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08/24/2001
A local school has
come to the rescue to meet the high demand of hundreds of
spectators expected to turn out for the Surf Lifesaving competition
at the 2001 Goodwill Games.
Broadbeach Primary School has opened its gates
and will allow spectators to park on the oval for a small
fee of $2.00 per day during competitions on September 1 and
2.
Principal Andrew Bode said the school grounds
would cater for around 600 cars.
"This is going to be a wonderful opportunity
for visitors to come to watch a Goodwill Games event on the
Gold Coast and we are pleased to offer a hand," he said.
Athlete Mark Williams, from Northcliffe, visited
Broadbeach Primary School to thank the school for supporting
the competition, which will be the first time Surf Lifesaving
has been staged at the Goodwill Games.
Mark will join team members Clint Robinson (Maroochydoore),
Ky Hurst (Tugun), Karla Gilbert (Surfers Paradise), Kirsty
Holmes (Kawana Waters), Kerri Thomas (Maroochydore), Melissa
Hoar (Narooma), Andrew Jackson (Maroochydore), and Zane Holmes
(Kawana Waters) at the Games.
2001 Goodwill Games Venue Manager Tony Duffy
said a small section of Old Burleigh Road would be closed
during competition for pedestrian safety.
Old Burleigh Road, from the corner of Albert
Avenue and the Charles Avenue roundabout will be closed from
10am to 4pm on Saturday, September 1 and from 7am to 5pm on
Sunday, September 2. Traffic will be diverted along Albert
Avenue.
"People will be able to walk across to Kurrawa
Beach safely to enjoy the competition and the entertainment
planned for the event," Mr Duffy said.
Mental As Anything will be performing at the
beach at 2.45pm on Sunday, September 2.
Games organisers are currently working to construct
the grandstands for spectator seating, as well as erecting
around 10 marquees along the beach and powering the sites.
The nine member Surf Lifesaving team will take
on teams of the best surf lifesavers from Canada, France,
Great Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain and the United
States.
Media information:
Julianna Poli, 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane
Ph: 07 3233 2159 (direct) / Mobile: 0405 148 307
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