Central Coast Council announced on May 27 that VenuesLive will take over management of Central Coast Stadium.
Council said the change will bring a diverse offering of sports games and entertainment for the local community to enjoy and a boost to the region’s economy.
Council continues to own Central Coast Stadium, with the venue also remaining home to the Central Coast Mariners and their games.
Council said this will be supplemented with a fresh program of events that appeal to large-scale audiences.
Administrator RI Hart said the partnership will allow for the opportunity to attract visitors to the region, providing a tourism boost to the local economy and generating revenue for local businesses.
VenuesLive Managing Director, Daryl Kerry said the company was delighted to have been appointed operator of the stadium and is looking forward to working with stakeholders and the local community to build an exciting new era for the venue.
“Central Coast Stadium is one of Australia’s most picturesque venues and it also has the support of a passionate, vibrant local community who deserve a thriving sport and entertainment precinct,” Mr Kerry said.
“We are thrilled to get the opportunity to work with Central Coast Council, home club the Central Coast Mariners and key business stakeholders on the Coast, but we are also looking forward to listening to the fans who bring the colour, energy and excitement to the events.
“Central Coast Stadium has almost unlimited potential and we want to help take it to the next level and become a highly-successful hub of sport and entertainment, as well as welcoming business, community, charity and cultural activities on the magnificent Central Coast.”
Council is due to begin the transition of management from the start of July 2022.
VenuesLive operates three of Australia’s stadiums – Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia), Optus Stadium in Perth, and CommBank Stadium in Western Sydney.
It also provides catering services to other key venues including McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, WIN Stadium and Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium at Kogarah, Sydney Olympic Park Venues and Sydney Motorsport Park.
Council is due to begin the transition of management from the start of July 2022.
