It's one of several temporary medical facilities and quarantine and isolation facilities established in the province to deal with the predicted spike in infections.
It would provide 850 much-needed beds to the province’s health system as the outbreak worsens.
Premier Alan Winde and Department of Health officials shared details of the plan on Thursday afternoon.
The provincial cabinet on Wednesday agreed to use the venue to accommodate 800 hospital beds.
The platform is hosted by the Sexual Violence Research Initiative Forum.
Police in Cape Town clashed with students who were protesting outside the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The suspects have been released on a warning until their court appearance.
Protesters gathered outside the Cape Town International Convention Centre trying to disrupt World Economic Forum for Africa on 4 September 2019. The crowd protested against gender-based violence and called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to respond.
Members of opposition parties say nothing has come of the latest investigation and believe the report will be swept under the carpet.
Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson has conceded there were irregularities and has placed the blame squarely on former mayor Patricia de Lille.
Almost 60 delegates are expected to speak at the three-day international conference.
A decision to suspend the event was announced by Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille on Thursday.
The three-day event features over 100 South African authors showcasing their work.
Ahead of the State of the Nation Address, analysts say mining laws remain a concern.
Unionists marched on the Mining Indaba protesting the ill treatment of Rio Tinto workers.
Njongonkulu Ndungane spoke of the four key pillars in sustainable development at the Mining Indaba.
The minister tackles concerns on proposed changes to mining legislation.
Delegates from more than 100 nations are meeting at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
