency and stakeholder coordination Provision of enforcement and congestion management resources

Gold Coast City Council (GCCC)

Participate through Senior Executive role on the Board of Authorities Contribute to development of transport plan and protocols, through Transport Control Group discipline teams Contribute to development of increased coverage of streams and relevant support infrastructure Deliver local road infrastructure

Participate through Senior Executive role on the Board of Authorities Contribute to implementation of transport plan and protocols, through Transport Control Group discipline teams Provision of skilled staff to support the TMC Provision of back-up TMC facilities Implement and enforce the Transport Plan Provision of transport management resources

Translink

Participate through Senior Executive role on the Board of Authorities Contribute to development of transport plan and protocols, through Transport Control Group discipline teams Plan spectator public transport planning Plan vehicular fleets support facilities and logistics Schedule services Develop information and communication packages

Participate through Senior Executive role on the Board of Authorities Contribute to implementation of transport plan and protocols, through Executive representation within Transport Control Group discipline teams Implementation of Spectator Transport Plan and services Management of Park and Ride operations in conjunction with TMC Management and implementation of public transport services and facilities communication task

Queensland Police Service

Participate through Senior Executive role on the Board of Authorities Contribute to development of transport plan and protocols

Participate through Senior Executive role on the Board of Authorities Provision of regulatory-based field traffic management and enforcement

Taxi Council, Limousine and Coach Industry

Contribute to development of transport plan and protocols

Provision of vehicular fleets, staffing and coordination

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Figure 13.2 Draft Transport Organisational Structure 112 OCGC Transport Organisation

OCGC Security Organisation

OCGC Transport Organisation

Board of Authorities DG TMR = Chair

DG TMR TMR ESQ

GCCC TTA

BCC QPS Director Games Security

Transport Control Group • Managers for each theme of activity • Directly responsible to Director Games Transport Transport services – spectators

Transport services – Games Family

Network Operations

Infrastructure • permanent • temporary

Venue Management

Transport Command and Control Centre

Transport Services Team

Games Family Transport Team

Network Operations Team

Transport Infrastructure Team

Static Venue Team

Dynamic Value Team

Integrated planning and implementation • Managers for each theme of activity • Directly responsible to Director Games Transport

Indirect Authority Reporting Channel

Director Games Transport

Security Control Group

Transport Security

Other Security Leaders

Transport Security Command

Transport Command and Control Centre Team, including operational management coordinators and operators from partner authorities and Transport Security Command

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Question 13.2 (b)

Question 13.2 (c)

How will these different authorities be integrated and coordinated with the Organising Committee from the strategic planning phase to Games-time traffic management?

Under which authority will your transport and traffic management command and control centre be operated at Games time?

The authorities identified in Table 13.2 will be integrated via a Transport Control Group (TCG) led by TMR and chaired by the TMR-appointed Director – Games Transport. The Transport Control Group will identify: • The key roles, responsibilities and communication protocols for each of the participating authorities; and • A planning schedule noting key activities, milestones and interfaces with the OC. The authorities will be integrated at two working levels: • Senior executive level – a Board of Authorities will act in an advisory capacity to the DirectorGeneral (TMR) and Director – Games Transport; and • Operational executive/management level – senior representatives of each authority will participate in key roles within the relevant discipline teams that report through the Transport Control Group. During the strategic planning phase, the TCG, in consultation with the OC, will develop a detailed structure for the management, communication and implementation of traffic management throughout the operational phase of the Games. Events will be targeted during the lead-up to the Games to enable these protocols to be tested and refined under real-time operating conditions.

Provide a guarantee from the responsible authority.

The existing Traffic Management Centre (TMC) located at Nerang, Gold Coast City, will be operated at Games time under the authority of TMR. This operation will be undertaken in partnership with Gold Coast City’s Traffic Management and Operations team. The responsibilities are illustrated in Figure 13.2. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

Question 13.2 (d) What coordination is planned between the Games transport and traffic command centre(s) and the Games security command centre?

Planned coordination between the TMC and the Security Command Centre (SCC) includes: • Cross representation on the respective management committees and regular, direct coordination between the executive management of each centre (once appointed); • Transport plans and security plans will embed site-establishment and decision-making protocols that respect the relative requirements and imperatives of each discipline to ensure that both functional and secure operations are maintained at all times; • Under operational conditions, it is intended that any required departures from the established transport and/or security plans are undertaken only upon consultation and agreement between the two command centres; and • Direct lines of communication shall also be maintained between the Director – Games Transport and the Director – Games Security.

Murrays Coaches

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SUPPLY 114

Question 13.3 Use table 13.3 to list: • Your existing transport infrastructure (motorways, major urban arterial network, suburban rail, subway, light rail public transport systems and other transport systems with significant capacity) • All transport infrastructure developments planned irrespective of the Commonwealth Games but having a direct impact on Games venue accessibility • Any additional transport infrastructure necessary to host the Commonwealth Games. Please differentiate between the transport infrastructure within the city boundary and from the city boundary to outlying venues.

The infrastructure items in table 13.3 should be attributed a unique colour-coded number and listed in alphabetical order (see table 13.3). Any infrastructure project comprising different attributes should be identified separately. For example, a 20km road, of which 15km is made up of two lanes and 5km is made up of three lanes, should be listed as two projects, e.g.: 2a) 2 lanes of 15 km 2b) 3 of 5 km For all project transport infrastructure (planned and additional), provide guarantees containing: • Required authorisations • Bodies responsible for projects • Construction timelines • Financing.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantees.

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Table 13.3 Existing, Planned and Additional Transport Infrastructure Type of Transport Infrastructure (Motorways, major urban arterial network, suburban rail, light rail, public transport systems) Within City boundary From City boundary to outlying venues

Length (kilometres) + capacity (no. of traffic lanes or tracks)

Existing Motorway E1 Gateway Motorway E2

M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway)

M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) (Tugun Bypass) Major urban arterial network E7 Gold Coast Highway

8 lanes 33.55 km 6 lanes 6.05 km 4 lanes 25.35 km 4 lanes 5.80 km

4 lanes 6.98 km E8 Gold Coast Highway 2 lanes (*HOV Lanes) 4.31 km E9 Gold Coast Highway 6 lanes (*HOV Lanes) 6.34 km E10 Gold Coast Highway 4 lanes 12.14 km E11 Smith Street 2 lanes 0.48 km E12 Smith Street 6 lanes (*HOV Lanes) 1.31 km E13 Smith Street 4 lanes 5.64 km E14 Burleigh Connection 4 lanes Road 5.75 km E15 Southport-Burleigh Road 4 lanes 17.92 km E16 Gold Coast – 4 lanes Springbrook Road 23.13 km E17 Gold Coast – 2 lanes Springbrook Road 7.29 km E18 Nerang-Broadbeach 2 lanes Road 0.75 km E19 Nerang-Broadbeach 4 lanes Road 1.37 km E20 Nerang-Broadbeach 6 lanes Road 7.18 km (*HOV Lanes) E21 Nerang-Broadbeach 4 lanes Road 2.48 km E22 Southport-Nerang Road 2 lanes 1.37 km E23 Southport-Nerang Road 4 lanes 8.06 km E24 Hope Island Road 4 lanes 6.94 km E25 Hope Island Road 2 lanes 3.20 km E26 Hope Island Road 4 lanes 3.89 km

Construction/upgrade

Source of financing (Public/ private/ joint)

Body responsible

Construction date

Date of Cost of upgrade upgrade (if not yet completed) in GBP 2011

TMR

2010

2013

74.97 million

Public

TMR

2009

2012

39.69 million

Public

TMR

2009

2013

31.5 million

Public

TMR

2010

2014

26.46 million

Public

TMR

2011

2014

13.86 million

Public

TMR

2011

2013

7.56 million

Public

TMR

2009

2014

40.32 million

Public

6 lanes 8.0 km 6 lanes 14.0 km 8 lanes 1.15 km

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Table 13.3 Existing, Planned and Additional Transport Infrastructure 116

Type of Transport Infrastructure (Motorways, major urban arterial network, suburban rail, light rail, public transport systems) Within City boundary From City boundary to outlying venues

Existing E27 Labrador-Carrara Road E28 Stewart Road E29 Tamborine-Oxenford Road E30 Helensvale Road E31 Helensvale Road E32 Musgrave Avenue E33 Lae Drive E34 Napper Road E35 North Street E36 Cotlew Street E37 Government Road E38 Kumbari Avenue E39 Wardoo Street E40 Slayter Avenue E41 Slayter Avenue E42 Benowa Road E43 Benowa Road E44 Ashmore Road E45 Salerno Street E46 Via Roma E47 Nielsens Road E48 Birmingham Road E49 Markeri Street E50 Markeri Street E51 Cottesloe Drive E52 Cottesloe Drive E53 Cheltenham Drive E54 Sunshine Boulevard E55 Pacific Avenue E56 Robina Parkway

Length (kilometres) + capacity (no. of traffic lanes or tracks)

4 lanes 9.62 km 4 lanes 2.30 km 2 lanes 17.43 km 4 lanes 1.83 km 2 lanes 4.64 km 2 lanes 2.40 km 4 lanes 1.38 km 4 lanes 2.82 km 4 lanes 0.44 km 4 lanes 4.36 km 2 lanes 2.99 km 2 lanes 1.37 km 4 lanes 3.69 km 4 lanes 0.79 km 2 lanes 1.30 km 4 lanes 0.93 km 2 lanes 2.90 km 4 lanes 6.16 km 4 lanes 0.85 km 2 lanes 0.93 km 4 lanes 3.72 km 4 lanes 1.20 km 4 lanes 4.18 km 2 lanes 0.48 km 4 lanes 1.69 km 2 lanes 1.02 km 4 lanes 2.47 km 4 lanes 3.56 km 4 lanes 1.04 km 4 lanes 6.64 km

2 Lanes 4.74 km

Construction/upgrade

Source of financing (Public/ private/ joint)

Body responsible

Construction date

Date of Cost of upgrade upgrade (if not yet completed) in GBP 2011

TMR

2011

Beyond 63.63 million 2014

Public

TMR

2011

2014

12.6 million

Public

GCCC

2012

2016

6.93 million

Public

GCCC

2012

2016

In excess of 2.52 million

Public

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Length (kilometres) + capacity (no. of traffic lanes or tracks)

Existing Suburban Rail E57 Brisbane to Varsity Lakes

Bus E58 Robina Bus Hub – 14

E59 Carrara Bus Hub – 16

89.73 km (Brisbane to Varsity Lakes)

Robina to Surfers Paradise-13 km Carrara to Surfers Paradise -17.8 km

Construction/upgrade Body responsible

Construction date

Queensland Rail

Robina to Varsity Lakes extension completed December 2009

Carrara Watpac

Date of Cost of upgrade upgrade (if not yet completed) in GBP 2011

Source of financing (Public/ private/ joint)

117

Public

2011

Part of 90.85 Federal/ million for State/ stadium GCCC redevelopment

Note: Currency conversion from Australian Dollars to British Pounds using the currency conversion rate of 0.63 (as at 8 February 2011). Infrastructure listed in Table 13.3 currently exists. As such, the table has only been populated where upgrade works are under construction, and/or incomplete at this point in time. * HOV Lanes refers to high occupancy vehicles

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Table 13.3 Existing, Planned and Additional Transport Infrastructure 118

Type of Transport Infrastructure (Motorways, major urban arterial network, suburban rail, light rail, public transport systems) Within City boundary From City boundary to outlying venues

Length (kilometres) + capacity (no. of traffic lanes or tracks)

Construction/upgrade

Source of financing (Public/private/ joint)

Body responsible

Construction date

Date of Cost of upgrade upgrade (if not yet completed) in GBP 2011

TMR

2010

2015

1246.14 million

Public

TMR

2012

2015

88.2 million

Public

TMR

2014

2018

44.1 million

Public

TMR

2014

2018

3.78 million

Public

Queensland 2014-15 Rail

2018

226.8 million

Public

Planned Motorways P1

M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) additional lanes and interchange upgrades – Nerang to Varsity

6 lanes 10.65 km

Major Urban Arterial Network P2

Gold Coast University Hospital and Knowledge Precinct access improvements/ upgrade

Smith Street M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) to Olsen Avenue – additional lanes

Gold Coast Airport Access Upgrade

6 lanes

Suburban Rail P5

Coomera to Helensvale 8.2 km second track

Light Rail P6

Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail project – Griffith University to Broadbeach

One route with 2 tracks; 13 km

TMR

Early 2011

Late 2013

630 million

Public (Australian, State Governments and Gold Coast City Council)

Nerang-Broadbeach Road bus lanes

5th and 6th lanes 7.75 km

TMR

2014

2018

12.6 million

Public

Bus P7

Park and Ride P8

Boowaggan Road Park Park and Ride and Ride facility

TMR/GCCC 2014

2018

14.43 million

Public

Gold Coast Northern Park and Ride Infrastructure

TMR / TTA

2018

42.21 million

Public

Park and Ride facility

2014

Note: Currency conversion from Australian Dollars to British Pounds using the currency conversion rate of 0.63 (as at 8 February 2011).

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Additional

Length (kilometres) + capacity (no. of traffic lanes or tracks)

Construction/upgrade

Body responsible

Construction date

Date of upgrade

Cost of upgrade (if not yet completed) in GBP 2011

Source of financing (Public/ private/ joint)

Urban Arterial Network P9

SouthportBurleigh Road – intersection upgrades

TMR

2020

2026

Unestimated

Public

Motorways N/A

Rail N/A

Bus N/A

Question 13.4

AIR TRANSPORT

Complete the maps requested in Q8.3 as follows:

Question 13.5

Superimpose your city’s transport infrastructure, as listed in Table 13.3, on maps B, B1, B2 etc. Please label each infrastructure item on the map with the unique number attributed to it in Table 13.3 and observe the following colour code: Pale blue

Existing infrastructure, no permanent works required

Blue

Existing infrastructure, permanent works required

Green

Planned infrastructure (irrespective of the Games)

Red

Additional infrastructure (necessary to host the Games)

Should your main international airport not appear on this (these) map(s), please use an arrow to indicate its direction and the additional distance to the airport. Please note that all B maps must also be provided to the CGF in the following formats: • 10 printed sets of Map B using a scale of 1:100,000 • 10 printed sets of Map(s) B1, B2, etc. using a scale between 1:10,000 and 1:20,000.

Please refer to Map 13.4 on page 120.

For your main international airport, as well as any other airport you intend to use for the Commonwealth Games, complete table 13.5. If applicable, specify what airport capacity improvements will be made for the Commonwealth Games. What are the types and lengths of surface transport links from the airport(s) to the Commonwealth Games Family hotel, the Games Village and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) / Main Press Centre (MPC)? For all projected capacity improvements provide guarantees containing: • Required authorisations • Bodies responsible for projects • Construction timelines • Financing.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantees.

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PAC

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OT Map 13.4 OR Transport Infrastructure AY W NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

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BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

LEGEND

Darwin

Beenleigh (55 mins)

ST HELENA ISLAND

Cairns Townsville

Brisbane Gold Coast

Yatala

Adelaide Canberra

Perth

Sydney

Melbourne Hobart

Existing Motorway

Wynnum Manly

BRISBANE

Existing Infrastructure, No Permanent Works Required Planned Infrastructure, Irrespective of the Games Additional infrastructure necessary to host the Commonwealth Games

PEEL ISLAND

Y WA

MOTORWAY AY

EE H EAS T F R UT SO

EW GAT

WELLINGTON POINT

Heavy Rail

(Track)

Gold Coast Rapid Transit

SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

Cleveland

Main Hotel Area, Including Media Accommodation MMC

COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND

Coomera

Hope Island

Games Village Training Venues

Paradise Point 10 Bowls Club km

Oxenford Redland Bay

PAC

C PA

Runaway Bay AST

IFIC

GO AY W

MO T

OTOR W AY

MediaNORTH Accommodation Area

LIVE

Live Site

H IG

Badminton

Basketball

HWA Y

Boxing

Musgrave Hill Bowls Club

Parkwood

Griffith University

Cycling

RUSSELL ISLAND LIVE

Gymnastics

St Hilda’s School

Southport

Beenleigh

Hockey Lawn Bowls

Ashmore PCYC

Main Beach

Netball

The Southport School

Nerang Yatala

Rugby 7s LIVE

Gold Coast Table Tennis Centre

Shooting

Surfers Paradise

Carrara

Squash MMC

Table Tennis

MAA

Broadbeach

Triathlon

LIVE

(Mountain Bike)

HINZE DAM

Merrimac

Weightlifting Wrestling

Mermaid Beach

All Saints College

SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

Bond University

Robina

Mudgeeraba

ADVANCETOWN LAKE

STRADBROKE ISLAND

Athletics

MACLEAY ISLAND 5

AY RW

Parkwood Sharks Oval

MAA

Aquatics

Springwood IC

Main Media Centre (MMC)

Miami 16

PA C

km km 0

Burleigh Heads

IF Coomera IC

Hope Island

Oxenford

Palm Beach

(Road)

Runaway Bay 4

GOL

IFIC

C PA

MO TO

Parkwood

OAS

T HIG

HWAY

AY RW

GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL LIVE AIRPORT (30 Mins)

Coolangatta LIVE

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Airport data Table 13.5.1 Airport Data

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Gold Coast International Airport – Games arrivals and departures, freight, charter flights Capacity

Existing 2011

Planned 2018

Number of terminals

Number of international departure gates

Passengers/hour

3,500 (limited to curfew hours only)

3,500

Runway movements/hour

Night flight ban

After 11pm–6am

Brisbane International Airport – Games arrivals and departures, freight, charter flights Capacity

Existing 2011

Planned 2018

Number of terminals

Number of international departure gates

Passengers/hour

5,100

7,000

(Average arrivals and departures)

50–54

(Average landings and takeoffs)

24-hour operations

Runway movements/hour

Night flight ban

Airport Capacity Improvements There are no required airport capacity improvements at either Gold Coast City or Brisbane International Airports to service the Games. However, the following capacity improvements at Brisbane International Airport are planned and under construction: • Common User Satellite The Common User Terminal will have a new ‘satellite’ gate lounge completed, allowing for seven aircraft to park at this facility, (increased from four); and • Multi-level Car Park Construction is underway of a nine-level car park that will increase the total number of spaces within the Domestic Terminal Precinct to 9,000.

In addition, the number of domestic and international terminals will be expanded, with completion anticipated prior to 2018. At Gold Coast International Airport, the following capacity improvements are planned and/or under construction: • Additional international and national departure gates and aircraft parking capacity; • More apron and terminal facilities planned to the South; • Larger fuel storage capacity; • High Intensity Airport Lighting (HIAL) and proposal for additional Navaids; • Stage 1 Business Park; and • Airport Hotel.

Table 13.5.2 Surface Transport Links from Gold Coast International Airport to Key Games Venues Location

Distance from airport (kilometres)

Surface transport links

CGF hotel*

27.7

Via M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway), Southport Burleigh Rd, Nerang Broadbeach Rd and the Gold Coast Highway

Games Village

Via M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway), Southport Burleigh Rd and Smith Street Motorway

Main Media Centre

28.1

Via M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway, Southport Burleigh Rd, Nerang Broadbeach Rd and the Gold Coast Highway.

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Location

Distance from airport (kilometres)

Surface transport links

CGF hotel*

88.6

Via Gateway Motorway, M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) and Gold Coast Highway. Brisbane International Airport is also connected to the heavy rail network, which extends from the Airport to Brisbane City down to Gold Coast City.

Village

86.3

Gateway Motorway and M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway). Brisbane International Airport is also connected to the heavy rail network, which extends from the Airport, to Brisbane City down to Gold Coast City.

Main Media Centre

86.3

Note: *Location of the CGF Hotel assumed to be in Surfers Paradise.

Question 13.6 Use table 13.6 to list the number of weekly national and international scheduled direct flights during the Commonwealth Games period, indicating the split between continents and cities serviced.

Table 13.6 Flight Network 2011 (Gold Coast International Airport and Brisbane International Airport) Gold Coast International Airport Continent

Cities served

Australasia

Sydney

175

Melbourne (Tullamarine)

112

Melbourne (Avalon)

Adelaide

Newcastle

Canberra

Hobart

Perth

Cairns

7 (March to July – 14 weekly)

Townsville

Mt Isa / Darwin

Auckland

Christchurch

Queenstown

Subtotal Asia

Number of weekly flights

393

Osaka

Tokyo

Kuala Lumpur

Subtotal TOTAL

21 414

Brisbane International Airport Australasia

Barcaldine

Biloela

Blackall

Birdsville

Bundaberg

Cairns

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Table 13.6 Flight Network 2011 (Gold Coast International Airport and Brisbane International Airport) Brisbane International Airport

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Continent

Cities served

Number of weekly flights

Australasia

Charleville

Cunnamulla

Emerald

Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay)

Gladstone

Hamilton Island

Longreach

Mackay

Moranbah

Mount Isa

Quilpie

Rockhampton

Roma

St George

Thargomindah

Townsville Toowoomba Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Windorah Avalon (Geelong)

77 2 14 2 14

Hobart

Launceston

Melbourne

211

Canberra

Coffs Harbour

Lord Howe Island

Newcastle

Port Macquarie

Sydney Tamworth Moree Adelaide Alice Springs Darwin Karratha Perth Port Hedland

292 12 5 59 2 25 2 42 2

Auckland

Christchurch

Dunedin

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Table 13.6 Flight Network 2011 (Gold Coast International Airport and Brisbane International Airport) 124

Brisbane International Airport Continent

Cities served

Australasia

Hamilton

Queenstown

Wellington

Asia

1,471

Bangkok

Brunei

Denpasar

Manila

Mumbai

Phuket

Seoul

Taipei Subtotal

6 91 1

Espiritu Santo

Honiara

Nauru

2 14

Norfolk Island

Noumea

Port Vila

Port Moresby

Subtotal

Dubai

Abu Dhabi Subtotal

TOTAL

Apia

Nadi

North America

Kuala Lumpur

Singapore

Middle East

Subtotal

Hong Kong

Pacific

Number of weekly flights

3 17

Los Angeles

Subtotal

9 1,635

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MOTORWAYS, MAIN ROADS AND PARKING Question 13.7 Referring to table 13.3 and map B (Question 13.4), explain the motorway and main road network which will play a key role during the Commonwealth Games. Are there alternative ways to reach the competition and non-competition venues?

Gold Coast City has a mature, strategically-planned road network, specifically designed to support large seasonal and event-based influxes of visitors to the City. A strong grid of north-south and east-west arterial roads provides multiple, easily accessible alternative routes during regular major sporting and cultural events. The grid will be used to effectively separate general city traffic from Games traffic. Further, it will allow for tailored routes for spectators and the Games Family. The principal Australian national highway, the Pacific Highway (the M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) on Map 13B), provides a fully grade-separated, motorwaystandard north-south spine connection to the major Games venues. The M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) will also provide the main north-south, high-speed bus connections to and from the Park and Ride sites. Most of the venues and other Games facilities are located only a short distance from the M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway). A range of other north-south arterials support the Pacific Highway, including: • Gold Coast Highway (refer to Map 13B) – a four to six lane arterial road that will have high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes by 2018; • Southport–Burleigh Road (refer to Map 13B) – a four-lane arterial road providing north–south connectivity; • Olsen Avenue (refer to Map 13B) – a four-lane, fully divided sub-arterial road; and • Gateway Motorway, north of Gold Coast City – a six-lane fully grade-separated motorway that connects to Brisbane. The Gateway Motorway connects directly to the M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway).

The main east-west connection will be the Smith Street Motorway, a four to six lane semi-grade separated motorway-standard road that will connect directly from the M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) to the Games Village and the venue cluster at Southport. Other main east–west connections include: • Brisbane Road – a four-lane semi-divided arterial road, with existing HOV lanes; • Nerang-Broadbeach Road (west) – a four to six lane, fully divided arterial road that connects to Carrara Stadium (Main Stadium) from the M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) to the west, and Olsen Avenue, Bundall Road, the Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail bus interchange and the Gold Coast Highway to the east; • Neilsens Road, Nerang-Broadbeach Road and Hooker Boulevard – four-lane semi-divided arterial roads that will have HOV lanes by 2018; and • Gold Coast-Springbrook Road a divided four-lane arterial road that will provide a connection to the southern Park and Ride site at Boowaggan Road (refer to Question 13.8) and will also provide an alternative connection for the Nerang-Broadbeach Road and Neilsens Road links. All HOV lanes will be in place by 2018 and will be temporarily converted for use as Games lanes. Multiple alternative routes are available for all venues, with many incorporated within pre-existing traffic management plans for established Gold Coast City events.

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Question 13.8 126

Use table 13.8 to indicate what is currently available in terms of main parking areas (location and capacity) and what you estimate are the additional needs during the Commonwealth Games at competition and non-competition venues (capacity).

As outlined in Question 13.1, Games spectators and workers will access venues by public transport with additional bus services operating from Park and Ride venues. Available at-venue parking space will be dedicated to Games-specific transport requirements, including bus set down and coach layover. At-venue parking capacity at all Games venues in Gold Coast City will be more than sufficient to meet the secure parking needs of the Games Family and Games logistics (refer to Table 13.8). This is demonstrated on the venue site plans in Theme 8. It is estimated that the Games will generate demand for between 4,000 and 6,500 spectator Park and Ride spaces adjacent to the perimeter of the core Games footprint at any one time. These will primarily be provided for the southern and central Gold Coast City at the planned Boowaggan Road Park and Ride site at Merrimac and via one, or more, potential sites to the north.

Current candidate sites include redevelopment of a disused quarry site at Molendinar and/or a number of other sites that are adjacent to the M1 Pacific Highway (Motorway) and the heavy rail corridor (refer to Map B). The Boowaggan Road Park and Ride site has been planned to accommodate the needs of Carrara and Robina Stadiums. Outside of the Games period, this site will also be regularly utilised for Park and Ride access to major national and international sporting and cultural events and daily mass-transit needs. The Boowaggan Road Park and Ride site will provide around 1,600 spaces. The potential Molendinar Park and Ride site is a former quarry and is currently un-utilised public land. Conceptually it is intended that this site would be developed for use as public space, with a short-term use of Park and Ride to support the Games. The site could provide 3,000 to 4,000 spaces. As infrastructure legacy, this would provide an ongoing commuter Park and Ride facility, integrated with valuable open space redevelopment. Alternative sites are also being considered at Helensvale, Coomera and Southport. An additional smaller Park and Ride site will be located at Coomera. Spectators travelling from Brisbane will be encouraged to take advantage of the thousands of Park and Ride car spaces at stations along the extensive suburban rail network and the Brisbane to Gold Coast City inter-city rail line.

Artist’s Impression: Gold Coast Rapid Transit Light Rail due for completion December 2013

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Table 13.8 Main Parking Areas Venue

Sport/Event

Gross seating capacity (from Theme 8)

2011*

2018#

Parking location (distance from venue)

Number of cars

Number of buses

Number of cars

Number of buses

All competition venues Belmont Shooting Centre

Shooting (Clay Target, Full Bore, 10m, 25m, 50m)

3,000

1,500

850

N/A

400

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

2,500

Immediately adjacent

170

***

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

Badminton

2,500

N/A

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

Wrestling

2,500

Immediately adjacent

130

200

325

Merv Craig Sporting Complex Elanora/ Currumbin Valley

Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial)

2,000

Immediately adjacent

N/A

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Squash

3,000

Immediately adjacent

140

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Netball

5,000

Underneath the building

1,400 (undercover)

1,400 undercover

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

Aquatics (Diving and Swimming)

2,500 10,000

Immediately adjacent

24 (and on-street parking)

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

Hockey

5,000

Immediately adjacent

Carrara Stadium

Athletics (Track and Field) Opening and Closing Ceremonies

40,000

300m (Alabaster Drive)

960

280

200m (Western Grass car park)

3,000

100m (VIP Car Park)

500 (overflow – 200 car park spaces)

100m (Eastern Car Park)

120

Immediately adjacent

On street

Gold Coast Sports Arena

(250m* east)

Gymnastics Basketball Finals

Gymnastics 7,500 Basketball 7,500

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Table 13.8 Main Parking Areas 128

Venue

Sport/Event

Gross seating capacity (from Theme 8)

2011*

2018#

Parking location (distance from venue)

Number of cars

Number of buses

Number of cars

Number of buses

All competition venues Hinze Dam

Cycling (Mountain Bike)

2,000

Immediately adjacent

150

250

Oxenford Studios

Boxing Table Tennis

2,700 – 3,000 3,200

Rail Station Park and Ride

300

N/A

100

Queensland State Velodrome

Cycling (Track)

4,000

Immediately adjacent

530

N/A

530

Robina Stadium

Rugby 7s

27,400

No car parking provided

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Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Weightlifting

2,500

Immediately adjacent

140

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

Athletics (Marathon and Road Walks) Triathlon

2,000

On street

N/A

Village

N/A

280

102

CGF hotel(s)

N/A

TBA

N/A

Main Media Centre

N/A

On-site

1,400 (undercover)

As required

Non-competition venues**

Note: * The parking spaces that currently exist at identified sites are noted. These will not be available for spectator use during Commonwealth events. # Transport planning will ensure adequate secure parking to support games family and operational needs within venue site plans. ** Final non-competition vehicle numbers to be confirmed.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM Question 13.9 Referring to table 13.3 and Map B (Q13.4) explain the public transport network lines (suburban rail, subway, light rail, waterways and high capacity bus ways, if applicable) which will play a key role during the Commonwealth Games. Are there alternative ways to reach the competition and non-competition venues?

Table 13.3 and Map 13B illustrate Gold Coast City’s tri-modal public transport network. The bus network carries the majority of local trips, and links to two north-south rail spines – a light rail line along the high activity coastal strip and a dual function intercity/ suburban rail line to the west of the City.

High-capacity bus and rail services form the core of TransLink’s metropolitan networks and are branded as ‘UrbanLink’ services. Express services from outer metropolitan areas are branded as ‘ExpressLink’ and connections between Brisbane, Gold Coast City and the Sunshine Coast are ‘CoastLink’. The extensive bus network serves local east-west and north-south movements along the main road corridors, feeding to the rail lines for longer and/or higher volume trips. The Gold Coast City bus network is supported by a programme of bus and HOV priority lanes that will be in place on key corridors by 2018 (refer to Map 13B). The elements and their role in the network will be:

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Network Element and Games Role Network element

Games Role

Gold Coast Rail Line

Inter-city access to Games precinct Local access from rail station catchments Connection to Brisbane Airport Connection to designated Park and Ride/shuttle-hub facilities Connection to Games venues: • Boxing and Table Tennis Competitions, Oxenford Studios • Rugby 7s Competition, Robina Stadium.

Gold Coast Rapid Transit (GCRT)

Local access Connection to Games venues and facilities: • Village • Accommodation Precinct • Swimming Competition and Live Site at Southport Broadwater Parklands (South) • Lawn Bowls and Netball.

Bus network (Core UrbanLink network)

Local access to all venues and facilities Connection to rail and light rail lines Connection to Gold Coast International Airport Access to non-Games related places of interest for interstate and international visitors.

Games shuttles (rail and bus)

Connection from Games transit hubs at Park and Ride facilities and rail stations to all Games venues and facilities.

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By 2018, all TransLink buses will be low-floor, wheelchair accessible buses that meet the highest emission standards. The interconnecting structure of the existing transit network, and the flexibility of the grid-based road network (refer to Question 13.8), will allow alternative service options and/or diversion paths for existing and Games-specific services.

Question 13.10 Use table 13.10 to provide information on the fleet and rolling stock of the principal transport companies, including mode (e.g. train, bus, ferry), type (eg. Light rail, 12m bus) together with planned increases until 2018 and additional capacities provided at Games time. What part of the fleet is/will be of low emission type? For all projected fleet and rolling stock (planned and additional) provide guarantees containing: • Bodies responsible for projects • Financing.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantees. Table 13.10 Fleet and Rolling Stock Relevant Mode infrastructure project number as attributed in Table 13.1, if applicable

Type

GCRT

Light rail

2.65m width, 35m length, low floor light rail

Brisbane to Varsity Lakes

Rail

6 car, heavy 6 years rail

N/A

Average age (in years) 2011

Stock

2018

Existing 2011

Planned total by 2018

4 years

N/A

15 vehicles 0

173 cars

527 cars

Bus

12m

Taxi

Sedan, Wagon, Tarago, Maxi Taxi

Maximum of 6 years

Maximum 352 of 6 years

2,500

Passengers/ hour

Additional TOTAL Gamesstock time stock 2018

Current 2011

15 vehicles

2018

% Low Emission Current 2011

2,350 (peak)

4,000 total pax/hr/ dir.

8,000 total pax/ hr/dir.

2018

N/A (electric)

3,100

400

3,500

1,400

2,900

442–458

N/A

442–458

N/A

29% are 60% are hybrids hybrids

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DISTANCES AND JOURNEY TIMES 130

Question 13.11 Use Table 13.11 to indicate distances in kilometres and average and peak-hour journey times by bus and in minutes in 2011 and at Games-time. If another mode of transport will be used, either instead of or in addition to buses, for any particular journey, please include this information in the table.

Table 13.11 Distances and Journey Times in 2010 and 2018/Competition Venues All distances in km and journey times in minutes and by bus

Gateway International Airport

Year Gateway International Airport (Gold Coast City) Km

27.7

2018 2011

2018 Carrara Stadium 2011

31.6

2011 2011 2018

Aquatics

2011 2011

48 40 40

28.1

34.8

27.7

2018 Archery

35 35

2018

Main Media Centre

33 33

2018 Media Accommodation

Peak

N/A

Village

Carrara Stadium

Media Accommodation (Broadbeach)

Ave

Peak

Ave

Peak

Ave

Peak

Ave

31.6

27.7

35 28.1

11.5 11.5 9.5

8.1

N/A

19 19

9.5 7.9

7.9 11.5

0.4

17 17

11.1 3.6

N/A

0.4 11.5 9.5

9.5

9.9

10.8

N/A

Peak

Main Media Centre

27.7

2018

Main Hotel Area 2011 Games Village

Ave

2011

Main Hotel Area

Peak

19 11.1

9.9 0.4

0.4

8.1

N/A

7.7

N/A

2018 Athletics (Track and Field)

2011

31.6

2018 2011

Athletics (Marathon and Road Walks)

2018

Badminton

2011

31.6

2018 Basketball (Finals) Billiards and Snooker Boxing

2011

34.4

2018 2011

40 40

N/A

9.5 7.1

9.5 8.4

N/A

7.9 4.3

7.9 3.1

N/A

9.5 11.8

10.5

N/A

9.5

8.4

7.1

N/A

9.9

6.7

N/A

2018 2011

42.5

2018 Canoeing

38 38

2011

N/A

23.1

N/A

10.6

N/A

13.1

N/A

23.1

32 23.5

N/A

2018 Cycling (Track)

2011 2018

Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial)

2011

2018

Cycling (Mountain Bike) Fencing

2011

98.7

40.8

2018 2011

N/A

79.4

70 70

20.2

21.2

N/A

49 49

35.3

21.9

N/A

69.2

55 55

27.5

15.8

N/A

79.4

70 70

20.2

31 20.6

21.2

80 79.8

32 21.6

N/A

2018 Gymnastics

2011

34.4

2018 Hockey

2011

Judo

2011

36.1

2018 2018

N/A

8.4 10.6 N/A

3.1 2.5 N/A

10.5 8.9 N/A

8.4 10.6 N/A

18 10.2

N/A

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Table 13.11 Distances and Journey Times in 2010 and 2018/Competition Venues All distances in km and journey times in minutes and by bus

Year Gateway International Airport (Gold Coast City)

Lawn Bowls

2011

Netball

2011

Rowing

2011

Main Hotel Area

Village

Carrara Stadium

Media Accommodation (Broadbeach)

Main Media Centre

Ave

Peak

Ave

Peak

Ave

Peak

Ave

Peak

Ave

Peak

Ave

Peak

29.5

1.3

10.6

10.4

1.3

0.9

28.1

0.4

11.1

9.9

0.4

2018 2018 N/A

N/A

2018 Rugby 7s

2011

26.4

2018 Sailing

2011

N/A

16.6

N/A

10.4

N/A

22 11.4

N/A

2018 Shooting*

2011 100.6

Squash

2011

Table Tennis

2011

2018

42.5

2018 2011

44.6

2018

Ten Pin Bowling

N/A

81.1

16.3

23.1

N/A

68.8

7.5

10.6

N/A

71.2

13.1

N/A

81.1

80 81.5

16.3

25 15.9

23.1

32 23.5

N/A

2018 Triathlon

2011

44.6

2018 Weightlifting

2011

Wrestling

2011

2018 2018

7.1

16.3

28.5

4.3

7.5

16.2

11.8

18.5

7.1

6.7

25 15.9

16.3

23 23

28.5

33 28.9

* Closest airport to the shooting competition venue (Belmont Shooting Centre) and track cycling venue (Queensland State Velodrome) is Brisbane Airport at 19.5 kilometres and 23 minutes. Gold Coast International Airport has been used to maintain consistency with the table. Note 1: 2 018 travel times are anticipated to be similar to that in 2011. This is due to a combination of factors including: • The Games being held over school holidays resulting in fewer vehicles on the road; • The Games Transport Strategy, which includes integrating ticketing and prohibits spectator parking at venues, thereby enforcing use of public transport to access venues and events; • Ability for Games traffic to use dedicated Games lanes on major roads (existing and future HOV lanes); and • Delivery of road upgrades on major routes and the GCRT light rail system providing greater capacity on the City’s transport network. Note 2: Alternative travel modes including heavy rail and light rail will be predominately used by spectators and has not been considered in these calculations. Note 3: Travel time improvements associated with Games lanes have not been incorporated into this table.

Wrestling

Lawn Bowls

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Question 13.12 132

Use Table 13.12 to indicate distances in kilometres and average journey times by bus and in minutes between the training venues and the Commonwealth Games Village at Games time.

Table 13.12 Distances and Journey Times/Training Venues Training venue

Sport/Discipline/Event

Average journey time Kilometres

Minutes

All Saints Anglican School

Netball

15.4

Ashmore PCYC

Boxing

3.4

Belmont Shooting Centre

Shooting

68.8

Bond University

Swimming Gymnastics

16.6

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

10.6

Carrara Athletics Centre

Athletics

7.9

Carrara Sport and Lesiure Centre

Badminton

7.9

Carrara Stadium

Athletics

7.9

Games Village

Weightlifting Wrestling

N/A

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

Wrestling

16.2

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

Aquatics (Swimming and Diving)

3.6

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Netball

11.1

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

Hockey

2.5

Gold Coast Sports Arena

Gymnastics Basketball

3.1

Gold Coast Table Tennis Centre

Table Tennis

6.6

Griffith University Sports Centre

Athletics

1.4

Hinze Dam

Cycling (Mountain Bike)

21.9

Marlins Basketball Complex

Basketball

1.5

Murray Sports Complex

Basketball

7.3

Musgrave Hill Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

2.5

Oxenford Studios

Boxing Table Tennis

10.6

Paradise Point Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

11.2

Parkwood Sharks Oval

Rugby 7s

1.2

Queensland State Velodrome

Cycling (Track)

Robina Stadium

Rugby 7s

16.6

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Squash

7.5

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Athletics Cycling (Road Race and Time Trial) Triathlon

7.5

St Hilda’s School

Wrestling Swimming Gymnastics

4.3

The Southport School

Rugby 7s Basketball Swimming

5.6

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MOTORISATION RATES 133

Question 13.13 Use Table 13.13 to provide automobile and motorcycle motorisation rates in 2011 and 2018.

Table 13.13 Motorisation Rates Motorisation rate

Automobile motorisation rates (cars per 1,000 people) Motorcycle motorisation rate (motorcycles per 1,000 people)

Gold Coast City Metropolitan Area

South East Queensland Region

2011

2018

2011

2018

648

658

626

636

Question 13.14 What is the share (%) of public transport journeys in relation to all motorized journeys in 2011 and 2018 for your city and region?

Table 13.14 Mode Share Mode share (% of motorised trips)

Private vehicle Public transport (bus, light rail and heavy rail)

Gold Coast City (Metropolitan area)

South East Queensland Region

2011

2018

2011

2018

93.5

91.4

89.7

88.4

6.5

8.6

10.3

11.6

Translink Rail

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TRANSPORT DEMAND AND CONSTITUENT REQUIREMENTS 134

Question 13.15 Use table 13.15 to estimate the average and maximum number of spectators for each venue per day and per session. Considering the origin of spectators, explain the transport resources allocated to them.

Refer to Question 13.8 for details on the public transport and supporting Park and Ride Strategy. Table 13.15 Spectators Venue

Carrara Stadium

Sport/Event

Athletics (Track and Field)

Number of spectators per day

Number of spectators per session

Ave*

Max

Ave**

Max

72,000

80,000

36,000

40,000

1,800

2,000

Opening and Closing Ceremonies Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

Athletics (Marathon and Road Walks) Triathlon

1,800

2,000

1,800

2,000

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

Badminton

6,750

7,500

2,250

2,500

Gold Coast Sports Arena

Basketball Finals

6,750

7,500

6,750

7,500

Gymnastics (Artistic)

13,500

15,000

6,750

7,500

Gymnastics (Rhythmic)

13,500

15,000

6,750

7,500

Basketball Preliminaries

9,000

10,000

4,500

5,000

Cairns Convention Centre

1,800

2,000

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

Basketball Preliminaries

9,000

10,000

4,500

5,000

Merv Craig Sporting Complex Elanora/ Currumbin Valley

Cycling (Time Trial)

1,800

2,000

1,800

2,000

Queensland State Velodrome

Cycling (Road Race)

1,800

2,000

1,800

2,000

Cycling (Track)

3,600

4,000

3,600

4,000

Hinze Dam

Cycling (Mountain Bike)

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

Aquatics (Swimming and Diving)

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

Hockey

Broadbeach Bowls Club

Lawn Bowls

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Netball

Robina Stadium

Rugby 7s

Belmont Shooting Centre

Shooting (Clay Target)

2,250

2,500

2,250

2,500

18,000

20,000

9,000

10,000

2,250

2,500

13,500

15,000

4,500

5,000

2,250

2,500

2,250

2,500

9,000

10,000

4,500

5,000

49,320

54,800

24,660

27,400

2,700

3,000

Shooting (Full Bore)

900

1,000

900

1,000

Shooting (Pistol)

900

1,000

Shooting (10m, 25m, 50m)

900

1,000

2,900

3,200

Oxenford Studios

Table Tennis

5,800

6,400

Boxing

5,400

6,000

2,700

3,000

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

Squash

5,400

6,000

2,700

3,000

Weightlifting

4,500

5,000

2,250

2,500

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

Wrestling

4,500

5,000

2,250

2,500

Note: *Assumes average spectator rate of 90% for event sessions (except Opening and Closing Ceremonies which assumes 100% average rate) ** Assumption of 90% (except Opening and Closing Ceremonies which assumes 100% average rate).

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Question 13.16 Provide a guarantee that CGF requirements for all transport systems will be met including those by the relevant authorities and the Organising Committee as outlined in the Commonwealth Games Manuals.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Question 13.17 List your main strategic and operational objectives with regard to traffic management and performance during the Commonwealth Games. What constraints will be inherent to the project and what contingency plan will you implement in case of a major transport accident, unexpected demand peaks, event rescheduling and adverse weather?

Table 13.17.1 Strategic Objectives –Traffic Management and Performance Objective

Intent

Measure

Strategic Balanced

Non-Games trips maintain reasonable travel times Non-Games access to businesses and properties is maintained

Travel times (speed and reliability) Parking availability Individual traffic control plans, and access to accommodation

On time

Athletes, Games Family and spectators all arrive on time for every event Games staff arrive ontime for shifts and can get home afterwards Incidents are identified early and alternative routes allocated

Travel times for all on-road Games trips Worker attendance and travel time/mode Measure of complaints and responsiveness Time from incident to implementation of alternative route Travel time when alternative routes applied

Safe

All Games trips are made safely

Incident/accident rate

Secure

All Games trips, especially by athletes and Games Family, are made without exposure to criminal, dangerous or anti-social activity

Incident rate Number of interactions – exposure points Response times to incidents Effectiveness of response

Efficient

Games traffic uses road capacity opportunities – inter-peak, off-peak and counter-peak Minimal disruption to normal traffic flow patterns

Pre-plan Park and Ride ticket allocation and rationalise service support Traffic counts/monitoring

Effective

Interventions are timely and effective Interventions address issue(s) without creating others

Travel time benefits of Games lane provisions Modelling of travel time reliability Venue access management and protocols Fleet management for Games Family, booking systems, complaints management and processes

Co-ordination

Minimal conflict between routes for different Games trip types (Games Family, media, spectators, workers, services)

Cross conflicts Competition for capacity Route variation

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Table 13.17.1 Strategic Objectives – Traffic Management and Performance 136

Objective

Intent

Measure

Operational Prepared

The Traffic and Transport Command and Control Centre (TTCC) is fully prepared to proactively manage traffic operations

All transport stakeholders and agents are trained and informed about plans, roles, limits, responsibilities, chain of authority and communication paths Alternative route planning – two to three level scenariobased alternative route strategy Robust and tested incident/exception management plans Agreed and tested management and coordination protocols

Informed

TTCC maintains accurate, real-time information about traffic operations across the network

Continuous and unbroken information streams Information is current and accurate

Responsive

Interventions are timely and appropriate to incident/exception

Incidents identified early Alternative routes allocated

Smart

Use of the most effective technology, expertise and practice to efficiently manage traffic operations

Skills matching to technology Technology – back-up systems

Dynamic

Progressive assessment of immediate and intermediate term solutions

All activity and outcomes recorded for post-event and post-Games evaluation Real-time reporting and analysis process

Table 13.17.2 Traffic Management and Performance Constraints During the Games Constraints

Comment

Contingency

Major transport accident

Gold Coast City is Queensland’s second largest city. As with any city, traffic accidents do occur that can disrupt the network

Interventions to be made as per established traffic management protocols

Unexpected demand peaks

The Games will be held during a school holiday period. It is estimated that peak traffic volumes in most Australian cities is reduced by up to 30 percent during school midsemester holidays

Incorporate secondary routes within transport plan. Employ demand management measures including: • The Games will be held over school holidays resulting in fewer vehicles on the road; • Car pooling; • Encourage and facilitate tele-working and flexible working hours; and • Public education and trip reduction programmes such as TravelSmart. Prepare a management plan and strategy to ensure Games Family transport priorities and travel time reliability are maintained

Event rescheduling

Inclement weather conditions among other things may necessitate revisions to event schedules

Event traffic management plans will be adequately flexible to enable schedule revisions to be accommodated

Adverse weather – storm front/ flooding

South East Queensland (SEQ) has an exceedingly mild sub-tropical climate. The Games will be held in autumn, a time when adverse weather is least likely. The most likely adverse weather event that could impact on traffic management would be a storm front. Such weather patterns are well-understood and highly predictable

The Games will be held in the dry season - a time when adverse weather is least likely. Transport infrastructure in Gold Coast City is designed and built to withstand the climatic extremes anticipated. Appropriate alternative routes and management plans will be implemented

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Question 13.18

Question 13.20

Describe the measures planned to facilitate Commonwealth Games traffic flow, punctuality and reliability, such as breakdown response units or Commonwealth Games traffic lanes, as well as normal traffic restrictions.

Describe the intelligent information technologies and communication equipment designed to control and command traffic, taking into account weather conditions, delays, accidents, diversion routes special security requirements etc.

Should your measures include Games lanes, please indicate these on Maps B, B1, B2, etc

Information Technology

Measures include: • Selecting routes between the Village and venues that optimise travel time, safety and reliability; • Assigning Games lanes on key road corridors (refer to Question 13.1); • Reducing background traffic levels through timing of events (school holidays), and implementation of a marketing campaign regarding alternative transport options; • Implementing planned traffic management measures under coordination with TTCC and the Security Command Centre, including coordination of breakdown response deployment; and • Enforcing additional parking and traffic restrictions to mitigate conflict with Games traffic requirements.

The existing State-operated TMC uses STREAMS – an award-winning integrated intelligent transport system that integrates traffic signal management, incident management, motorway management, vehicle priority, traveller information and parking guidance across the entire Gold Coast City road network. This software will allow the TMC to optimise road network performance through a holistic and systematic approach to traffic management. From this Centre, adjustments can be made to respond to changing traffic conditions. STREAMS is supported by strategically-placed CCTV cameras and public reporting facilities, which the TMC uses to identify and resolve incidents within moments.

Question 13.19

This Centre has capacity to control the key State and local Government roads and intersections. The intent will be to ensure that routes operated under the conduct of the games are incorporated within this CCTV coverage network.

Do you plan to link ticketing to transport access and parking? If so, how?

Communication Equipment

Yes. Games tickets will include free travel on any public transport service within the Games defined precinct and free access to the allocated Park and Ride hubs. This approach will be managed through the current integrated ticketing system.

Gold Coast City has excellent communication infrastructure with full, continuous and strong mobile phone coverage, a fibre-based spine for its communications architecture and no major topographic or anthropogenic sources of interference with shortwave radio communications. TMR maintains a real-time traffic information service (www.131940.qld.gov.au) that offers information to the public via a website or telephone. There are also well established traffic communication paths to television and radio outlets. Capacity exists to provide a secure live audio visual feed to the Security Command and Centre.

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THEME 14 Technology

TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETPLACE

Question 14.2

Question 14.1

• Setting up fixed telephony networks • Supplying second generation (e.g., GSM) and third generation (e.g. UMTS) mobile telephony services.

Describe the market’s level of openness to competition in the area of telecommunications.

Australia has a competitive telecommunications market. The regime has a regulatory framework that promotes the long-term interests of end-users of carriage services, efficiency and international competitiveness of Australia’s telecommunications industry. Licensed carriers provide the transmission infrastructure on which carriage and content services are provided to the public. Carriers are required to hold a carrier licence and may use whatever technology they choose to deliver telecommunications services. Carrier licences are open, that is, not subject to time or geographic limits. A carriage service provider, in general, supplies, or proposes to supply, listed carriage services (that is, carriage services between two or more points at least one of which is located in Australia) to the public using network units owned by a carrier or units covered by a nominated carrier declaration. A person who supplies listed carriage services to the public, using the infrastructure owned by a carrier, is a carriage service provider and is not required to hold a carrier licence or any other form of licence. However carriage service providers are required to meet specific obligations outlined in various Acts of Parliament.

How many licences have been awarded for:

Setting up Fixed Telephony Networks Supplying Second and Third Generation Mobile Telephony Services. At 1 March 2011, there were approximately 187 licensed carriers. Carriers may use any technology to deliver services e.g. fixed or mobile. The licence issued is very broad. Companies with mobile networks include Telstra, Optus and Vodafone-Hutchison Australia.

Question 14.3 Indicate whether a regulatory body exists for the market, whether this body is tied to government authorities and who issues the licences.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is a statutory authority within the Australian Government Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The ACMA is responsible for the licencing and regulation of: • Broadcasting; • The Internet; • Radio communications; and • Telecommunications. The ACMA was established by the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005 and commenced operations on 1 July 2005.

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Figure 14.4 Link Topology

Describe the existing infrastructure and technology networks linking competition and non-competition venues that will support the traffic necessary for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games (telephony, data network, audio and video circuits).

Inter-capital and international links

Indicate the existence of any alternative path for back-up purposes. This information must be obtained from potential telecommunications providers.

Principal Ethernet switching nodes at capital cities

Provide diagrams showing the infrastructure described above.

Telstra Corporation Ltd (Telstra), Australia’s largest telecommunications carrier, has world-class technology deployed throughout the country, with extremely high resiliency. Commencing in 2005, Telstra upgraded its principal core technologies with sophisticated multi-gigabit Ethernet-based IP/MPLS switching technology, providing two physically diverse and fully redundant Ethernet switching nodes in Gold Coast City, linking with physically diverse links to the principal nodes located in Brisbane. These nodes are connected to Sydney via three fully diverse links and interfaces with various international switching stations connecting into Asia and the Pacific. Telstra’s core network is designed to achieve 99.999 percent reliability, and supports a diverse range of voice, audio, video and data products. Figure 14.4 indicates the link topology between local access exchanges, to the Ethernet switching nodes, and links to the principal switches and interfaces.

Local multi-gigabit Ethernet switching nodes

Venue A

Venue B Venue C

Local access solutions

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Telstra provides the majority of Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) services in Australia, with unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage. Precincts are located within the metropolitan architecture footprints to allow most venue sites to be connected in fully redundant fibre services with direct access to Ethernet aggregation nodes that collect customer traffic permitting gigabit transmission per service.

Question 14.5

Telstra commenced the upgrade to support highdefinition digital broadcasting in 2000, commencing at primary sporting and broadcasting venues, and has a great experience connecting multiple venues to each other, the country, and the world, as demonstrated during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

There is currently High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) enabled mobile coverage at all competition and non-competition venues via the Next G® Network. In addition, all vehicular routes linking the competition and non-competition venues have full coverage on this network.

In addition to existing networks, the Australian Government has established NBN Co Limited (NBN Co) to build and operate a new high-speed National Broadband Network (NBN) providing fibre to the premises to 93 percent of Australia. The Network is planned to be completed by December 2020. The Network will be rolled out simultaneously in many areas of Australia. It is likely that many areas of Gold Coast City will be connected by 2018.

The Next G® (3GSM 850MHz) network is Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile broadband network, providing a 3G HSPA+ enabled mobile voice, video and broadband coverage to more than 99 percent of the Australian population.

For each competition and non-competition venues, describe the current capacity (number of simultaneously supported communications) of the mobile network by carrier. Indicate whether all the roads linking all competition and noncompetition venues are also fully covered by these carriers.

From 24 August 2010, customers with an USB Modem experience typical customer speeds of 1.1Mbps-20Mbps in all capital central business districts (CBD) and selected metropolitan, regional and rural areas. Next G® customers using Elite devices experience typical user speeds of 550kbps-8Mbps downlink and 300kbps-3Mbps uplink in all capitals (five kilometres from the CBD) and selected regional areas. The majority of the Games venues and surrounding areas are enabled for Ultimate® and Elite services.

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Proposed Venue

Crowd

Coverage

Capacity

Belmont Shooting Centre

3,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Broadbeach Bowls Club

2,500

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Cairns Convention Centre

5,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Adequate capacity

Carrara Sport and Leisure Centre

2,500

Existing 3G Coverage

Adequate capacity

Carrara Stadium

40,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre

2,500

Existing 3G Coverage

Adequate capacity

QPS Deployment Centre

Existing 3G Coverage

Adequate capacity

Merv Craig Sporting Complex Elanora/Currumbin Valley

2,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Adequate capacity

Village

6,500

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

12,500

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

5,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Gold Coast Hockey Centre

5,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Gold Coast Sports Arena

7,500

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Hinze Dam

2,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Road Event Coastal Strip

Public area

Existing 3G Coverage

Adequate capacity

Oxenford Studios

2,700–3,200

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Queensland State Velodrome

4,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Robina Stadium

27,400

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Runaway Bay Sports Centre

3,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Runaway Bay Sports Centre – temporary building

2,500

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Southport Broadwater Parklands (South)

2,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

5,000

Existing 3G Coverage

Augmentation required

Carrara Athletics Centre

500

Existing 3G Coverage

Adequate capacity

A number of venues may require capacity augmentation to support high quality service to the estimated crowd sizes. It is anticipated that much of this additional infrastructure is likely to already be deployed as part of normal network growth management ahead of the event.

In addition, the Gold Coast area is one of the areas at the forefront of Telstra’s network technologies (as evidenced by the availability of Ultimate and Elite services). It is highly likely that further advances in network technology and speeds will occur prior to the Games.

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Question 14.6

Question 14.9

If additional infrastructure for fixed and mobile networks is required to support the organisation of the Commonwealth Games, describe this infrastructure and list which carriers are prepared to build it.

Provide (a) guarantee(s) from the relevant authorities that there will be no fee charged to the following constituent groups for the reservation and services of allocated frequencies during the Commonwealth Games:

Will these carriers charge the OC to build this additional infrastructure or will the OC only be charged for the usage service based on standard tariffs in effect in the country at Games time?

Telstra prefers to deploy fibre technologies to provide high-grade fixed voice, audio, video and data services, and is constantly upgrading its network capacities and capabilities. With an extensive network already constructed, the existing network capacity will be able to be leveraged, and many of the venues will require only minor network upgrades to support the event, depending on the service demand of the day. Most of the principal venues are in close proximity to core fibre paths that would permit diverse fibre access. The competitive nature of Australia’s telecommunications environment means product and pricing regimes are based on commercial agreements of the day. With regard to Next G® coverage, Telstra and the OC will consider the prevailing commercial climate before determining if any applicable upgrade or financial assistance with build costs is required. However, it is considered that existing coverage will be sufficient.

FREQUENCY CONTROL Question 14.7 Indicate the body(ies) responsible (and any ties) for controlling and allocating the frequencies necessary for radio transmissions.

The ACMA is the statutory authority responsible for management of the radio frequency spectrum in Australia. The coordination of radiocommunications services i.e. frequency assignment in support of apparatus licensing is performed by the ACMA as well as private agencies accredited by the ACMA under the Accredited Persons (AP) Scheme. For spectrum intensive events, requiring temporary access to spectrum, it is usual practice for the ACMA to undertake the frequency coordination work.

Question 14.8 Provide (a) guarantee(s) from the competent body(ies) that it (they) is (are) prepared to allocate the necessary frequencies for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

• Athletes • CGF • OCs • CGAs • IFs • Media • Broadcasters • Commonwealth Games partners.

Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee.

PRIVATE RADIO NETWORKS Question 14.10 Are there frequencies allocated to trunk radio type services?

The ACMA has allocated frequencies in the VHF high band (148-174 MHz), 400 MHz band and 900 MHz band for use by trunk radio services within 150 kilometres of Gold Coast City.

Question 14.11 How many types of trunk radio networks are in operation and what is the level of local and regional coverage?

There are two commercial providers of trunked radio services in Gold Coast City: Motorola Australia (900 MHz band) and Telstra Corporation (400 MHz band). The Queensland Government as well as other companies such as Biscom (ACN 051 272 658 Pty Ltd) and Vertel Telecoms may also operate trunked radio networks in Gold Coast City.

Question 14.12 How many subscribers are there to such networks?

Within South East Queensland (SEQ), Motorola Australia wholly built, owns and operates a network called Zeon Digital. The network has extensive coverage and is built on the ETSI standards TETRA platform and is a digital trunked network (8,000 Mhz) built to public safety standards. Features of the network include GPS with emergency duress, telephone interconnect messaging services and Trackzeon, the web interface for the described applications.

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Motorola has over 4,000 subscribers to the SEQ network who are business critical subscribers for Local Government, emergency services, transport and independent commercial enterprises. Telstra wholly built, owns and operates a UHF network within SEQ (including Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast City) called Telstra Fleetcoms. The trunking network has extensive coverage and is built on the globally accepted open standard for trunking known as MPT1327, thus allowing multiple radio product brands to be utilised on the network. Telstra MPT 1327 networks are utilised by Local

Table Tennis

Governments, emergency services, transport and independent commercial enterprises within SEQ and throughout most States. Features of the network include emergency duress, telephone interconnect messaging services, group calls and can cater for many aftermarket solutions such as GPS, AVL and SCADA. Telstra SEQ Fleetcoms network has over 3,500 subscribers and is supported by a 24x7 Customer Service Centre with dedicated on-call technicians helping maintain the network to the highest service levels.

THEME 15

Media Operations

Question 15.1 Describe your concept for the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) and Main Press Centre (MPC), including the following elements: • Location, size, adjacent compounds, transport hubs, parking and facilities • State whether the IBC and MPC are existing facilities or to be constructed • Explain the reason for your choice of IBC and MPC • Specify the intended post–Games use of the IBC and MPC, including legacy considerations • Specify who will finance the construction of the facilities. Provide all guarantees obtained for the use and/or construction of the IBC and MPC from the owner(s) concerned, including possession and vacation dates. This guarantee must also state that the owner(s) grant(s) all commercial rights in relation to the IBC and MPC (including but not limited to the terms and conditions listed in the “Clean Venue Appendix”) to the OC for the period the OC has control of the venue(s). (Please note that these dates should take into consideration the time required for both the fit out and retrofit of the IBC and MPC).

The Queensland Government guarantees the provision and availability of the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) and Main Press Centre (MPC) and that all commercial rights in relation to the IBC and MPC will be granted to the OC for the period that the OC has control of the venues. Please refer to the Guarantees File for the guarantee. The IBC and MPC will be co-located at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC). This site is located in the heart of the City, within walking distance of the world renowned Gold Coast City’s beaches and the Broadbeach Accommodation and Entertainment Precincts.

This precinct includes Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Oasis Shopping Centre, Niecon Plaza, over 100 restaurants and Pacific Fair, Australia’s largest regional shopping centre with 300 stores, cinemas and an abundance of dining. An existing facility, the GCCEC is the City’s premier indoor venue for sport, entertainment and exhibitions/ conventions. While hosting the IBC and MPC, the Centre will also host the Netball competition. The Centre is easily secured. The venue’s proximity to the City’s accommodation and dining precincts will guarantee safe and easy access for all media personnel in a relaxed and friendly environment. The location of the IBC and MPC at Broadbeach places media representatives in the central hub of the City with easy access to competition venues and the Village. More than 80 percent of competition venues, including the Village, will be within a 20 minute drive of the IBC and MPC. Located adjacent to the Gold Coast Highway, the Centre is serviced by bus and shuttle services and will have access to the Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system, meeting all media transport needs to and from airports, Games venues and the Village. Media representatives will be provided with excellent work facilities, access to support services, and a safe and efficient transport system to all competition and non-competition venues. The Games media and news services will provide fast, accurate and reliable information services for all media representatives. Size The Candidature Committee has received advice from specialist broadcast and media advisors that, based on advances in technology and media work practices, the current guidelines of the CGF for IBCs and MPCs are generous. Therefore, based on this advice the following resources will be provided:

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Funding

A 2,000 square metre MPC will be located within the exhibition space of the GCCEC, on a mezzanine floor directly above the IBC. The MPC will provide facilities for: • Up to 400 work spaces; • Up to 100 results and online desks; • Office space; • Media conference room; and • Smaller meeting spaces and facilities.

The GCCEC is an existing venue which opened in June 2004. As such, the cost efficiency of a basic fit-out and overlay in this well-equipped Centre will be the only funding requirement for the provision of the IBC and MPC. This cost will be met by the OC and is included in the OC budget.

The co-location of the MPC and IBC provides the opportunity to maximise common use areas such as dining and meeting facilities, ensuring efficient services and cost-effective rates for the media. The Centre’s current telecommunications and technological capabilities are world-class and will satisfy media requirements. International Broadcast Centre The 5,000 square metre IBC will be located on the ground floor within the exhibition space of the Centre. The IBC will have a capacity for up to 1,000 rightsholding broadcasters and staff. A satellite farm will be provided on parkland immediately adjacent to the IBC and MPC, with clear lines of sight to the southern satellite arc for international communications. International optic fibre connectivity is readily available. There will be full access for broadcasters prior to the Games to enable appropriate fit-out and testing in a very well-equipped Centre with power and airconditioning available. Adjacent Compounds A media warehouse and field shop will be located within close proximity to the IBC and MPC for broadcast venue equipment storage and supply services. Facilities The co-location of the IBC and MPC at the GCCEC will allow for 24-hour venue catering services and common access to key services such as shops, banks, postal and medical services. The IBC and MPC are also within a five-minute walk of Jupiters Casino, offering further dining and entertainment services together with 5-star accommodation. The Centre is centrally located to provide easy access to an extensive range of accommodation options at 5-star, 4-star and 3-star ratings along with entertainment and dining options in the Broadbeach Precinct and throughout the City.

Legacy The GCCEC will remain Australia’s premier regional exhibition and convention centre after the Games. The conduct of the Games will raise the international profile of the Centre and enhance the credentials of Gold Coast City as a permanent sporting, convention and exhibition destination.

ACCOMMODATION Question 15.2 Briefly describe your concept for media accommodation (this description should correspond to the list provided in Q12.4). If you plan to use a Media Village(s), specify its (their) location, size, capacity, type of structure (existing, permanent, temporary) room sizes and intended postGames use/legacy.

There is a variety of accommodation, from 5-star to 3-star hotels, depending on the needs of the various constituent groups. Hotels, serviced apartments and short-term rentals are all available within close proximity to the IBC and MPC. Jupiters, immediately adjacent to the IBC and MPC, is a 5-star hotel and casino complex with 594 rooms. A further 200 rooms are planned and due for completion by 2016. In addition, the 5-star Sofitel Hotel is located immediately opposite the IBC and MPC and offers 296 hotel rooms. A variety of resort-style accommodation apartments are also available within Broadbeach and a short distance of the IBC and MPC which provide a variety of styles and standards including 4-star (675 rooms) and 3-star (148 rooms) to meet all media requirements. These accommodation options will allow media representatives to work, rest and play within a short distance of the IBC and MPC while being within a short travel distance of Games competition venues and the Village. Most hotel operators have indicated that no minimum length of stay will be applicable during the Games. Some apartment and hotel operators have indicated a minimum three, five or seven night stay will be required. Gold Coast Tourism recommends that no minimum stay is applicable, however commercial discretion remains with the accommodation management group.

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Separate accommodation will be coordinated for media representatives covering the preliminary Basketball competition in Cairns and Townsville. Both cities are major regional centres in Queensland, and as popular tourist destinations offer a variety of accommodation options. All accommodation facilities will remain as accommodation services after the Games. Please refer to Question 12.4 for further details.

TRANSPORT Question 15.3 Briefly describe your concept for media transport, including: • Airport to/from Media Accommodation • Competition Venues to/from Competition Venues • IBC/MPC to/from Competition Venues • Media Accommodation to/from IBC/MPC • Media Accommodation to/from Competition Venues.

A coordinated, effective and 24-hour transport system will be provided to accredited media personnel for the duration of the Games. Upon arrival at Brisbane and Gold Coast International Airports, media personnel will be assisted through customs and immigration through specifically designated service areas, avoiding any unnecessary delays. Accreditation for media arriving at Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal will be provided at the airport, while those arriving at the Domestic Terminal will receive their accreditation at the designated media hotel(s). Bus shuttle services will transport media personnel from the Brisbane or Gold Coast International Airport to their accommodation, with shuttle frequency based on demand, arrival times and the dates during the Games. Designated transport services will also be provided from designated media hotels to the IBC and MPC, all competition venues and the Village from the IBC and MPC at intervals no more than 20 minutes apart. Media transport services will be available for the following accredited groups: • Host Broadcaster; • Rights holders; • Non-rights holding broadcasters; and • Written press.

Transport will be provided free of charge to all accredited media. Media representatives will be required to produce their accreditation prior to accessing this free transport service. The location of the IBC and MPC at the GCCEC will ensure an efficient media transport service to and from all Games venues. A media transport hub will be established at the IBC and MPC, on-site at the Centre. The media hub will provide the following services: • Shuttle bus service to and from the airports for media arrivals and departures; • Regular shuttle services (circular link) between main media hotels and the IBC and MPC; • Frequent shuttle services on designated routes to Games venues, every 20 minutes; • Scheduled services from media accommodation to Brisbane-based venues (Track Cycling and Shooting competitions); and • Regular shuttle services to Games Family hotels and the Village. The Gold Coast Rapid Transit light rail system will also provide an efficient mode of transport to and from competition venues located along the coastal strip (between Broadbeach and Southport) and a connection to the Village. Similarly, all public bus services will be available free of charge for media to travel to and from venues. Where media representatives require specialised transport services for personnel and equipment, arrangements will be made for them to hire these services through the OC. In the regional areas of Cairns and Townsville shuttle services will be provided from the respective airports and media accommodations to the nominated venues.

MEDIA CONCEPT Question 15.4 Provide a map, no larger than A3, folded or double page and giving the graphic scale used, indicating: • IBC • MPC • Media accommodation • Media transport • All competition venues • Commonwealth Games Village.

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NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

LEGEND

Darwin

Beenleigh (55 mins)

ST HELENA ISLAND

Cairns Townsville

Brisbane Gold Coast

Yatala

Adelaide Canberra

Perth

Sydney

Melbourne Hobart

Existing Motorway

Wynnum Manly

BRISBANE

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WELLINGTON POINT

Games Lane Main Hotel Area, Including Media Accommodation

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Cleveland

MMC

Main Media Centre (MMC) Games Village

MAA

COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND

Coomera

LIVE

Hope Island

Media Accommodation Area Live Site Aquatics

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Badminton

Oxenford

Basketball

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Hockey

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Netball

Southport

Beenleigh

Rugby 7s Shooting

Main Beach

Squash

Yatala Nerang

Table Tennis

LIVE

Surfers Paradise

Carrara

Triathlon Weightlifting

MMC MAA

Wrestling

Broadbeach LIVE

(Mountain Bike)

HINZE DAM

Merrimac

Mermaid Beach

Robina

Mudgeeraba

ADVANCETOWN LAKE

SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

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Oxenford

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REGULATIONS AND TAXES Question 15.5 Would broadcasters or the HBO, and their personnel, normally be subject to union regulations or labour laws? Explain.

The Host Broadcaster (if Australian-based) and domestic broadcasters and their personnel are subject to, and protected by, a range of employment laws. These laws protect the rights and working terms and conditions of media personnel and are available upon request. The Australian Government has advised that Australian labour laws will not apply to broadcasters or the Host Broadcaster, if necessary, in their employment of staff from outside Australia when staff are employed to carry out work on a temporary basis. Where staff are employed from within Australia and they are members of a particular trade union, trade union regulations and laws will apply to those staff.

Question 15.6 Would broadcasters or the HBO, and their personnel, normally be subject to specific taxes for broadcasting work such as taxes on production and/or equipment? Explain.

There are no specific and direct taxes for broadcasting work in Australia. Journalists entering Australia for Games-related business will not be subject to Australian income tax as the income they earn will be subject to taxation in their country of origin.

If journalists perform work for Australian-based companies within Australia for the Games, their income will be subject to Australian income tax regulations. During the course of their business at the Games, broadcasters and the HBO would be subject to GST on transactions that occur within Australia. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applicable on most transactions within Australia. It is a tax on private final consumption or consumer expenditure and applies to transactions within and imports to Australia. A company or entity which is in business and makes taxable supplies of goods and or services must register for GST where it meets the registration turnover threshold of AUD $75,000 (GBP £47,250). For not-forprofit entities, the turnover threshold is AUD$150,000 (GBP £94,500). A GST-registered supplier of goods and services is required to charge GST on taxable supplies made in the course of its enterprise activities and remit the amount to the Australian Taxation Office. The GST rate in Australia is currently 10 percent. Where an entity purchases goods or services which it uses as business inputs, it is entitled to claim the GST it paid in the form of an input tax credit from the Australian Taxation Office. In this way, the amount payable is a net amount. Similarly, where a company or entity purchases items for private or domestic purposes it is unable to claim the GST in relation to those purchases. In addition, if the company or entity makes input tax supplies, for example, it leases houses or lends money, it cannot claim the GST paid on inputs enabling it to make these supplies.

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