Access Between Levels
A lift and two sets of escalators facilitate access between the Main Arena and the Mezzanine Level. An additional set of escalators located at Entrance 4 allows for access between the Banqueting Lobby, Entrance 4 on the Main Arena Level and Entrance 7 on the Mezzanine.
Capacity
| Facility |
Standing/Seated |
Fully Seated |
Banquet |
Bleachers Only
(main arena) |
Bleachers Only
(mezzanine) |
| Main Arena & Mezzanine |
19,328 |
13,212 |
5,000 |
3,584 |
2,392 |
Restrictions apply – direct enquiries to the Events Manager
Facilities
| Facility |
Quantity |
Dimension |
| Exhibitors Lounge |
1 |
* |
| Loading areas |
3 |
* |
| Entrances |
4 |
* |
| Emergency exits |
11 |
* |
| Star Suites |
2 |
20m² each |
| Organisers office |
1 |
30m² |
| Storerooms |
6 |
various sizes |
| Ticket office |
1 |
4 outlets |
| Toilet Facilities |
10 |
* |
| Public telephone facilities |
6 |
* |
| Physically disabled toilets |
4 |
* |
| Lifts |
2 |
10 pax max |
| Escalators |
2 sets |
* |
| ATM |
2 |
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Floor Ducting Power And Cable Access
A ducting system on the Main Arena floor facilitates the provision of electrical, plumbing and Telkom services. The power consumption for each event is calculated using standard city power tariffs. There are also water points located in the floor ducting throughout the Main Arena floor.
Floor Loading and Height Restrictions
| Height Restrictions – Ceiling Heights |
| Main Arena to first catwalk |
19m |
| Main Arena to second catwalk |
17m |
| Main Arena to third catwalk |
15m |
| Weight Restrictions |
| Due to the North Side of the venue being on a cement-floating floor, there are certain weight restrictions that apply: |
| South Side (side A) |
2.5 tons per square meter with 10 tons Universal Distribution Load |
| North Side (side B) |
0.5 tons per square meter with a 3 ton Universal Distribution Load |
| Catwalk |
22kg restriction per banner |
| Clearance of Access Doors |
| Tower C main loading door |
6.0m W x 3.8m H – 3.7m clearance |
| Tower C steel doors [adjacent to EFS] |
3.65m W x 3.250m H – 3.0 clearance |
| Tower A steel doors |
3.5m W x 3.2m H – 3.1 clearance |
| Tower A glass doors |
3.8m W x 2.7m H – 2.5m clearance |
Loading Areas
Three Loading Areas service the Main Arena:
- Tower A loading area situated on the west end of the Coca-Cola dome has a maximum height of 3.1 metres and width of 3.8 metres
- Tower C loading area situated on the east end of the Coca-Cola dome has a maximum height of 3.0 metres and width of 3.6 metres.
- The Main loading bay situated next to Tower C has a maximum height of 3.8 metres and maximum width of 6 metres.
Multi Purpose Surface
The Main Arena floor is coated with a hi-build grey epoxy, which is an ideal surface for exhibitions, concerts, sporting events and conventions. As it is costly to repair the floor, it is kindly requested that organisers, contractors and exhibitors respect the floor in order to minimize any damage.
Specifications
| Specification |
Main Area Facilities |
Dimensions |
| Height |
From floor to roof apex |
42.250 m |
| From floor to lowest point of roof |
4.475 m |
| From floor to underside of Mezzanine Level |
3.8 m |
| Piping under Mezzanine Level reduces clearance |
3.3 m |
| Length |
Inner circle – 1st pillars |
120 m |
| Inner circle – 2nd pillars |
130 m |
| Size |
Main Arena - Uninterrupted floor space |
11 049 m² |
| Main Arena - Under Mezzanine Level |
2 000 m² |
Telephone And Data Lines
The venue has coin/ card operated telephones located at Entrance 3. All other telephones and data lines that are required are sourced through Telkom. Booking of these lines is required fourteen (14) days prior to the event so as to ensure timely installation by Telkom.
Toilet Facilities
The venue has ablution facilities, which caters for the requirements of disabled visitors. The Toilet facilities are located at the following areas:
- Entrance 1 (2sets) and Entrance 3
- Tower A and B
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