The Cairns Convention Centre will unveil its $115 million expansion next month. With this development, the venue cements its position as an ideal business events destination for both corporate and association conferences.
The expansion project includes a significant number of enhancements. Among the additions are a rooftop banquet area, three meeting rooms and an exhibition and plenary lecture space, providing a total of 113,020 square feet of new floor space. The expansion enables the Cairns Convention Centre to accommodate multiple or larger events, with conferences and exhibitions for up to 2,500 guests across the entire venue.
The new Trinity Level is a key part of the expansion, offering guests views of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The Trinity Room, an good setting for gala dinners and large cocktail functions, can accommodate up to 500 people; and the outdoor Trinity Terrace offers panoramic views of the Trinity Inlet, providing a backdrop for cocktail functions, lunches, and other events seeking to embrace Cairns’ tropical climate.
The venue remains committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The expansion project incorporates numerous eco-conscious features such as high-performance glazing on the building, which increases energy efficiency by up to 30 percent. The building’s 1,200 sun blades, biophilic design and greenery over the façade reduce heat gain from the sun. In addition, the convention center makes use of smart building management systems that monitor and control power usage, high-efficiency LED lighting with automated dimming control and motion sensors, and solar-boosted hot water generation and energy-efficient fans. Electric vehicle charging stations are also being installed.
For more information, visit www.cairnsconvention.com.au.
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