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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has announced that is now able to host events at up to 75% capacity per event space, to a maximum of 5,000 attendees, following the implementation of stringent health and safety measures to keep customers safe.

MCEC also says its approved COVIDSafe Event plan from the Victorian Government allows it to hold seated or standing events of up to 75% capacity, with approved measures including methods to ensure contact tracing, changes to food and beverage service and physical distancing, as well as preventing attendance at events by delegates from designated red zones.

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, with Peter King, Chief Executive of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, saying that MCEC is excited to see the gradual return of events to the venue, and “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 added, “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; and

All employees trained on coronavirus (COVID-19) safety and sanitisation protocols.

A report by John Alwyn-Jones