Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart has joined board members and senior leaders across all levels of government for a Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee meeting.
The meeting, held on the Sunshine Coast last week, was Mayor Stewart’s first since being elected to the board of Brisbane 2032.
Cr Stewart secured the support of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) to represent South East Queensland councils on the organising committee earlier this year.
“Last week, I had the opportunity to meet my fellow Brisbane 2032 Board members,” Cr Stewart said.
“The experience was a privileged one.
“I soon became aware of the breadth of the engagement, our collective responsibilities and my own particular role of bringing to the table perspectives, which are representative of local governments in South East Queensland.”
Cr Stewart said as a representative for the 11 SEQ councils at the organising committee, this is a great opportunity for Noosa to be at that table.
“These games are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for South East Queensland and the opportunities abound for all Queenslanders, through investment in legacy projects, infrastructure, digital technology and innovation, leading environmental and sustainability practices and world-class facilities.
“It’s also very much about community, about engaging and working with our local communities and it’s about getting our kids motivated and encouraged to participate in sports, which are accessible and inclusive for all.
“There has never been more of an exciting time to be a Queenslander,” Cr Stewart said.
Last week’s Brisbane 2032 Board meeting is the first of many to be held in the regions, reflecting the new format of Olympic and Paralympic Games to be hosted across numerous cities and towns, broadening the opportunity for participation, economic growth and community engagement in the movement.
The next Brisbane 2032 Board meeting is expected to be held in March next year on the Gold Coast.
