It will come as no surprise to Fortitude Valley regulars that the Brunswick St Mall in Fortitude Valley has been closed for a revamp for most of this year. Blocking off small sections at a time the mall underwent a multi-million dollar upgrade that included a replacement of the old paving with, smoother concrete (this will come as a relief to all the heeled nightclub goers), improved lighting, a new "wire roof" and additional seating. As close to on schedule as any construction ever is the mall was officially opened in a day long festival.
The day began with an introduction by Lord Mayor Graham Quirk kept brief by the spitting rain and threatening grey skies in which he thanked the key people involved in the upgrade and outlined the key points of focus in the renovation including the promise of free wifi in the Brunswick St and adjacent China Town malls.
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| Lord Mayor Graham Quirk officially reopens Brunswick St Mall |
With persisting light drops of rain the day began slowly as the small crowed made their way tentatively through the number of activities set up while the official party had their photos taken with Ball Park Music, winners of the 2013 Q Music song awards, who unveiled a plaque for their achievement.
As the afternoon progressed Brunswick St Mall and China Town Mall became increasingly lively. Onlookers gawked at the carving of an ice sculpture, kids played with a circus troop and there was even a dancing Boost mascot.
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