Perth Convention Exhibition Centre

The Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (coord|31|57|25|S|115|51|13|E|type:landmark_region:AU) is a convention centre located in Perth, Western Australia. It opened on the 24th August 2004, and is located on the Swan River river foreshore, only a short walk from the Perth CBD. The site is entirely above the former north east corner of the Perth Water, the old shore line of the Swan River being further north of the structure.

A plaque situated at the lower West entrance reads:

"The occasion of the opening of the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. This plaque was unveiled on 26 August 2004 by the Honourable Dr Geoff Gallop, MLA, Premier of Western Australia"

The Centre is WA's only purpose built convention, exhibition and meeting centre. It can cater for functions of up to 5000 delegates. The Centre was constructed in the expectation of attracting increased convention bookings for Perth and subsequently tourism for the State.

The current General Manager of the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre is Mr. Robert Clifford.

A nearby 138 room hotel, called the Media Grand, provides accommodation support for the site.

Also they always put on Telethon on Channel 7.

Facilities

The centre has many different kinds of facilities to cater to different events. They are:

Level 0

* A 1,500 bay public carpark run by the City of Perth

Level 1

* Entry Plaza
* Six Exhibition Pavilions with kiosks
* Exhibition Registration Desk and Exhibition Services Office
* Exhibition Pavilion Meeting Rooms
* Business Centre
* Five Executive Boardrooms and Media suite
* Administration

Level 2

* Landscaped Entry deck for Convention Centre
* Conference Registration desk
* Velluto café with Internet
* 2,500 seat Auditorium
* Twelve Meeting Rooms of varying sizes
* Concierge
* ATM

Level 3

* 2 Ballrooms
* Pre-function areas (with spectacular views)
* Johnnie Walker Bar

The centre has two public lifts, one travelling from the underground car park, through level one, concluding at level two; the other from level two to level three.

External links

* [http://www.perthcentre.com.au/ Perth Convention Exhibition Centre site]
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Perth+Australia&ll=-31.956514,115.852611&spn=0.008198,0.020548&t=k&hl=en Aerial view of Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (Google Maps)]