City of Gold Coast

🌳 We’re proud to host the 2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit, a landmark event that puts the Gold Coast at the forefront of sustainable tourism innovation.   Held over World Environment Day, the summit aligns with our Nature-Based Tourism Program and is a great opportunity to showcase how our city is driving meaningful environmental, cultural and economic outcomes for the future. Learn more about our Nature-Based Tourism Program 👉 citygc.au/3W8daO4

🇺🇬 🤝 🇦🇺 Last week, we hosted two councillors from Kampala, Uganda, Hon. Dorothy Mulungi and Hon. Sabastian Konde. Their visit followed the tragic Kiteezi Landfill collapse which devastated the local community. Over two days, they met with our Waste and Recycling team, toured the Reedy Creek facility, received a briefing at the Local Disaster Coordination Centre and took in the breathtaking views of our city from Q1's SkyPoint. It was a privilege to support them during a challenging time and share how the Gold Coast leads in environmental management and disaster preparedness.

📢 Attention Gold Coast businesses. The Brisbane 2032 Procurement Program is off and running! This is your opportunity to be a part of delivering one of the most iconic sporting events in our own backyard. Register now on the supplier portal to keep up to date with these opportunities 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQUxFQai

We've partnered with IPMF Technologies to trial a world first vertical drying technology at Coombabah Sewage Treatment Plant that can reduce biosolids volume by 85% at ambient temperatures without the need of an external heat source. Partially funded by Australian Government, the demonstration system has been operating since April, with the trial running to May 2026. Early results are promising, with findings to be presented at Ozwater 2026. The trial is a key step in assessing the economic benefits of the technology upon full scale implementation.

We're proud sponsors of this years ITS Australia Summit. 🚚 Guided by the Gold Coast City Transport Strategy 2031, we’re embracing emerging technologies to create a smart, connected and liveable city. Our Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) journey continues to embrace an integrated model that: 🚦 Leverages technology 📈 Maximises asset value 🚙 Provides safer journeys.

Last Saturday, we celebrated the incredible volunteers, partners and community groups who dedicate their time and passion to caring for our Gold Coast natural environment 🌿💛 From inspiring stories to well-earned recognition, the event showcased the many hands and hearts behind our city’s thriving natural areas. Congratulations to our award recipient, Clive Pidgeon of Pleasant Parklands, Upper Coomera, and to all long-standing contributors. Your commitment helps our environment, wildlife and community flourish. 🌱✨ Here’s to another year of protecting and enhancing the Gold Coast’s unique natural places.

🤝 Recently, we welcomed Mayor Toshio Tani and delegates from Taka no Tsubasa to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our Sister City relationship with Takasu, Japan. Across two days they experienced some of our city highlights, including a reaffirmation ceremony at City Hall, a HOPO ferry ride, a visit to SkyPoint and a tour of Nerang State High School. It was truly special to have the very first Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) at the ceremony, as well as the other 11 out of 26 past ALTs . A great reminder of the many Gold Coasters who have lived and worked in Takasu, enriching both our communities through education and cultural exchange. Three decades on, this relationship continues to be one of friendship, shared learning and mutual respect. 🇦🇺🇯🇵

📺 Don’t miss this week's episode of Nine's ‘My Way’ on Sunday, 16 November at 5:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now in Queensland. The episode features 4 of our recent Nature-Based Tourism grant recipients: The Tour Collective Group operating Sea World Cruises Paradise Tours Historic Rivermill TreeTop Challenge More information on our Nature-Based Tourism Program 👉 citygc.au/3W8daO4

Tourism is in our nature 🍃 Our team attended Queensland’s leading tourism conference, the Destination Q Forum in Brisbane today to showcase our Nature-Based Tourism Program. Our CEO, Tim Baker delivered a keynote presentation on how the Gold Coast is supporting and activating sustainable, nature-based experiences. His presentation focused on celebrating the region’s green behind the gold while preserving the city’s unique environment and cultural assets. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand to explore upcoming opportunities with our team and enjoyed a nature-themed mocktail by local Gold Coast brew-house Mr. Consistent. If you missed us, you can check out our program and latest grant recipients here - citygc.au/3W8daO4 #DestinationQ2025 #TourismWeek2025

We’re delighted to announce our second round of grant recipients for our Nature-based Tourism Program. These larger grants (over $100k each) support innovative tourism experiences that deliver real benefits to the Gold Coast by supporting sustainable growth, new visitor opportunities and protection of our unique natural and cultural assets. 🌲 Numinbah Escape Stage 1 🏡 The Bower Estate Woodlands Precinct 🐬 The Sea World Foundation Wildlife Hospital ⚓ Pandana, Horizon Shores Marina 🚜 Lloyd Farms Numinbah Walkers Camp 🌿 JW Marriott Resort’s Living Waters, Living Country Cultural Learning Centre 🌾 Historic Rivermill Riverside Cabins 🚤 Gold Coast Jet Boating Nerang River Eco Tours 🍌 Hand Bent Banana Valley Stays 🔥 Levinge Events: Currigee Dreaming, Spirit Whispers Experience The 10 successful initiatives leverage project budgets of $19.7 million and are forecast to generate an estimated $58 million in economic impact for our city. This round of funding is in addition to the 13 grants awarded earlier this year. View the full list of recipients here - citygc.au/3W8daO4 #GoldCoast #NatureBasedTourism #SustainableTravel #EcoTourism