TSHWANE/Pretoria - Loftus Versfeld (55,000) - 2010 FIFA WC

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Project Name Loftus Versfeld Stadium upgrades
Project Category Stadium Infrastructure
Spatial location of Project Corner of Kirkness Street and Lynwood Road, Hatfield, Tshwane
Project Timing Start Date: Oct 2007 End Date: Aug 2008 Duration: 11 months
Project Description Upgrades entail: north and south entries upgrade, ablution facilities, new lift, turnstiles,
upgrade concession stalls, extend VOC, new roof over eastern pavilion, replace seats, dug
outs, electrical and electronic upgrades, pull out shelter over tunnel
Project Value R 102.435 million

JOBURG,This stadia will host the opening and the final games.

Durban in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Moses Mabhida stadium key features
The stadium will have a seating capacity for 70 000 people.
The arches will be 100m high.
The stadium will cover 320 x 280 square metres and will be 45m in height.
Important milestones
Physical demolition of the existing stadium will take place end June.
Building construction will begin towards the end of the year

Durban finish product,one of the semifinal will be played here

Cape Town
Location: Green Point, Cape Town
Cost: $385 million
Capacity: 68,000
Construction period: March 2007 - October 2009

With all these in place, I hope there won't be any 'natural occurences' to take the world cup away from Africa.

very nice constructions mate !!!!

i like !!!!!!!!

Ellis Park Joburg
Project Name Ellis Park Stadium
Project Category Stadium Infrastructure
Spatial location of Project Johannesburg
Project Timing Start Date: April 2007 End Date: Dec 2008 Duration: 21 months
Project Description Upgrading of the Ellis Park stadium to meet FIFA requirements
Project Value R 229 million

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Eliis Park

BLOEMFONTEIN - Free State Stadium (46,000) - 2010 FIFA WC

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Stadium upgrade

In Mangaung, Free State stadium will be utilised as the main venue for the hosting of the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2009 and the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. The Free State stadium will be upgraded from the current seating capacity of 38 000 to 46 000. To achieve this seating capacity only the current grand stand will be upgraded. The upgrade comprises mainly the following elements:

• New crowd control facilities, including access and egress;
• Upgrade of the internal layout of the existing grand stand to accommodate additional VIP and VVIP facilities, FIFA and 2010 OC offices, medical and doping control facilities, upgraded dressing rooms and much improved horizontal and vertical circulation
• A new top tier accommodating the bulk of the additional seating and a cantilever roof structure extending over the written media seats.
• Upgrade of the floodlighting to the minimum 2 000 lux required by FIFA
• Temporary media centre and Outside Broadcasting compound
• Ticketing system
• Accreditation centre

During March 2007, Mangaung advertised nationally to invite suitable service providers to submit proposals for the upgrading of the Free State stadium in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The prices received were found to be much higher than the approved budget. As a result, Mangaung is testing the Market again to ensure that a competitive price is obtained. Despite this unforeseen delay, Mangaung is optimistic that it will commence with the upgrading of the Free State stadium at the end of July 2007. The completion date is the end for August 2008, four months ahead of the FIFA deadline of December 2008.

The construction of the upgrade of the grand stand will be done in several phases, involving several independent construction contracts.
• The first phase will commence at the end of July 2007. The completion date for this phase will be the end of August 2008.
• The stadium will then be utilised until the Confederation Cup scheduled to take place in June 2009. It must be mentioned that as the main work will be carried out on the current grand stand (i.e. western pavilion), attempts would be made to ensure the stadium remains operational during construction, subject to adherence to strict health and safety requirements
• A second contract will commence just before the 2009 Confederations Cup. The purpose of this contract is to complete the “overlay” work necessary for the event, which comprises of the specific requirements for mostly hospitality and the media
• A third contract will commence just before the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. The purpose of this contract is to complete the “overlay” work necessary for the big event, which comprises of the specific requirements for mostly hospitality and the media.
• The fourth contract will commence after the 2010 FIFA World CupTM and will include the removal of the “overlay” facilities and the construction of a few items that will be required to make the legacy stadium fully functional.

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NELSPRUIT - Nelson Mbombela Stadium (46,000) - 2010 FIFA WC

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Project Name New Mbombela Stadium
Project Category Stadium Infrastructure
Spatial location of Project Halls Gateway, 4 km east of Nelspruit
Project Timing Start Date: Feb 2007 End Date: May 2009 Duration: 28 months
Project Description Construction of the new 46000 seat FIFA compliant stadium on a Greenfield site
Project Value R 875 million Project value (excl. VAT), R710.6 million Construction value (excl. VAT)
Primed To Host The 1st And 2nd Round Matches Of The 2010 World Cup, The Entire Nation Anxiously Aticipates Completion Of The Extraordinary Mbombela Stadium In 2009



Imagine an immaculate world-class stadium set in a semi-urban environment that at the same time embraces traditional African aspirations. It should not be mistaken for a place that only exudes the manifestations of Africa’s rich tradition, but one that also embraces the virtuosity of the continent’s distinctive wildlife, while concurrently exhibiting global standards of architecture.



Mbombela Stadium is located five kilometres southwest of Nelspruit within close proximity to the N4 (national highway connecting Gauteng and Mozambique). Located at the mouth of the Kruger Park game reserve, it is perfectly positioned to offer Africa’s distinct wildlife as an additional benefit to those attending the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches.



Contruction of Mbombela Stadium has been made possible through the support of the national government, the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and the Mbombela Local Municipality. The construction team leaders, South African-based Basil Read in collaboration with French-based Bouygues TP, are jointly responsible for transforming the designs into reality.


‘Wild’ Design

Of the five new stadiums currently under construction in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup, the R720 million (approximately USD $104 million) Mbombela is the only one that has been designed by local South African architects. R&L Architects are the design Architects for the project and are assisted by Artech from Nelspruit. In addition, HOK Sport in London and Björn Füchtenkord from Germany were consulted on the design.



The designers decided to break away from the modern city setting and instead chose to integrate an appreciation of nature in designing the stadium. This is articulated through the aesthetic and functional use of 18 structural giraffe pylons supporting the roof of the 22,400 sq metre stadium. This design aspect along with use of African-themed signage boasting local colour patterns and graphics, all set in a mix of virginal bush field and citrus farmland, makes this development most likely to be characterised as the world’s ‘wildest’ stadium.


Three Tiers And A Basement

The 45,000-seat state-of-the-art structure will be divided into three tiers and will feature various amenities such as VIP facilities, presentation studios, concessions and medical facilities to name a few. The lower tier is excavated into the ground to allow the 21,000 spectators on this level to navigate from the main arrival podium without having to perform any shift in levels. The ground level hosts the stadium management offices and stadium shop.



The mid-level boasts a wide row width of 900mm, as well as higher spec seats and lift access provided for its 4,000 users. The presidential suite is located on the west side of the midlevel and is connected directly by a lift to the president’s entrance and parking in the basement.



The 20,000 spectators on the upper tier will use one of the eight 5 metre wide ramps located at the corners. Additionally, toilets, sales kiosks and first-aid rooms are evenly located throughout these areas and there are 1,000 toilets and urinals as well as 160 wheelchair spaces for disabled spectators.



At the top of the stadium, there is a 6 metre opening between the upper lip of the seating bowl, and the roof ventilates the seating bowl during hot days creating the feeling of openness. Through this gap, the sky and surrounding hills with their rounded granite outcrops remain visible from the seats. This gives the roof a floating ambiance quite akin to a tree canopy.



Further down at the basement level is the players’ area together with auxiliary medical, doping control and rooms for officials. In addition, there are dedicated warm-up areas for each team, a media zone with an accompanying 200-seat press conference room and a press workroom. A special mixed-zone is provided where the players and journalists will interact after matches. Also to be found in the basement is the main kitchen, maintenance person’s area and service area.



Climate was a key factor in the design of the non-wall concourses of the stadium in order to give spectators a sense of direction, and allow them to enjoy outside views in addition to the stadium activities.


Beyond 2010

The stadium plan envisages utility beyond hosting the 2010 World Cup. Accordingly, the structure has been designed to be suitable for other events after the soccer extravaganza has ended, such as product launches, conferences, exhibitions and banquets.


Stadium Benefits

As a result of this development, a plethora of positive outcomes ranging from increased international exposure, to job creation and an upsurge in tourism are expected.



According to Mpumalanga Premier, Thabang Makwetla, “The arrival of Mbombela Stadium will create major job opportunities for the people of Mbombela and other areas of our province. The hosting of major sports and entertainment events here will contribute to major economic impact on the provincial tourism statistics. This venue will create the platform for people from all over South Africa and other parts of the world. Our visitors will be able to go home with fond memories of their stay, with hospitality offered by the wonderful people of Mpumalanga.”



Executive Mayor of Mbombela Local Municipality, Councillor Justice Nsibande adds that, “The Mbombela Stadium will be a world-class treasure for the people of our area and I would like to thank the national government and the Mpumalanga Provincial Government for making a dream come true for our people.”

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PORTH ELIZABETH - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (46,500) - 2010 FIFA WC

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Construction Substantial completion date December 2008
Project completion Date February 2009
Volume of material to be excavated 138 000m3
Volume of imported fill material 110 000m3
Total length of piles to be installed 21 km
Volume of concrete to be placed 31 000m3
Steel reinforcement 3 000t
Total length of pre cast seating to be installed 12,7km
Height of the structure 34m
Roof span 46m
Area membrane 20 000m2
Area metal cladding 20 000m2
Number of permanent seats 40 000
WC seating capacity 46 500
Number of jobs to be created 6 800

The construction of the Nelson Mandela Bay multipurpose stadium in Port Elizabeth for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is on schedule, and will be ready by 2009, in time for the Confederations Cup, says construction group Grinaker-LTA civil engineering operations director: civil engineering business unit Peter Meidlinger.

As the stadium will be used in the Confederations Cup in June 2009, there will be 'float' time between the official completion date, and the first time it will be used, says Meidlinger.

Grinaker-LTA has been building the stadium as a 50:50 joint venture with Dutch company Interbeton, since March 15, 2007, when the tender was awarded. The stadium will be located in the north end area of Port Elizabeth, and will consist of up to 43 000 permanent seats, and an additional 5 000 temporary seats for the World Cup. It was also awarded the contract for the construction of Soccer City in Johannesburg. Grinaker-LTA's portion of the project is split between its building company and its civil engineering company, which is overseeing the construction of the stadium.

Meidlinger is based in Johannesburg, but visits the construction site on a weekly basis, for one or two days. He says that Grinaker-LTA was awarded the contract for the construction of the stadium owing to its proven record and capability, with experience in other large-scale construction projects. It built the old FNB stadium (Soccer City), and Orlando stadium.

Meidlinger says that the Nelson Mandela Bay multipurpose stadium will have the distinction of being the fastest-constructed sports stadium ever. He adds that Grinaker-LTA's vision is not only to have the stadium completed on time, but also to meet the client's requirement for quality, and for a team safety record. To date, there have been no major hiccups, with no disabling injuries, and no strike action. The stadium will replace the Eastern Province Rugby Football Union stadium as the main sporting venue for Port Elizabeth.

Once completed, the stadium will not be the largest or the grandest, but will be equal to smaller stadiums, such as those in Durban and Cape Town, says Meidlinger. It will have state-of the-art technology and modern stadium design, with a 'sunflower' roof that wraps around the stadium, without covering the full extent of the stands. After the World Cup, he says, the stadium will be used for events besides soccer, such as conferences and training, so that the venue can still be financially viable.

Grinaker-LTA wanted to get involved in the construction of the stadium, in order to be involved in a high-exposure project, says Meidlinger. He cites the appointment of the roof contractor and selected subcontractors as milestones thus far on the project, as all the contractors are on schedule, which has greatly lowered risks.

Grinaker-LTA's civil engineering team, with 40 staff members on site, is involved with the construction of the stadium and liaises with the design team and the Eastern Cape government on the project, in the finalisation of design and scope. Meidlinger says that Grinaker-LTA and Interbeton have worked well together on the project.

There are 700 people who are currently employed on the project, says Meidlinger. He says that at the peak of the project, in March or April 2008, that number should reach 2 000. Grinaker-LTA's contract value for the project is R1,15-billion, and R139-million has been spent to date. He admits that there are currently budget constraints, as the boom in the construction industry was not taken into consideration in the drawing up of the budget, and says that maintaining the budget is a great challenge.

Meidlinger says that all the construction sites for the World Cup have to comply with a standard that FIFA has set. The local organising committee has a technical committee that visits every six weeks and applies the guidelines set by FIFA. FIFA itself, he adds, visits the site every four months, and has so far indicated its satisfaction with the construction progress.

Subcontractors on the project include Rand Civils, with a contract worth R25,5-million for demolition, earthworks and paving; Lightning Protection Services with a R425 000 contract for lightning protection; Steeledale, with a R25,1-million contract for supply and fixing reinforcement; Service Electrical, with a R174 000 contract for the fixing of cast-in electrical conduits; and EP Scaffolding, with a R7,7-million contract for the supply and erection of false/formwork.

The shortage of resources and skills in the country still represents a substantial challenge for Grinaker-LTA on this project, as do temperamental weather conditions, with strong winds proving the greatest obstacle.

Grinaker-LTA is currently tendering on the Madupi power station in Lephalale.

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POLOKWANE - Peter Mokaba Stadium (45,000) - 2010 FIFA WC
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Project Name New Peter Mokaba Sporting Complex
Project Category Stadium Infrastructure
Spatial location of Project Polokwane

Project Timing Start Date: Mar 2007 End Date: June 2009 Duration: 22 months
Project Description Construction of the 45 000 seat capacity stadium build on vacant land adjacent to the existing
Peter Mokaba stadium. The stadium will also be used for rugby matches in legacy mode.
Project Value R 870.6million

less than two years to go,

they had better finish those stadia,

but i believe they'll make it.

Most of this pics where taken last year and older,The stadiums will be ready.

Rustenburg,this stadia is ready for kick off

Please view latest 2010 stadium  constructions on this link

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=634069

Now Africa this are the latest Picture of all our stadiums at this moment.We will start with Mother City Cape Town.

Enjoy

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Still On Cape Town

Now Lets see the pics of the main stadia where the final and the opening games will be held.Soccer City In Joburg

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