Construction ramps up on $350 million Adelaide Convention Centre expansion

The Construction work will ramp up on Stage One of the $350 million expansion of the Adelaide Convention Centre from today (February 7) following the arrival of the tower crane on-site over the weekend.

The Hon Patrick Conlon MP, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Adelaide Convention Centre Chief Executive Alec Gilbert will mark the occasion by turning the first sod on the site.
 
Today’s sod turning on Stage One follows January’s soft opening of the new $3.86 million Panorama Suite and Regattas Bistro + Bar Complex on the Riverbank.
 
The expansion will ensure the Centre’s ongoing competitiveness and boost its economic and tourism contribution to the State by more than $1.92 billion over the next 25 years. Upon completion, the expansion is expected to realise an additional $70 million of annual revenue from conferences and events held at the Centre and help revitalise the Riverbank precinct.
 
The first stage expands the existing facility westwards over the railway lines to link with Morphett Street bridge and is due for completion in time to host the World Aquaculture Conference in May, 2014.
 
The Stage One extension includes an additional 4,300 square metres of multipurpose convention floor space, associated pre-function spaces and multiple meeting spaces with future delegates and guests to enjoy expansive views across the Torrens Lake.
 
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