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MELBOURNE CONVENTION CENTRE

Date: 2005 - 2006
Client: Major Projects Victoria
Type: $500M, PPP project under the Partnerships Victoria delivery model



Description:

Technical advice, systems management and project delivery services for a state of the art conference and convention facility in the new Melbourne Convention Centre, including a 5,500 seat Plenary Hall, business centre services, banquet room, meeting rooms and conference facilities, the largest commercial kitchen in the southern hemisphere, upgrading and refurbishment of the adjacent Duke and Orr Dock housing the Polly Woodside and integration with the existing Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Key aspects of the role included:

  • Development and implementation of design review and approvals for the operator and the owner
  • Approval systems for the acquisition of audio visual and communication equipment
  • Operational readiness testing, scenario evaluation, emergency and incident tests

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