The city’s evolving cultural precinct is taking shape, with two key projects now well underway.  The new $60.5million HOTA gallery and $19.5 million Green Bridge from Chevron Island are tracking well, with a progress report presented to the City’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee today. Mayor Tom Tate said the art gallery was taking shape, with a 50 metre tower crane on site, the lift core evident and the ground floor foyer poured today.“People will now be able to get a good idea of the size and scale of the gallery and judging from the height of the crane, the view of the skyline from the rooftop will be amazing,” he said. “The lower ground floor for the 1000 square metre exhibition gallery for touring and blockbuster exhibitions has also been poured.

This is an outstanding result,” Mayor Tom Tate said.“The Advisory Group will have a big job – They will need to have their finger on the pulse about live music trends, galvanise industry support and connect the city’s artists and music businesses with national opportunities.”“So I’m calling on the best the industry has to offer.”This week the Gold Coast industry showcased some of its best talent at BIGSOUND - the largest music conference in the southern hemisphere held in Brisbane.“The pool of talent coming out of the Gold Coast is on par with any other Australian City.”The Mayor said the aim of the Music Action Plan was to positively impact the music sector on the Coast by providing investment, access to resources and strong partnerships across government, peak bodies and private enterprise.“Six months in and we are already reaping the benefits.

(full details are attached)Mr Dickson said Broadbeach Alliance, Surfers Paradise Alliance and Connecting Southern Gold Coast would continue to operate until mid-2020, at which time Major Events Gold Coast Pty Ltd would become fully operational.He recognised that all three entities had made a significant contribution to the city’s current event portfolio and thanked the respective chairpersons.

It gives families peace of mind knowing their loved one’s wishes are fulfilled.”Dane Searls was a champion BMX rider who passed away in November 2011, aged 23, as the result of a non-biking related accident.