MCEC expansion plans gather pace

MCEC expansion plans gather pace
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Progress is being made on plans for the expansion of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition (MCEC), with a shortlist now drawn up of potential builders.

Infrastructure developer Plenary Group has short-listed three contractors to tender for the 20,000 square metre expansion which includes additional exhibition space, a 1,100-seat theatre and multi-function space, meeting rooms, a new banquet hall, extra car parking and a hotel.

The shortlist, which includes Brookfield Multiplex, Probuild and Watpac, will deliver a “competitive dynamic” that will ultimately benefit Victorians, according to Plenary Group principal John O’Rourke.

“We have shortlisted contractors best suited to provide the most competitive tender outcome as part of the State’s procurement process,” he said.

“Being a significant investor across the entire South Wharf precinct Plenary is perfectly placed to bring the expansion project to fruition.”

MCEC chief executive Peter King said the expansion will significantly expand the South Wharf precinct footprint offering a range of flexible spaces that meet the changing needs of the business events industry.

“Melbourne has led the growth of this industry globally for the last decade and this expansion will ensure MCEC retains its position as Australia’s number one business events destination,” he said.

“MCEC is working with the Victorian Government and Plenary on final designs to create what will be a fully-integrated precinct that will be the envy of Asia Pacific.”

Contractors will be chosen in the coming months with construction expected to begin in the first half of 2016 and the expansion to be opened in 2018.

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