CAPE TOWN - Cape Town Stadium (56,000) [Archive] - Page 4

Mo Rush

February 10th, 2009, 07:54 PM

I mean the cables.

‘Big lift’ underway:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
Tuesday 10 February 2009

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Just a few hours ago an important milestone for Cape Town's Green Point stadium was reached as construction workers began the process of putting the stadium roof in place. Employing technology never before used on the African continent, the team plan to use radial cables to lift the structure into place.

Referred to by the City as the ‘big lift' the process can be likened to the tightening of the spokes of a bicycle wheel. Seventy-two radial cables will connect the steel compression ring that is visible above the stadium to an inner tension ring around the pitch. As the cables are tightened slowly and almost simultaneously by 72 hydraulic jacks linked to the outer compression ring, the 600 ton inner ring will rise off the ground until it reaches its final position, 34.5m above the pitch.

Set to be one of the most scenic stadiums in South Africa, and with the world-renowned Table Mountain as its backdrop, Green Point stadium is well on its way to completion.

Director of Communications for the Cape Town 2010 team, Pieter Cronje, stressed that this important milestone means a lot to the people of Cape Town. "Seeing the stadium structure and the work going on there gives people a sense of reality and a sense of excitement about 2010," Cronje said.

The next phase of roof construction is the installation of the steel trusses, to be followed by the placement of 16mm thick glass panels and a fabric membrane underneath.

The glass roof will cover the stands but not the pitch, giving a sense of light and upliftment to the massive 68,000-seater stadium.

Work on the stadium is on schedule for completion by 14 December 2009, when it will be officially handed over by the contractors to the City of Cape Town.

Interesting facts and figures on the roof:

Steel compression ring:
800m long
72 hollow sections
Each section 2.2m wide and 1.2m high
Total weight 1,140 tons

Radial cables and tension ring:
85-98mm diameter
Total weight 370 tons
Total length 7,400m

Total roof weight:
Approximately 4,500 tons

kazetuner

February 10th, 2009, 09:59 PM

great, that will be a cool thing to watch. So they will have the compresion ring 'floating' above the stadium?

Mo Rush

February 10th, 2009, 10:17 PM

Quick movie of the Green Point Area

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lpioe

February 11th, 2009, 07:14 PM

As the cables are tightened slowly and almost simultaneously by 72 hydraulic jacks linked to the outer compression ring, the 600 ton inner ring will rise off the ground until it reaches its final position, 34.5m above the pitch.

How long will this take approximately?

Mo Rush

February 11th, 2009, 10:46 PM

How long will this take approximately?

it wil reach halfway height tomorrow. thats about 17m high, 35m by next week friday I think.

eddyk

February 12th, 2009, 12:44 PM

I remember when this was just a muddy field thinking 'they'll never finish it in time'.

Well done cape town.

Mo Rush

February 12th, 2009, 03:18 PM

Green Point Stadium roof being ‘lifted up’

Click to view more images of the stadium construction progress

The new Green Point Stadium has reached another significant construction milestone, with work starting on lifting the cables of the stadium roof.

The 4 500 ton roof is a unique design feature of the city’s new multi-purpose stadium. It will hang inwards, and will be supported by an inner tension ring and an outer compression ring.

This is the first time such cutting-edge technology - which is imported mainly from the USA and Germany – is used in Africa.

Dave Hugo, the City’s 2010 Director: Technical, led a delegation into the stadium construction site on 10 February 2009 to demonstrate the 72 radial steel cables arranged symmetrically around the lower stands and pitch.

These cables, which are 85-98mm in diameter, will be slowly tightened by 72 hydraulic jacks on the columns supporting the outer compression ring. They will then slowly rise off the ground until they are in position, 34.5 metres above the pitch.

The process may be likened to the tightening of the spokes of a bicycle wheel.

“We have started the tensioning process,” Hugo said. “This is a great milestone for the stadium.”

The next phase of the complex roof construction process will involve the installation of steel trusses, then the placement of 16mm thick glass panels and a fabric membrane underneath.

The glass roof will cover the stands but not the pitch, and will not be visible from outside the stadium. It will also incorporate the pitch lighting around the inner tension ring to negate the need for unsightly floodlight stands. The roof design will also reduce noise pollution from the stadium during events.

These design features are in accordance with the environmental guidelines contained in the Provincial Government of the Western Cape’s Record of Decision on the environmental impact of the stadium on the surrounding area.

“It’s an iconic and special design,” said Hugo. “The architects have done a fantastic job with the design.”

Hugo also gave an update on the stadium’s progress. All the concrete work has been completed, and the areas where the temporary seating will be situated are clearly visible. After hosting eight 2010 FIFA World CupTM matches, the stadium will be reduced from 68 000 seats to 55 000 seats. The new operator – a consortium of Stade de France and the SAIL Group – will use this space for operational purposes.

Hugo said the grass for the pitch is being grown near Stellenbosch.

The facade of the stadium will be completed during September 2009, and the entire stadium is on track for completion on 14 December 2009, he added.

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Mo Rush

February 15th, 2009, 02:07 PM

richardkane at flickr.com

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Schmeek

February 15th, 2009, 02:58 PM

What a absolute beauty this is gonna be. Really gutted now that I prob aint gonna make it to this WC!
I love this phase of construction: the shape and form of the stadium is there and the seats are yet to be installed.. my favourite.:cheers: Some great shots there. Might even desktop one if that's ok?

Mo Rush

February 16th, 2009, 03:07 PM

Blyzz at flickr.com
16 February 2009

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Mo Rush

February 17th, 2009, 02:30 AM

Cape Town: Green Point Stadium
Work begins at the urban park site while the roof is being lifted at the stadium

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Pule

February 17th, 2009, 01:45 PM

The beautiful mother city.

Mo Rush

February 19th, 2009, 01:31 PM

700 million expected to watch FIFA 2010 Final Draw

Millions set to see 2010 draw

By Clayton Barnes

More than 700-million soccer fans around the globe are expected to share in the excitement of the 2010 Fifa World Cup final draw in Cape Town later in 2009, Fifa has revealed.

The draw - at which the final 32 teams participating in the event and the groups in which they will play will be announced - is expected to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on December 4.

Fifa has described the final draw as the biggest ahead of any World Cup, predicting that hundreds of millions of people across the world would be "glued to their TV sets" to watch.

Fifa spokesperson Delia Fischer told the Cape Argus that the audience expected to watch the final draw was equivalent to the number who would watch a World Cup final.

Dr Laurine Platzky, co-ordinator of the 2010 provincial task team, said the final draw was a "perfect opportunity", just six months before the World Cup kick-off, to market Cape Town and everything the city had to offer the world.

She said Cape Town was the "destination marketing hook" for the province and the entire country.

"The main thrust is the base camps," said Platzky.

"We have targeted 10 of the 32 teams to be based in the Western Cape.

"Currently we are in discussions with the top teams which are likely to qualify for 2010, and are working one-on-one with a number of them directly, and also through their government representatives in South Africa."

Platzky said they had already taken a few foreign representatives on tours of the province, showing them the facilities, answering their questions and assisting in making practical arrangements.

Secondly, she said, the provincial government was working closely with the city, Cape Town Partnership and the Cape Film Commission on the Cape Media Services initiative, to welcome and showcase the city and province to the media and to give the visiting media practical assistance in production.

"Thirdly, we are keen to co-host the Festival of Hope at the time to bring the communities into the excitement of the World Cup," she said.

A reception after the final draw will also be held in the city to enable guests to see and experience Cape Town.

Director Peter Jacobs, head of the provincial police's 2010 team, said the police would use activities around the final draw as a "dry-run" for the World Cup.

Mo Rush

February 19th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Mo Rush

February 19th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Pitch

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Mo Rush

February 20th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Green Point roof structure completed:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

By Mikhaila Crowie
19 February 2009

Green Point stadium is another step closer to completion as the inner ring of the roof has been raised.

The process of raising the roof began last week Monday and was completed last night.

Mike Marsden, Executive Director responsible for the 2010 with the City of Cape Town, said the inner Tension Ring was installed by using hydraulic jacks that tightened the 72 cables connecting the inner and outer rings of the roof.

The City’s structural engineers monitored the process and expressed their satisfaction.

The next phase now is the positioning of steel trusses, the installation of the 9000 pieces that make up the glass roof and the attachment of a fabric membrane below the roof. The roof is schedule for completion in September.

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JimB

February 20th, 2009, 05:56 PM

Mo Rush

February 20th, 2009, 06:17 PM

Not being an architect or an engineer, can someone explain to me how the compression ring works? How much of the weight of the roof can it bear? What are its advantages over other roof structures? Disadvantages? etc etc Thanks.

Hope that helps

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m4rcin

February 23rd, 2009, 11:59 AM

:drool:

Mo Rush

February 23rd, 2009, 09:37 PM

Green Point roof cables reach full height

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fabriziocg79

February 24th, 2009, 04:30 PM

WOW, i just realize how it´s worked. amazing work of engineering.

So, if i understand, now they gonna put the roof on top of it. And also the roof is translucent. I´m correct?. :colgate:

Mo Rush

February 24th, 2009, 05:19 PM

WOW, i just realize how it´s worked. amazing work of engineering.

So, if i understand, now they gonna put the roof on top of it. And also the roof is translucent. I´m correct?. :colgate:

Yes. They will add 72 steel trusses. 1 truss per cable. A layer of glass above the trusses and a fabric mesh below the trusses. In addition the inner ring of the roof will be a cantilever glass portion.

Its the same as the Berlin Olympiastadion except the top layer of the roof is glass and not a white fabric.

Hope that makes it clearer.

Mo Rush

February 24th, 2009, 06:20 PM

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Mo Rush

March 1st, 2009, 03:37 AM

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fabriziocg79

March 2nd, 2009, 12:50 AM

Yes. They will add 72 steel trusses. 1 truss per cable. A layer of glass above the trusses and a fabric mesh below the trusses. In addition the inner ring of the roof will be a cantilever glass portion.

Its the same as the Berlin Olympiastadion except the top layer of the roof is glass and not a white fabric.

Hope that makes it clearer.

thanks man!!! i got it!...another cuestion, the Pillar or column in the middle of the field has any funtion?

P.D great last shots....:okay:

Robert23262

March 2nd, 2009, 07:58 AM

thanks man!!! i got it!...another cuestion, the Pillar or column in the middle of the field has any funtion?

P.D great last shots....:okay:

Probably something to do with constructing the roof, it might also be a column that will have a statue of Sepp Blatter on the top of it; nothing would surprise me with him in charge of FIFA. :ohno::ohno:

Mo Rush

March 2nd, 2009, 05:24 PM

the column measures tolerances.
its also know as Zille's seat. The mayor of our city and the 2008 world's best mayor.

Mo Rush

March 2nd, 2009, 05:35 PM

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Mr.Underground

March 2nd, 2009, 10:21 PM

WOW, i just realize how it´s worked. amazing work of engineering.

A great work of engeneering :)

Mo Rush

March 4th, 2009, 04:23 PM

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White_horse

March 6th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Even not completed it looks incredible

Mo Rush

March 6th, 2009, 08:35 PM

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Mo Rush

March 8th, 2009, 01:43 PM

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Mo Rush

March 13th, 2009, 10:24 AM

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Nneznajka

March 13th, 2009, 11:51 PM

^^ Cheap seats ..

Mo Rush

March 14th, 2009, 01:10 AM

^^ Cheap seats ..

Seats were chosen as they are vandal proof.
Made of nylon they can be bent quite a bit and are durable.

See 5:48

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Fold up seats require maintenance if there are issues.

Mo Rush

March 16th, 2009, 11:27 PM

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Athinaios

March 17th, 2009, 12:23 AM

^^ View from the Table Mountain? Brilliant!

Durbsboi

March 17th, 2009, 09:05 AM

Nope, its one of peaks, forgot which one, Lions head or Devils peak Mo?

Lydon

March 17th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Lion's Head.

Mo Rush

March 19th, 2009, 01:56 AM

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bing222

March 19th, 2009, 07:46 AM

Great photos

lanbonlung

March 23rd, 2009, 10:42 AM

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please . . can u mail me pdf file of these......i really wanna c wats really happening on the plan........its not readable on this.

Mo Rush

March 23rd, 2009, 11:46 AM

please . . can u mail me pdf file of these......i really wanna c wats really happening on the plan........its not readable on this.

Unfortunately not.

Mo Rush

March 23rd, 2009, 07:57 PM

23 March:] From Getty Images

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lanbonlung

March 23rd, 2009, 10:57 PM

hey mo, have u tried the plan with better resolution??? m dying to see wat all is really happenning on the plan.

Mo Rush

March 24th, 2009, 08:26 AM

hey mo, have u tried the plan with better resolution??? m dying to see wat all is really happenning on the plan.

when I have time Ill be sure to try and get larger images.

lanbonlung

March 24th, 2009, 11:21 AM

hey mo, hows the process with Grenpoint ?????

Mo Rush

March 24th, 2009, 11:22 AM

hey mo, hows the process with Grenpoint ?????

progress or process?

lanbonlung

March 24th, 2009, 11:43 AM

sorry, i mean progress n hey m still waiting for better resolution plans.....

Mo Rush

March 24th, 2009, 12:46 PM

sorry, i mean progress n hey m still waiting for better resolution plans.....

On track for completion 14 December 2009.

Roof and facade installation on track for September 2009.

Urban Park on track for March 2010 completion including FIFA overlay preparation.

Mo Rush

March 25th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Truss Number 1 of 72

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Mo Rush

March 25th, 2009, 12:57 PM

March 16

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Mo Rush

March 25th, 2009, 12:58 PM

March 20

In the first two pics you can see the paving starting next to Mcdonalds and adjacent to the Granger Bay Boulevard

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woozoo

March 25th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Beautiful. It really suits table mountain.

Its gonna sit alongside Stade Louis 2 as one of the more beautiful stadiums in one of the more pristine locations in the world.

www.sercan.de

March 25th, 2009, 01:09 PM

is it clear that they will reduce the cap to 55k or is there any chance to stay at 68k?

Mo Rush

March 25th, 2009, 01:40 PM

is it clear that they will reduce the cap to 55k or is there any chance to stay at 68k?

The record of decision by the Environmental Minister of the Province at the time states:

Title: Essop: Decision on appeal of Green Point Common Stadium Development

The Stadium will consist of:
o seating for not more than 68 000 spectators during the 2010 Soccer World Cup event and not more than 55 000 spectators post 2010

If they want to overturn this they would need to apply to change the decision.
I think the prospect of revenues from an additional 100 suites is more exciting than 13,000 seats.

GNU

March 25th, 2009, 03:20 PM

I think the prospect of revenues from an additional 100 suites is more exciting than 13,000 seats.

I guess they really need to ask themselves whether they want an elegant world-class stadium with a decent cap (in international comparison), or merely an increase in revenue.

Mo Rush

March 25th, 2009, 03:34 PM

I guess they really need to ask themselves whether they want an elegant world-class stadium with a decent cap (in international comparison), or merely an increase in revenue.

Its always going to be elegant from the outside. It also depends on how the suites are integrated.

lanbonlung

March 25th, 2009, 05:04 PM

y do dey need the truss which is under the glass????

Durbsboi

March 26th, 2009, 10:41 AM

^^come again?

The glass needs support, plus the Cape aint the calmest places in the world. You wouldnt want to be there when it gets windy :)

Mo Rush

March 26th, 2009, 11:28 AM

The roof is a fifth facade.

People not only view the stadium from the ground but from the mountains.
Therefore to deal with the strong winds and provide an aesthetically pleasing view from the top,glass is used.

The double membrane roof ensures that noise pollution is minimized and the light and colour of the day is reflected into the stadium's fabric membrane below the trusses.

Daimei

March 27th, 2009, 08:04 AM

how many dressing room are there???

Mo Rush

March 27th, 2009, 09:34 AM

how many dressing room are there???

I assume 2.

Mo Rush

March 28th, 2009, 01:30 PM

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Cape Town: A sporting spectacular

By Graham Boynton
Last Updated: 8:38AM GMT 27 Mar 2009

Balmy weather won South Africa a cricket tournament this week. With a string of other sporting events coming up, and an exchange rate that favours the pound, there has never been a better time for a visit.

As I was crossing the lawns at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson hotel last week, I spotted what appeared to be a familiar figure walking towards a group of women, all of whom looked as if they were about to swoon in delight. He was dressed in a trademark paisley shirt, possessed the stiff, regal gait the world has come to know, and boasted an impressive head of white hair. Surely this was Nelson Mandela.

On closer inspection it turned out to be the Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman, who is playing Mandela in Clint Eastwood’s new film in the making. The film covers South Africa’s historic rugby World Cup win in 1995, a triumph that united Mandela’s new South Africa with their old enemy the white Afrikaners, personified by the charismatic Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, who is played by Matt Damon in the film.

Even off-camera, Freeman was doing a startlingly accurate impersonation of the great man. Minutes later I bumped into the real Clint Eastwood sizing up a shot in the hotel’s foyer. This being the Mount Nelson, the guests refrained from mobbing the Hollywood legend, preferring to nibble at their perfectly cut cucumber sandwiches and sip their Earl Grey as if no one of significance was in the building.

In fact, Cape Town at this time of year is rather blasé about the presence of international film-makers, fashion photographers and their glamorous entourages, and models and rock stars who are simply on holiday.

It has become a gathering place because South Africa remains one of the best-value destinations on the planet, and Cape Town in particular right now is absolutely beautiful – blue, blue skies, caressingly warm weather, cool, clear nights. In these bleak, depressing times in the northern hemisphere, Cape Town stands out as a beacon of sun-drenched optimism at a competitive price.

The price advantage was made apparent on my first Saturday in the city. Dinner for three at the very fashionable The Grand in Camps Bay cost just under R700, which is £50 – and that included a perfectly passable bottle of Dalla Cia cabernet sauvignon for R198. (The Grand is apparently a favourite of John Cleese, Mike Rutherford and other well-heeled British stars who holiday along the Cape’s Atlantic seaboard during our winter, so affordability is not the only reason for its popularity.)

The following day I drove a hundred miles along the coastal road – from Sea Point to Chapman’s Peak and Scarborough, then across to False Bay and back to Cape Town via Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek – and at the end put half a tank of petrol in the car for R182 (£13). With petrol costing just R6.50 (46p) a litre, South Africa is also a dream for the budget-conscious motorist.

That Cape Town is South Africa’s most popular tourist destination for the British will come as no surprise to those who have been there. Equally unsurprising was this week’s announcement that the Indian Premier League 20/20 cricket competition will be held in sunny South Africa rather than rain-swept England. The opener will be on April 18 in – where else but Cape Town.

Even though this year’s Lions tour does not feature any Tests in Cape Town – just a midweek game against the Emerging Springboks – a large number of the Lions supporters will base themselves in the region and fly up to less appetising venues such as Bloemfontein and rush back to the Cape after the matches.

Fortunately for the cricket followers, when England tour at the end of the year there will be a Test and one-day matches in the Cape. I say fortunately because this place offers that rare combination of sun and sand, culture and high art, gastronomy combined with the world’s most beautiful wine region, spectacular mountain landscapes, friendly, easy-going people and, for South Africa at least, a relatively low level of crime. However, your first impression is inevitably one of grinding poverty and ostentatious wealth side by side.

When you approach Cape Town International, you descend over a sprawling expanse of squatter shacks without running water or sanitation that seems to go on from horizon to horizon. Then you drive towards Cape Town and pass between these higgledy-piggledy tin constructions on a strip of immaculate four-lane tarmac highway before emerging into the sunlight of affluent Africa, past Constantia and the ivy-covered campus of the University of Cape Town, and down into the small city of skyscrapers and bustling docks.

On one side of Table Mountain you have the holiday homes of the international jet set, on the other the lean-to accommodations of the millions on the Cape Flats who have either been mired in poverty for years or who have poured in from other, failed, African countries hoping to get ahead in the continent’s economic powerhouse.

This dichotomy is an uncomfortable reality. Nobody I met was complacent about it, but a resolution is not in sight, and it remains a vivid reminder that although the Cape for the most part seems to be a Mediterranean playground, it is still a part of Africa.

My trip entailed brief visits to three of Cape Town’s most popular luxury hotels, and an even briefer spin through the gastronomic and viticultural interior: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Although the word “luxury” may appear rather vulgar in these recessionary times, the package prices below confirm that in April or May, South Africa is outstanding value for money.

The Cape Grace is an old favourite of Telegraph readers, a 121-room hotel located on the fringes of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront complex, that bustling agglomeration of more than 400 shops, hotels, apartment blocks, entertainment outlets and the like that 10 years ago seemed a wonderful idea, but now feels rather tacky and slightly scruffy.

This sense of bad taste is encapsulated in the statues of South Africa’s four Nobel prize winners on the quayside – Albert Luthuli, FW de Klerk, Archbishop Tutu and Mandela – which make them look like hobbits just back from a shopping trip to their local B&Q.

The Cape Grace is, however, an excellent hotel with outstanding service and now a new chef in Signal, its renamed signature restaurant. Malike van Reenen, who worked for five years at another highly regarded local restaurant, Ginja, says she has introduced “local produce, Cape Malay flavours and spices” onto the menus. Dishes such as rooibos-cured springbok carpaccio and grilled springbok on basil polenta may sound a little gamey and exotic to the uninitiated, but they are tasty, fresh and original.

Beyond the V&A, Cape Town displays extremely good taste. Ellerman House is really an art gallery that doubles as an exclusive boutique hotel, and its location in glorious Bantry Bay overlooking the Atlantic is one of the reasons it is among the city’s most expensive. The beautifully appointed property looks onto manicured lawns and, beyond, the ocean. Inside, its walls are adorned with more than 250 paintings by some of South Africa’s most celebrated artists.

The third hotel is the Mount Nelson, regularly voted by Telegraph readers as the best in Africa, but recently derided for the spectacular fall in the standards of its food. It is an accusation that the general manager, Nick Seewer, grimly acknowledges. However, he says all that is behind the grand-dame property as Rudy Liebenberg, one of the country’s best-known chefs, is joining in April.

In my short time in the Cape there were myriad examples of its allure, but it was actually on the most inclement day that the magnificence of this corner of Africa really struck me most powerfully.

It was a Sunday, the day of the annual 65-mile Argus cycle race, in which Matt Damon rode. The wind, known locally as the Cape Doctor, blew like a cyclone, so fiercely that it blew competitors off their bikes and pedestrians off their feet.

As the cyclists struggled along the coast road, I watched in awe at the clouds being blown over the Twelve Apostles, the range that forms the backdrop to Camps Bay. Half a mile away in Bantry Bay the sun shone, the sky was blue and the waters were calm.

Over the next 12 to 18 months, British travellers are going to swarm through the Cape in the wake of rugby, cricket and football tours and, given the beauty of the place and the relative price advantages, it’s hard to see South Africa anything but full up for 2009 and 2010. So the time to book is now.

lanbonlung

March 29th, 2009, 12:48 PM

hey mo have u tried the plan image resolution???

Mo Rush

April 1st, 2009, 11:36 PM

http://www.greenpointstadiumvc.co.za/flash/simpleviewer/flickrViewer.php?mode=img&size=large&image=3036/3043458402_d8b1b004eb
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Mo Rush

April 2nd, 2009, 12:12 AM

Absa Cape Epic 2009
Bringing mountain biking to the city centre

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Ganis

April 2nd, 2009, 07:16 AM

so how are they going to get the seating castings in these gaps with all that wiring strung up... or is it staying open like that?

FrankCostello

April 2nd, 2009, 08:07 AM

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bing222

April 2nd, 2009, 08:09 AM

Great photos

Mo Rush

April 2nd, 2009, 01:26 PM

so how are they going to get the seating castings in these gaps with all that wiring strung up... or is it staying open like that?

Temporary seating. So not very complicated

Mo Rush

April 3rd, 2009, 01:47 PM

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Cape Town sails out in front as top sport destination

LONDON, England (CNN) -- A series of major international sporting events, a weak currency and its perennially sunny perch on the tip of South Africa are making Cape Town one of the hottest sailing destinations of 2009.

The Indian Premier League cricket tournament was recently relocated to South Africa because of security concerns, and now Cape Town is slated to host the opening match on April 18.

Both the Lions Tour rugby and the FIFA Confederations Cup football will follow the cricket tournament, heading down to South Africa later this year.

Combined with the arrival of the World Cup in 2010, South Africa has suddenly become the ultimate holiday spot for sports fans.

Calvyn Gilfellan, chief executive of Cape Town Routes Unlimited -- the region's tourism board -- told CNN the boost to the region had arrived at a crucial time.

"When the financial crisis started people went into gloom and doom but these events are helping a lot to restore confidence in the industry.

"The fact that we have a positive exchange rate also helps us a lot as a destination," he said.

But South Africa's government is so focused on ensuring the success of the upcoming games that it recently denied a visa to The Dalai Lama.

Critics contend that South Africa bowed to pressure from the Chinese government in refusing Tibet's spiritual leader entry to attend a peace conference that was partially intended to help promote the World Cup.

As the focus strengthens on these international events, the Cape Town region looks set to benefit more than many from the expected surge in tourism.

Gilfellan says this is largely due to the city's location.

"We are lucky to be in such a wonderful spot. A lot of these events revolve around the marine industry and revolve around the harbor."

This weekend harbor will play host to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival -- one of many upcoming festivals in the area.

Cape Town's picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, set against the backdrop of Table Mountain, has become South Africa's most visited tourist attraction.

Commodore of the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) John Martin, told CNN the Cape Town port was used widely for business, leisure and sports.

As well as being the country's second biggest functioning port for trade, the port played host to racing yachts in events such as the Volvo Ocean Race and the Clipper Round-the-world Challenge.

"We have several major yachting events that stop here and we are very proud of that."

Martin said the popularity of the port means water space is "at a premium," but there are hopes a new harbor and breakwater will be constructed in the next few years.

Still, Cape Town has the capacity to cater for foreign visitors on super-yachts and international cruise-liners.

"Cape Town is a real focal point for refueling and repairs and it's also quite cheap here so people tend to stay for a while," he said.

Gilfellan said she felt the surge of massive sporting events would undoubtedly have spin-off benefits for the marine industry.

The Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket, which starts this month, had been tipped to go to England, but ultimately South Africa was chosen for its sunny weather. The tournament, which will feature 59 matches across six venues, will run from 18 April to 24 May

The 2009 British and Irish Lions tour officially kicks off on May 30 in Rustenberg. Matches will be held in Cape Town on June 13 and June 23.

The eight-team Confederations Cup runs from June 14-28, and will take place across four cities. The event marks the first time an African nation will host an international FIFA tournament.

The landmark event foreshadows the much-anticipated World Cup football tournament in June 2010, for which qualifying matches are currently being held.

Although that's still a year away -- there are signs that the excitement in South Africa is already palpable.

A new television commercial that began airing last month features Spain and Liverpool star, Fernando Torres, and Brazilian icon Kaka showing off their football skills.

The advertisement ends with Torres saying "Ke Nako", which in South Africa's Sotho language means "it's time."

It seems for Cape Town and the whole country -- this could not be more true.

Mo Rush

April 5th, 2009, 02:20 PM

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/Apr_01_09_a.jpg

ingstad

April 5th, 2009, 02:40 PM

WoW!
Great Photo, from a spectacular point of view ;-)

Mo Rush

April 5th, 2009, 04:54 PM

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xilenosky

April 5th, 2009, 11:07 PM

beautiful!

I want to be there the 2010

altuzarra27

April 8th, 2009, 01:18 PM

The 2010 World Cup in South Africa might be more than four years away, but already the tournament organizers and FIFA are engaged in a match of might. FIFA wants Cape Town to build a new stadium so that it can host more games during the tournament. Cape Town’s new mayor isn’t so sure that spending the city’s capital expenditure budget on a flashy football stadium is the best course of action for a city where indoor plumbing is the exception instead of the norm. Our man in South Africa Ben is doing a great job sorting this all out. By the time 2010 rolls around he will be fluent in FIFAspeak.

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Lydon

April 8th, 2009, 01:41 PM

o_O

Mo Rush

April 8th, 2009, 01:45 PM

trmather

April 8th, 2009, 02:35 PM

How is it gonna look once the temporary seating is gone?

Mo Rush

April 8th, 2009, 08:32 PM

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Axelferis

April 8th, 2009, 08:41 PM

impressive!

Van der Rohe

April 9th, 2009, 10:51 PM

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amazing!!!

Mo Rush

April 11th, 2009, 12:09 PM

Coming soon, to Google Earth...

http://ogdwrg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pQ5QAtAXGVIPtCYWUwVWjcx4Ab5MjNL13ulcYSwNZ5qmu1XELHDztNsWZS1J9nefWX0ytAqUmKodxG1HBS6hlcw/GPS.jpg

Axelferis

April 11th, 2009, 02:29 PM

mo rush--> you are very proud now lol

Athinaios

April 11th, 2009, 04:01 PM

Coming soon, to Google Earth...

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Is it 3D warehouse? Becouse I can't find it...

Mo Rush

April 11th, 2009, 04:09 PM

No. As I said. Coming soon. It will only be available through Google Earth.

Ukraine

April 11th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Nothing special about this stadium

Lydon

April 11th, 2009, 09:07 PM

That is the point after all...

Mo Rush

April 11th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Nothing special about this stadium

apart from the 4,500 ton glass roof resting on cables floating above the stadium bowl, nothing special really.

I2lx0wexiYk

Axelferis

April 12th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Nothing special about this stadium

i don't share one second your view!!
This stadium is just beautiful! one of the more aesthetic seen!!
The shape is a wonderful inspiration!!
Don't be jealous and bow to a beautiful piece of art!

Athinaios

April 12th, 2009, 11:58 AM

It will only be available through Google Earth.

Strange, becouse everything what's available in GE has to be added to 3D Warehouse earlier and then they choose it or not to be seen through GE...there's no other way (or maybe exist, but I dunno it:D)

Cracovia

April 12th, 2009, 12:38 PM

will the top tier be removed after the WC? none of the elements look tempory to me

Mo Rush

April 12th, 2009, 01:11 PM

The concrete seats/tier currently missing from the top tier is temporary. It will be installed just before the world cup and will be replaced with terraced levels of suites.

Livno80101

April 12th, 2009, 01:34 PM

when will it be finished? is there enough time?

btw, looks amazing, best in RSA with Durban and that multicolor (don't know where exactly, king soccer something)

Mo Rush

April 12th, 2009, 01:42 PM

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’Living in harmony with the Mountain’

Green Point Stadium will glow gently in the dark, writes Colin Bryden

It could be argued that Cape Town didn’t need a R4.5-million stadium for the 2010 World Cup. Now that it is a reality, though, it is an impressive and visually pleasing structure. The new Green Point Stadium could be one of the world’s great sporting venues if it can be sustainable after the football circus has come and gone.

It will even glow gently at night, thanks to an outer “skin” of glass fibre and Teflon, which will admit light during the day and emit a glow when the floodlights are on.

Many of the original objections of residents seem to have fallen away. The curves and slopes of the roof and an elliptical design have ensured that, in Cape Town director of communication Pieter Cronje’s words, it is “not a concrete monolith. Instead it will live in harmony with the angular lines of the mountain”.

There are no unsightly floodlight pylons, with the lighting to be beamed from a “ring of fire” from the compression ring that is the outer edge of the main roof structure.

There will even be less noise, it is claimed, escaping from the enclosed stadium than from the far smaller old ground.

Environmental concerns have been addressed, including the channelling of rain water from the roof to the turf and the nearby Metropolitan golf course, which is being rebuilt after several holes were swallowed up by the stadium. The stadium is on schedule to be completed on December 14.

Getting into the stadium requires some negotiation and it has to be done in a specific, limited time frame during a workers’ tea break so as not to interfere with construction of the space-age roof.

The Sunday Times gained access to the site in the company of Cronje, health and safety manager Russell Nicolson and PR man Nick Whiteley.

Once inside, even a stadium sceptic cannot help but be impressed by the structure itself and the enthusiasm of the people involved. Key elements of modern stadium design are in place.

Every spectator will have a clear sight of the playing area, with the furthest seat an acceptable 190m from the action.

The walkways in the stadium as well as the access and exits are wide and clutter-free. Nicolson says it will be possible for 68000 spectators to leave the ground in 10 minutes.

Reaching the stadium on match days should be relatively easy. It is a 2.4km walk from the city station and much of that will be on a pedestrian plaza, which will enable ticket holders to walk without being jostled or having to cross roads.

There will also be shuttle buses from the city.

That the stadium was commissioned boiled down to a desire to stage a semifinal, for which Fifa required a 68000- seater stadium. In the original South African bid for soccer’s big show, Newlands was proposed as Cape Town’s venue.

A Fifa inspection team reported that Newlands was one of a handful of grounds around the country that needed relatively minor tinkering to be World Cup-ready.

Newlands, though, could not be enlarged enough and there were concerns about access and the need for an exclusion zone around the stadium, which would have been problematic in a built-up area.

After the World Cup, the capacity at Green Point will be reduced to 55000, which will enable the stadium operator to use the space for other purposes, such as catering, conferences and a gymnasium.

The big challenge will come after the World Cup when a consortium of Stade de France, hosts of rugby and soccer World Cup finals, and South African company Sail will endeavour to make the stadium profitable.

However creative the consortium might be in staging concerts or other non-sports events, a key element would seem to be attracting the only potential big anchor tenant in the form of Western Province rugby, as well as staging local soccer matches that attract sizeable crowds.

If the long-term future is uncertain, the short term looks promising.

According to Cronje, several international broadcasters have requested facilities for broadcasts from Green Point, in addition to the main media centre in Johannesburg, because they want to make use of the scenic backdrop.

“The stadium is set in arguably the most beautiful location in the world,” said Cronje.

It is hard to argue with that. For eight matches in June and July 2010 Green Point will be on show to the world.

T.U.G.Z

April 12th, 2009, 05:01 PM

i don't share one second your view!!
This stadium is just beautiful! one of the more aesthetic seen!!
The shape is a wonderful inspiration!!
Don't be jealous and bow to a beautiful piece of art!

Couldn't have said it better myself :cheers:

Ukraine

April 12th, 2009, 08:03 PM

Mo Rush

April 12th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Thats ok, its your opinion. No problem at all.

Some of us find the suspended 4,500 ton glass roof resting on cables and floating above the bowl quite special.

Ukraine

April 13th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Thats ok, its your opinion. No problem at all.

Some of us find the suspended 4,500 ton glass roof resting on cables and floating above the bowl quite special.
It is impressive indeed! These days arenas and stadiums just dont stand out! I wish someone would build a pyramidal shape stadium :banana::banana::banana: Now that would be awsome:cheers: anyway im happy that construction goes well cuz i want to go to the euro 2010 in south africa!!! Cheers from Ukraine

Lydon

April 13th, 2009, 12:19 AM

It is impressive indeed! These days arenas and stadiums just dont stand out! I wish someone would build a pyramidal shape stadium :banana::banana::banana: Now that would be awsome:cheers: anyway im happy that construction goes well cuz i want to go to the euro 2010 in south africa!!! Cheers from Ukraine

You do realise that stadiums adopt a sort-of standard shape for a reason, right?

fabriziocg79

April 13th, 2009, 02:36 AM

apart from the 4,500 ton glass roof resting on cables floating above the stadium bowl, nothing special really.

^^^^^^

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Thanks for sharing the video... Great stadium!!!, looks masive.

apostille

April 13th, 2009, 04:42 AM

FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa

Along with the Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet. Just like the Olympics it only occurs every four years, and in 2010 it is coming to South Africa!

2010 is the year that all eyes will be on South Africa – and with the unveiling of the eye-catching new FIFA World Cup 2010 logo, the journey has begun. Being held on African soil for the very first time, the FIFA World Cup 2010 is set to be one of the biggest events ever held on the continent. The attention of the world will be on Africa, and South Africa will no doubt captivate audience with its dynamism, friendliness and excellent facilities.

The World Cup logo seems to capture the essence and vibrancy of Africa as it is colourfully designed with a lot of dynamic movement. The image of what looks like a San rock art figure doing a “bicycle” kick is really a great touch, and the movement of the ball across Africa is symbolic of the fact that the 2010 FIFA World Cup is not just for South Africa, but for the whole of Africa and indeed the world.

Cape Town is the jewel in the crown of South African tourism, and the football teams that have this city as their home base during the FIFA World Cup 2010 are very lucky indeed! Lying at the point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, Cape Town is instantly recognisable by its natural icon, Table Mountain. The city offers great entertainment, awesome scenery and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, South Africa's most visited destination. Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the V&A is home to refurbished historical buildings, museums, waterfront walkways, boat trips, restaurants, craft markets, shops and boutiques, and the Two Oceans Aquarium. Tours to the historic and notorious Robben Island, where former President Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and laboured in the limestone quarry, depart daily from the Waterfront. Here at the Waterfront, World Cup revellers can delight in some of Cape Town's best nightlife, as it boasts a wide variety of restaurants and many clubs, pubs, and live music venues. Cape Town during the day is fabulous too, and the world famous wine estates, the four bikini beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay, Bakoven and Hout Bay, and the drive along Chapmans' Peak arguably make it one of the world's fairest cities. There will be a new stadium built in Cape Town for the FIFA World Cup 2010, to be known as the African Renaissance Stadium, with a capacity of 68,000.

NavyBlue

April 13th, 2009, 06:37 AM

Temporary seating. So not very complicated

How is it gonna look once the temporary seating is gone?

will the top tier be removed after the WC? none of the elements look tempory to me

The concrete seats/tier currently missing from the top tier is temporary. It will be installed just before the world cup and will be replaced with terraced levels of suites.
OK . . . as I understand, the pics we see now of the upper tier are for the 55k version?

Do you have any renders with the temp seats and the suites post WC?

Mo Rush

April 13th, 2009, 11:39 AM

OK . . . as I understand, the pics we see now of the upper tier are for the 55k version?

Do you have any renders with the temp seats and the suites post WC?

There are no renders since the use of the additional space due to the temporary seats is decided upon by the stadium operators i.e. Stade de France and SAIL. Once they have finalized their plans for the space whether its suites or suites and conference/office/gymnasium space they will release renders.

Ukraine

April 13th, 2009, 05:43 PM

You do realise that stadiums adopt a sort-of standard shape for a reason, right?

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: yes i know!!

christos-greece

April 15th, 2009, 05:49 PM

World Cup stadium looks very nice, i think it is one of the most great stadiums (will be) in S. Africa

Mo Rush

April 16th, 2009, 08:54 PM

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fabriziocg79

April 17th, 2009, 03:40 PM

I see the roof :banana:....Mo try to take pictures of it...

Mo Rush

April 17th, 2009, 04:15 PM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=836780

www.sercan.de

April 17th, 2009, 04:24 PM

69,070?

Mo Rush

April 17th, 2009, 04:45 PM

69,070?

According to the design report yes.

FromJoanne

April 18th, 2009, 01:09 AM

They are working at a furious rate on the Green Point Stadium right through the night or at least past the time I go to bed :) to get it ready for the hand over on Dec 14 2009

April 7

Taken from the top of Signal Hiil

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From Signal Hill April 7 2009

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April 7 From Signal Hill

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April 15
The first frame of glass support is installed

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Evening of April 15

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Installation of trusses, membrane and glass support on April 17

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April 17
Installation of glass support

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Ganis

April 18th, 2009, 05:12 AM

seriously. How are they going to get the pre formed risers up in the gaps with the roof rigging in the way?

Mo Rush

April 19th, 2009, 12:37 PM

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Mo Rush

April 19th, 2009, 12:38 PM

seriously. How are they going to get the pre formed risers up in the gaps with the roof rigging in the way?

Temporary tiers are temporary and installed April 2010, roof complete september 2009.

FromJoanne

April 19th, 2009, 10:46 PM

They are working on the Roof of the Green Point Stadium through the night

Elegant understated and with respect to the unique site was the brief
Its a 36 000 square metre hanging roof, supported by an outer compression ring and inner tension ring

One of the major factors considered during the design of the roof was Cape Town’s notorious wind, particularly the South Easter.

The turbulence created by these winds is higher than most strong winds, and was therefore a significant factor in the roof’s design.Most of the wind, and resulting turbulence, comes not from the sea, but from Table Mountain and Signal Hill, and the design had to be amended accordingly.

One of the main design elements to prevent wind damage is the use of heavy glass for the roof, while another is the use of a truss system on top of the compression ring, which will reduce turbulence. It also helps create the shape of the roof, and distributes the uneven loads evenly onto the cables.

The design of the roof also had to take into account heavy rainfalls, and ensure that the water drains to the two lowest points effectively.
Rainfall run-off from the roof will be collected in ponds and used for the irrigation of the golf course on the surrounding Green Point Common.

Construction work on the R430-million roof started in September 2008 , with the erection of the first compression ring.
It will take a year to complete.

Taken on April 19,2009

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haggiesm

April 20th, 2009, 08:54 AM

amazing pics joanne

Andrew_za

April 21st, 2009, 05:30 PM

*The last working shift at Greenpoint Stadium ends at 00:00AM
*Transport is provided for the workers, to ensure they get home as soon and safe as possible.
*All the workers will receive a free ticket to one of the games held at GPS as a token of appreciation for all the hard work.

SubZ3r0

April 22nd, 2009, 12:24 PM

This one is a dream stadium, the location is so beautiful and perfect and the stadium is a piece of art !

haggiesm

April 22nd, 2009, 04:21 PM

^^ i concur

kazetuner

April 24th, 2009, 05:08 AM

Yeah, this has got to be one of the greatest stadium setting of any world cup ever. And the stadium itself is great too.

Diggerdog

April 24th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Aah Cape Town...she is soon to dazzle the world!

FromJoanne

April 24th, 2009, 12:54 PM

amazing pics joanne

:) Thank you for the compliment Haggiesm

My monthly photo essay was published today on the official Cape Town Tourism site
this is my third one
http://www.capetown.travel/blog/entry/excitement_mounts_as_green_point_stadium_nears_completion_a_cape_town_touri/
The site is very active, an amazing source of information about Cape Town/surroundings and daily updated !

Evening of April 20

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Mo Rush

April 24th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Cape favoured for World Cup broadcast backdrop

April 24 2009 at 12:27PM

By Clayton Barnes

Several international broadcasters are considering using Table Mountain as their South African backdrop for broadcasts during 2010's World Cup.

That's according to Dr Laurine Platzky, head of the pro-vince's 2010 unit, after attending the first 2010 World Broadcasters' Meeting in Joburg this week.

The meeting, attended by more than 400 broadcasters from across the globe, draws to a close in Sandton on Friday.

She said a number of broadcasters, including the BBC, were considering using Table Mountain and parts of Cape Town as their backdrop during live crossings and for shoots between World Cup matches.

"Although Joburg will be the technical hub for broadcasters, many have indicated that they are strongly considering Cape Town landmarks as their backdrop for broadcasts," said Platzky.

In 2007 Fifa granted the City of Joburg the rights to host the official International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the World Cup.

The IBC will be the nerve centre for the World Cup and media streaming will be organised, packaged and sent out from the facility.

At the time, Local Organising Committee (LOC) chief executive Danny Jordaan said Cape Town would remain one of the key areas for broadcasters during the tournament.

Over the years it has be-come the norm for broadcasters to use locations other than where the official IBC is located as their broadcast backdrops.

In 1994, during the World Cup in the US, broadcasters chose the San Francisco Bridge as the backdrop; in France in 1998 the Eiffel Tower was used; and in Germany in 2006 broadcasters used the Berlin Gate.

Platzky refused to disclose which international broadcasters had entered into negotiations, but said "several more" had approached her during the week.

"The meeting this week was very fascinating," she said.

"Very few of the broadcasters attending had been to South Africa before and were very impressed with what Cape Town and the Western Cape had to offer.

"The next meeting will take place in Cape Town after Fifa's final World Cup draw on December 4. Then over 600 broadcasters will be in the city."

Meanwhile, Fifa is confident of getting good crowds for the Confederations Cup which kicks off on June 14 and ends on June 28.

Niclas Ericson, director of Fifa's television division, said the LOC should make sure the stadiums were "filled to capacity" for the World Cup precursor, as this made for "awesome television viewing".

Fifa said the cumulative television audience at 2010's tournament was expected to be about the same as that of Germany in 2006, between 2,6 billion and 2,9bn.

Mo Rush

April 24th, 2009, 01:56 PM

Stadium's glass roof a world first

Fitting of the Green Point Stadium's glass roof is expected to get underway on Monday, ahead of schedule - two months after engineers raised the inner tension ring which resembles a spoked wheel.

Dave Hugo, the city council's 2010 technical director, said everything was going well, with 72 trusses already in place to support the roof.

The glass structure, made of laminated sheets 16mm thick, will weigh 1 500 tons and fill an area of 37sq km.

Engineers hope to finished with the roof construction in September.

"No other stadiums (in the world) are using glass, they use other materials," said Hugo.

The roof has been constructed in New York by Birdair, the famed stadium roofing company and designed by German architectural firm Von Gerkan, Marg und Partner (GMP Architects).

Birdair was also responsible for erecting the 1 600-ton perimeter compression ring.

The whole roof construction is expected to cost about R475-million.

"Lots of people have been calling us, asking whether the roof has already been placed. If you're looking up there (Green Point stadium) now, there's a safety net," said Hugo.

The glass roof will be clear but with a slight "greenish" tinge to it, and cover most of the 68 000 seats. It is expected to last more than 50 years.

Rain and wind, for which Cape Town is notorious, also were factored into the equation when it came to the estimated completion date of the roof.

"We're anticipating 'downtime' during winter but we've planned for that with three days a month when there could (possibly) be no work on the site," said Hugo.

He added that 36 days a year had been factored for when no work would be possible, but even that figure was conservative and it would probably be less.

Asked about the stated completion date of the stadium - December 14 - Hugo said that even if it were done before then there could be possible issues needing to be ironed out.

"We'll hold three trial events at the stadium leading up to hosting the first game to test the facilities.

"We'll need to start small and then ramp it up" said Hugo.

First off, the stadium would have to host 20 000 spectators, then 40 000 - "and then we'll go full capacity; this could possibly be an international event".

According to Hugo the construction of the stadium had a good safety record - with only one death, when someone was hit by a bakkie outside the main site.

Mo Rush

April 25th, 2009, 02:28 AM

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/Apr_21_09_c.jpg
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fabriziocg79

April 25th, 2009, 02:38 AM

Wow! Mo, How do you do to take those pictures? :bow::bow:

Great advance in the roof. How many time gonna take in the instalation?

Congrats for the pics!!!:okay:

Mo Rush

April 25th, 2009, 02:49 AM

Wow! Mo, How do you do to take those pictures? :bow::bow:

Great advance in the roof. How many time gonna take in the instalation?

Congrats for the pics!!!:okay:

Images: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/Pages/StadiumConstructionProgress22.aspx

Installation of the glass starts Monday, roof complete August/September 2009.

Thanks

Mo Rush

April 25th, 2009, 02:55 AM

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lpioe

April 25th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Awesome pics.
When will the first parts of the facade be installed?

Nneznajka

April 25th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Cool Stadium ! :okay:

JimB

April 25th, 2009, 03:03 PM

Coming along really nicely.

You can now get a pretty good idea of what it's going to look like when finished.

Mo Rush

April 30th, 2009, 10:48 AM

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Green%20Point%20Urban%20Park%20Development/UP_21_Apr_09_a.jpg

Andrew_za

April 30th, 2009, 06:10 PM

I never realised how much space there actually was until they reviled the plans for GPS and the surrounding area

Mo Rush

May 5th, 2009, 10:50 PM

SPECTACULAR
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq159/tadpolefarm/Greenpoint%20Stadium/_HOS4363.jpg

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Thanks Tad

JimB

May 6th, 2009, 01:44 PM

Fantastic.

Really able to get a good idea now of what it will look like when finished.

nsub_guy

May 6th, 2009, 02:01 PM

Hey Mo, thanx for keeping us all up to date with Greenpoint Stadium. I only see the stadium owhen I go to friends that stay in milnerton, which looks spactaculer. Unfortunitly, I work in Tygervally Waterfront and clearly, there is no view of the greenpoint stadium. Well done MO! I am planning on taking a drive after work to see how it looks, thank god its against the traffic. Yet again, thanx MO

Mo Rush

May 6th, 2009, 02:10 PM

Mo Rush

May 6th, 2009, 02:11 PM

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nsub_guy

May 6th, 2009, 02:16 PM

I work near to the Tygervalley Waterfront :)

Hey, that is good to know. I am moving next month to the Sanlam Building in Bellville.

Mo Rush

May 6th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Removed and will never be used again.

fabriziocg79

May 7th, 2009, 01:37 AM

Wow...that´s roof going fast....Nice pic the last one with the fog.

nsub_guy

May 7th, 2009, 08:46 AM

Hey guys, so i took a drive last night, yor!!!!!!! I had to drive 40km/h due to the mist(fog). It was heavy, I had to turn back. Took the N7 down to see greenpoint stadium, but hopefully I will see it 2nyt.

nsub_guy

May 7th, 2009, 08:54 AM

Sorry guys, I only saw now that my message dont make sence. Lets start again:

Regarding the picture with the mist(fog): I took a drive last night to have a look at the greenpoint stadium. I actualy took the N7 all the way to Atlantis and then took the west coast road down to Table View, to view the Stadium from there. Sjoo!! It was a bad drive due to the mist. It was heavy, visibility was almost on none. Although I could not see the stadium from where I parked, it was cool to drive in that mist. Hey MO, you should try it next time, just take it easy on the road.

FromJoanne

May 7th, 2009, 05:34 PM

Hey MO RUSH !:bash:

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED !!!
Please look at my signature !
They are my photos !
I do not like them to be used
especially since you dont LINK my photos !!!

http://greenpointstadium-and-capetown.blogspot.com/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3509416331_ef6553dcce_o.jpg

This was taken from the top of Signal Hill
a few days ago
It had been beautifully clear but when I arrived at the top the mist was rolling in right now there is a thick fog hanging around

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Ganis

May 8th, 2009, 04:35 AM

Temporary tiers are temporary and installed April 2010, roof complete september 2009.

Why Temporary?

Mo Rush

May 8th, 2009, 08:28 AM

Why Temporary?

Because we don't need a 70,000 seat stadium. Temporary areas will be replaced with suites/conference/office space.

FromJoanne

May 8th, 2009, 11:29 AM

Removed and will never be used again.

:) Thank you very much Mo
Its simple not nice when others use your work especially since I now have my photo blog and changed the copyrights
I will post here but will choose what and when
I feel relaxed again
Thanks again much appreciated :)

GetDownAdam

May 8th, 2009, 05:18 PM

@FromJoanne

You're a weird one, aren't you? ;)

Mo Rush

May 8th, 2009, 05:57 PM

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Axelferis

May 8th, 2009, 11:19 PM

Aka

May 9th, 2009, 01:18 AM

I guess Cabo das Tormentas is a pretty f... up place when it comes to fog.

plasticterminator

May 9th, 2009, 01:29 AM

If you look really hard you can just see count Dracula emerging from under the far left hand crane!!!

kazetuner

May 9th, 2009, 03:02 AM

it would be pretty dissapointing if this kinda fog appears during one the world cup matches...

Lydon

May 9th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Haha people, relax. People seem to have panic attacks over everything these days.

Axelferis

May 10th, 2009, 06:43 PM

what this world cup would give us in terms of wheather? Snow? rain?

I'm not provocative but i want to know! Perhaps the same than Argentina 78?

Lydon

May 10th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Most likely rain, but not snow in the cities. Each major city has a very different climate though.

haggiesm

May 10th, 2009, 09:28 PM

Cape Town's winter's are rainy as can be the case in PE, Durban pretty warm with occasional rain. The rest of the country should be dry.

FromJoanne

May 11th, 2009, 12:34 AM

@FromJoanne

You're a weird one, aren't you? ;)

:)couldnt be weirder ;) thank you :cheers:

SATURDAYNIGHT 1 AM

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Enigma_za

May 11th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Joanne was so meek and mild when she first joined .... now dont mess with the lady ...

Mo Rush

May 11th, 2009, 05:39 PM

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Lydon

May 11th, 2009, 06:51 PM

I just realised Joanne is the one who took all them sexy Canal Walk photos :P Go you!

Excellent shot by the way.

Mo Rush

May 11th, 2009, 06:59 PM

May 05: Glassy time

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/May_5_09_w.jpg
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Mo Rush

May 11th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Inside: A little bit of mist and fog wont stop us!

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/May_5_09_q.jpg
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Mo Rush

May 11th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Aerials: Magnificent!

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/May_8_09_g.jpg
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Ganis

May 11th, 2009, 08:08 PM

please post smaller pics next time.

Athinaios

May 11th, 2009, 08:32 PM

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/May_5_09_g.jpg

Good to see that the roof's area will be bigger, I though it will be ended on the ring. btw great update :cheers:

Andrew_za

May 11th, 2009, 09:45 PM

They all from CT's website, just go check it out

Lutzno

May 12th, 2009, 12:10 AM

hey look, canteliever trusses :D i remember Mo saying there were, but this is the first time im seeing it. anybody have an idea about how theyll cover them?

kazetuner

May 12th, 2009, 01:31 AM

wow, those pic in the fog are great. And this stadium keeps getting better and better, bravo!

Mo Rush

May 12th, 2009, 07:06 AM

hey look, canteliever trusses :D i remember Mo saying there were, but this is the first time im seeing it. anybody have an idea about how theyll cover them?

glass

Mo Rush

May 13th, 2009, 12:00 PM

French Media Tour: Cape Town 2010

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FromJoanne

May 13th, 2009, 02:00 PM

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Andrew_za

May 13th, 2009, 04:12 PM

love it joanne:)

Mo Rush

May 13th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Foreign journalists give Cape Town's 'beautiful' 2010 centrepiece the thumbs up

May 13, 2009 Edition 1

CLAYTON BARNES

CAPE Town's 2010 World Cup stadium is fast becoming an international attraction for the world's media.

Journalists from across the world are descending on the Green Point Stadium superstructure every week, according to the city's 2010 media officer, Nick Whiteley.

He said the city, together with Tourism SA, takes two groups of international journalists on tours through the stadium each week.

Whiteley said freelance journalists and media groups from Japan, South Korea, Spain, China, Belgium and Germany had been on extensive tours of the stadium, which includes a walk onto the pitch.

"We get groups coming through all the time, but have recently been getting a lot of media groups and international journalists," said Whiteley.

He said that over the past few months, CNN, the BBC and a number of other national and international broadcasters had made documentaries and held live shows outside the stadium or at the Green Point Stadium visitors' centre.

Yesterday, a group of German journalists visited the stadium for a World Cup update, followed by a tour of the construction site.

The journalists, from radio stations, magazines and newspapers across southern Germany, spent the weekend at the Tourism Indaba in Durban before wrapping up their trip in Cape Town.

During a brief presentation on Cape Town's readiness to host the tournament, the city's 2010 communications director, Pieter Cronjé, assured the group that safety and security was one of city's priorities for the World Cup.

He said the city was in the process of employing more fire, law enforcement and metro police officers to ensure visitor safety during and after the event.

"CCTV cameras will be installed and extra police officers deployed around the stadium and in the CBD for the World Cup and thereafter," said Cronjé.

Henry Barchet, a radio journalist from south-western Germany, said he was here to give German listeners information about what they could do in Cape Town when the 90 minutes of soccer are over.

He said Cape Town, with its upmarket restaurants, hotels and transport infrastructure, could be compared with any major European city.

"I'm here to give Germans ideas about what they can do after and in between matches," said Barchet.

"Much is said about Cape Town and South Africa hosting the event, but we can now tell our listeners and readers the truth.

"This city is just like any other city in Europe."

About the stadium, Barchet stated: "It's beautiful. The architecture and design is much better than some of the most recently built stadiums in Germany."

Freelance journalist Claudia Ottilie said there was so much to write about in Cape Town.

She said the authorities and organisers here were well prepared for the World Cup and that those who attend next year's tournament will not be disappointed.

On December 4, Cape Town will host the world's media broadcasters for a conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre immediately after the group draw for the World Cup finals.