Brisbane 2032: Toowoomba Olympic task force revealed to make most of Olympic games opportunities
The members of Toowoomba’s Olympic task force management committee have been revealed with the mission to bring a part of the Brisbane 2032 games to the Garden City.
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The committee tasked with maximising the impact of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games on Toowoomba has been revealed.
In an effort for the Garden City to capitalise on the Games less than a decade away a lineup of powerbrokers have been selected to lead the push for sporting facility upgrades, infrastructure and the ability to potentially host an event.
Members include Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise CEO Ali Davenport, Mark Mason, Toowoomba Regional Council mayor Paul Antonio, Western Downs Regional councillor Kylie Bourne, Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Rohl, Southern Queensland Country Tourism’s Peter Homan, TAFE Southwest Queensland’s Michele Berkhout, Wagner Corporation executive general manager Damian Bell, Willows Health Group’s Troy Morgan, and Aspect Group’s Mark McErvale.
The group’s mission will be to look for opportunities to create a legacy for regional Queensland.
“During the Olympic Games, there will be millions of visitors coming to this part of the world, and we want to harness every opportunity to promote our region both before they come and while they are here,” Ms Davenport said.
“We have so much to offer here in terms of tourism, sport, food and culture for instance, and the people on the task force have a diverse skill set to recognise and capitalise on those opportunities.”
The group’s first meeting will be next month to establish their goals for the next 10 years, as well as elect a chair.
Mr Antonio said the Olympics were more than sport, and presented an opportunity to bring the region to a wider audience.
“There are so many ancillary benefits that this region could gain as a result of the 2032 Games, such as a fast rail to Toowoomba which is so essential for the future,” he said.
“Just imagine what an outstanding opportunity it would be for us if the Toowoomba Showground were to be upgraded to a world-class facility to host the equestrian events.”
The broader region is also set to benefit from the work of the task force, with Western Downs Regional Councillor Kylie Bourne recognising the unique possibilities the Olympic Games will bring.
“I am always excited to see opportunities for our region, and the Olympic Games has so much potential before, during and after the actual event,” Ms Bourne said.
“What an incredible legacy it would be if people decide to stay on here after the Games are over.”
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