A bold new tourism strategy could boost New South Wales’ economy by $1billion in ten years if the state can be secured as home-grounds for ten World Cups.
In a proposal to be put forward by Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Monday, the future wealth of the state will be put in the hands of a powerful advisory committee, guided by the same man who brought the Olympics to Sydney in 2000.
Applications are set to be made for the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup, the Netball World Cup and the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Daily Telegraph reported.
New South Wales’ economy could be boosted by $1billion in ten years if the state can be secured as home-grounds for ten World Cups, including the ATP Tennis World Cup from 2020-2030 (Daria Gavrilova pictured)
Ms Berejiklian’s aggressive plan will also aim to inject the economy with $167 million in visitor spending if the ATP Tennis World Cup is secured from 2020-2030.
Already locked in for 2020 is the men’s and women’s ICC World T20 tournament, which is set to bring in $46 million with 14 games to be hosted.
‘We want to attract the world’s best and biggest events right here in NSW,’ Ms Berejiklian said.
New stadium infrastructure will make such events an attractive option and put Sydney in a strong bidding position, according to head of the advisory committee Rod McGeoch.
Applications are set to be made for the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup, women’s netball Rugby World Cup, Netball World Cup and the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Daily Telegraph reported (Australian netball team pictured)
Bidding for major events, which would bring the likes of tennis powerhouses Roger Federer (pictured) and Rafael Nadal to Sydney, will be in the hands of Mr McGeoch
The projected $1 billion in 10 years accounts for revenue made on visitor spending alone, meaning the amount could far exceed this if all bids are successful.
‘The benefits are not just for sports fans being able to see the best in the world, but for jobs and the economy as well,’ Ms Berejiklian said.
Sports Minister Stuart Ayres said investing in infrastructure was vital in ensuring Sydney remained Australia’s hub for sporting enthusiasts.
‘This is about … keeping Sydney the number one choice in Australia for sports fans. The Olympics was almost 20 years ago — now is the time to look forward and bring the world’s best events and athletes to NSW over the next 10 years,’ Mr Ayres said.
Sports Minister Stuart Ayres said investing in infrastructure was vital in ensuring Sydney remained Australia’s hub for sporting enthusiasts (Australia playing Ireland at ANZ Stadium)
Allianz Stadium’s $729 million rebuild is on track to be finished by 2022, while the 70,000 seat ANZ Stadium renovation worth $810 million is due to be done by 2021.
The Rugby World Cup in 2027 is expected to bring in $578 in visitor spending, while the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2021 would generate $23 million.
Bidding for major events, which would bring the likes of tennis powerhouses Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to Sydney, will be in the hands of Mr McGeoch, Destination NSW and the Office of Sport.
‘Sydney came alive during the 2000 Olympics. We know what excitement great sport brings to our city and I am thrilled to be part of this pursuit of 10 world cups,’ Mr McGeoch said.
Allianz Stadium’s $729 million rebuild is on track to be finished by 2022, while the 70,000 seat ANZ Stadium (pictured) renovation worth $810 million is due to be done by 2021