MCEC EVENT CAPACITY INCREASES TO 75% Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is now able to host events at up to 75 per cent capacity per event space, to a maximum of 5,000 attendees, following the implementation of stringent health and safety measures to keep customers safe.
beverage service and physical distancing, as well as preventing attendance at events by delegates from designated red zones.
MCEC has an approved COVIDSafe Event plan from the Victorian Government and is approved to hold seated or standing events of up to 75 per cent capacity.
Each prospective event organiser seeking to hold their event at MCEC can work with venue staff to ensure their type of event complies with the approved MCEC plan, and that they provide any required additional information to the Department of Health and Human Services so that their event is safe.
These approved measures include methods to ensure contact tracing, changes to food and
Peter King, Chief Executive of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, said
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MCEC is excited to see the gradual return of events to the venue. “Whilst we have been innovative throughout the pandemic to ensure continued use of the space, we are thrilled to be able to host exhibitions and other events again,” he said. “At MCEC we are incredibly proud to be acknowledged as a standout venue for COVID-safety, as our customer health and comfort is our top priority” MCEC’s comprehensive VenueSafe Plan includes:
VenueSafe advisors to work alongside event organisers, employees and contractors to ensure all health measures are followed. Restricting building access to event attendees only, with no general public access allowed. Health check stations at each entry point, including access to regular hand sanitising Frequent routine cleaning and signage prominently displayed to indicate 1.5 metre physical distancing. All employees trained on coronavirus (COVID-19) safety
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