Noosa Council CEO Larry Sengstock will join the speaker line-up at Noosa Chamber of Commerce’s The Olympics and Our Region event on 25 November.
Mr Sengstock said he looks forward to sharing his unique Olympic perspective as both a four-time Olympian and a local government leader experienced in delivering major sports facilities.
“The Games certainly present opportunities for our region, with our location making us an attractive training base for athletes in the lead-up to, and during, Brisbane 2032,” he said.
“Council is doing groundwork now to ensure we’re well positioned to leverage opportunities that arise, including infrastructure investment by other levels of government.
“We’re undertaking gap and needs analysis of our sporting facilities and precincts to prioritise areas for improvement. We are producing feasibility studies and upgrade plans for our major facilities so we are in a position to apply for any funding that may be offered,” he said.
“Ultimately, our aim is that any investment we might secure would benefit Noosa long after the Games, through improved infrastructure for the local community.”
Mr Sengstock brings a wealth of experience, having served as Chief Executive of Basketball Australia and Head of Sport and Operations for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
He’s a highly regarded local government executive with extensive experience in business and infrastructure project delivery.
Mr Sengstock said Council has an internal working group preparing a readiness plan for the 2032 Olympics both in terms of sporting, cultural and economic benefits to the Noosa community and on the operational logistics of having such a significant event on our doorstep.
Mr Sengstock’s presentation will touch on his own sporting achievements, which include four Olympic Games, more than 290 games played for Australia, four World Championships, and five National Basketball League titles.
Other speakers include Queensland Tourism & Environment Minister Andrew Powell, Sunshine Coast 2032 leaders Roz White and Mal Brough, and Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel.
