The Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) announced earlier this week that, due to circumstances beyond their control, they would be cancelling the upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow and The 13-Storey Treehouse performances which were due to be held next week.
Director of Community Services for the Whitsunday Regional Council, Julie Wright, apologised at the Council Ordinary meeting on Wednesday stating that they had issues with the smoke machine which needed to get fixed and then the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) inspectors were unable to sign-off on compliance.
A Council statement added that national staff shortages were to blame and matters beyond their control caused the building fire safety certificate to be delayed.
“This means that we unfortunately have no choice but to cancel performances until the relevant body can issue our certificate,” read the statement.
“The safety of our community is paramount and as such we must obey all health and safety building requirements.”
Councillor John Collins was outraged by the news.
“How can this happen?” he said.
“We are going to be the laughing stock!”
The Melbourne Film Festival was due to show on Tuesday, May 3 and the The 13-Storey Treehouse was due to be held on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6.
Anyone who has purchased a ticket for the events will be refunded in full.
Refunds for online bookings will be processed automatically back to your credit card, there is no need to contact the Box Office.
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