annual report 2007 where City meets Country - the RNA
annual report 2007 where City meets Country - the RNA annual report 2007 where City meets Country - the RNA
Highlights for 2007Financial highlights for 2007> Surplus of $1.55m, despite a reduction in gate receipts> Exhibitor revenue increase of 2.5%> Increase in the number of RNA Life Memberships> An improvement of $1.1 million on cash holdings and investments> Revenue increase of $1.4m, due mainly to realised gain on saleof investments> Non EkkA Rental revenue (including car parking) increase of 13%The RNA adopted a new brand to draw focus to the RNA ShowOperational Highlights> The RNA adopted a new brand to draw focus tothe RNA Showgrounds as a major venue open forbusiness all year round. “RNA Showgrounds...evereventful” is the new tagline accompanying a new RNAShowgrounds logo.> The Animal Boulevard initiative proved a greatsuccess for EkkA 2007. More than 10,000 visitors dailymoved through the interconnecting pavilions alongAlexandria Street to see the most comprehensivedisplay of animal breeds in one location. The RACQInsurance Animal Nursery and Dairy Farmers MilkingBarn was a firm favourite with the crowds.> The RNA Showgrounds iconic Main Arenaunderwent a major renovation. The new state-ofthe-artoval was the result of the RNA’s co-operationwith the Leighton Contractors and BaulderstoneHornibrook Bilfinger Berger Joint Venture in theconstruction of the North South Bypass Tunnel.The stunning new arena has been designed to copewith a 100-year rainfall event in Brisbane of 120mlsper hour. Two large water tanks are located underthe surface of the oval and above the track with acombined storage capacity of 250,000 litres.> The RNA was a finalist in the 2007 QueenslandTourism Awards (Festivals and Events Category)for the 2006 EkkA.> The RNA received significant increases in competitionentries for District Exhibits and Fruit, Alpaca Fleeces,Wool and Chainsawing.> The RNA Development Scheme Strategy wasprepared this year to reflect the inclusion of the RNAShowgrounds in the State Government’s plans totransform Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley intosignificant urban growth precincts.
grounds as a major venue open for business all year round.RNA Annual Report 2007 13
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Highlights for <strong>2007</strong>Financial highlights for <strong>2007</strong>> Surplus of $1.55m, despite a reduction in gate receipts> Exhibitor revenue increase of 2.5%> Increase in <strong>the</strong> number of <strong>RNA</strong> Life Memberships> An improvement of $1.1 million on cash holdings and investments> Revenue increase of $1.4m, due mainly to realised gain on saleof investments> Non EkkA Rental revenue (including car parking) increase of 13%The <strong>RNA</strong> adopted a new brand to draw focus to <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong> ShowOperational Highlights> The <strong>RNA</strong> adopted a new brand to draw focus to<strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong> Showgrounds as a major venue open forbusiness all year round. “<strong>RNA</strong> Showgrounds...evereventful” is <strong>the</strong> new tagline accompanying a new <strong>RNA</strong>Showgrounds logo.> The Animal Boulevard initiative proved a greatsuccess for EkkA <strong>2007</strong>. More than 10,000 visitors dailymoved through <strong>the</strong> interconnecting pavilions alongAlexandria Street to see <strong>the</strong> most comprehensivedisplay of animal breeds in one location. The RACQInsurance Animal Nursery and Dairy Farmers MilkingBarn was a firm favourite with <strong>the</strong> crowds.> The <strong>RNA</strong> Showgrounds iconic Main Arenaunderwent a major renovation. The new state-of<strong>the</strong>-artoval was <strong>the</strong> result of <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong>’s co-operationwith <strong>the</strong> Leighton Contractors and BaulderstoneHornibrook Bilfinger Berger Joint Venture in <strong>the</strong>construction of <strong>the</strong> North South Bypass Tunnel.The stunning new arena has been designed to copewith a 100-year rainfall event in Brisbane of 120mlsper hour. Two large water tanks are located under<strong>the</strong> surface of <strong>the</strong> oval and above <strong>the</strong> track with acombined storage capacity of 250,000 litres.> The <strong>RNA</strong> was a finalist in <strong>the</strong> <strong>2007</strong> QueenslandTourism Awards (Festivals and Events Category)for <strong>the</strong> 2006 EkkA.> The <strong>RNA</strong> received significant increases in competitionentries for District Exhibits and Fruit, Alpaca Fleeces,Wool and Chainsawing.> The <strong>RNA</strong> Development Scheme Strategy wasprepared this year to reflect <strong>the</strong> inclusion of <strong>the</strong> <strong>RNA</strong>Showgrounds in <strong>the</strong> State Government’s plans totransform Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley intosignificant urban growth precincts.
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