A Queensland delegation is bound for the United States on a trade mission to gain insights into Olympic and Paralympic Games planning and promote the state’s investment potential in infrastructure, health and knowledge precincts.
Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Minister Jarrod Bleijie will lead the mission and receive a briefing from the LA28 infrastructure delivery team while in the States.
Deputy Premier Bleijie said he would also tour several major Olympic and Paralympic stadium and transport precincts to gain insights into delivery models that drive lasting legacies for host cities.
“LA’s experience as a two-time Olympic city and the next Games host offers valuable lessons as we plan for the 2032 Games,” he said.
Deputy Premier Bleijie said he would also promote the Gabba Entertainment and Housing Precinct as a landmark global opportunity led by the private sector.
“We will meet with stakeholders to capitalise on the once-in-a-generation opportunity of the 2032 Games and transform Woolloongabba into a vibrant entertainment and housing precinct in the heart of our capital city.”
He said the 114-strong delegation would also attend the BIO International Convention in Boston, the world’s largest biotechnology convention, to promote Queensland’s emerging biomedical sector.
“We want to position Queensland as the natural home for bio-med investment in the Asia-Pacific,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
He said hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games gave Queensland a great platform to secure more investment for the State.
The focus on the United States comes as Premier David Crisafulli is announced as the guest speaker at Queensland Futures Institute (QFI)-AmCham joint event to celebrate American Independence Day on July 4.
QFI Chief Executive Officer Steve Greenwood said the Premier, in a keynote luncheon speech at Brisbane’s Sofitel, would share his thoughts on Queensland’s priorities in the current geopolitical climate and also take part in Q&A session with AmCham CEO April Palmerlee.
“There’s no better occasion than the 4th of July to consider Queensland’s current relationship with our nation’s strongest security and economic partner,” Mr Greenwood said.
Tickets available at the Queensland Futures Institute website.
