Staff Reporter
JOHANNESBURG – Multipurpose venue, Ticketpro Dome, which is owned by the Sasol Pension Fund is currently undergoing a R33.5 million facelift to upgrade and enhance its offering.
According to Ticketpro Dome marketing manager, Nishi Naicker, the first phase of its makeover is already completed and the planned renovations are part of the venue’s strategy to enhance the site.
“The recently launched Blue Label Wing Conference and Events Venue, a massive 2000 m2 space that can provide corporates with a complete hosting solution, as well as catering for trade-focused events. The new venue can accommodate up to 1,000 guests in a cocktail & cinema style set-up, encompassing a foyer allowing for direct access into the main arena and an area that is sub-divisible into three rooms, the largest of which is 680m2,” says Naicker.
The second phase of the renovations is currently underway, with other facilities within the venue undergoing a makeover – from the installation of additional, upgraded security cameras, the replacement of all air-conditioning, remodelling bathrooms, and a new modern, stylish look and feel for the Main Entrance.
“The Sasol Pension Fund have in collaboration with the management team at the Dome, reviewed the current facility and compared it with the need in the market, and implemented changes to make the Dome a premier conference and entertainment event” says Sasol Pension Funds spokesperson Rupert Pöhl.
Cynthia Penprase, general manager at Ticketpro Dome says: “All of these improvements will ensure that the Ticketpro Dome remains at the cutting edge of the events industry, providing a state-of-the-art venue for both visitors and organisers. The new renovations will enable us to provide a conveniently located space that is ideal for an array of events such as conferences, business events, product launches, company network sessions and trade expos, maintaining the venue’s reputation as one of South Africa’s top entertainment sites.”
The project is expected to be completed in 2017.