Better Cities delivered the Gold Coast Industry 4.0 Strategy for RDA Gold Coast and the Queensland Government by undertaking a comprehensive analysis of the region’s economic profile, industry strengths and emerging technological opportunities. The team mapped advanced manufacturing capability, supply‑chain gaps, workforce readiness and innovation potential across priority sectors, then benchmarked the Gold Coast against national and global Industry 4.0 leaders. This evidence base allowed BC to identify where automation, robotics, data analytics and smart systems could accelerate productivity and competitiveness for local businesses.

Using this insight, Better Cities shaped a clear strategic framework supported by practical initiatives, investment pathways and partnerships designed to help the region adopt Industry 4.0 technologies at scale. The strategy outlined actions for business support, skills development, precinct‑level innovation, and government‑industry collaboration, ensuring recommendations were both ambitious and achievable. By translating complex technological trends into a targeted regional roadmap, BC provided RDA Gold Coast and the Queensland Government with a compelling, future‑focused strategy that positioned the Gold Coast to capture new economic opportunities and strengthen its advanced industry ecosystem.