Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

PPPs provide much needed critical infrastructure often replacing older public sector properties with new state of the art facilities operated by experienced facilities management contractors. This project not only constructed new facilities but refurbished heritage facilities on site.

The new established Showgrounds facilities has enhanced the Royal Melbourne Show and helped build on the link between urban and regional Victoria by creating a flexible, multipurpose events and exhibition precinct.

The project provides stable long-term, index-linked cash flows backed by high-quality public-sector counterparties.

The project was a 50/50 joint venture with D&C Co and reflected the consortium also formed for the Long Bay Hospitals project. In December 2010, INPP acquired D&C Co’s shares from both projects and INPP now controls 100% of both projects.

• Infrastructure: In addition to traditional investments in transport, health, justice and education, social infrastructure such as the Showgrounds directly impact both urban and regional communities.
• Public facilities: The Showgrounds are the largest and most flexible indoor/outdoor venue space in Melbourne and home to the annual Melbourne Royal Show, as well as major exhibitions, trade shows, and music concerts.
• The Melbourne Royal Show: This is the Victorian major event that brings the community together to celebrate agriculture – producers, products and produce - from rural and regional Victoria to greater Melbourne.