Showering Pavillion
The Showering offers 2,787sqm (30,000sqft) on two levels. The ground floor offers an area 1,858sqm (80,000sqft) of pillar free space, whilst the balcony 929sqm (10,000sqft) is accessed by six stairways and there is an access gate for items to be placed on the balcony by forklift. Also on the balcony there is covered access to the Showering Suite.
Permanent trade suites are located beneath the side balconies. Although not available for general use, these may be hired from time to time. An organisers office, complete with telephones, is also available. (Use of the telephones for external calls is at additional cost).
GROUND FLOOR & BALCONY |
| TOTAL AREA: 2,787sqm (30,000sqft) |
| MAIN ARENA: 65.7m x 30.1m (213’ x 98’’) |
| BALCONY: 6.2m (20’’4”) runs along three sides of the building with access from six points. |
| HEIGHT: Arena floor to roof beams 11.7m (38’5”). Arena floor to catwalk 8.84m (29’5”). |
| ACCESS DOORS: 4.8m high x 4.8m wide (15’6” x 15’6”) give direct access to the arena which also has a side off-loading door. Articulated vehicles have an adequate turning circle. |
| ARENA FLOOR: Very smooth level concrete with powerfloat finish. |
| LIGHTING: Natural light from translucent roof panels. Adequate electric lighting. |
| POWER: Over 30 power points around the balcony plus numerous points from catwalk. Three phase 150 amp outlets at one end of catwalk. |
| HEATING: Warm air from 2M btu boilers and hot water radiant strips. Building fully insulated. |
| SEATING: Arena has space for tiered seating for 3,000. Balconies have accommodation for 1,400 seats (subject to availability). |
| LIFT: Disabled access lift available to Balcony and restaurant. |
