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Cairns City Council has completed the upgrade of the popular Lake Morris Road lookout.

The new viewing platform and shelter extends over the embankment, enhancing the panoramic views over the city.

Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the lookout had for many years been a popular destination for residents and visitors looking to snap images of the city. 

Mayor Manning advised “the facility was in need of an upgrade to bring it up to a standard expected of an international tourism destination.

“It is an extremely popular spot both during the day and night. In the day the combination of the city, sky, rainforest and ocean presents an amazing outlook, while at night the city lights provide a spectacular view.

“The upgrades will certainly enhance the experience and I am sure that the added safety features will encourage more parents up there to share the views with their children.”

The upgrade includes new balustrading, interpretative signage, seating, designated parking and solar CCTV security, along with safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.

A new gate system will allow Council to close the roadway to traffic while providing safe access to the upper part of the road and Lake Morris to cyclists and pedestrians.

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