Overview
- Queensland Police kept a Public Safety Preservation Act exclusion zone in place across blocks from the Gold Coast Highway to the Broadwater, displacing about 80 guests from the neighbouring Broadwater Tourist Park.
- The 30‑tonne tower crane on Marine Parade remains unstable with its boom bent, and authorities warn dismantling could take several days depending on wind conditions.
- Removal plans include bringing in two additional cranes and preparing the ground with sand and compaction to safely deconstruct the damaged structure.
- The Bureau of Meteorology pointed to a likely microburst focused over Southport, with 83 km/h gusts recorded at the nearby Seaway and stronger localized winds suspected.
- Power outages that initially affected thousands were progressively restored overnight, tram services were disrupted earlier by downed lines, and only minor injuries were reported as Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and police continue investigations.