Fireworks in Surfers, what was it all about?
Plenty of Gold Coasters were cheering this evening after witnessing a loud, bright light show beaming from Surfers Paradise. But not everyone was impressed. Here’s why.
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PLENTY of Gold Coasters were cheering on Monday evening after witnessing a loud, bright light show beaming from Surfers Paradise.
But not everyone was impressed.
The impromptu fireworks, seen from Coomera to the Hinterland, lit up the night around 7pm, for five minutes prompting Surfers Paradise residents to run towards to view the show.
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The display also included a green light projected from the Q1 building.
At the finish, tower residents let out appreciative loud cheers and wolf whistles in response.
Surfers Paradise Alliance CEO Mike Winlaw revealed the Q1 light and fireworks display was to pay tribute to Gold Coast healthcare workers and the Glitter Strip’s hard hit traders.
“We wanted to recognise the step forward we made this weekend with the first easing of restrictions,” he said.
“We want the healthcare workers to know we value their hard work and they are critical to our future,” he said.
“Thanks to them and the community co-operating, we might be back to business sooner than we first anticipated.”
But Surfers Paradise resident and Bulletin All that Glitters columnist Andrew Meadowcroft questioned whether it was the right way to honour Coast health workers.
“Seems a little odd. I have been told it is in support of healthcare workers. Nice thought, but I am sure many healthcare workers would have preferred a food hamper or parking vouchers for the hospital rather than a fireworks display, but I will leave that for the council and politicians to debate,” he posted to Facebook.
Mr Winlaw said the light display was to also honour struggling Surfers Paradise operators.
“They are feeling more upbeat after more foot traffic in the area this weekend but they are still bleeding,” he said.
“Gold Coasters really need to keep buying local.”
SkyLighter Fireworx manager Nick Kozij said his team hoped the big, colourful 200mm firework shells made the city smile, especially businesses doing it tough.
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