Lake Macquarie pushes to host athletes training for 2032 Olympics
A Lake Macquarie councillor has proposed that the city host teams preparing for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Councillor Jason Pauling has proposed that Lake Macquarie host teams preparing for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Several local sporting organisations have already approached him about getting involved.
The city has facilities that could work, including an athletics track, trampoline gym, clay target range, and sports grounds. Earlier Olympics saw elite teams arrive early to set up training bases.
These created economic and tourism opportunities for host regions. Research by KPMG estimated the Brisbane Olympics will boost Queensland's economy by $8.1 billion.
It will create about 91,600 jobs over 20 years. Pauling said councils across Australia are competing for a slice of that opportunity.
Lake Macquarie needs a plan to attract teams, he said.
- 2032
- Olympic Games year
- $8.1 billion
- Queensland economic boost forecast
- 91,600 over 20 years
- Jobs forecast over
Why it mattersHosting teams that prepare for the Olympics brings tourism spending and international visitors to a region. It creates economic activity. Councils that plan early have a better chance of securing deals.
AustraliaLake Macquarie and the Hunter region could benefit from tourism and sporting revenue if the city successfully attracts Olympic team training camps.
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