The SEQ Mayors welcome Mayor Tom Tate and the City of Gold Coast back to the group, with Council today voting to re-join the Council of Mayors (SEQ) and back the proposal for a South East Queensland 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Council of Mayors (SEQ) has always recognised the importance of the Gold Coast as a part of South East Queensland, and continued to include the Gold Coast community in its regional transport planning and advocacy, the SEQ City Deal and its proposal for the SEQ 2032 Games.
Council of Mayors (SEQ) Chair, Cr Adrian Schrinner, said the City of Gold Coast’s decision to return to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) was good news not just for the Gold Coast community, but for the whole of South East Queensland.
“The success of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) is based on councils joining together to deliver better outcomes for the businesses and communities of South East Queensland. We’re stronger together than we will ever be apart.
“The City of Gold Coast is the second largest council in Queensland so having them back in the tent will bring a massive boost to our Commonwealth and State advocacy efforts and delivery of region-shaping projects.
“More than ever, South East Queensland councils will need to stand strong together and secure the support needed from the State and Federal governments to get our businesses and communities back on their feet.
“When the time is right, we believe the SEQ City Deal and a proposal for the 2032 Olympic Games will play an important role in the state’s long-term tourism and economic recovery.
“Mayor Tate was there when the SEQ Mayors first decided to pursue an Olympic Games proposal back in 2015, and it seems right to have the Gold Coast back on board to see this journey through.”
The City of Gold Coast left the Council of Mayors (SEQ) on 30 June 2018. Council has voted today to re-join the Council of Mayors (SEQ) as of 1 July 2020.
Since the City of Gold Coast’s departure, the Council of Mayors (SEQ) has commenced negotiations towards an SEQ City Deal, delivered the region’s first long term, multi-modal transport plan and secured support from the State and Commonwealth for its plan to secure the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Council of Mayors (SEQ) is Australia’s largest regional advocacy group representing the eleven councils and more than three million residents of South East Queensland.