Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd (GAPDL) and CQUniversity are combining their expertise to strengthen Gladstone's capacity as the ‘Region of Choice'...

The 2 organisations have had close relationships in the past and have now forged a stronger bond through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Professor Angela Delves and GAPDL Board Chairman Colin Burke sign the MOU in the presence of GAPDL CEO Glenn Churchill and Gladstone Campus Head Dr Pierre Viljoen

This partnership will provide opportunities for regular information exchange, research partnership arrangements and professional development.

Another key focus is to search for opportunities to strengthen regional partnerships.

GAPDL Chairman Colin Burke announced, "We are very excited here at GAPDL that this partnership will further enhance the promotion and development of the Gladstone Region".

"This MOU will facilitate programs that will enhance the wellbeing and lifestyle of the Gladstone Region."

CQUniversity Head of Gladstone Campus, Dr Pierre Viljoen says "CQUniversity looks forward to the signing of the MOU with GAPDL".

"The MOU not only recognises and formalises the long-standing relationship between the 2 entities, but also illustrates the intention of CQUniversity to take the existing relationship to the next level and to explore ways to create benefit for the broader Gladstone Regional community."

Participants gather for the MOU function

GAPDL CEO Glenn Churchill indicated, "GAPDL is committed to advancing the Gladstone Region through promotion and development of tourism, business and industry for the benefit of our members and the community".

"This MOU will help take the Gladstone Region to the next level. "