- Sunshine Coast small and medium businesses are getting ready to secure their share of procurement opportunities from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Local industries hear from the Crisafulli Government, Sunshine Coast Council, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee and other stakeholders.
- 2032 Games procurement will deliver value for Queensland and create more local opportunities.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering its 2032 Delivery Plan, after 1,200 days of games chaos under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering opportunities for Sunshine Coast small and medium businesses ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Crisafulli Government, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, Sunshine Coast Council and key delivery partners have met with local businesses to outline upcoming procurement opportunities and how to prepare for Games-related work.
The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Procurement Opportunities event provided practical insights into how everything to deliver the Games will be sourced, capability building, and the role of local small and medium businesses in delivering a world-class Games.
The Sunshine Coast is set to benefit from upgrades to the Sunshine Coast Stadium, a new Athlete Village and Arena at Maroochydore, a new Mountain Bike Centre and the delivery of The Wave, connecting to the Sunshine Coast Airport.
After 1,200 days of Games chaos under the former Labor Government, the Crisafulli Government is getting on with the job of delivering a lasting legacy and a Games for all of Queensland.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie said delivering the 2032 infrastructure program would create jobs and back local industry.
"The Crisafulli Government is getting on with delivering the infrastructure Queensland needs to host a world-class 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and we're doing it in a way that supports local jobs and local businesses," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"From the Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade to the new athlete village, arena and transport connections, these projects will mean more work for our tradies, contractors, suppliers and service providers right across the region.
"We want Queensland small and medium businesses to be ready to bid, win and deliver, because every contract awarded locally helps create jobs now and builds capability that will last well beyond 2032."
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said the Games would deliver a lasting legacy for the Sunshine Coast.
"The Crisafulli Government is delivering a Games for all of Queensland that will reshape infrastructure, boost tourism, develop grassroots sport and build pathways for our young athletes," Minister Mander said.
"We want this to be a Games for Queenslanders, delivered by Queenslanders.
"It's important that our local businesses share in the benefits of the Games by helping to deliver this once-in-a-generation event."
Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin welcomed the opportunity to meet with Sunshine Coast small and medium businesses about procurement opportunities.
"The Sunshine Coast small business community is ready to deliver the innovation and value that will support the delivery of this world class event," Minister Minnikin said.
"It won't just be the Sunshine Coast's iconic beaches and tourism attractions that will be on display in 2032, it will also be a chance for local small and medium businesses to showcase their skills and products to the world.
"Now is the time for small and medium businesses to prepare and position themselves to tender for the wide range of goods and services needed to deliver an Olympic and Paralympic Games."
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the event marked a significant milestone on the road to the Games and importantly, to realising the benefits we know the Games will deliver for our community.
"For our region, the Games is about turning a global event into real local opportunities including jobs, contracts and long-term tourism benefits," Mayor Natoli said.
"Our local businesses are the backbone of the Sunshine Coast economy and connecting them early to Games procurement opportunities is a key priority for Council.
"We want Sunshine Coast businesses to understand what's coming, what's required, and how they can confidently step into Games related work."
