Sunshine Coast outlines development priorities for Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games
ABCSunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson wants another 12 hotels built in the tourist region before Olympic and Paralympic Games come to Brisbane in 2032. Key points: Mark Jamieson says a rail connection to Brisbane and more accommodation are crucial for the Sunshine Coast The region will host numerous events and athletes during the Games Accessibility has also been identified as a priority by a group of regional representatives The Sunshine Coast will host nine events during the Games and accommodate 1,400 athletes in a village precinct, but the region needs substantial infrastructure investment. Also on the advisory group is Visit Sunshine Coast chief executive Matt Stoeckel, who says the Games will provide a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for tourism in the region. "The Sunshine Coast can get pretty full in our peak periods occupancy levels at our accommodation operators is well over 90 per cent," Mr Stoeckel said.
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