Luna Park Sydney Just for Fun

1. Luna Park SydneyJust for Fun aka Amusement Park at your Doorstep Project Presentation for Economic Investment Appraisal Prepared by Simon Tang 22 June 2002

3. Background Why Pick this project ?

4. Background • Managed by Metro Edgley – JV between Metro Theatre, Michael Edgley, Multiplex and Banker’s Trust • Park is re-opened in April 2004

5. Background • The Park is Owned by Luna Park Reserve Trust and Managed under Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority • In Feb 2001 the development of the Park was declared as of “State Significance” and development consent (“DA”) responsibility was transferred from North Sydney Council to State Government

6. The Boring Part • $100 million Investment (Land is worth $10 million – owned by Luna Park Reserve Trust) • Expected Park Patrons 900,000 p.a. • Expected Function Attendants 265,000 p.a. • Calculation of the NPV ????

7. The Fun Part

8. All’s Well is Well ………..

9. We Want More ….. • The managing director of Luna Park Sydney, Peter Hearne, said the company needed to pay off $10 million in debt with the proceeds of the 14-storey building. … SMH 31 May

11. Noisy Neighbours Mosman Daily 10 June pp.1

12. Other Costs • Blocked View • Noise • Traffic • Parking Issues • Drunken Patrons at Night • …. • ….

13. The Future ..

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