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    Facts and Figures
    Melbourne is a city with a worldwide reputation for its fanatical following of sport. Its history of staging major sporting events is testimony to the high standards of its venues and the enthusiasm of the population who support events in great numbers.

    The people of the State of Victoria are justifiably proud that their capital city has been awarded the honour of hosting the XVIII Commonwealth Games in 2006.

    The series of tables on this page provide a simple easy to follow guide to the facts and figures of the XVIII Commonwealth Games.


    Project Timeframe
    Games awarded to Melbourne 10 October 1999
    Project Length 7.5 years (90 months)
    Project Commencement Date 1st Jan 2000
    Project Completion Date 30th June 2007
    Phase 1 Set Up 1st Jan 2000 - 1st June 2002
    Phase 2 Build 1st July 2002 - 1st June 2004
    Phase 2 Build 1st July 2002 - 1st June 2004
    Phase 3 Delivery 1st July 2004 - 1st June 2006
    Phase 4 Wind Up 1st July 2006 - 30th June 2007