Design work for Stage 1 of EPIC’s redevelopment will include a new large multipurpose exhibition hall to accommodate larger exhibitions, galas and large-scale events.
Funding will be provided through the ACT Government Budget Review to progress planning on three of Canberra’s major precincts – Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), a new Convention Centre Precinct and the Bruce Sports, Health and Education Precinct.
This investment will support further investigation of a new rectangular stadium in Bruce.
The stadium will form part of an expanded sports, health and education precinct.
It will link investments in the AIS precinct, CIT Bruce, University of Canberra and the Northside Hospital.
Design work will also begin for a new Convention Centre Precinct in Canberra’s city centre.
This will include new convention facilities and an indoor Entertainment Pavilion suitable for live music and major indoor sporting events.
Design work for Stage 1 of EPIC’s redevelopment will include a new large multipurpose exhibition hall to accommodate larger exhibitions and gala sit-down dinners for thousands.
It will also cater for multiple large-scale community-based events. The first stage will also include new intersections and a new public entrance.
The redevelopment will allow existing events to grow and for multiple events to be held concurrently.
The Budget Review will also support the refurbishment of Fitzroy Pavilion at EPIC, with $4.6 million to be invested this year to refurbish the pavilion and turn it into a versatile event space.
This will meet the immediate demand for large-scale community and multicultural events in Canberra.
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