Gladstone Region Economic Transition Roadmap
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| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 |
| 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM |
Overview
Mr Glenn Churchill, Gladstone Regional Council
Speaker
Cr Glenn Churchill
Councillor
Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Region Economic Transition Roadmap.
Abstract
The Gladstone Region is at the forefront of the green energy transition in Queensland. In an Australian first, Gladstone Regional Council launched a 10-year economic transition roadmap to support and guide the region to becoming a renewable energy community.
This roadmap, developed through extensive research and stakeholder engagement, positions the region to capitalise on emerging energy opportunities while mitigating associated impacts. The roadmap outlines strategies for adapting to a rapidly evolving energy sector and fostering positive economic change over the next decade. Council has established guidelines for major project proponents to ensure alignment with transition principles and expectations.
Recognising the importance of community engagement, Council has prioritised public education on the transition to a green industrial ecosystem and net-zero emissions. A year and a half since its launch, the roadmap has garnered significant local, national, and international acclaim, highlighting its effectiveness in navigating the region's economic transformation.
This roadmap, developed through extensive research and stakeholder engagement, positions the region to capitalise on emerging energy opportunities while mitigating associated impacts. The roadmap outlines strategies for adapting to a rapidly evolving energy sector and fostering positive economic change over the next decade. Council has established guidelines for major project proponents to ensure alignment with transition principles and expectations.
Recognising the importance of community engagement, Council has prioritised public education on the transition to a green industrial ecosystem and net-zero emissions. A year and a half since its launch, the roadmap has garnered significant local, national, and international acclaim, highlighting its effectiveness in navigating the region's economic transformation.
Biography
Councillor Glenn Churchill, a Central Queensland resident for over three decades, boasts 20 years of public service as Mayor and Councillor in two local governments. His leadership spans across a diverse range of strategic positions, including the inaugural Chair of the Gladstone Region Economic Partnerships, Director for the Gladstone Economic Industry Development Board and Gladstone Airport Corporation.
With 26 years in law enforcement, Glenn is also a past Chair of the Gladstone PCYC. He also served as an Executive member at CQ University Council, and was a Director and the CEO of the Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited.
