Gold Coast police would like to remind motorists of upcoming road closures due to the 2019 Groundwater Country Music Festival being held at Broadbeach.
The event will be held over three days, from Friday July 26 to Sunday July 28, with more than 65,000 spectators expected to attend this year’s event.
Police have been working with event organisers and stakeholders to ensure the music festival is conducted safely and with minimum disruption to traffic.
Motorists are advised that travelling anywhere near the Broadbeach CBD area during the event may result in delays due to the diversions that will be in place.
Major Events Group Inspector Troy Penrose said police will be present during the three-day event.
“Officers will be out and about to ensure the public’s safety and minimal disruption to local residents and businesses.”
Police will also be monitoring and addressing any antisocial behaviour, particularly in regard to liquor offences. Members of the public are reminded that they cannot consume liquor in a public place and by doing so could face fines of $133.
Please expect delays and traffic congestion at the following Broadbeach road closures:
From (midday) 12.00pm on Wednesday July 24 to 10.00am on Monday July 29
– Full road closure of Queensland Avenue between Jubilee Avenue and Surf Parade
– Local traffic only along Queensland Avenue between Surf Parade and Federation Avenue until 4.00pm on Thursday July 25, then full road closure
– Local traffic only along Surf Parade between Capricornia Avenue and Queensland Avenue
– Restricted access along Surf Parade between Queensland Avenue and Victoria Avenue until 4.00pm on Thursday July 25, then full road closure (southbound lane from Albert Avenue to Victoria Avenue will remain open)
– Local access only along Albert Avenue between Old Burleigh Road and Surf Parade
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
