Mayor's Report
On reflection, this year has been a satisfying one in my
role as Mayor, with years of visionary planning, lobbying
and sheer hard work, resulting in some significant
achievements for the Toowoomba Region. Our strong
and diverse economy, coupled with a major infrastructure
boom and strong business confidence is creating a
palpable sense of prosperity across the region, with all
eyes looking to the Toowoomba Region.
We are the envy of regional Australia and with good
reason. With a GRP of $9.58 billion, the Toowoomba
region is one of the most diverse economies in Australia.
Our population statistics tell a story of steady and
manageable growth, with 50,000 new residents expected
to call our region home by 2035.
Our message that the region is ‘open for business’ has
resonated around the world, with public and private
infrastructure investments in the region totalling around
$13 billion. Toowoomba’s economic role as a major
regional city, agricultural hub, knowledge and research
centre, and freight and logistics hub provides enormous
strengths and competitive advantages. The future is bright.
This year, our bold ambition of becoming one of
Australia’s major inland ports edged closer to becoming
a reality, with the federal government committing to
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