Media releases
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Friday
16 October 2020City’s north scores new world-class netball centre
11.23am
A world-class netball centre, a clubhouse and an event space for 3,000 patrons will be the first facilities completed as stage one of the $80 million Pimpama Sports Hub.
The City’s largest community infrastructure project will service the growing northern Gold...

Tuesday
13 October 2020Get ready for storm and bushfire season
10.27amWith the summer storm season fast approaching, Gold Coasters are being reminded to get ready.
Mayor Tom Tate urged the community to fully prepare for the pending storm and bushfire season by assembling emergency kits, getting their homes ready and having...

Mayor’s Christmas Carols a virtual who’s who of music
10.24amThe ninth Mayor’s Christmas Carols presented by Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast will be the most star- studded ever with previous headliners set to join the annual event with a 2020 twist.
Kate Ceberano, Anthony Callea and Casey Barnes will be among the...

Wednesday
7 October 2020New bridge improves flood resilience
10.07amThe new Tallebudgera Coplicks Footbridge is now open, improving the region’s resilience to flooding and enhancing local connectivity.
The six month project represents an investment of nearly $2 million and involved the demolition of the existing 84 year old bridge.
Mayor Tom...

Friday
2 October 2020A centennial celebration for Kirra Hill
12.34pmA southern Gold Coast community icon celebrates its 100th birthday today.
Mayor Tom Tate joined Divisional Councillor Gail O’Neill and former student Sue Burnett at the Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre to mark the centenary of the historic site.
Kirra Hill...

Tuesday
29 September 2020Crane over new Isle of Capri Bridge takes shape
12.02pmA crane weighing 110 tonnes and measuring 58 metres in length has been assembled this week, marking the start of construction of the new $40 million Isle of Capri Bridge.
Mayor Tom Tate inspected the site today with bridge...
