General News
7 April, 2023
Thousands enjoy Lagoon party
PICNICS, live music, sausage sizzles, a refreshing swim and free rides on the Reef Eye attracted over 3500 people to the Lagoon’s 20th anniversary celebrations last Saturday.
Locals and visitors alike enjoyed an afternoon of free events organised by Cairns Regional Council in celebration of 20 years of Cairns’ most iconic public asset.
Councillor Brett Moller said it was exciting seeing the community get together to celebrate the Lagoon.
“The lagoon is a well-loved and well-utilised public asset, and it has put our city of Cairns on the map both for visitors and locals,” he said.
“This was evident in the celebrations on the weekend, with an outstanding crowd of 3500 to 4000 people in attendance.
“People took over the grass area where there was live music, and over 2500 people went up the Reef Eye, including my wife and me.”
Carmen Christensen, of Edge Hill, said her family regularly visited the Lagoon.
“It’s nice to see more people down here using the facilities,” she said.
“I never realised it was that old but it’s obviously a good investment from Cairns council.”
Clio Gates Foale, of Yorkeys Knob, said:
“It’s a beautiful event.
“It’s wonderful for the community to be able to come out and the Lagoon is such an excellent feature of Cairns so it’s certainly something to celebrate,” she said.
Daniel Jones, of Cairns CBD, said:
“We live just down the road so we’re regulars of the Lagoon and we love what they’ve done here today and how it has turned out.”
