^^ Awesome :D

Question: How much billions has dear Greepoint stadium gobbled up so far?

Question: How much billions has dear Greepoint stadium gobbled up so far?

Not much more than other world cup stadia and significantly less than stadia built abroad.

Question: How much billions has dear Greepoint stadium gobbled up so far?

Hahahahaha Khwezi we get it dude that you dont like Cape Town and Green Point Stadium. I understand chap coz I also have my reservations on the Moses Mabida Stadium and I ve chosen to keep them as I will comment when It is finished. Masimanyane chap, siluluntu lwase Mzantsi Afrika.

Not much more than other world cup stadia and significantly less than stadia built abroad.

I need numbers Mo, digits, figures. And dont worry I wont use them against GP, because in my view aesthetically and symbolically GP is in her own class. And with GP being such a high class and high maintainance stone cold biyatch she's bound to milk out an expansive bill. No?

The figure that is being bandies about R4.5 Billion, whis couple of about 200m-300m more than Durban. The thing is, I think GPS is more likely to be self sustaining, more events etc.

The figure that is being bandies about R4.5 Billion, whis couple of about 200m-300m more than Durban. The thing is, I think GPS is more likely to be self sustaining, more events etc.

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^^ Yes mon bring tha fire.

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^^ Nice :D!!!!

What will the capacity be if they decide to build up the "empty" stands.

The empty stands are going to be temporary stands. They're yet to place them in. It will be 69 070 seats.

Fantastic stadium! :cheers: Especially at night

For those living in SA,

What is going to happen with the new stadiums from CapeTown and Durbs after the WC? Is there a way/plan to make them lucrative or it'll be proved they were just a waste of money (beside being a showcase for a month, during the WC)?

As far as I know neither the WP/Stormers nor the Sharks are willing to move to the new venues. Newlands and Kings Park get barely 80-90% full at a semifinal/final in CC or Super14 and they both are only a bit over 50k, isn't it?
Are the local soccer teams going to fill the void?

Cape Town Stadium is going to be managed by Stade De France after the WC. They intend on keeping it far from a white elephant :)

will that open space in the third tier stay like that? it looks horrible

will that open space in the third tier stay like that? it looks horrible

Yea i know i hate that too >( i mean everything else on this stadium looks great except for that open space, it just ruins everything :puke::puke::puke:

will that open space in the third tier stay like that? it looks horrible

I bet they'll fill it with huge advertisement.

Cape Town Stadium is going to be managed by Stade De France after the WC. They intend on keeping it far from a white elephant :)

lydon stop acting like u know shyt...lol

Dont we all! lmfoa

Eijajeijajei. Still few negative and pessimistic people out there.

Has anybody of the critics ever seen Green Point stadium surrounds before it was built? Green Point+City Bowl+ Waterfront+Table Mountain are center pieces of Cape Town.
For all the infra structure upgrade in the greater surrounding area the (Green Point) Cape Town stadium is more than just worth it.

All the job creation is already worth "just for looking at it" (without even using).

TV, naming rights and advertising brings that much more income, that nobody would even need to use CT stadium.

Just enjoy just looking at the piece of Art and feel good with creating jobs now and in future. Let the pessimists sleep on. :lol:

lydon stop acting like u know shyt...lol

Oh joy.

Here's a question, why did they decide to make the sides of the top tier temporary and the ends (behind the goals) permanent? You would have thought it would be the other way round, i quite like it this way though.

Here's a question, why did they decide to make the sides of the top tier temporary and the ends (behind the goals) permanent? You would have thought it would be the other way round, i quite like it this way though.

Probably to use the space for suites later on. Also I am not sure that there are enough seats behind the goal/posts to drop the capacity from 68k to the 55k required by the deal with residents of Greenpoint.

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^^ Great photos! Any info on when they are going to lay the grass on the pitch?

^^ Great photos! Any info on when they are going to lay the grass on the pitch?

FIFA was not happy with the idea of using the type of turf being grown offsite so a different type of grass is being grown on-site. I think is has been seaded already, just waiting for the grass to show.

I remember once i visited the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, and i bought this can where u can grow the type of turf that was actually used on the Arena, and so it took 1 month for the grass to grow, so the grass of this stadium will probably be ready probably like in the begging of December or something.

Probably to use the space for suites later on. Also I am not sure that there are enough seats behind the goal/posts to drop the capacity from 68k to the 55k required by the deal with residents of Greenpoint.

I agree, also there is probably room at each of the sides for an increase of 6-7000 seats (14,000ish in total) i guess in this case with the use of the temporary seating.

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What's wrong with the glass in the middle of the roof?

Nothing. They just have not removed the green safety net as of yet.

I think that grass, will be brought in rolls

Nope :) As seen above, they're growing it on-site now.

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Green !!! There it is. What a moment!
The "First Green" grown at "New Green Point Stadium". Lovely and Live!
That was super quick. And no Daisies and Alien plants in between :lol:

Cape Town Stadium

THATS WHAT AM TALKING ABOUT FELLAS

Cape Town Stadium

dude, the official name of this stadium is the Green Point stadium

no dude im sure its change to Cape town Stadium?thats why the threads name has changed too

dude, the official name of this stadium is the Green Point stadium
Note the name of this thread.

dude, the official name of this stadium is the Green Point stadium

No it's not, it's Cape Town Stadium (hence the title of the thread having changed).

But i dont understand why did they change the name of the stadium?

But i dont understand why did they change the name of the stadium?

Well it was going to be referred to as Cape Town Stadium during the World Cup regardless. Considering it's a brand new stadium, I take it they want a new name for it too (what with the previous stadium being Greenpoint Stadium).

That's what they did with the Donbass-Arena. At first they wanted to call it the Shakhtar Stadium, but then they decided to give it a better name (Since Shakhtar is the team that plays on that stadium).

I think Greenpoint is a better name personally, but I can understand their reasoning behind changing the name. Thankfully they didn't name it after someone random.

The name "Green and Gold Stadium" would be nice lol.

WOW WOW WOW WOW :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:


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That's what they did with the Donbass-Arena. At first they wanted to call it the Shakhtar Stadium, but then they decided to give it a better name (Since Shakhtar is the team that plays on that stadium).

I have to be honest that every time I read that name I read Dom baas

The "cheap" seats on the third tier. Great views.

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Grow grass grow!!!

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beautiful :)

I have to be honest that every time I read that name I read Dom baas
:lol: :lol: :lol: "Dumb-Boss!!!" I always read Dumb-ass! Anyways, the pics of CT Stadium are uber cool, the night ones are awe inspiring. :cheers:

WOW WOW WOW WOW :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:


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I must say this looks like a render or photoshoped. If its neither then I withdraw my doubts and stand in awe.

a render? are you for real?

^^ wow those pictures are really beautifull, I want them full resolution for my desktop!

I must say this looks like a render or photoshoped. If its neither then I withdraw my doubts and stand in awe.

I doubt someone would bother to render in construction nets

:lol: @ a render.

I doubt someone would bother to render in construction nets

... and people.

I must say this looks like a render or photoshoped. If its neither then I withdraw my doubts and stand in awe.
WHAT??!! :hilarious Cape Town looks like that, so does the stadium.

... and people.

well at least on top of a roof.:lol:

Update from the City of Cape Town website taken on November 3rd:

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"Im Cape Town Stadium and Im Awesome" Said the arrogant number one contender and newly renamed The Cape Town Stadium... wait did I arrogant? I meant elegant, my bad

^^ You really are a strange one...:nuts:

It looks properly good in this photo:

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Especially with the hills/cliffs/mountains/whatever in the background.

Can just about imagine it packed full of fans with a game being played now.

The grass is growing really quickly :banana:

"Im Cape Town Stadium and Im Awesome" Said the arrogant number one contender and newly renamed The Cape Town Stadium... wait did I arrogant? I meant elegant, my bad

:baaa: WEIRD!

"Im Cape Town Stadium and Im Awesome" Said the arrogant number one contender and newly renamed The Cape Town Stadium... wait did I arrogant? I meant elegant, my bad

Hey, Khwezi. Don't make yourself "Weirdo of this Thread". So long, I thought it is your way of fun. But not so sure anymore. Better next joke in Africans, English, Xhosa or Zulu.

The 2 CTS roof top pics under full light at night, which Mo posted recently, were extra terrestrial (beautiful), I agree.
But you thinking it would be a render "because too good to be true", made me think you might be still under shock, because of it's beauty.

And then you are posting above comment, which made me really uncertain about your thoughts. Maybe Cape Town Stadium lighting was too bright for you. Don't worry, they are still tuning the lights.

Best to take some refreshment with no other stuff :cheers:

Lmfao Ocean4, dont worry Im not going to hate on the Mother City and its beautiful stadia, it is in fact geographically part of S.A. lest it behaves like some part of England which I dont hold in high esteem. Personaly I feel when comparing 2010 stadia we should catergorise them in the coastal and inland groupings and without being bias MM tops the coastal top three then follows the elegant lady of Cape Town and NMB in third position. Inland is a no brainer and Soccer City is at no. 1 ff. by Mbombela then Peter Mokaba, the rest are not worth mentioning. No offense.

Lmfao Ocean4, dont worry Im not going to hate on the Mother City and its beautiful stadia, it is in fact geographically part of S.A. lest it behaves like some part of England which I dont hold in high esteem.
Thank God we live in a diverse nation where not every city are copies of one other. This point is older than Fred Flintstone's ancestors and is damn warn out and overplayed like the Macarena was in the early 2000's.
Thanks :)

It looks properly good in this photo:

Especially with the hills/cliffs/mountains/whatever in the background.

Can just about imagine it packed full of fans with a game being played now.

that hill/cliff/mountain is table mountain btw. :)

Lmfao Ocean4, dont worry Im not going to hate on the Mother City and its beautiful stadia, it is in fact geographically part of S.A. lest it behaves like some part of England which I dont hold in high esteem. Personaly I feel when comparing 2010 stadia we should catergorise them in the coastal and inland groupings and without being bias MM tops the coastal top three then follows the elegant lady of Cape Town and NMB in third position. Inland is a no brainer and Soccer City is at no. 1 ff. by Mbombela then Peter Mokaba, the rest are not worth mentioning. No offense.
As before, opinions allowed. Imposing opinions on others as fact, not allowed.

Lmfao Ocean4, dont worry Im not going to hate on the Mother City and its beautiful stadia, it is in fact geographically part of S.A. lest it behaves like some part of England which I dont hold in high esteem. Personaly I feel when comparing 2010 stadia we should catergorise them in the coastal and inland groupings and without being bias MM tops the coastal top three then follows the elegant lady of Cape Town and NMB in third position. Inland is a no brainer and Soccer City is at no. 1 ff. by Mbombela then Peter Mokaba, the rest are not worth mentioning. No offense.

You don't hold Cape Town behaving like England in high esteem or you don't hold England in high esteem? - if the former - I struggle to see how Cape Town is anything like England - oh maybe because things generally run more efficiently than other parts of the country perhaps? If the latter, I'm sure England couldn't care less what you think about them.

You don't hold Cape Town behaving like England in high esteem or you don't hold England in high esteem? - if the former - I struggle to see how Cape Town is anything like England - oh maybe because things generally run more efficiently than other parts of the country perhaps? If the latter, I'm sure England couldn't care less what you think about them.

Lmfao! Its called hitting two birds with one stone.

Yet somehow still missing :D

If any of the thread members had the privilege of witnessing today's traditional celebrations on SABC in Tshwane in honour of our former states man Tata Mandela, you would have heard the Minister of Co-operative governance and traditional Affairs Sicelo Shiceka's speech. Remarking in accordance to the slaughtering of the cows in all 2010 Fifa world cup stadiums prior the commencing of the games, in celebration of its' completion and in honour of South African ancestors alike. I had however attampted to elicit the matter in the Soccer City thread but my initialization fell on deaf ears. What a pertinent subject amongst South Afrians and its stadia this is. Lets hear your most candid thoughts and views.

I really don't care what they do...it's not going to change the look of the stadium, which is all I care about.

^^ Think it's a nice symbolic gesture, but I also understand that most people in SSC are interested in the developments themselves rather that rituals honouring them... Don't think you should take it personally. Just as if they had a Kaapse Klopse Parade and Jazz Band to celebrate Cape Town Stadium, people would be unlikely to comment, but if new pics are posted, people will say lots.

Exactly...SSC is an architecture/development forum :P

I admit I would not like to see a cow being slaughtered at the stadium. I believe there are other ways in which we can celebrate the opening of such a superb venue which includes other cultural activity.

whats wrong with slaughtering an animal? they could slaughter a few for bafana.

Well, in the interim period where immediate updates are not available or even impossible to post by the minute, I think it doesnt hurt to give a thematic sub-topic a chance of discussion. What worries me is the ultra defensive tone that some of the barrierist SSC members are quick to adhere to: the vertual rules and regulations, the borders and fences of what may or may not be discussed to the benefit of perpetual disregard of 2010 stadia current affairs developments. Ignorance really grinds my gears, you guys.

That's nice :)

lovely stadium!

I admit I would not like to see a cow being slaughtered at the stadium. I believe there are other ways in which we can celebrate the opening of such a superb venue which includes other cultural activity.

Andrew I sympathize with your inconsideration of the function of slaughtering a cow as an ill-fitting culture to celebrate the complition of the stadia. Now, if this World Cup is truly to be an African World Cup then all world cup festivities should be apposite to African culture. And the slaughtering of any animal is reflective of most African cultures, including Afrikaaners. You must understand that the concept behind this activity is not of imperial frivolousness but of sacrifice. Im sure any human being with the most vague understanding of spirituality would relate to sacrifice.

guys any idea where/ how they are going to put the name on the stadium? Maybe it will be something similar to the allianz arena

Andrew I sympathize with your inconsideration of the function of slaughtering a cow as an ill-fitting culture to celebrate the complition of the stadia. Now, if this World Cup is truly to be an African World Cup then all world cup festivities should be apposite to African culture. And the slaughtering of any animal is reflective of most African cultures, including Afrikaaners. You must understand that the concept behind this activity is not of imperial frivolousness but of sacrifice. Im sure any human being with the most vague understanding of spirituality would relate to sacrifice.

Ya'll can slaughter one in Durban then :nuts:

Andrew I sympathize with your inconsideration of the function of slaughtering a cow as an ill-fitting culture to celebrate the complition of the stadia. Now, if this World Cup is truly to be an African World Cup then all world cup festivities should be apposite to African culture. And the slaughtering of any animal is reflective of most African cultures, including Afrikaaners. You must understand that the concept behind this activity is not of imperial frivolousness but of sacrifice. Im sure any human being with the most vague understanding of spirituality would relate to sacrifice.

I personally feel that although it is an african celebration, we are hosting the world and thus should be carefull to be sensitive to the sensitivities of the world and it therefore might be inapropriate to slaughter animals as many other cultures might frown apon such a tradition.
Even in a South African context their are definetly groups which would object particularly to certain animals been slaughtered.

Ignorance really grinds my gears, you guys.

Rich... when you call Cape Town, "like-England" and say you have don't hold its different type of heritage in any "esteem."
In any case, on your dislike of ignorance, maybe you should read up on the history of Cape Town and you will understand the irrelevance of the statements made.

It's not ignorance dude, it's people wanting to discuss architecture, development, engineering and building, so what if people aren't into cultural ceremonies. This is "Skyscrapercity," not "CulturalcustomForum."

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I personally feel that although it is an african celebration, we are hosting the world and thus should be carefull to be sensitive to the sensitivities of the world and it therefore might be inapropriate to slaughter animals as many other cultures might frown apon such a tradition.
Even in a South African context their are definetly groups which would object particularly to certain animals been slaughtered.

If as Africans we are going to compromise ourselves for the sake of our guests in 2010. Then frankly they might aswell take the world cup and host it in switzerland where all living things die a natural death. Oh, also we can do our traditional dances in ties and suites because God forebid the world may not approve of leopard, lion and cow skins on our uncivilized backs.Can you see how much of a double standard some of our fellow ultra sensitive South Africans have when it comes to something they have no bearing on. Now that is what I call ignorance.

Ya'll can slaughter one in Durban then :nuts:

And you wonder why I think Capetownians think they live in England, where they are way too civil and too good for the rest of South Africa not to mention Africa.

And you wonder why I think Capetownians think they live in England, where they are way too civil and too good for the rest of South Africa not to mention Africa.
In any case, on your dislike of ignorance, maybe you should read up on the history of Cape Town and you will understand the irrelevance of the statements made.

It's not ignorance dude, it's people wanting to discuss architecture, development, engineering and building, so what if people aren't into cultural ceremonies. This is "Skyscrapercity," not "CulturalcustomForum."

^^ As I stated a few posts back. Now stop the cultural nonsense and let's get back to this beauty. Cape Town is Cape Town and has a Malay/Khoi/Dutch/British Heritage... move on.

A cattle slaughter is a non-issue in this forum, as a Kaapse Klopse parade is irrelevant in a Durban thread. Get a grasp on what "diversity" means; we should be thankful we live in a diverse South Africa. And so Herb wants to be sensitive to global visitors; Beijing did the same: They celebrated Chinese heritage without having dog and tiger on sale as snacks at the Birds Nest. So, we can also celebrate Africa without offending Hindus that consider cows sacred. Or stay in Durban if you don't like people and cities in South Africa that are different from your own and let's get back to OUR stadium.

Mo, those pics are gorgeous! Didn't realise the stadium's ceiling is back-lit, so you can see the struts glowing inside... that is so elegant and so amazing... love the exposure of the structural elements.

Uber Cool!!! :banana:

And you wonder why I think Capetownians think they live in England, where they are way too civil and too good for the rest of South Africa not to mention Africa.

uh on Eid thousands of sheep are slaughtered in Muslim communities right across Cape Town, at homes, large fields, etc.

I think we're doing just fine with our slaughtering.

uh on Eid thousands of sheep are slaughtered in Muslim communities right across Cape Town, at homes, large fields, etc.

I think we're doing just fine with our slaughtering.

Thank you MoRush for being in the know. The anti-ignorance posts are directed to those pretentious patriots who want to know nothing beyond their towering fences. Oh and by the way muslims basically coined the act of animal sacrifice, they regard cows as holy for the virtue of hightening their status when sacrificing them, since they cant sacrifice a human being. But Nooo when its Africans doing it, its pure monsterous murder, and this ceremony is not proposed as part of the FIFA WC opening ceremony, its for the completion of the stadia and the thanks giving for the up coming WC. Its not a FIFA event.

[QUOTE=annman;45745215]In any case, on your dislike of ignorance,

^^ As I stated a few posts back. Now stop the cultural nonsense and let's get back to this beauty. Cape Town is Cape Town and has a Malay/Khoi/Dutch/British Heritage... move on.

Look at that, I see no xhosa, zulu and all the other tribes. No wonder Cape Town is so different.

not cow, maybe slaughter some sheep in Durbs, then have a massive spit braai, maybe have them hanging from the arch.......wait thats a bit much

^^ LMFAO

LMFAO! That is a bit extreme but I wouldnt mind having a braai at the top of the arch!

When will temporaily seats come in?

Amazing! The grass is growing quicker than i thought it would be!!!! Probably because since it really warm in Africa, the grass gets much more heat from the sun and at the same time its being watered :D

It's not really warm in Cape Town actually :)

Whats the temperature?

Right now? 18 degrees celcius.

Wow, didn't expect that kind of temperature in the Southern Hemisphere :D

Players will be freezing their private parts off in some places at the wc next year.

Wow, didn't expect that kind of temperature in the Southern Hemisphere :D

According to Wikipedia, the average high for 2008 (I take it), was 22°C, the average low 11°C, the record high 42°C and the record low -1°C.

According to Wikipedia, the average high for 2008 (I take it), was 22°C, the average low 11°C, the record high 42°C and the record low -1°C.

Not sure about that. I have lived in Cape Town for over twenty years and have never seen temps under freezing recorded and I have never seen frost.

It might be the lowest tempreture measured in the city though if you include mountain that gets a sprinkling of snow ever couple of years.

As for it being only being 18 degrees today. Its true, but this is the last mini cold front of the winter. Earlier this week the temps were creeping into the low thirties.

this stadium are in 95%.....but.........why can´t be complete the 3rd tier?

this stadium are in 95%.....but.........why can´t be complete the 3rd tier?

[typing very slowly] As has been mentioned once or twice earlier, those gaps in the third tier is for temp seating. The temp seating will be installed as part of the FIFA overlay early in 2010.

Not sure about that. I have lived in Cape Town for over twenty years and have never seen temps under freezing recorded and I have never seen frost.

It might be the lowest tempreture measured in the city though if you include mountain that gets a sprinkling of snow ever couple of years.

As for it being only being 18 degrees today. Its true, but this is the last mini cold front of the winter. Earlier this week the temps were creeping into the low thirties.

Temperatures of below freezing have definitely been recorded, as I can remember freezing my poor ass off those nights :)

With regards to the 30°C+ temperature earlier this week - that was one day. Since the grass has been laid it hasn't really been hot at all, with temperatures usually in the lower to mid 20's.

But hey, the figures I quoted from Wikipedia are from the South African weather service, so I'm sure they have them right.

An interesting video (http://www.zoopy.com/video/22aq/lighting-tested-at-green-point-stadium?browse=2) on the stadium lighting
*360 flood lights
*12 500 Light fittings installed on the project
*No light switches in rooms

You know what they say about people who talk about the weather?...

Warm season grass types achieve best vigour and growth when soil temperatures are consistently around or above 23 degrees centigrade. Cool season grasses achieve best vigour and growth when soil temperatures are between 12 -18 degrees centigrade.
As for cool season grass in general it is a myth that the hotter the temperature the better grass will grow. Root development does not enjoy extreme heat and thus rooting best occurs during spring and fall not the summer.
Warm season grassses still produce root growth in higher temperatures but the plant needs natural or artificial irrigation to sustain this if temperatures are in the extreme range such as consistently over 30 degrees centigrade.
Specifically for South Africa mainly a transitional grass zone commonly referred to as sub-tropical, the cool season grass should be in its element at that time of the world cup so there is no need for concern. The area of concern is maintenance in the lead up and during the event and also the development stage of the warm season grasses when being oversewn with cool season.

^^ from what I have read, south africa tradditionally mixed grass types on pitches so that the one lies dormant and offers a protective lattice and the other comes through but FIFA is insisting on a single grass type so there is a fair bit of concern that the CONFED CUP type of pitches could happen again.

Players will be freezing their private parts off in some places at the wc next year.

you do know that they play football through European Winters....

If any of the thread members had the privilege of witnessing today's traditional celebrations on SABC in Tshwane in honour of our former states man Tata Mandela, you would have heard the Minister of Co-operative governance and traditional Affairs Sicelo Shiceka's speech. Remarking in accordance to the slaughtering of the cows in all 2010 Fifa world cup stadiums prior the commencing of the games, in celebration of its' completion and in honour of South African ancestors alike. I had however attampted to elicit the matter in the Soccer City thread but my initialization fell on deaf ears. What a pertinent subject amongst South Afrians and its stadia this is. Lets hear your most candid thoughts and views.

Aren't Koi and San major ancestors in the Western Province?!
How to solve the problem, if the San wanting to sacrifice a Springbok and the Koi a Snoek.
And wouldn't the people from Durban prefer a Shark from the Shark tank as maximum sacrifice? :lol:

And are 2 animals the right proportion for a soccer stadium. Shouldn't it be 68 000 animals for Cape Town Stadium.
But CT has also no soccer fans, they wouldn't like to slaughter any animal for a soccer stadium. :bash:

^^ or you could try sacrafice a cow in some parts of durban, just a thought.

Incredible location. Can't wait!

^^ Few can =P

Even though I cant make it back for this WC - and wow how awesome it would be if i could - I get to watch it from the UK, and serve a dual role of drooling/gloating as they broadcast from these amazing places and wax lyrical about SA's inate talent as a sprting hosting powerhouse!! :banana:

Stunning pictures. I love this one
http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_6_Nov_09_g.jpg
and this one
http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_6_Nov_09_f.jpg
ok and this one
http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_6_Nov_09_i.jpg

^^ Cool :D good progress on the underground parking lot :)

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Capturing the light: The official roof wetting of the Cape Town Stadium took place last night Saturday 14 November. The early evening image I captured of Cape Town Stadium has a tranquil quality. Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III with Canon lens 70 - 200mm @ ISO 400 - November 2009.

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OMG. When I look at these pictures I just can't help humming a piece by Polish band El Doopa: "Greenpoint, Greenpoint jest wielki na wieki, największa atrakcja światowej turystyki" [Greenpoint, Greenpoint is great forever, world's tourism the biggest atraction] :)

Just to explain: the song was released in 2000 and has nothing to do with CT

Is the grass fully grown or does it still need a little bit more time b4 its gonna be mowed?

I don't know... Those lighting effects from the suites (?) make the stadium look a bit smaller. And we still haven't seen the other ones.

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_1599.JPG

Amazing stadium..........

What a droolicious location for a stadium...

http://www.tfphotography.co.za/images/splash/_50u6928_-_version_2.jpg


The roof looks like a HUGE halo ;) I like it!

awesome pics. and yes, the grass still needs to root properly before it's cut.

AWESOME CAPE TOWN!!!

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Mo is there still provision for a tennis stadium in the plan? or is that just the plan for the park come 2010

Yes, but that depends on WP Tennis funding. The city wont be paying for it. It also would have its own EIA's etc

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^^What's this??

Really great updated photos from the interior and the exterior of Cape town stadium :)

Beautiful stadium, when are they going to finish the upper stands?

Yeah it's really starting to irritate me now, almost like they're proud of their work to date and leaving it...

:nuts: They're finishing the rest of the stadium first. It makes sense to install the temporary structures once the permanent structure is fully in place, does it not?

It's just an unusual way to do it is all I'm saying.

I don't see why it's unusual, but hey...

I haven't really seen any stadiums done like that, all I'm saying :p

Hey Mr. Fitz. Agree Cape Town Stadium is unique. In design and construction.

Probably you would love to see the facade finished as we all. But it was reported that a ship with facade material sank in Thailand. So we have to be patient with the stadium looking incomplete for a few days longer.

Think Lyndon is right, there are enough other things to work on. The workers are doing a fine job. Extremely efficient. They just have to hold the deadline no matter on what they are working. Construction a beautiful dome in under 24 months. :cheers:

Guys, as has been said 12,000 times before.

Temporary structures for major events are only put in place shortly before the event since they are temporary.

The temporary seating for a beach volleyball venue is not put up long before the event, the same applies to road events , indoor temporary seating etc.

This venue is no different. The temporary seating will form part of the temporary world cup overlay and after the world cup will be removed along with the temporary overlay (branding, colours, signage etc)

^^What's this??

Call me crazy, but I think it's a violin concert.

I love these
http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_17_Nov_09_a.jpg
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http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_17_Nov_09_c.jpg
Yes please ;)
http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_17_Nov_09_e.jpg

Spot the stadium taken at 19:00 last Friday evening...

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The rest of my update taken this weekend: 15 Nov 2009

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Beautiful :drool:

fantastic ,good job

Amazing, will be there the first match of the world cup? is there any transportation to the stadium? (at the renders I didn't see any parking space)

Amazing, will be there the first match of the world cup? is there any transportation to the stadium? (at the renders I didn't see any parking space)
The IRT system will run between the City Centre and Stadium.

The IRT stations are currently going up at the stadium.

Match Day Shuttle Operational Timetable

Note that vehicle numbers are different since they will use 8 x 156 seater buses and 30 x 120 seater buses. All buses will only be used post match with others adding additional services to the existing 7 IRT airport buses and additional services for the CBD.

The feeder buses will not be bought but insted a mix of GA buses and minibus vehicle will provide a circulation feeder around the CBD, but of course in a schedule co-ordinated manner

The two main Park and Rides are

Century City: Using GABS buses
UCT: Using GABS buses and/or Jammie Buses

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The stations at the stadium going up:

Stadium Station

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_18_Nov_09_a.jpg

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_18_Nov_09_b.jpg

Before

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After
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Plan View

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/rfataar/395f316a.jpg



Granger Bay Station

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_18_Nov_09_d.jpg

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_18_Nov_09_f.jpg

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/2010/gallery/PublishingImages/Stadium%20construction/GP_18_Nov_09_e.jpg

Main Transport Hub (Civic Centre Station)

The Stadium Shuttle will run from this hub to the stadium using exclusive lanes

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Parking



1,170 bays are inside the stadium podium

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/05/14/11/22/3639209_1181x806.JPG


Commercial Hospitality: 900 sedans (Vlei Road Sports Field & Urban Park)
Commercial Hospitality: 95 coaches (Vlei Road Sports Field & Urban Park)
Commercial Non-Hospitality: 200 sedans
Commercial Non-Hospitality: 293 coaches
Partner Operations : 40 sedans
Commercial Display: 50 sedans
Tour Operators: 60 coaches

Total: 1648 (1190 sedans 458 coaches) Excl. stadium podium

Total informal provision: 3,000 (excluding stadium podium)

Are the seats still wrapped in plastic?

I just don't see how they're gonna get the temporary seating up there without damaging the pitch.

And given they're only doing it shortly before the tournament itself, that's surely a bad thing isn't it?

I just don't see how they're gonna get the temporary seating up there without damaging the pitch.

And given they're only doing it shortly before the tournament itself, that's surely a bad thing isn't it?

Why do they need to use the pitch?

We're talking about temporary seating. The same seating they DON't put in olympic venues too long before the event, unless there are test events.

Are the seats still wrapped in plastic?

Not all of them :)

yeah this does strike me as odd because usually when they build a venue the temporary seating comes in at the same time as the other seating, also are there any pics as to what the temporary seating area is going to look like after its been downscaled?

yeah this does strike me as odd because usually when they build a venue the temporary seating comes in at the same time as the other seating, also are there any pics as to what the temporary seating area is going to look like after its been downscaled?

never its a seperate package and can only be done once the main contractors hands over venue and then the LOC (who has direct package with temp set co) then hands over posetion.

Other way means head contractors make OHP on temp works

excuse me i don't understand one thing...

What about the 3rd tiers in this satdium? why is so incompleted?

*facepalm*

*facepalm* :lol:

excuse me i don't understand one thing...

What about the 3rd tiers in this satdium? why is so incompleted?

the temporary seats are installed when the permanent features have been completed. that's the way it's done at all sports venues.

excuse me i don't understand one thing...

What about the 3rd tiers in this satdium? why is so incompleted?

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Love this stadium, has the date of the finishing of the facade changed with the delay due to the crash of the ship that had the materials, reported in one of the other pages of this thread?

Amazing stadium my favourite of all the South African WC stadiums. What will the size of the stadium be after the temporary seating is removed at the end of the WC.

55k

Facade seems to be back on track. Should be ready by end December, or even better 14 December

Why do they need to use the pitch?

We're talking about temporary seating. The same seating they DON't put in olympic venues too long before the event, unless there are test events.

How else are they gonna get the seating all the way up there?

Surely they'll have to use cranes or whatever from the pitch?

I don't know details (eventhough I've requested info a thousand times), but I assume that they are built on the third floor, i.e. not lifted into place after being constructed onto the field.

I assume they are steel frames etc. lifted part by part using elevators/stairs/or through holes in the facade maybe.

Then parts put together when they are at the third tier.

Facade seems to be back on track. Should be ready by end December, or even better 14 December

14 December? Hell to the no Mo!!! We all know thats not going to happen. The most possible completion date will at least be some time next year January. And stop being so defensive, you seem so nervous when you do that. lol.

14 December? Hell to the no Mo!!! We all know thats not going to happen. The most possible completion date will at least be some time next year January. And stop being so defensive, you seem so nervous when you do that. lol.

Back on the ignore list idiot. Enjoy talking to yourself.

Things must be on the sleepy side over in Durban...:)

14 December? Hell to the no Mo!!! We all know thats not going to happen. The most possible completion date will at least be some time next year January. And stop being so defensive, you seem so nervous when you do that. lol.

Listen here; I am now duk of your comments regarding Cape Town. Just for your information, I know that you know, Cape Town stadium started 3 months after all the other stadiums, give credit to the guys that build this flag ship, cause they have done a pretty well job and the best part is, the were suppose to finish in Feb., wow, they actually getting finish in dec, so please, if you not with Cape Town, then get the F#$% outta this room and our bug Soccer City. That’s right, you mos from Johannesburg.

^^he's from durban. use the ignore list feature.

Scroll to the right and you can zoom in very close on the stadium :)

http://www.virtualafrica.co.za/virtual_tours/Gigapans/media24/media24.html

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i don't know why YOU (i'm talking about you mo rush) are so sufficient ?!! :ohno: Everytime i ask something you think it's stupid!! I'm here to have the maximum of informations! It's not because world cup is in south africa that you have the right to be arrrogant in the way you reply!!!

If i have a question i have the right to ask it!! What about the rules?? do you think i've read all the pages from this thread??!! No it's not the case because there are hundred of it!!

I'm fed up with this arrogance. It's not a manner to treat forumers! it's a shame!

We are in democracy and people can express and ask questions! this is not the case in south Africa?

When you ask the same question over and over and over again, it gets a little old (especially when it's not only you asking the question).

I'm sorry but i wouldn't ask if i knew it!
I disagree at all about the agressive way you practice in this thread!

^^ there's a difference between aggression and annoyance.

Perhaps when you ask you should come back and check for the answer in future ;)

I'm sorry but i wouldn't ask if i knew it!
I disagree at all about the agressive way you practice in this thread!

Welcome to Cape Town. lol.

http://www.tfphotography.co.za/images/splash/_50u6429_-_version_2.jpg

Axelferis, dude, your questions and comments are welcomed. I do advise that before posting a question that you look at the past 2 or 3 pages back; or if you have time, a few more. Note: on 22 of November you asked about the empty spaces. The posts directly before yours, and the previous page discussed this. That is rather irritating; especially that it’s such a common question.

Try and read other posts, or just give them a quick glance, it may help. I understand if you don’t read those of Khwei. Most people know he is not the most informative/helpful/useful person around. (said with much love)

ANYWAY, with such great progress made on the facade, the venue at night is looking even more amazing!

could i know when is the "dead line" for Fifa acceptance and requirements about the delivery of stadiums? 3 or 4 months before competition?

could i know when is the "dead line" for Fifa acceptance and requirements about the delivery of stadiums? 3 or 4 months before competition?
Sure.

All venues must be ready end February 2010.

FIFA's exclusive use period kicks in about 14 days before the WC.

Stade de France/SAIL have begun their management of the venue and will manage it through the WC along with FIFA.

Talk a walk on top of the roof, inside the roof and inside the stadium.

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^^ wow that's a beauty! Thanks for the videos. What language is that being spoken?

Afrikaans if it isn't English :) Haven't watched the videos myself though so I could be wrong.

i heard spanish no?

My bad, guess I was wrong then. Too lazy to watch it haha.

yeah thats spanish

^^^^

It is Spanish from Spain, it sounds completely different from Mexican and South American spanish, it can be sometimes difficult to understand for non spanish speaking people.

Nope, it's spanish from either Argentina or Uruguay.

Nope, it's spanish from either Argentina or Uruguay.

I'm not sure, but i'm sure it isn't peninsular spanish

It's spanish from Argentina.

7 more strips of the PTFE mesh fabric to go before the facade is complete.
The facade is made up of 71 strips.

Stadium Handover is 14 December.

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If I was from Cape Town, I'd be proud :yes:

So much for the stadiums not being ready in time :lol:

Goes to show how much nonsense the media can spew sometimes.

Pure class Cape Town - "simplicity IS the art of beauty" - well done CPT :drunk:

that is spanish from spain...

looks soooo elegant this venue, I think my favorite

100,000 descend on the Cape Town City Centre for the Festive Lights switch on

An estimate crowd of 100 000 people watched the firework display at the switching on of the festival lights as part of Fifa´s week ahead of the World Cup final draw in Cape Town

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Not the most recent but the colours are awesome and the station can be seen

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^^ almost looks fake.

that is spanish from spain...


No, it's spanish from Argentina.

The facade comes nicely !

The "Lights On" event in Cape Town on Sunday was an impressive "Party Starter".

I am so excited about the final draw on Dec4, 7pm

:dance:

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Out_In_Africa (on; flickr)
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World Cup Draw! Teams playing at this stadium in the group stages will be;

Uruguay -v- France
Italy -v- Paraguay
England -v- Algeria
Portugal -v- N Korea
Cameroon -v- Netherlands

Full Draw >> http://www.fifa.com/live/competitions/worldcup/finaldraw/index.html

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Wow. Truly awesome. I love the lighting. Spectacular. And I'm glad they haven't missed the opportunity to slip in a golf course by the car park. I'd like to see Chelsea do that!

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^^ Holy Crap... It looks more festive than Bourbon Street during Madi Gras! :cheers: I cannot wait for June! I'm so proud of my city. Hope the whole world comes, although I won't like the traffic. :nuts:

I think the Cape Town Partnership should just shut down (pedestrianise it) Long Street every match day in 2010, and make Long Street an auxiliary Fan Park complementing the Grand Parade. Seems we're going to need it.

It would be nice if they permanently padestrianise Long Street. After last night it's hard to imagine it otherwise!

For most pedestrians, L.S is like a pedestrian zone only. Those cars must just wait.
I enjoyed the temporary right to drink legally in the streets.

*Note the progress with the façade!
*9 Days Left!!!

Wow. Truly awesome. I love the lighting. Spectacular. And I'm glad they haven't missed the opportunity to slip in a golf course by the car park. I'd like to see Chelsea do that!

I believe that the golf course was already there?

It was indeed. Been redesigned though.

"Highest definition picture ever taken of Cape Town":
http://virtualafrica.co.za/virtual-tours-of-south-africa/highest-definition-picture-ever-taken-of-cape-town-how-we-did-it/

You can nicely see the stadium from the CBD. Click on fullscreen on the bottom right of the pic.

"Highest definition picture ever taken of Cape Town":
http://virtualafrica.co.za/virtual-tours-of-south-africa/highest-definition-picture-ever-taken-of-cape-town-how-we-did-it/

You can nicely see the stadium from the CBD. Click on fullscreen on the bottom right of the pic.

:nuts: cricky it is big!
seemless those joins! the thought of it gives me a head ache!
hate to think what the kit cost
are you an under cover spy?!
why do you need such big images?
thanks for sharing it
all the best look forward to seeing yr next project

i was told that the Cape Town stadium was the 25th stadium the young german architect has done - can't be! anyone hear the same? Such a nice bloke

Yeah it's really starting to irritate me now, almost like they're proud of their work to date and leaving it...

i was told that they would be putting the seats in after the festivities - they wanted the stadium to look tidy i guess, for the first event with the orchestra for the council and invited guests
the job would have been half done given the time they had - i like that thinking!
the press would be none the wiser as they have all been in town for the draw
if half the seats were in they would have a field day - only the experts are aware of the missing seats! which will be taken out after the w/cup

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Beautiful. Just beautiful. Cape Town is such a nice city :)

Mo, do you know the c value of the stands/tiers?

@ mo rush re: your images #1726 stadium and surrounds - water front
fantastic images!
did you take these?
if i use them for my blog who do i credit- if they are not yours?
and
what source/ url would you like me to use?
this one or which other one?
your website? flicker?

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What they are building here, left of the golf course above the tennis courts??

Urban Park

here

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4160548830_07ab6d347a_b.jpg

wasnt a tennis stadium?

No. If there is funding for a tennis stadium it will be near the other courts

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/FIFA2010/PublishingImages/GP_UP_Nov-09_m.jpg

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I seriously can't stand those missing stands :ohno: can't wait till they will cover it up next year...

Cape Town should host the OG!!

(the Opening Game, even though i think that should host Olympic Games either!!)

They would need another stadium.

Yeah it's really starting to irritate me now, almost like they're proud of their work to date and leaving it...

I seriously can't stand those missing stands :ohno: can't wait till they will cover it up next year...

donta worry! they are going to put them in any day now - they are definately going to put them in to comply to FIFA specs - but they will be removed after the the world cup - crazy leave them in i say! cheaper they don't cost anything as they don't burn power - like all the lighting! enough to powre the whole of the cape town area for a week? day? cheers

donta worry! they are going to put them in any day now - they are definately going to put them in to comply to FIFA specs - but they will be removed after the the world cup - crazy leave them in i say! cheaper they don't cost anything as they don't burn power - like all the lighting! enough to powre the whole of the cape town area for a week? day? cheers
and newlands and athlone? they seem to use lights too. the horror

sheez, why so annoyed about uncompleted work. it;s common practice to finish the venue before installing the temporary features. relax.

They would need another stadium.

For which sports do you think they would need another stadium?
Mo has already a very good overview of facilities needed as many sport venues are close by and further development are on track (Athletics High Performance Center in Belleville).

At this stage local politician leaders have decided to rest with OG thoughts until a successful FIFA 2010 has been hosted. A wise decision.

However seeing the nice planing,timing and construction result of the new CT stadium (even the facade will finished by Monday14 = handover day) there is no doubt that Cape Town will be forced to think about OG, because soccer WC will become the Best Ever event hosted in Cape Town.

Thanks to FIFA and new Cape Town stadium developer and constructors and everyone involved bringing out such a Beauty nicely bed into most scenic place on Earth. :applause:

CT would need an athletics stadium.

donta worry! they are going to put them in any day now - they are definately going to put them in to comply to FIFA specs - but they will be removed after the the world cup - crazy leave them in i say! cheaper they don't cost anything as they don't burn power - like all the lighting! enough to powre the whole of the cape town area for a week? day? cheers

They don't make anything, either. Unlike what they plan to replace them with.

CT would need an athletics stadium.

Still? I thought they are going to build one in Belleville from the 3 Billion budget.

How about revamping Newlands? :lol: Sorry rugby fans. Just kidding.
Or Green Point race track :lol: Sorry Green Point Resident and Ratepayers Association.
I meant the old race track between new Granger Bay Boulevard and Waterfront Main Road.

Lets see how the handling of at new Cape Town stadium with surrounding sport precinct harmonizes. Can't await the big soccer show piece in 2010.

There is no way of expanding the bellville stadium to 60,000 capacity.
The R3 billion is the surrounding precinct.

110 years ago:

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Apart from Group Matches. If the rankings are followed. Epic!

In Round 2:

Cape Town hosts Spain vs. Portugal or Spain vs. Brazil

QF

Cape Town hosts Argentina vs. Germany

SF

Cape Town hosts England/France vs. Netherlands/Brazil

110 years ago:

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...and 1 million years ago:

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