Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island to Open in February 2014

Work is currently underway on Australia's newest exhibition space, Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island, with opening scheduled for February 2014.

The purpose-built, hard-walled facility offering up to 25,000 square metres of fully-enclosed halls will house exhibitions in Sydney throughout the three-year development of the new International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) and ICC Exhibition at Darling Harbour.

"Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island is like a blank canvas; it is an innovative space in the world's best harbour. Within a few months, Glebe Island will be transformed into a wonderful facility that will come to life with a full calendar of events and exhibitions," said the facility's General Manager, Malu Barrios.

Managed by AEG Ogden, construction of the new fully air-conditioned facility has commenced with work on the foundation slab and other early site works. The facility will be completed in January for readiness testing, with the first show opening in February.

Positioned on the foreshore near the Anzac Bridge, Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island will be serviced by a regular, scheduled special event ferry from Darling Harbour and shuttle buses from Central Station.

The free special event transport will be made available on exhibition show days, with a carefully designed and event-specific transport plan in place to accommodate expected visitor traffic.

Pop-up, contemporary catering options in a comfortable, weather-proof environment will also be available for visitors and exhibitors.