Demolition starts on Dreamworld ride

DREAMWORLD has begun demolishing the Thunder River Rapids almost 18 months after four people lost their lives when the popular ride malfunctioned.

Demolition crews have moved in on the ride, which has been closed and hidden behind 2m metal sheeting since Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett, Roozi Araghi and Cindy Low died when the raft they were in flipped in October 2016.

The Coomera theme park has held talks with representatives of the families of the victims regarding the future of the site, but in the short term, the area will be levelled and ride infrastructure demolished.

However, a Dreamworld spokesman said no plans had yet been made for a memorial for the victims. “No decision has been made on future plans for the ... site,” he said.

“Our hearts and thoughts remain with the families.”

Families who lost loved ones in the tragedy have yet to come to an agreement on what sort of memorial, if any, should be erected.

They have also been kept informed of the progress of demolition works.