Dragons Secure WIN Stadium Venue
Monday 19 November 2012 10:00 AM
The St George Illawarra Dragons have confirmed a long-term agreement with Venues NSW over the use of WIN Stadium, Wollongong.
““This agreement ensures rugby league fans will continue to have the opportunity to support the Dragons in the Illawarra,” said Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley.
“The new deal will not only benefit rugby league fans but will also flow on to local businesses further boosting the regional economy.
“The agreement includes an initial commitment of five years with a further five year option and demonstrates the value of Venues NSW and the Illawarra Local Venues Council working in tandem to secure the best outcome for the Club, the venue, the fans, and the region.”
Venues NSW Chairman John Quayle said he was thrilled to lock the deal away.
“With the new grandstand and improved patron facilities, WIN Stadium is a first-class venue for rugby league and deserves to have a high profile tenant like the Dragons playing in a national competition,” said Quayle.
Dragons CEO Peter Doust said the club remains committed to the region.
“We have been negotiating with Venues NSW for some months and we are very
pleased to have reached this long-term agreement,” said Doust.
“The Dragons commitment to our region has never been in doubt, it was important that we worked through the terms and conditions to ensure they were of mutual benefits over such a significant term.
"This will ensure our continued business strategy across our region can be further
developed.
“We are all now eagerly awaiting the release of the fixed schedule due in the next days from the NRL so we know exactly which six games home games will be played here at WIN Stadium and which at WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah.”
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