$6.3 million boost for Cairns Convention Centre

The Queensland Government has announced $6.3 million in capital funding for the upgrading of the Cairns Convention Centre.
Queensland Government Services and Building Industry Minister Simon Finn said the makeover would deliver major improvements to the award winning convention centre as part of major projects for the region.
Minister Finn explained "the Cairns Convention Centre is a world class facility with a proven track record of attracting major conferences to Far North Queensland."
The upgrade will deliver major kitchen improvements as well as upgrades to the Centre's lighting, electrical and fire systems.
Other key elements of the upgrade include:
ï¾ New audio-visual & communication equipment to improve infrastructure for sophisticated presentations
ï¾ Upgrade wifi to the latest standards
ï¾ Upgrade of Hall two audio and digital signage
ï¾ Upgrade of emergency and fire systems
ï¾ Extension and upgrade of the Outdoor Plaza
ï¾ General soft refurbishment of Hall 2 including paintings and carpet
ï¾ Upgrade of kitchen equipment
ï¾ Additional environmental sustainable development features
Cairns Convention Centre General Manager Ross Steele said the funding will ensure the Centre maintains its competitiveness nationally and internationally as a market leader, enabling the Centre to continue to fulfil its potential as a world class convention facility that contributes around $80 million annually to the Cairns economy.
The Cairns Convention Centre is managed by AEG Ogden.

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