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There is a lot of preparation needed to go into all of the events around Melbourne.

The funding of money is the most important aspect of holding an event because without it, it wouldn't happen. The money is supplied by the government and the sport association. Sponsorship and advertising provides a large portion of the money, even the merchandise sales. The association of that sport also sells television rights to cover the event.

The building aspect of holding events is crucial. Melbourne already has the MCG, other sporting stadiums and beautiful foreshores and gardens for cycling and marathons etc. So it isn't an issue for holding ceremonies and world class sports, but other stadiums, for the 2006 Games, had to have costly renovations because they were inadequate and run down like the Geelong Basketball Arena and completely new stadiums and complexes were built. Even in the 1956 Olympics, the MCG was the only major stadium that was built, that had to be upgraded and the Olympic Park complex was built. Melbourne has to be capable of providing accommodation, transport and many other services that are vital to success. If these services aren't up to standard, major improvements are made. The volunteers are important for the many big events in Melbourne, the best stood out in the Commonwealth Games where they did a fantastic job, they made sure the Games were a huge success. They play a huge part in the preparation of major events. The great thing about the volunteers is that they don't have to be paid. However sometimes they may receive a small allowance, but if they did get payed the city probably couldn't afford it. The volunteers also bring a safe and friendly feeling to the tourists. In the Commonwealth Games, there were 15,00 volunteers, all from Melbourne, and put in about 48 hours work. As you can see if all these volunteers were paid hourly they cost to the organizers would be in the ten's of millions. There roles included: being of assistance, helping non-speaking English tourists, medical attendance, sport officials and athlete escorts etc.

What about security? These days every event is guarded by a fence and every athlete guarded by security. Melbourne puts a lot of time into making their events safe for citizens and tourists. CCTV cameras were installed during the Commonwealth Games and are still operating. Teh government issues more police to the streets and bag checks etc. are regular procedures.

All of this hard preparation isn't a waste in the end. The new transport, housing, sport stadiums and facilities and lots of other great services that are built are there to stay for the citizens and future tourists to help and enrich their lives. But the best and most important outcome is all of the exposure, the chance for Melbourne to show what an outstanding and superior sporting city it is. It is something that every Melbournian can be proud of.