12/25/2001
Brisbane Receives Goodwill
Facelift
THE Queensland capital will be transformed into
a blazing sea of colour when it welcomes thousands of Goodwill
Games athletes, interstate, international and local guests
from August 29 to September 9.
A dazzling array of flowers, banners, flags
and decorations capturing the excitement of the international
sporting arena, will light up the heart of Brisbane's CBD,
the Games hub at South Bank and official sporting venues.
Queensland company Dot Dash, in conjunction
with architectural firm HOK Sport, has been appointed to work
alongside Games organisers to develop a conceptual design
for all venue, field of play and directional signage and pageantry.
2001 Goodwill Games Protocol, Ceremonies and
Special Events Manager Patrick Burns said all aspects of the
package, including flowers, would be themed to complement
the trademark colours of the Goodwill Games.
``As soon as people arrive in Brisbane, whether
they travel here by air or road, they will be met with a sea
of colour proclaiming this is the place to be,'' Mr Burns
said.
``We hope not only to raise the pulse rate of
the city during the Games, but to leave a lasting memory of
Brisbane imprinted in the minds of all participants and guests.''
Dot Dash director Mark Ross, who was heavily
involved in Sydney's way-finding and field of play signage
during the Olympics, said he was delighted to be involved
with the Goodwill Games.
``Although we are still in the early days of
design conception, we are making good headway and are very
excited about the Games,'' Mr Ross said.
More than a 1000 Goodwill Games banners will
dress sports venues and link several Brisbane sites including
Queen Street Mall, the river, domestic and international airport
terminals, roadways leading to the airport, main roadways
leading into the city as well as the central Games Hub at
South Bank.
A jam-packed entertainment and cultural programme,
including public concerts on the Brisbane River forms part
of Games celebrations.
Media information:
Nikki Todd, Media Liaison Executive
2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane
Ph: 07 3843 5686 (h) / 0408 011 204 (m)
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