Dendy Coorparoo extended closure leaves movie fans frustrated
A note on the company website since March advises that 'Dendy Coorparoo is currently closed for maintenance works. We apologise for the inconvenience.'
A Facebook post later that month advised: 'We will make an announcement on our social channels when we have news.
'Thank you for your patience as we work through essential maintenance repairs required in the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred.'
But despite repeated enquiries by local would-be moviegoers, no further information has been provided.
Dendy Cinemas management did not respond to requests from this masthead for comment on the nature of the damage, or the timeline for reopening.
However, Dendy chief executive Sharon Strickland said the company was 'deeply disappointed' about the current closure.
'This is an unfortunate time for Dendy and we are eagerly looking forward to welcoming our valued guests back and hope we can announce our reopening date in the coming weeks,' she said.
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