The Design Project of the Convention and Exhibition Centre Will Be Reviewed by State Experts

Today, the design project for ExpoForum’s international convention and exhibition centre was sent to the State Expertise Centre. If a positive conclusion is given within 90 days then the company can obtain a permit, and begin construction.

The design of the convention centre calls for the construction of 170,000 square meters of commercial space for business, entertainment and concert events on a territory of 56 hectares near the Pulkovo airport. The complex will consist of six exhibition halls with total area of 100,000 square meters; a congress centre; two hotels with 450 rooms; a business centre and associated infrastructure: freight forwarding and customs terminals; outside and underground car parking; energy and utilities station; and etc. The first phase of the project, which includes all sites except for three pavilions, will be completed in late 2013. The second stage is scheduled for completion in 2018.

Anatoly Erkulov, Expoforum general director, said, "Currently we are doing the preparatory work for the start of construction, which will be almost fully completed at the time of the expected receipt of building permits. I am happy to say that all phases of the project are on schedule. "

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The Design Project of the Convention and Exhibition Centre Will Be Reviewed by State Experts

Today, the design project for ExpoForum’s international convention and exhibition centre was sent to the State Expertise Centre. If a positive conclusion is given within 90 days then the company can obtain a permit, and begin construction.

The design of the convention centre calls for the construction of 170,000 square meters of commercial space for business, entertainment and concert events on a territory of 56 hectares near the Pulkovo airport. The complex will consist of six exhibition halls with total area of 100,000 square meters; a congress centre; two hotels with 450 rooms; a business centre and associated infrastructure: freight forwarding and customs terminals; outside and underground car parking; energy and utilities station; and etc. The first phase of the project, which includes all sites except for three pavilions, will be completed in late 2013. The second stage is scheduled for completion in 2018.

Anatoly Erkulov, Expoforum general director, said, "Currently we are doing the preparatory work for the start of construction, which will be almost fully completed at the time of the expected receipt of building permits. I am happy to say that all phases of the project are on schedule. "

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