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Here s what the high-profile identities had to say: Ian Jobling along Gympie Terrace with the 2018 Commonwealth Games torch.
Ian Jobling: The honorary director of University of Queensland s Centre of Olympic Studies and Noosa local said he thought it was a smart approach to try and leverage the Games bid to deliver a venue. He said more than $2 billion worth of infrastructure funding would be available from the International Olympic Committee for the 2032 edition and the focus was now on helping deliver legacy projects to regional areas. Dr Jobling said a performing arts centre in the Maroochydore CBD could double as a host venue for the likes of weightlifting and other events.
He said it would require upgrades to local sporting infrastructure, opening up the âperfect opportunityâ for the Federal Government to provide the $20 million of remaining funds needed to kickstart a $68 million Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion.
Mr Wallace confirmed heâd written to the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, asking them to reconsider if they could âopen the Treasury coffersâ and make $20 million available.
He said it was a great opportunity for a âchange of heartâ from the Federal Government.
âThis is a great opportunity now for the Federal Government to get on board,â Mr Wallace said.