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New carpets and seats for the Convention Centre

THE Canberra Convention Bureau has welcomed the ACT government’s Budget promise of providing $5.4 million for the refurbishment of the National Convention Centre.

The decision follows the Budget submission by the Bureau and National Convention Centre seeking support for an upgrade of the Centre so that it remains competitive in attracting business events in the lead up to the proposed Australia Forum development.

Canberra Convention Bureau chairman Patrick McKenna says: “It is important that the city has a convention centre that can continue to draw national and international business events while we work towards progressing the development of Australia Forum.”

Convention Centre manager Stephen Wood says the $5.4 million over two years will be spent on new carpet, painting, upgraded digital signage and other technical components, new seating and a makeover of the bathroom facilities. ”

“The investment will also upgrade existing technology including security systems, movable walls and lighting,” he says.

 

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