Mezzanine Level Facilities

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

Bleacher capacity is 2 392. Hospitality Suite capacities as follows:

Standard Capacities

Room Name Estimated Capacity Per Seating Style Dimensions
U-Shape School Room Cinema Cocktail Area (SQ M)
Hospitality Suite 1 10 12 18 25 51 m²
Hospitality Suite 2 18 24 40 50 76 m²
Hospitality Suite 4 30 48 90 100 110 m²
Hospitality Suite 5 10 12 18 25 46 m²
Augusta Suite 18 15 40 50 64 m²

**estimated U-shape & schoolroom configuration

Concert Hospitality Capacity

Room Name Capacity
Min Max
Hospitality Suite 1 15 25
Hospitality Suite 2 30 50
Hospitality Suite 4 - 100
Hospitality Suite 5 - 25
Suite 4,5 & bubble - 325
Hospitality Suite 6 60 110
Syringa Suite 60
120
Marula Suite 50
80
Baobab Suite 50 70

The hospitality suites are located between the Coca-Cola dome Management Offices and Entrance 7, overlooking the Main Arena. Each suite is fitted with a kitchen, down lighting, separate entrance, separate air-conditioning, electrical points and are carpeted.

These suites are ideal for corporate hospitality, media offices, cocktail functions, exhibitor lounges, breakaway rooms, boardroom meetings and presentations.

The Augusta Suite is located close to Entrance 5. This lavish suite is exquisitely decorated in cherry wood paneling, includes a full bar, cocktail tables, couches and lounge chairs. The suite is ideal for boardroom meetings, presentations, cocktail functions and as a VIP lounge.


Facilities

Facility Quantity Dimension
Loading areas 1 *
Entrances 2 *
Emergency exits 8 *
Toilet Facilities 4 *
Physically disabled toilets 2 *
Lifts 2 10 pax max
Escalators 2 sets *


Floor Loading and Height Restrictions

Height Restrictions – Ceiling Heights
Mezzanine Level to roof 2.55m [dependant on ducting underneath level)
Weight Restrictions
Mezzanine Level A weight restriction of 500 KG per square meter, Universal Distribution Load
No loading on tiled areas.
Catwalk 22kg restriction per banner
Clearance of Access Doors
Entrance 2 Bridge 3.0m W x 2.0m H


Telephone And Data Lines

No telephones or lines are available in the Mezzanine level. 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.

Loading Areas

One loading bay ramp services the Mezzanine level at Entrance 2 with a maximum height of 2 metres, width of 3 metres and a vehicle restriction of one ton.

Multi Purpose Surface

The exhibition and hospitality floor space on the Mezzanine level, is coated with the same hi-build epoxy as the Main Arena floor. A 5 meter tiled walkway, which runs the circumference of the Mezzanine, separates the event space and the balustrade.

Toilet Facilities

The venue has ablution facilities, which caters for the requirements of disabled persons. The toilet facilities are located at the following areas:

 

  • Tower C – (There are no requirements for disabled visitors)
  • Tower D
  • Hospitality Suites
  • Augusta Suite