Announcing the decision recently, Chairman of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation, Mr. Ronald J Walker, said the company would be responsible for delivering 20,000 meals a day at the Athletes� Village.

�Delaware North Companies Australia will be responsible for more than 300,000 meals in total � 50,000 more meals than were served during the Manchester Commonwealth Games,� Mr. Walker said.
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Delaware North�s Managing Director, Dana Nelson, said the company believed the Commonwealth Games were �at the pinnacle of the special event calendar for Melbourne and Australia for 2006�.

�This contract is a highlight both nationally and internationally for our Company,� Ms Nelson said.

�Through our strong management team, industry partners and strategic recruitment drive, a total of 650 management and staff will be mobilised to ensure the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games are the best Games ever,� Ms Nelson said.

Minister for the Commonwealth Games, Justin Madden said Delaware North had extensive experience at catering at major sporting and entertainment venues throughout Australia.

�For the past 18 years, Delaware North have served up millions of meals at Rod Laver Arena for international sporting events such as the Australian Open,� Minister Madden said. �They also manage world-class catering contracts of several other Games venues including the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Telstra Dome, where Rugby 7s will be played, and the Multi Purpose Venue at Melbourne Park � the venue for track cycling.�

The Games will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness 4500 elite athletes from 71 nations taking part in the XVIII Commonwealth Games to be held from 15-26 March 2006.

For further information on the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, go to www.melbourne2006.com.au.

Contact:
Delaware North Companies
Corporate Communications
716-858-5270

For further information on the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games and interviews with Chairman Ronald J. Walker, please contact:

Michelle Coffey
Program Manager-Public Relations and Publicity
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
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About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world�s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, CA One Services, Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, the FleetCenter and the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with $1.6 billion in annual revenue and 30,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

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