The space will have a capacity of more than 1500 people and will add an important and extensive infrastructure for holding events.
“It’s a play very important of Neuquén capital as a destination and I think it gives life to a work that the mayor has been planning (Mariano Gaido). It is an emblematic work in terms of the possibility of adding value to this entire island and the city of Neuquén,” said the governor.
He added that he has a good impression of the progress of the construction and highlighted the willingness of the Mocciola company and the technical staff of the province that participated in the work.
The governor recalled that about 40% remained to be financed of this work and celebrated the agreement reached with the construction company to complete the building in a short time.
The Minister of Infrastructure, Ruben Etcheverryconfirmed the cutting of the ribbons of this space for the August 29, the opportunity in which the Edifica Neuquén 2024 exhibition will take place – from August 29 to 31He added that progress has been made according to the execution schedule and said that “we hope that all Neuquén residents come to enjoy, to gather and to learn a little about what we are doing to build, every day, a better Neuquén.”
Sunday Mocciola He indicated that the Isla 132 Convention and Exhibition Center “is a work that has very particular characteristics” and described the project as “unprecedented for the region and the country”.
He explained that it is a 3,640 m2 project, with two large rooms of 650 and 750 m2 as an event hall. And then the other room, acoustic and with state-of-the-art details, will be able to receive a total of 1,500 people with their respective parking spaces.
Progress of work on El Cisne
Regarding the progress of the works, Mauro Ramírez, inspector of the works, said that “the landscaping work was carried out and will be finished this week; the asphalting of the streets was finished, public lighting is being installed in the area of the bike path on island 132 that passes by the north side of the building, and the coverings, fixtures and floors of the bathrooms are being installed.”
The Ministers of Economy, Production and Industry participated in the activity, Guillermo Koenig; the president of Upefe, Tanya Bertoldiand the Secretary of Public Works, Tania Coletti.
Jobs in El Cisne
The complementary works at the Exhibition and Convention Center are progressing at a good pace. They are building a parking lot, water and sewage network, medium voltage electrical network, lighting, fiber optics, storage under the steps, generator room and embankment filling.
The road infrastructure guarantees a correct integration of the building with its surroundings, including earthworks, landscaping, irrigation system and lighting of the cycle path that borders the northern sector, through the installation of lights and their connection to the electrical grid. In addition, the execution of green spaces in the parking lot and its corresponding irrigation system.
Through the agreement signed on May 10, between the honorary president of the Provincial Unit for Liaison and Execution of Projects with External Financing, Tanya Bertoldi, and the company that carries out the complementary work, the date of completion of the work was agreed.
The Exhibition and Convention Center has two main halls with movable acoustic panels that allow them to be subdivided into smaller rooms. It also has a cafeteria, storage, administration and service areas. Outside there is a parking lot, public plaza and open-air exhibition areas. It is a strategic building to position the Confluencia region as a destination for events and conventions.
