Australia's Gold Coast Devastated by Cyclone, Officials Race to Restore Tourism
Photo Credit: Workers move sand on Surfers Paradise beach in Gold Coast Gold Coast City Council
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The Gold Coast’s swift recovery efforts highlight the region’s resilience but the long-term threat of climate change means these disasters may only become more frequent and costly.
The mayor of Gold Coast in Australia said that a devastating tropical cyclone has wiped out 80% of beaches in the region.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which hit the region last week, caused widespread flooding, coastal erosion, and significant economic losses.
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate revealed in a press conference earlier this week that most of the area’s beaches had “gone into the ocean.”
The storms sparked urgent restoration efforts ahead of the busy Easter Holiday period and business leaders and officials are urging visitors not to cancel their travel plans.
Tourism Industry Hit Hard A closed beach on the Gold Coast following a cyclone. Credit: Gold Coast C
