"Vale Kevin Byrne" is the message being spread following the death of former Mayor of Cairns, Kevin Byrne. John MacKenzie pays tribute to his legacy.

"Vale Kevin Byrne" is the message being spread following the death of former Mayor of Cairns, Kevin Byrne. John MacKenzie pays tribute to his legacy.

Kevin Byrne was Mayor of Cairns twice, from 1992-1995 and again from 2000-2008, and was behind many projects and developments, in particular the iconic Cairns Lagoon that opened in 2003.

Kevin Byrne passed away on Thursday 21 September 2023.

Picture: Opening of the Cairns Lagoon in 2003, (from left) John MacKenzie, Singer Graeme Connors, Premier Peter Beattie, Mayor Kevin Byrne.