Moby. Dick

Tonight I went in search of viaduct art, the lighting wasn't good, so I cycled on towards the 'city beach'.

It's to be closed down shortly, due to some bureaucratic nonsense, tonight it was still buzzing with people; a man walked across my path, said good evening, then plunged into the water. Dangerous!

The sweet smell of syrup permeated, and the gentle hubbub of chatter was heard in the pancake restaurant behind me.

Even on a drizzly, chilly evening like this, people were enjoying themselves. So, why close the place down?

Answers on a postcard please.....