EVENTS and hospitality firm, Dockside Group, has received approval to build an event venue on an anchored floating pontoon in the heart of Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Opening in mid-2014, the Dockside Pavilion at Darling Harbour will cater for up to 1,440 seated guests and 2,000 standing, and provide spectacular water and city views.
A partnership between Dockside Group, the Darling Harbour Alliance and the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, the upcoming venue is part of the business activation strategy for the Darling Harbour precinct during the redevelopment period (TTGmice e-Weekly, December 12, 2013).
Dockside Pavilion at Darling Harbour will feature a sleek, contemporary design by world renowned fabric architect Warwick Bell of Fabric Structure Systems, the creators of globally celebrated ventures including Louis Vuitton’s 150th Anniversary Trunk and The Cloud, Auckland.
Christopher Drivas, managing director of Dockside Group, said the venue is an important component in ensuring Darling Harbour remains a dynamic and desirable precinct to visit during the redevelopment of the area.
“With capabilities to host numerous and diverse events, including conferences, business events, charity gala events, festivals and public events, the Dockside Pavilion (at Darling Harbour) will offer event organisers an exciting new option.
“We felt it was important for us as long-term tenants of Darling Harbour to support the industry and the businesses around us during this time of transition. We are looking forward to hosting many exciting and wonderful experiences,” said Drivas.
Dockside Pavilion at Darling Harbour will provide a unique venue alternative during the closure of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, filling a gap in the market for large-scale function space prior to the opening of ICC Sydney, the ICC Exhibition and Theatre in 2016.
