9 A RUN OF four major sporting events at Industree Group Stadium from May to July this year drew 74,590 fans to Industree Group Stadium that has set new attendance records and delivered a $9.75 million boost in economic revenue for the Central Coast region. Additionally, thousands more were drawn into Gosford to watch the Grand Final on a Live Site set up by Central Coast Council on Leagues Club Park. A Stadium Data Analysis conducted by Central Coast Council – plus game-day ticketing report data – have revealed the true value of major sporting events at Industree Group Stadium, the Home of Live Sport, Entertainment and Community Events on the Central Coast. The Council report estimates that the A-League Grand Final showpiece alone was worth $3 million in total economic activity on the Central Coast, with a total visitor spend of around $2 million. The first A-League Grand Final ever held on the Central Coast on Saturday 25 May smashed the all-time attendance record at Industree Group Stadium, with additional seating required to host 21,379 fans. Thousands more watched the Grand Final from a Live Site, set up outside the Stadium by Central Coast Council and supported by Destination NSW, so fans could be part of the historic Grand Final event. More than 7,700 visitors stayed on the Central Coast on Grand Final weekend – driving a hotel occupancy rate above 90 per cent. The hotel occupancy rate reached 63.1 per cent for the Mariners v Sydney FC event (May 18) and soared to 79.4 per cent for the Roosters v Bulldogs NRL game (June 22). The Council report estimates the Mariners’ Semi-Final was worth $3 million in total economic revenue and the Roosters v Bulldogs game was worth $2 million. All three of these events were sell-outs at Industree Group Stadium, with the Mariners’ Semi-Final attracting 20,059 fans and a weather-hit Sydney Roosters game drawing 16,868 fans through the gates. It was the first time the Central Coast stadium has staged three consecutive soldout events. A fourth bumper sporting event – the South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers NRL game on Saturday 20 July – drew a crowd of 16,284 and delivered another impressive boost to the Central Coast visitor economy. Industree Group Stadium Venue Manager BUSINESS NEWS Major sporting events deliver economic windfall for Coast Energy savings are now officially through the roof With 20% off all Solaverse solar panels throughout August, now is the perfect time to go solar and save plenty on your business power bills. Solaverse will create a bespoke solar solution designed to maximise your site’s savings. Custom design. Expert Installation. Ongoing Maintenance. Call us now and quote this ad for a free consultation. 20% off solar panels in August solaverse.com.au PH: 1300 672 635 Servicing the Central Coast, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley GBD 24-MOW1195 The atmosphere at Grand Final night at Industree Group Stadium was electric Kath Casey said a total of 1250 local people were employed directly at Industree Group Stadium for the four major sporting events. She said that stadium operator VenuesLive had been responsible for bringing more events and more diversified content to the local stadium since being engaged by Central Coast Council in July 2022. “When we bring quality events to the Central Coast, everyone in our community benefits and this new data from Council and ticketing demonstrate the extent of the benefits,” said Ms Casey. “Visitation numbers increase, hotel beds are filled, and money is spent in the local community, bringing prosperity to the region and creating local jobs. “Looking forward, I can reveal there are some very exciting family events to be announced for the summer months.” CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2024
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