Governor visits Gold Coast amid post-cyclone recovery efforts

Having been welcomed to the Disaster and Emergency Management Centre by Gold Coast Mayor, Councillor Tom Tate, the Governor received a briefing on the city’s response before touring sand restoration works on the iconic coastline, where devastating erosion has impacted world-famous beaches.

Home to more than 635,000 residents and welcoming close to a million visitors each year, the Gold Coast is renowned for its natural beauty, particularly its unspoilt white-sand beaches, which are a huge tourism drawcard. Last financial year, the Gold Coast welcomed 11.64 million visitors, who spent a combined $7.45 billion, providing employment for more than 20,000 people.

Her Excellency commended Council and all involved for their swift action in preserving and protecting these vital assets for future generations.