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Mbombela. State of Readiness: 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Tournament. City Obligations. Main focus of the City: To provide a FIFA compliant stadium to be used as a venue for World Cup matches;

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  1. Mbombela State of Readiness: 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Tournament

  2. City Obligations • Main focus of the City: • To provide a FIFA compliant stadium to be used as a venue for World Cup matches; • To prepare the city to such an extent that visitors to the city have a pleasant stay at the city in accordance with the expectations of FIFA; • To plan the facility and supporting infrastructure in order that a lasting legacy is created for the residents of the city

  3. Progress • Stadium construction forms the critical path of the project; • Project manager and Professional team were appointed; • Platinum Sport Consulting • Lefika Equity Consortium • Stadium designs were approved by City Council , Provincial Cabinet and stakeholders; • EIA Approval expected shortly; • Site has been cleared

  4. MBOMBELA WC2010 MULTI-PURPOSE SPORT STADIUM

  5. Progress • Tenders to invite contractors for fencing, earthworks and construction of the facility have been issued • Main tender closes on 28 September; • The estimated construction period is 22 months. Estimated date of completion Dec 08. • The contractor to be appointed has to comply to the requirements of a CIDB Category 9 contractor;

  6. Progress • Two schools have to be relocated and agreement has been reached between the Provincial Government and Municipality in this regard; • Department of Public Works – manage the process of relocating the schools.

  7. Progress • A precinct plan has been developed to guide future development in the vicinity of the Stadium. • The precinct plan aims to leverage the infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth in the area. • The precinct plan has taken into account proposals regarding accessibility from the Traffic Engineers • The plan will form the basis for a Township to be established.

  8. City Preparation Transport Mataffin Access Road System – primary and secondary roads around the stadium which will serve as boulevard linking the N4 and the planned by-pass. These roads will link the public-taxi rank earmarked on the southern side of the stadium including the railway station.

  9. Transport ( Cont) • Upgrades public routes in Eastern Areas including bus/taxi interchanges and public transport ranks, namely Matsulu, Lehawu, Kabokweni, Kanyamazane and Swalala. • It also include installations of CCTV cameras in major traffic interchanges and areas of high pedestrian concentration.

  10. Transport • Construction of public transport taxi rank and CBD and upgrade pedestrian walk ways – December 2009 • Upgrade access road to the airport (KMIA) – December 2009. • Upgrade the R40 into HOV lane – December 2009 • Construct the N4 by-pass with or without interchange – December 2009

  11. Costs

  12. Costs

  13. Costs

  14. Hospitality/ Accommodation • An assessment will be done to determine the exact numbers of available accommodation and categories of accommodation; • Information was provided to the DBSA ,will be verified • The City was visited by Match AG ,the official ticketing and accommodation agent of FIFA and information is collated to provide and to determine gaps. • Local Business community and hospitality sector will be involved in this regard

  15. Important Issues Safety and security: Entertainment Volunteers Communication Task teams will be established to deal with each of the above categories

  16. Challenges • The main challenge is no just the infrastructure provision but to ensure that the maximum economic benefit is derived from the project and to ensure that the city is ready. • Important to establish an efficient institutional arrangement that would ensure quick decision making and involvement of relevant stake holders.

  17. Challenges • Residents need to be kept informed and involved in process through efficient communication process. • Vast numbers of visitors will be in the city for the period during the event and especially during match days. • Will challenge the ability of the city iro, cleanliness, crime, entertainment information centres etc.

  18. Challenges • Proper business case with scenario setting will be developed as basis for planning, • Profile of visitors depend on the teams playing:

  19. Challenges • FIFA Philosophy is that as many fans as possible should enjoy the event and soccer should be exposed to as many persons as possible. • Public viewing is an important part of the event and purpose is to expose locals to the event.

  20. Training Venues • 4 Training venues should be provided and exact requirements in this regard has not yet been provided.

  21. Conclusion • Important to understand the spirit of a World Cup and plan accordingly; • The basis has been set and city in cooperation with its partners will succeed in preparing itself for the event; • Single biggest event in the World and it depends on the level of preparedness of the City will determine if the maximum benefit will be derived.

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