CAPE TOWN - Cape Town Stadium (56,000) [Archive] - Page 9

Mo Rush

April 5th, 2010, 01:22 PM

What about the rest of the sport village? When is the completion scheduled?

Most work completed end of May, but there are some future developments beyond the World Cup e.g. resurfacing tennis courts, upgrading the promenade, a tea garden, eco-centre etc. Its still a work in progress.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PROCESS THUS FAR

Who proposed the development of the park?

• The initiative to rationalise the strategic and publicly owned Green Point Common was started as part of a pro-active Forward Spatial Planning process in 1995. This culminated in the final adoption and approval of the Green Point Urban Park Concept Plan in June 2009 by the Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs & Development Planning (MEC) as well as the accommodation of the new Cape Town Stadium within the park. The approved Green Point Urban Park Site Development Plan and related Landscape Master Plan is currently being implemented in a phased manner at a total cost of approximately R35 million (pre- and post-the World Cup event) and is to be completed by July 2011.
• The Green Point Park (12.5 ha Public Park) is a social/public space within the greater Green Point Urban Park (105 ha Green Point Common).
• In 1995 a Public Participation Forum with over 90 organisations within the Metro area was set up with a professional facilitator. A 2.5 year period of consultation produced a Concept Plan to rationalise the Common. The Development Framework and Concept Plan were approved by Council in October 1998.
• In January 2007 the MEC issued a Record of Decision (ROD) stating that the Cape Town Stadium would be located on the Metropolitan Golf Course on the Green Point Common (which was zoned as Public Open Space).
• In January 2007 the MEC approved the Rezoning of a portion of the remainder of Erf 1056 to a Community Facilities Zone (in order to accommodate a multi-purpose stadium). The MEC issued an ROD stating that architectural and landscape guidelines should be identified together with a site development plan for the Common. A further requirement was that a formal metropolitan public participation process (PPP) be followed using a facilitator before approval is given. The GP Development Framework Concept Plan was used as the basis to identify a Draft Site Development Concept Plan (Plan A) which was used during the formal PPP.
• From March to May 2007 the formal PPP was conducted with extensive advertising and communication throughout the Cape Metro area. Public meetings were held at Atlantis, Woodstock, Gugulethu, Mitchells Plain, Muizenberg, Athlone, Green Point, Strand, Parow, Khayelitsha, Kraaifontain and Bo-Kaap.
• In March 2007 consent was granted for a ‘Place of Assembly’ and a ‘Place of Instruction’ on the portion zoned for community facilities.
• In July 2007 Council adopted Architectural and Landscape Guidelines and Concept Plan A (SDP).
• In December 2007 the MEC approved the Architectural and Landscape Guidelines but rejected Concept Plan A, necessitating the identification of a modified SDP (Concept Plan B) which interested and affected parties overwhelmingly rejected. This led to the final adoption of Concept Plan C Site Development Plan by Council in May 2008 and approval by the MEC in June 2009. This plan includes the Green Point Park.
• The MEC’s ROD and approved Concept Plan C drives all the detailed planning and design of the various precincts. It is undertaken by a consortium of specialist stadium and urban park consultants in a formal design review process. There is ongoing interaction with the interested and affected parties (including the ratepayer associations in the vicinity: Green Point Residents & Ratepayers Association, Mouille Point Resident & Ratepayers Association, Sea Point Bantry Bay RRA and Waterkant Ratepayers Association).

What role does SAIL Stadefrance play in the proposed Green Point Park?

• SAIL Stadefrance (stadium operator) is the leaseholder of the stadium and Green Point Park (GPP) and acts as an agent for the management and operation of these metropolitan amenities.
• The Operator is to pay a nominal rental of R100 during the lease period. In addition to the rental, the operator is obliged to maintain the leased area, including structures in “clean, tidy and sanitary condition”, take responsibility for providing security and for payment of all utility service charges.
• The public park will be open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year except when there is an event. No fee will be charged for the use of the public facility. It is envisaged that a fee will be charged for special events within the park.

What public participation has been undertaken?

• A formal public participation process as stipulated by the ROD issued by the MEC was followed before the Concept Plan C was adopted by the City and approved by the MEC.
• The City followed all legal/statutory advertising processes.
• The site development plan has been approved and is being implemented
• There is currently an application for the removal of a schedule condition, temporary departure and consent.
• The advertisement for comment appeared on Friday 05 March 2010. The comment period closes on 06 April 2010. The public are encouraged to comment.
• The application deals with the deletion of the schedule 2 condition to allow for recreation uses within the park, departures to allow for trading (informal and craft) and film shoots within the stadium, stadium forecourt and Green Point Park and consent use to accommodate activities relating to the functionality of a Metropolitan amenity and public park. All of this is in terms of the MEC’s Record of Decision and approval of the site development plan.

Why is the park being developed?

• The Common was granted by the Union Government to the City of Cape Town (TITLE DEED CF of 31, 28 September 1923) as vested land, to be retained as Commonage, used for general public recreation purposes and sports usage.
• When the Land Use Planning Ordinance and City’s Zoning Scheme came into operation, the zoning for the Common was Public Open Space Use: “for use of playing fields”, omitting the Recreation Use as originally intended in the Title Deed condition. This anomaly now needs to be rectified.
• In order to make the Park a ‘living, vibrant, busy and safe one’ as found in many cities in the world, this condition has to be lifted to accommodate a range of recreational uses. This is also the vision of the MEC and the City. A public park which does not allow activities cannot function as a public amenity and will not attract visitors.
• The City proposes implementation of a compliance management system (CMS) adopted by Council in December 2009 to environmentally monitor all future activities within the broader Green Point Urban Park.

What kind of organised events will take place at the park?

• The envisaged themes within the park could include an environmental park (bio-diversity garden, water-wheel, worm farms, wetland park, and water-wise garden); sustainable park (eco-centre and training facilities); learning park (training and skills transfer re: eco- centre and Green Futures training facility); play park (passive & recreational, disabled tot lot, and outdoor gymnasium); art park (exhibitions, specialist lectures and training); adventure park (cycling, outdoor climbing wall, and jungle gyms); events park (smaller outdoor concerts, farmers’ fresh produce market, crafts, dog shows, and flower shows); heritage park (Fort Wynyard, artifact exhibitions, etc).
• Facilities envisaged could include a tea garden, Eco Café, biodiversity nursery, auditorium, events, bicycle hiring, and craft markets. These uses are strictly park-related and will be carefully managed and monitored using the CMS.
• Events could include the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, Big Walk and Rugby Tens. Again, these will be carefully managed through the CMS.

How will revenue generated for the events be managed?

• Income-streams generated will be used for ongoing management and operational costs to ensure its functional and environmental sustainability.

What budget will fund the maintenance of the park?

• Operators’ proceeds and maintenance obligation.

Additional information

• The urban park is likely to be one of the City’s great metropolitan assets for use by all of the city’s residents and visitors.
• The City is committed to an ongoing, transparent, all-inclusive planning process during both the implementation and management

Mo Rush

April 5th, 2010, 01:31 PM

People's park to bloom in Green Point
By Ella Smook
Metro Writer

The City of Cape Town is set to unveil a multi-million rand park in the next few months, with officials saying the facility would become a "great inner-city park", similar to those in cities around the world.

And while attention in recent years has been almost exclusively focused on the park's R4.5-billion neighbour, the Cape Town Stadium, the Green Point Park is bound to lure Capetonians and tourists alike far into the future.

The park has been silently taking shape while fanfare surrounds the stadium and the city says it hopes to have all construction and landscaping of the 12.5ha park, which cost R54-million to develop, completed in time for World Biodiversity Day on May 22.

Pete van Heerden, the city's 2010 planning co-ordinator, said it would serve the everyday recreational needs of people who lived and worked in the city and beyond.

It had to become a "people's park", he said, adamant that it was not for Atlantic Seaboard residents only.

The park would be open from sunrise to sunset throughout the year and would be freely accessible to all, he said.

Van Heerden said security would be of the utmost importance, to ensure that visitors felt safe and comfortable.

Landscape architect Johan van Papendorp said amenities had been designed to lure young and old and would also accommodate disabled people.

An "inclusive play area" was being built, with special playground structures for disabled children alongside the equipment for the able-bodied.

The Sea Point Rotary Club had sponsored the equipment.

Adults would have a play area of their own, in the form of a "fitness precinct". This would have weather-resilient steel structures to cater to the fitness needs of park visitors.

Van Heerden said the common area, about the size of a cricket oval, would be kept clear so that the space could be used for events such as concerts, organic-produce markets or the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour.

But most of the time the common would not be used for organised events and this was when families, friends and tourists could picnic and play.

There is also an amphitheatre, which is comparable in size to the one at the V&A Waterfront, and provision has been made for a tea room.

The park, which is shaped like a triangle with a "leg" abutting one corner, is accessible from four gates.

It is surrounded by a cycle track and a pedestrian walkway, with one path cutting straight from Western Boulevard on to the promenade, with the Mouille Point lighthouse the focus for most of the way and the Metropolitan golf course on the right.

Both Van Heerden and Papendorp waxed lyrical about the biodiversity garden, which is situated among bodies of water which will be fed by water flowing from Table Mountain which had previously run into the sea.

Van Heerden said the park would be irrigated by stormwater for now but that construction on the system which would use overflow from the mountain spring was in progress.

The park has already garnered praise from those observing its progress.

Urban Green File magazine commented recently that it was setting "a new standard" for landscape design of urban parks and public spaces in South Africa.

Cape Town Partnership chief executive officer Andrew Boraine, who inspected the area by cycle on January 23, the day of the first football match at the new stadium, said that he had no doubt that the facility would become "one of the best-used public open spaces in Cape Town".

While previously residents around the park had raised concerns over the stadium and surrounding developments, Marco van Embden, of the Mouille Point Residents and Ratepayers Association, said yesterday that people had "generally come to terms" with the idea that the development could be for the greater good.

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Britox

April 5th, 2010, 02:58 PM

Espectacularrrrr!!

thicken

April 5th, 2010, 02:59 PM

i liked it

Mo Rush

April 5th, 2010, 06:34 PM

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Mo Rush

April 6th, 2010, 01:19 PM

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Ocean4

April 6th, 2010, 03:43 PM

....
• The City proposes implementation of a compliance management system (CMS) adopted by Council in December 2009 to environmentally monitor all future activities within the broader Green Point Urban Park.
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Mo, is the CMS already in place? Who/how many people are within CMS? How is the (s)election process.
Could we vote you into the CMS or are you already part of it?

Mo Rush

April 6th, 2010, 04:48 PM

CMS is just a document I think

Andrew_za

April 12th, 2010, 07:06 PM

Earth Hour at the Cape Town Stadium
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Mo Rush

April 13th, 2010, 10:59 PM

Cape Town Stadium: Test Event 4
Cape Town International Challenge
Under-20: Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa

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Mo Rush

April 13th, 2010, 11:01 PM

Parreira hails Cape Town Stadium as one of the top 5 in the world

Bafana Bafana boss Carlos Alberto Parreira hailed the Cape Town World Cup stadium, after watching Nigeria's U-20 team beat the Amajita [SA's U-20 team] 3:1.

The Brazilian who led his country to World Cup triumph in 1994 ranked the stadium among the Top 5 in the world that he had seen.

"I must say that I've seen stadiums all over the world but this stadium must rank among the top five in the world," he said.

"I am feeling so good after coming to this stadium because I've been asked many times by people all over the world about South Africa's ability to deliver a good World Cup.

"Now that I've seen this stadium I will be able to say with even greater conviction that South Africa will indeed deliver.

"The ambience of this stadium is truly special."

Parreira also hailed the performance of the Amajita, declaring that South African football had a bright future.

"I was very happy to see three or four players really doing well, especially after South Africa were so impressive in the first half," Parreira said.

"In a very short time they could graduate through to the Bafana ranks - if SAFA provides them with a passage.

"It is the responsibility of SAFA to ensure that there are channels for these players to develop and stake claims in the national team."

MTF

April 13th, 2010, 11:07 PM

Big gap between the goal posts and the stands.

haggiesm

April 14th, 2010, 09:23 AM

^^ compared to which stadium? keep in mind, it's meant to host rugby as well.

Mo Rush

April 14th, 2010, 05:21 PM

Few of my pics from Test Event 4

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Ocean4

April 14th, 2010, 10:13 PM

Big gap between the goal posts and the stands.

Hey MTF! I like your avatar.
Don't know how often I tried to squeeze this little bug :lol:

omegga

April 16th, 2010, 07:57 AM

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@MTF
"Big gap between the goal posts and the stands."

I’m guessing that the gap is due to the Logo advertising hardware that was used at the Ajax Cosmo game was not used – It seemed very close to the goal post and created a 800mm? high wall all the way round the pitch

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I was told that it's costing a million Rand to hire the set-up for the W/cup Cape Town matches, see all over the world by the expected 700? million viewers (or is that the final)

I found it to be extremely distracting & intrusive - while the slow game was going on, the logo animation was impossible to ignore as the rhythms & speeds & brightness of the giant LED monitors, wizzed round the pitch :nuts: [niffty bit of soft ware] - based on research to be sure - to distract the brain, to be forced to notice what's being advertised
If it irritates then its counter productive - boycotting then kicks in!
:ohno:

The brilliant pitch grass man, Gustave, told me the grass under these gizmos will be dead when they remove them - but the back up grass is ready and waiting to be replaced with identical grass that was planted/seeded at the same time.

Did you know that the pitch is not flat? It has 8? sloping facets/side - so that when it rains or is watered no puddles will form on it- it all drains off into the "mote" that runs round the bottom of the seating and out to the pond created on the golf course [R7000 pa to become a member! Leased by the council - bet its for some ridiculously low amount] The golf course I believe has doubled in size thanks to the stadium being put where it is - I wonder if they paid a dime for all the work that was done for their benefit alone.

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Mo Rush

April 16th, 2010, 09:00 AM

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@MTF
"Big gap between the goal posts and the stands."

I’m guessing that the gap is due to the Logo advertising hardware that was used at the Ajax Cosmo game was not used – It seemed very close to the goal post and created a 800mm? high wall all the way round the pitch

http://c0pys.tk

I was told that it's costing a million Rand to hire the set-up for the W/cup Cape Town matches, see all over the world by the expected 700? million viewers (or is that the final)

I found it to be extremely distracting & intrusive - while the slow game was going on, the logo animation was impossible to ignore as the rhythms & speeds & brightness of the giant LED monitors, wizzed round the pitch :nuts: [niffty bit of soft ware] - based on research to be sure - to distract the brain, to be forced to notice what's being advertised
If it irritates then its counter productive - boycotting then kicks in!
:ohno:

The brilliant pitch grass man, Gustave, told me the grass under these gizmos will be dead when they remove them - but the back up grass is ready and waiting to be replaced with identical grass that was planted/seeded at the same time.

Did you know that the pitch is not flat? It has 8? sloping facets/side - so that when it rains or is watered no puddles will form on it- it all drains off into the "mote" that runs round the bottom of the seating and out to the pond created on the golf course [R7000 pa to become a member! Leased by the council - bet its for some ridiculously low amount] The golf course I believe has doubled in size thanks to the stadium being put where it is - I wonder if they paid a dime for all the work that was done for their benefit alone.

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yip. from the players tunnel you can see the sloping pitch.

Rosaudio

April 16th, 2010, 10:22 AM

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omegga

April 16th, 2010, 11:42 PM

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A couple of photos taken while the match was on.

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Security wouldn't let me in with my camera
:ohno: :ohno: :nuts:
when thousands got in with theirs!
[no names mentioned :yes:]
Would have been helpful for computicket to state this on their website
:bash:
All it said was "no food, no drink no guns"!

Had I known I would have snuck in my vuvuzella camera :angel:
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If you should copy any of the photographs on the site, please credit with,
Copyright © 2010 Odette Herbert & include the link to the post that you took them from
Thanks
:)

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omegga

April 17th, 2010, 03:12 PM

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Photo of sign stuck on stadium gate column - Truly South African specific
The real list of things you can not take with you :lol:

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The security check points were about 100 meters from the entry gates, where one of these signs is displayed

Security & police were not armed with a photocopy of the prohibited items, to show difficult fans!

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Mo Rush

April 19th, 2010, 10:39 PM

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omegga

April 23rd, 2010, 01:14 AM

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The man that grew the grass from seed is called Gustave - he's the quintessential expert on all things grass!
The pitch is mowed every 3 days because the grass is so young.
It was seeded in November 2009 and was played on at only 6 weeks old
It takes 4 hrs to mow the pitch.
When a match is due, reference points around the perimeter of the grass are used to line up the string which is the guide for the mowerer - to get that wonderful crisscross of squares.
The grass shavings add up to 2 large bags - & as the grass is so young it was ultra soft to the touch
The first grass grown was rejected by Fifa as the wrong shade of green for TV!
So Gustave had to start from scratch
He stayed at the stadium for a few weeks as the temprature and moster levels had to be taken every few hours – he became a religious man through that experience!
There are 2 identical pitches on his farm as backup, to cut and paste, as in the damage that will happen under the weight and lack of sunlight, of the giant linked monitors that flash animated logos of the sponsors, for the duration of the World Cup

If you should copy any of the photographs on the site, please use credit:
Copyright © 2010 Odette Herbert & include the link to the post that you took them from
Thanks. :)

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Mo Rush

April 23rd, 2010, 12:01 PM

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Schmeek

April 23rd, 2010, 01:06 PM

Great stadium. Possibly my fav. Looking forward to seeing England play here.

With the sloping pitch thing - I thought that almost every pitch was cambered like this. One of my earliest memories of going to matches at old grounds in the UK as a kid was the camber of the pitch. You coudn't see the other side if you were in one of the first rows.

Mo Rush

April 23rd, 2010, 02:07 PM

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Mo Rush

April 23rd, 2010, 02:30 PM

Cool videos from Joanne. Watch the boat in the background!

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Kampflamm

April 23rd, 2010, 03:55 PM

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Is that a new picture book about Cape Town?

Mo Rush

April 23rd, 2010, 06:37 PM

Is that a new picture book about Cape Town?

I assume so since the urban park looks like quite a recent shot

Mo Rush

April 23rd, 2010, 06:57 PM

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Mo Rush

April 24th, 2010, 04:07 AM

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Mo Rush

April 25th, 2010, 09:43 AM

From Joanne: FIFA Overlay/Tents underway

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Mo Rush

April 27th, 2010, 09:20 PM

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angeleulises

April 28th, 2010, 12:15 AM

Is that a new picture book about Cape Town?

Espectacular vista de este importante escenario deportivo que albergará partidos del mundial de futbol Sudafrica 2010 (http://pcweb.info/blog/mundial-de-futbol/sudafrica-2010/). Cómo me hubiera gustado poder verlo personalmente...pero no se pudo.

angeleulises

April 28th, 2010, 12:19 AM

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/FIFA2010/Newsandmedia/PublishingImages/stad_23apr_a.jpg

ufff que foto tan hermosa de este estadio, congratulations friend....para vivir el mundial sudafrica 2010 (http://pcweb.info/blog/mundial-de-futbol/sudafrica-2010/).

Mo Rush

April 28th, 2010, 01:39 AM

English please.

annman

April 28th, 2010, 09:20 AM

ufff que foto tan hermosa de este estadio, congratulations friend....para vivir el mundial sudafrica 2010 (http://pcweb.info/blog/mundial-de-futbol/sudafrica-2010/).
Not 100% sure: But think he's saying the pic of the stadium is pretty, and there can only be one SA World Cup... Long live!

Something like that, my Spanish is a bit crap. :)

TEBC

April 29th, 2010, 06:24 AM

ufff que foto tan hermosa de este estadio, congratulations friend....para vivir el mundial sudafrica 2010 (http://pcweb.info/blog/mundial-de-futbol/sudafrica-2010/).

English please.

Not 100% sure: But think he's saying the pic of the stadium is pretty, and there can only be one SA World Cup... Long live!

Something like that, my Spanish is a bit crap. :)

"ufff what a beautiful picture of this stadim, congratulations mi amigo... for living the world cup south africa 2010."

angeleulises

April 30th, 2010, 10:46 PM

Thank you for your help. My english level is low...I speak spanish however I read a little english...pero amo el futbol (http://pcweb.info/blog/category/futbol/)

Mo Rush

May 4th, 2010, 10:59 AM

All images belong to Joanne

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Kwazimoto

May 4th, 2010, 12:43 PM

that is tooooo nice

Kampflamm

May 4th, 2010, 12:49 PM

Espectacular vista de este importante escenario deportivo que albergará partidos del mundial de futbol Sudafrica 2010 (http://pcweb.info/blog/mundial-de-futbol/sudafrica-2010/). Cómo me hubiera gustado poder verlo personalmente...pero no se pudo.

Thanks but I don't habla espanol.

omegga

May 11th, 2010, 10:16 AM

Thanks but I don't habla espanol.

http://babelfish.yahoo.com/
quite good at translating text
bit of a problem if one doesn't know which language it is!

hasta la vista hombray! :)

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omegga

May 11th, 2010, 10:36 AM

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:pepper: :pepper: :pepper::pepper:
Hot Of The Press!
:pepper: :pepper: :pepper::pepper:

The Book is about to be launched in Cape Town

http://dn625.tk

:lurker:

Is Mo Rush in the book?!
:)

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Mo Rush

May 11th, 2010, 10:45 AM

Andrew_za

May 11th, 2010, 02:21 PM

Waiting for the Games to begin...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4256369317_2ec92ba919_o.jpg

rafamlopes

May 12th, 2010, 04:12 AM

Beautiful..but the seats color is so ugly and boring...black and white would look much better!

ZABoy

May 13th, 2010, 04:41 PM

Beautiful..but the seats color is so ugly and boring...black and white would look much better!

Would black and white blended with the sorroundings in Cape Town? The architects were given a task to design a stadium that wouldnt stand out like a sore thumb. They did a good job.... because this beauty has blended with Cape Town....

Mo Rush

May 17th, 2010, 07:19 PM

http://www.tfphotography.co.za/images/splash/_50u6056_-_version_2.jpg Maintaining Quality: New halogen lights placed on a mobile structure resembling that of octopus like arms will be placed on the Cape Town Stadium pitch to stimulate and assist with the growth of grass in shady areas of the pitch. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark111 with Canon lens 24-70mm @ ISO 200.

Andrezito

May 20th, 2010, 02:59 AM

Fantastic! I'm wainting for the World Cup anxiously.

rafamlopes

May 20th, 2010, 04:53 AM

Would black and white blended with the sorroundings in Cape Town? The architects were given a task to design a stadium that wouldnt stand out like a sore thumb. They did a good job.... because this beauty has blended with Cape Town....

I agree with you. But I still don´t like the seats color.

Melb_aviator

May 20th, 2010, 07:44 AM

Not a huge fan of this stadium. Its good, but its not really a design that I find would become iconic like some have said. Its exterior is minimalist, which I understand they went for but it lacks and true design elements that give it that appeal that Soccer City or Durban has for example. Cape Town got the least stunning of the 3 designs IMHO. Its a pity as the spot certainly deserves more.

The seating looks plain yes but once they are filled who cares what colour they are. Seats dont do any good being empty so thats hardly an issue.

Ocean4

May 20th, 2010, 08:39 AM

I like the "shell color" seating concept.
In Andrew's pic one can nicely see how it blends in with nature background. Nothing heavy on the eyes.

It also helped Cape Townian fear of White Elefants.
Means half empty stadium, where the seat color is giving the illusion that is well visited - which is important for TV media.
Because just from TV rights you can make a living.

Melb Avatar, have you browsed the thread?
Wouldn't you say that the roof is one of the most sophisticated technique and design Worldwide, would you?

I love the stadium design, because the piece of Art had to blend into the marvelous nature back drop. Stunning design didn't need always scream "Here I am".

ZABoy

May 20th, 2010, 08:58 AM

Lydon

May 20th, 2010, 10:39 AM

Melb_aviator

May 20th, 2010, 01:07 PM

That's kinda the whole point? It's not supposed to be iconic. It's supposed to be minimalist. A huge shining calabash or an arch plonked on top of it would look really stupid in Cape Town.

Yes and no. You spend that much, you want it to be a symbol. It all depends who you ask, but definately IMHO its the 3rd best out of the 3 major stadium developments.

Im not denying its roof design may have been complex and a technical feat of engineering, but lacks something for me.

Mo Rush

May 20th, 2010, 01:41 PM

Yes and no. You spend that much, you want it to be a symbol. It all depends who you ask, but definately IMHO its the 3rd best out of the 3 major stadium developments.

Im not denying its roof design may have been complex and a technical feat of engineering, but lacks something for me.

It was never going to stand out. The location/setting is the icon.

No stadium can compete or should compete with that.

Its fine if its 3rd best, everybody is allowed an opinion.

Its the perfect design for arguably the most beautiful location anywhere in the world.

ZABoy

May 20th, 2010, 02:22 PM

Yes and no. You spend that much, you want it to be a symbol. It all depends who you ask, but definately IMHO its the 3rd best out of the 3 major stadium developments.

Im not denying its roof design may have been complex and a technical feat of engineering, but lacks something for me.

The stadium is iconic as it is: Let me refer you on MTN (mobile phone company) advertisement. it states: MOUNTAIN on the left, OCEAN on the right, the STADIUM in the center. NOW that is AYOBAAAAAAAA!!!

Lydon

May 20th, 2010, 05:31 PM

Yes and no. You spend that much, you want it to be a symbol. It all depends who you ask, but definately IMHO its the 3rd best out of the 3 major stadium developments.

Im not denying its roof design may have been complex and a technical feat of engineering, but lacks something for me.

Oh but it is. It may not be to you, but hell catching a glimpse of it all lit up at night from Signal Hill and not calling it an icon is pretty nuts.

Kampflamm

May 20th, 2010, 05:36 PM

It's a very sexy stadium. The interior is imo the best of the 3...let's not forget that the arch in Durban can make for some pretty distracting shadows during afternoon games. The exterior is nice as well. Simple, sleek and clean. So all 3 stadia have something going for them.

omegga

May 20th, 2010, 07:12 PM

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:lurker: :lurker: :lurker:

It's out of the bag - a book on the complexities, from all angles, of what it took to build the stadium

It's called:
CAPE TOWN STADIUM - between the lines -

Packed with wonderful visuals, modern edgy design & layout
To see the cover and get a taster of its content...

http://gzc0y.tk/

I drove past the stadium the other day when it was cloaked in mist coming off the sea
It sits so well in its surroundings with the stone walls and beautifully pruned trees - sounds crazy but i felt moved by its stillness & quiet beauty

I think it's a blooming miracle what was done in such a short time [the stadium & the book]

There are seriously magnificent & talented human beings living here in Cape Town!

:pepper: :pepper: :pepper::pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper::pepper: :pepper: :pepper::pepper:

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May 20th, 2010, 07:55 PM

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Aka

May 20th, 2010, 10:38 PM

Thanks but I don't habla espanol.

hablo

español (castellano)

Melb_aviator

May 21st, 2010, 04:27 AM

Mo Rush

May 21st, 2010, 06:29 PM

http://www.tfphotography.co.za/watermark/watermark.php?img=aW1nX2xpYi9jYXRfNC9ub3QtdGh1bWItaW1hZ2VzL181MHU2NDI0Xy1fdmVyc2lvbl8yLmpwZw==http://www.tfphotography.co.za/watermark/watermark.php?img=aW1nX2xpYi9jYXRfNC9ub3QtdGh1bWItaW1hZ2VzL181MHU2NDQwXy1fdmVyc2lvbl8yLmpwZw==http://www.tfphotography.co.za/watermark/watermark.php?img=aW1nX2xpYi9jYXRfNC9ub3QtdGh1bWItaW1hZ2VzL181MHU2NDI2Xy1fdmVyc2lvbl8yLmpwZw==http://www.tfphotography.co.za/watermark/watermark.php?img=aW1nX2xpYi9jYXRfNC9ub3QtdGh1bWItaW1hZ2VzL181MHU2NDM1Xy1fdmVyc2lvbl8yLmpwZw==http://www.tfphotography.co.za/watermark/watermark.php?img=aW1nX2xpYi9jYXRfNC9ub3QtdGh1bWItaW1hZ2VzL181MHU2NDM0Xy1fdmVyc2lvbl8yLmpwZw==http://www.tfphotography.co.za/watermark/watermark.php?img=aW1nX2xpYi9jYXRfNC9ub3QtdGh1bWItaW1hZ2VzL181MHU2MDU2Xy1fdmVyc2lvbl8yLmpwZw==http://www.tfphotography.co.za/watermark/watermark.php?img=aW1nX2xpYi9jYXRfNC9ub3QtdGh1bWItaW1hZ2VzL181MHU2NDY1Xy1fdmVyc2lvbl8yLmpwZw==

MTF

May 22nd, 2010, 05:03 PM

Have they finished installing temporary seats? If so why there is a gap?

Andrew_za

May 23rd, 2010, 04:22 PM

The layout/ shape of the temporary seats is complete. Not sure if they will add more seats; FIFA has taken over the venue.

Andrew_za

May 23rd, 2010, 04:25 PM

The Countdown has begun

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/4627099391_a8c4136a28_o.jpg

Trelawny

May 23rd, 2010, 06:13 PM

Have they finished installing temporary seats? If so why there is a gap?

It looks very odd. I swear you could fall off your seat into the gap and die. :ohno:

mauro_lp

May 23rd, 2010, 08:51 PM

My favorite stadium in world cup

Mr_Dru

May 23rd, 2010, 09:12 PM

The Greenpoint stadium looks a bit like the Emirates.

But anyway the Capetown stadium is my favorite stadium.

The Countdown has begun http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/4627099391_a8c4136a28_o.jpg

http://www.footballfanscorner.com/images/Emirates%20Stadium.jpg

Kampflamm

May 23rd, 2010, 10:03 PM

Aside from the upper bowl, I don't see that many similarities. The scenery in the background is stunning though.

Mr_Dru

May 23rd, 2010, 10:08 PM

Aside from the upper bowl, I don't see that many similarities. The scenery in the background is stunning though.

The background is indeed stunning. Next month I'm sitting in that stadium to support my team, I can't wait!!:banana:

Andrew_za

May 24th, 2010, 11:47 AM

bing222

May 24th, 2010, 01:47 PM

360 view:

http://worldcupstadiums.in3sixty.com/stadiums/cape-town/

Mo Rush

May 26th, 2010, 11:49 PM

Some of my images

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1032/4609206153_f3535db9d6_o.jpghttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1010/4609204975_0ae96598cc_o.jpghttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1221/4609809114_3628b3dde8_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/4609202801_a7a10881be_o.jpg

bing222

May 27th, 2010, 07:57 AM

Nice photos Mo rush

annman

May 27th, 2010, 02:36 PM

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc40/andresannman/CTS1.jpg
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http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc40/andresannman/CTS7.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc40/andresannman/IRT1.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc40/andresannman/IRT2.jpg
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http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc40/andresannman/IRT4.jpg
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Mo Rush

May 27th, 2010, 06:16 PM

Handing over of Cape Town Stadium to FIFA
(Click on image to view larger version)

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Mo Rush

May 27th, 2010, 06:23 PM

Watch it!

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Ocean4

May 28th, 2010, 08:40 AM

Beautiful clip. Lots of filming creativity.

The Mother City is so ready.
:dance:

According to a sms on Morning Live:
"Our Vuvuzelas are the Biggest" (viewer from Cape Town) :lol:

gavstar00

May 28th, 2010, 09:51 AM

The only similarity is the bowl. Bearing in mind, having dips in the stadium bowl allows spectators to enjoy the views of the surrounding area. Don't know what views the Emirates has, but i am sure there is no competition.

The dips in the stadium bowl at Emirates is nothing to do with providing views of London but rather were to aid the air flow throughout the stadium. The pitch was one of the most important considerations when designing the stadium from Arsenal's point of view and that is the main reason for the dips.

I'm sure the same is true at Cape Town to some extent given the sea breezes coming in though I'm not sure if the exterior cladding/wrap is designed to allow air flow through it? Maybe Mo Rush can answer that one?

Mo Rush

May 28th, 2010, 09:57 AM

The dips have nothing to do with views.

The best way to get 60,000 spectators as close to the action, with the best views is a circular seating plan when viewed from above.

When combining this with a rectangular stadium bowl, you end up with a curver upper tier.

Andrew_za

May 28th, 2010, 05:05 PM

The main focal points were those mentioned, but being able to be in the bowl and still see the views is an additional feature. Although it may not seem of much importance, it is a great addition to the venue, not the main reason for the dips (apologies for not being clear).

ZABoy

May 28th, 2010, 05:11 PM

Managed to get myself a ticket... although it is for a crappy match. Portugal vs DPR Korea
I also got Serbia vs German
France vs Uruguay is still available but only category 1 tickets are available.

pcweb

May 28th, 2010, 10:00 PM

Great.....the best....

TerrierChad

May 28th, 2010, 11:27 PM

I didn't like it at first but it certainly has grown on me. I prefer Durban more though.

annman

May 29th, 2010, 09:44 AM

I didn't like it at first but it certainly has grown on me. I prefer Durban more though.

One can understand that, because MM Stadium in Durban has a larger "wow factor" with it's huge arch. Cape Town just could not do that. Our "wow factor" is our location between sea and Table Mountain. The stadium's design brief was to create an elegant stadium, with a timeless and simple design that does not compete with its natural surroundings.

TerrierChad

May 29th, 2010, 02:41 PM

It took me a while to appreciate that. The simplicity was lost on me at first but they've done a great job. Can't wait to see it in it's full splendour this summer.

Mo Rush

May 30th, 2010, 02:13 PM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pSOzsHmV-rA/TAFwvKvA2tI/AAAAAAAAI4E/q1OKpRHJJ8g/s1600/IMG_6450.jpghttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pSOzsHmV-rA/TAF118aC2_I/AAAAAAAAI4U/ipvArR1K-k8/s1600/IMG_6477-2.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pSOzsHmV-rA/TAF6CCtP8CI/AAAAAAAAI4k/aIlCvVwjEoE/s1600/IMG_6497.JPGhttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pSOzsHmV-rA/TAF7uC4GjYI/AAAAAAAAI48/OCC-Q5J1g1c/s1600/IMG_6486.JPG

ZABoy

May 31st, 2010, 10:24 AM

strangely Portugal vs Korea DPR match is sold out

annman

May 31st, 2010, 12:28 PM

ZABoy

May 31st, 2010, 12:35 PM

^^ Because the Capetonians are extremely keen to get tickets. Cape Town has been a city with a stellar record when it comes to ticket sales. Everyone is moaning that other cities got more matches that can't sell the games quick enough, whilst sales in Cape Town and Durban have been so rapid.

I am one of those people who got the Portugal-Korea game. I just couldnt get the Italy-Paraguay game. Otherwise well done to Cape Town.

Lydon

May 31st, 2010, 02:04 PM

I think many Capetonian residents would buy tickets for any game providing its in Cape Town.

Mo Rush

May 31st, 2010, 02:07 PM

Have you got a ticket yet Lydon?

Lydon

May 31st, 2010, 02:20 PM

Alas not. The joys of getting rid of credit cards! :nuts:

So I'll be doing the fan park thing instead.

ZABoy

May 31st, 2010, 02:38 PM

Alas not. The joys of getting rid of credit cards! :nuts:

So I'll be doing the fan park thing instead.

So you were not willing to queue for the tickets?

Lydon

May 31st, 2010, 02:40 PM

So you were not willing to queue for the tickets?

No I was, but I stupidly mixed up the days and thought the tickets were going on sale on the Friday of the week they went on sale. I found out I was wrong by reading the news about the panic and mayhem haha. Epic fail.

Richo83

May 31st, 2010, 03:25 PM

I would pay good money to see Portugal play, especially in this fantastic stadium of yours. I mean seeing Ronaldo up close? He's an... interesting person but one of the stars of the game. Plus, I'd love watching NK get smashed, they don't belong in the world cup.

annman

May 31st, 2010, 04:54 PM

bizzybonita

May 31st, 2010, 07:51 PM

Piece of art ... Congratulation for South Africa this wonderful stadium .

Mo Rush

May 31st, 2010, 08:34 PM

Waterfront Fan City

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1167/4603362575_59f081c1e0_b.jpg

SPECTATOR ZONES

http://2010.waterfront.co.za/Images/FanExperience2.jpg

It is important to us that V&A Waterfront visitors are fully informed and experience all the action of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With 64 matches to be played, the pace is going to be hectic.

Enjoy it here: At the V&A Waterfront, we have over 80 pubs, bars and restaurants and bars to catch all the action with each venue offering their own style and atmosphere to create a true festival of football with fans from around the world. These venues will be THE hotspots to hang out and cheer on your teams throughout the whole football World Cup.
We will also be creating additional entertainment areas called live Sites with giant viewing screens. These will be situated around the Waterfront at venues such as, the Clock Tower and Market plaza. These sites will be hosted by some of our best pubs and restaurants and will welcome all comers from Cape Town and beyond to join together and create a carnival of colours during the tournament.

During the month-long FIFA World Cup tournament period, Capetonians and domestic, international visitors to the city will be spoilt for choice at the V&A Waterfront. Whether it’s day out for the family, or a chance to experience the football fever in between match days, there’s lots on offer for everyone.

http://2010.waterfront.co.za/Images/MapBrochureSmall.jpg (http://2010.waterfront.co.za/Images/HiRes2010Map.jpg)

Here is a sneak preview of what is on offer: n overview of key events and relevant details per activity:

The Wheel of Excellence:

Description: Much like the u.K’s London Eye, the giant 50m Wheel of Excellence will change the Mother City’s skyline for up to six months. The giant Observation Wheel, a first for Cape Town and South Africa, is a unique way to savour a panoramic bird’s-eye views of Cape Town, paarl, Table Mountain and Robben Island. Sporting 36 fully-enclosed cabins, groups can sit back and savour the city skyline on the 20 minute round trip. For those who want to ‘glam’ up the experience, champagne and canapés are also available in one of the exclusive VIP cabins.
Dates: 8 June 2010 - December 2010
Location: Canal Site, opposite the Caltex garage
Costs: R70 per person for standard ride. VIP ticket prices to be confirmed
Extras: Wheel chair access can be arranged on request

Adidas Football Experience:

Description: Football fans can show-off their football skills at the interactive adidas football experience from 11 June. Sporting a mini pitch football facility, goal wall and other exciting football activities, young and old can get into the FIFA World Cup spirit and bend it like Beckham. In need of a breather at half-time, kids can go on a tour of the iconic adidas players located in the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre, getting up close and personal with these life-like cut-outs.
Times: 11h00 – 18h00
Dates: 11 June 2010 - 11 July 2010
Location: Breakwater parking Rooftop
Costs: Free

Adidas “be a movie star” Interactive Football with a 2D lionel Messi:

Description: Football fans are invited to a virtual kick-off with some of the world’s best players, such as lionel Messi – or at least his 2D avatar. part of the Barcelona FC and the World Cup team from Argentina, Messi has international star appeal that has made him one of the most iconic players in the game today. Over the FIFA World Cup period Capetonians and visitors to the V&A Waterfront will be in for a treat when they go head-to-head with Messi’s virtual dribble skills while being filmed against a green-screen. participants can even download their own personal video clip once the game is over.
Special features: The launch of the new F50 football boot
Times: Open all day
Dates: 11 June - 11 July 2010
Location: Barrow Court, Victoria Wharf
Costs: Free to play and download video clip

MTN Fan Zone:

Description: Offering fans the opportunity to watch the FIFA World Cup matches, the more intimate MTN Fan Zone will provide the very best in ‘Sportainement’ to up to 500 football fans in the Clock Tower Square. live entertainment, plenty of giveaways and interactive on-screen and fans stage games are but some of the key activities set to afford an all encompassing viewing experience.
Times: From 11am daily
Dates: 11 June - 11 July 2010
Location: Clock Tower Square
Costs: Free
Capacity: 400

Quay 4Four: Market plaza:

Description:Quay Four will be extending its restaurant in the V&A Waterfront during the FIFA World Cup by opening a ’Spectator Zone‘ on the Market plaza. Six big screens broadcasting all the live games, as well as reruns and highlights, are available for supporters to catch up on all the action. live entertainment will be provided on non-match days and there will be boerewors rolls, draught beers, ciders and various soft drinks for sale inside the venue.
Dates: 11 June - 11 July 2010
Location: Market plaza (diagonally opposite the Amphitheatre)
Costs: Entrance is free, purchase vouchers inside for food and beverages
Extra information: live entertainment on non-match days, six big screen TVs available to watch matches
Capacity: 400 seated

Hyundai Spectator Zone:

Description: With its prime positioning at the Gateway Canal, the 5000 sqmt Hyundai Spectator Zone will entertain up to 2000 fans during the month-long tournament with large screen viewing, catering offerings and fan competitions.
Times: 11h00 – 01h00
Dates: 11 June - 11 July 2010
Location: Gateway Canal, opposite Caltex Service Stations on Dock Road
Costs: R100 per person (package includes entertainment, food and beverage voucher)
Extra information: large screen to watch the live matches, live DJ
Capacity: 2000

The Lookout Spectator Zone:

Description: Offering includes Eagles’ Nest, lions’ Den and The Wine Bar.
Eagles’ Nest Being hailed as the city’s ‘party’ venue, the 800 sqmt Eagles’ Nest offers unprecedented views of Table Mountain, Cape Town Stadium and Robben Island. With its pub-like atmosphere, the venue will enhance the football fever through its line-up of DJs and live music while the games play-out on the surrounding big screen TVs.
lions’ Den Meanwhile, next door to the Eagles’ Nest is the lions’ Den: a South African-themed 800 sqmt marquee, offering local delicacies like kudu and springbok for curious visitors to tuck into. Local restaurants and wine will be showcased.
The Wine Bar Sushi, oysters, cheeses, olives and premium South African wines will be on offer to sample and enjoy at this venue. purchases by the case are available and will be delivered directly to your doorstep – both nationally and internationally – for a fee for postage and packaging. While a tasting fee will be applicable, it is fully refundable with a purchase of a case of wine from the relevant wine estate. Wine-by-the-glass sales are also on offer.
Dates: 11 June - 11 July 2010
Location: The Lookout Venue, Breakwater parking rooftop
Costs: R150 per person, tickets available at Computicket (From 15 May 2010)
Capacity: 2000

The Lookout: VIP rooftop marquee:

Description:The Lookout is set to become Cape Town’s most sought-after venue for discerning football fans to take in all the action of the FIFA World Cup, with its panoramic views of Cape Town Stadium, Table Mountain, Granger Bay and the V&A Waterfront and unparalleled luxury. Set in the new Granger Bay area of the V&A Waterfront, The Lookout is a rooftop marquee venue that boasts an exclusive VIP chalet and a cocktail lounge area that can accommodate 700 people. All-round glass side panelling guarantees picturesque views, while keeping the chilly Cape Town winter firmly at bay.
Dates: 11 June - 11 July 2010
Location: Breakwater parking rooftop
Costs: (per person)

Opening Match Day package: R1 000
pool Match Day package: R900
Quarter-finals Day package: R1 000
Semi-finals Day package: R1 500
Finals Day package: R2 000

Check out the Crate Man:

Description: Located at the Bascule Bridge, kids will love the 12 metre high Crate Man made entirely from used Coke crates. The Crate Man has a strong recycling and environmental message and shows the little ones that fun can be had with just about anything
Times: Open all day
Dates: 11 June - 11 July 2010
Location: Bascule Bridge
Costs: Free

Waterfront Football Focus:

Description: Join the Football Fundi on the stage everyday where he will interview football movers and kickers. All FIFA World Cup matches will be reviewed, scores will be predicted, player reviews, and football trivia quiz games will be played. There will also be a jam-packed entertainment line-up, giveaways, juggling and sport competitions.
Times: Open all day
Dates: 11 June - 11 July 2010
Times: Daily from 12h00 till 14h00
Location: Amphitheatre
Costs: Free

Lydon

June 1st, 2010, 03:05 PM

The official stadium website (http://www.stadiumcapetown.co.za/) is live!

ethan153

June 1st, 2010, 04:51 PM

beautiful stadium and it looks like a nice city:)

hugenholz

June 1st, 2010, 05:08 PM

Could some of my South African friends tell if it's true that most of the tickets of the so called "sold out matches" are sold to international ticket agencies (with trip packages included). I've seen many adds in Dutch, English and German papers which offered a total package (match and fly tickets) but I can't imagine Fifa would tolerate such packages

TerrierChad

June 1st, 2010, 05:08 PM

Mo Rush

June 1st, 2010, 07:00 PM

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Andrew_za

June 1st, 2010, 08:11 PM

The official stadium website (http://www.stadiumcapetown.co.za/) is live!

Check out the official website :)
http://www.stadiumcapetown.co.za/sites/default/files/images/headers/StadiumHome.jpg

http://www.stadiumcapetown.co.za/sites/default/files/images/headers/introduction1.jpg

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sparkycarlo

June 1st, 2010, 08:18 PM

Good heavens...after writing on this forum for so long and you didnt get tickets?? What a shame. Mine arrived yesterday, flying out on Friday...YEEEEEeeeah, let the party begin.

Lydon

June 1st, 2010, 08:21 PM

It's no huge deal...I'm not really a soccer fan. I'll definitely be going to the Fan Park etc. though :)

PejatBR

June 1st, 2010, 09:19 PM

best WC stadium ever !!!! those night shots are realy fantastic !

Ocean4

June 2nd, 2010, 11:12 AM

Yes. CT has become really soccer crazy.
They are even constructing streets in the shape of Vuvuzelas.

Here Vuvuzela street no 10:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4662277467_ccdc8f0030_b.jpg

Is this the reason why Cape Townian claim:
"We have the Biggest ... Vuvuzela" :)

Mo Rush

June 2nd, 2010, 07:27 PM

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Huskies

June 4th, 2010, 02:35 PM

Lydon

June 4th, 2010, 02:39 PM

*facepalm*

I'm not going to even bother explaining this time :lol:

Mo Rush

June 4th, 2010, 10:21 PM

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DenilsonUK

June 4th, 2010, 10:59 PM

I love this ground, it's not as nice as the Peter Mokaba Stadium (yeah, you heard right :lol:) but it's location is spot on. I'm not a fan of the temp seats, though.

It's probably been mentioned loads of times already, but what is actually happening when they get removed? Is either side going to have two big empty spaces or is something getting built into it?

Lydon

June 5th, 2010, 12:50 AM

Suites :)

Huskies

June 5th, 2010, 01:52 AM

the LOCATION is insane , i agree . But would you guys love this stadium if it was in a less glamorous location ?

parcdesprinces

June 5th, 2010, 01:55 AM

OK: This stadium will be the first one where the GREAT French national team will play its first WC' game: France 6-0 Uruguay... :lol::lol::lol: :rofl:

IMHO, our National team doesn't deserve such a beautiful stadium for its annoying show :sly:!

Lydon

June 5th, 2010, 03:58 AM

the LOCATION is insane , i agree . But would you guys love this stadium if it was in a less glamorous location ?

*facepalm*

I'll explain anyway.

The architects were tasked with designing a stadium that is beautiful, but will not detract attention from its natural surroundings. It is not meant to make some huge statement or scream "look at me!" That is what the city's natural beauty is supposed to do. The facade is simple and changes colour along with the sun. The general shape is sleek and modern, and whilst its certainly very attractive, it isn't distracting. Similarly, the glass roof reflects the sky. It was designed to blend in, not stand out.

Plonking a huge calabash as Joburg did or a big arch as Durban did was not an option. Joburg and Durban's stadiums work for them. This stadium works for Cape Town because it was designed for Cape Town, not "a less glamorous location" as you put it.

And, for the record, I personally would like it in another city regardless. Beauty in simplicity.

aavmarine

June 5th, 2010, 01:55 PM

So, this has a retractable glass roof. I'm not see it. Does anyone have any pics?

Lydon

June 5th, 2010, 02:31 PM

It doesn't. Yahoo are talking nonsense.

DenilsonUK

June 5th, 2010, 04:02 PM

Suites :)
I see, shouldn't look too shabby then. Is there any renders knocking about of how it will look?

As for the "beauty in simplicity" comment, I couldn't agree more.

Ocean4

June 5th, 2010, 10:41 PM

Does anyone else think the exterior is insanley boring ? it looks like a plastic barrel that has been cut short or something. I think its a good stadium ( no track ) but i dont see the greatness in it. To me its neither architecturally stunning or perfect from a fan point of view ( large gaps to the stands).

Architecturally stunning? Yes, for sure.
Glas roof is architecturally outstanding and Worlwide unique .

Perfect from fan point of view? Yes, for sure.
Almost from every seat perfect view, because combined soccer/rugby requirements generated.

Huskies, when you are walking around the stadium you really get, why it is so impressive even without the awesome backdrop and
when you would get a ticket you could feel this stunning atmosphere, this stadium generates.

Feeling like a huge indoor bowl, where you can give the coaches advise even from the second tier. :lol:

Mo Rush

June 6th, 2010, 10:53 AM

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ZABoy

June 7th, 2010, 10:51 AM

wearethefuture

June 7th, 2010, 12:30 PM

I like the stadium, i wouldn't say it's amazing but that's just my opinion, the roof and the location are what it has going for it.

Diggerdog

June 7th, 2010, 12:38 PM

But thats the point - it is the whole package.

The roof, the location, the surrounds. The sleek, understated design complements the outstanding natural beauty of the area.

Luke80

June 7th, 2010, 10:19 PM

*rolling his eyes and sighs*

Oh god forbid someone criticising one of your precious WC 2010 stadiums!

Lydon

June 7th, 2010, 11:09 PM

Oh god forbid someone criticising someone criticising one of our previous WC 2010 stadium!

Luke80

June 7th, 2010, 11:51 PM

My point was everyone is entitled to their opinion - I think it's a nice stadium but there are better. Others may think it's the best in the world.

You (collective not just Lydon) need to be way less defensive about the WC and just let things happen. It's like everyone believes there's going to be massive issues before it's even started. Chill! :)

Mo Rush

June 8th, 2010, 12:47 AM

No! there is no better! how dare you! aaah!

just kidding! :)

Ocean4

June 8th, 2010, 09:28 AM

Luke, there are many stadia around the World.
Thing is ..... - this is the Best. :)
Hope you will be able to experience it once in your life time.

Environmentally, architectural (design integration into environment, which is latest design philosophy),
inside atmosphere (closeness to the pitch and perfect view from all seats).
Using latest construction techniques and technologies. Never seen before roof shape and construction.

The only aspect why other stadia around the World looking good either, because of the enthusiasm of their audiences (i.e. soccer in England or baseball in USA).
These audiences make their stadia look good.

This is the only thing, where the CTS has to catch up
unless their are using the "rugby" fans. "They will bring down the house" either - Meaning full party :lol::banana: And I feel this fifth dimension coming.

Mo Rush

June 8th, 2010, 05:22 PM

www.sercan.de

June 8th, 2010, 07:01 PM

Honestly i do not like the seats. Would have prefered Tip-up seats

Mo Rush

June 8th, 2010, 11:56 PM

Architect preferred vandal proof non tip-up seats. Tip up seats can apparently be ripped off in riots.

Mo Rush

June 9th, 2010, 12:00 AM

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Mo Rush

June 9th, 2010, 12:02 AM

From tadpolefarm

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www.sercan.de

June 9th, 2010, 11:36 AM

Actually most tip up seats are vandal proof and IMO more solid
I think its was just a lil bit cheaper.

annman

June 9th, 2010, 04:33 PM

^^ Don't worry about our CTS and any criticism, Jerome Falke says it's of the planet's best designed stadiums, FIFA says it has one of the best pitches in the world. So, I'll take their opinion as being more valid.

Anyway, anyone who doesn't live in a place where you can surf and be in snow within an hours drive, where you're surrounded by mountains and crashing surf, where your city's administration was recently voted the world's best, where the architecture is historic and beautiful, where 8months of the year the sun shines non-stop, where it's never above 30C and never below 10C, where you're considered a global culinary and wine capital, where you're considered a global creative hub, where shopping and entertainment is world-class...

I'd also be a little green!!! ;)

ZABoy

June 9th, 2010, 05:00 PM

Luke80

June 9th, 2010, 07:18 PM

Actually most tip up seats are vandal proof and IMO more solid
I think its was just a lil bit cheaper.

Must have been the reason - you can rip up these seats just as easily as tip-up seats.

JimB

June 9th, 2010, 07:59 PM

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Mo, why have the seats along the side of the top tier not been installed?

I thought the point was that they would be installed for the World Cup but that capacity would be reduced afterwards?

Has there been a change of plan? Or is it just an optical illusion and the seats have actually been installed?

Lydon

June 9th, 2010, 08:08 PM

What do you mean?

www.sercan.de

June 9th, 2010, 08:11 PM

JimB

June 9th, 2010, 08:11 PM

What do you mean?

It looks as though there's just a steel framework in the upper tier, along the side, where there's black rather than grey.

Lydon

June 9th, 2010, 08:20 PM

The black are the temporary seats. Are you talking about the fact that there appears to be half a row missing on the sides and on the tops?

JimB

June 9th, 2010, 08:37 PM

The black are the temporary seats. Are you talking about the fact that there appears to be half a row missing on the sides and on the tops?

Aha! Okay, so it is an optical illusion!

Lydon

June 9th, 2010, 10:02 PM

Hehe yeah, it does look rather flat.

Mo Rush

June 9th, 2010, 11:19 PM

Actually most tip up seats are vandal proof and IMO more solid
I think its was just a lil bit cheaper.

It was the architect, Robert Hormes, decision, not a cost decision.

A video is somewhere. He wanted them to be indestructible and vandal proof.

www.sercan.de

June 10th, 2010, 12:04 AM

Mmmh. Looks like gmp do not prefer tip-up seats. They've just used it at Berlin Olympia Stadion.

Rosaudio

June 12th, 2010, 05:21 PM

Does it really matter whether they used Tip-up seats or not? It's just a seat

NMAISTER007

June 12th, 2010, 11:47 PM

Any photos of the Uruguay 0-0 France match on this stadium??

pawel19-87

June 13th, 2010, 06:47 PM

Uruguay 0-0 France

Attendance: 64,100

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Rosaudio

June 13th, 2010, 06:49 PM

Thanks pawel!

Mo Rush

June 14th, 2010, 05:52 PM

France-Uruguay opener in Cape Town

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Rosaudio

June 14th, 2010, 06:36 PM

Pitch is gonna be wet!

Lydon

June 14th, 2010, 06:42 PM

It's pretty cold today! 9 degrees celcius at the mo.

Rosaudio

June 14th, 2010, 09:34 PM

Hope the pitch holds up.

miguelon

June 15th, 2010, 02:35 AM

the stadium looked beautifull today.
The shoots with the hanging camera (on TV) are the best ones.

pawel19-87

June 15th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Italy 1-1 Paraguay

Attendance: 62,869

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annman

June 16th, 2010, 01:31 PM

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* Source: News24

pawel19-87

June 19th, 2010, 11:47 AM

England 0-0 Algeria :)

Attendance: 64,100

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Mo Rush

June 20th, 2010, 02:02 AM

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Andre_idol

June 20th, 2010, 03:59 AM

Beautiful :drool:

mikkelz

June 20th, 2010, 02:55 PM

Nice to see my photos being put to good use. :D

I have an entire set of Cape Town Stadium on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikkelz/sets/72157612919715879/

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pawel19-87

June 21st, 2010, 06:50 PM

Portugal 7-0 Korea DPR :applause:

Attendance: 63,644

Mo Rush

June 22nd, 2010, 12:49 AM

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Andre_idol

June 22nd, 2010, 01:57 AM

:banana:

The pitch was in great conditions despite all the rain :yes:

ZABoy

June 22nd, 2010, 09:41 AM

I am proud to say I was there to witness the massacre... Cape town stadium is indeed a a world class arena.

Oh I was seating with some portuguese guys and boy did they blow that vuvuzela. You got to be there to experience it

Mo Rush

June 22nd, 2010, 10:28 AM

Insane atmosphere. Especially the people blowing vuvuzelas together...with some kind of tune/beat/rhythm.

ZABoy

June 22nd, 2010, 10:59 AM

Insane atmosphere. Especially the people blowing vuvuzelas together...with some kind of tune/beat/rhythm.

the tune/beat was po-rtu-gal... and then we would stamp our feet then there would be vibrations around the stadium... AWESOME...

Mo Rush

June 22nd, 2010, 11:12 AM

Yip. I sat first tier but wish I was on third tier. Everybody was so "reserved" at the first tier.

ZABoy

June 22nd, 2010, 11:38 AM

Yip. I sat first tier but wish I was on third tier. Everybody was so "reserved" at the first tier.

I was sitting next to those media guys...

Luke80

June 22nd, 2010, 06:46 PM

Yip. I sat first tier but wish I was on third tier. Everybody was so "reserved" at the first tier.

Some things in football are the same everywhere... :ohno:

Andre_idol

June 23rd, 2010, 03:15 AM

Insane atmosphere. Especially the people blowing vuvuzelas together...with some kind of tune/beat/rhythm.

Despite all my hate on vuvuzelas that sounded nice...and loud!! :D

EduardSA

June 23rd, 2010, 10:26 AM

^^ I agree! I didn't have a vuvuzela myself but at times everyone started blowing at the same rhythm and an awesome tune started going around the stadium :) What an atmosphere!

ZABoy

June 23rd, 2010, 11:34 AM

Despite all my hate on vuvuzelas that sounded nice...and loud!! :D

I am glad u enjoyed it broer... do you own a vuvuzela?

canberraphotos

June 23rd, 2010, 11:36 AM

Pule

June 25th, 2010, 05:42 AM

Despite all my hate on vuvuzelas that sounded nice...and loud!! :D
Vuvuzelas irritate on TV but at the stadium they are just magnificent.

pawel19-87

June 25th, 2010, 10:19 AM

Cameroon 1-2 Netherlands

Attendance: 63,093

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Mo Rush

June 25th, 2010, 10:51 AM

Cape Town and Durban would have filled 80,000 seat stadia for every match.

afac90

June 27th, 2010, 06:41 AM

WOWWW:..its the best of the world!!!

Mo Rush

June 27th, 2010, 07:14 PM

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Andre_idol

June 27th, 2010, 07:22 PM

I am glad u enjoyed it broer... do you own a vuvuzela?

No...but my two younger sisters are thinking in buying one for each :ohno: :lol:

ZABoy

June 28th, 2010, 03:19 PM

No...but my two younger sisters are thinking in buying one for each :ohno: :lol:
I ll buy you one... complements of the hosts of the world cup :)

Luke80

June 30th, 2010, 12:56 AM

Cape Town and Durban would have filled 80,000 seat stadia for every match.

There were many empty seats tonight - it looked far from a full house. For a mouth-watering match too.

RSA fans? Tourist fans? FIFA ticketing?

Mo Rush

June 30th, 2010, 02:20 AM

Lydon

June 30th, 2010, 02:47 AM

There were many empty seats tonight - it looked far from a full house. For a mouth-watering match too.

RSA fans? Tourist fans? FIFA ticketing?

Believe you me it's not because people do not want to go. Myself and a number of friends were trying to get tickets to this match but we had no luck. The local FIFA ticketing office has a big sign up saying that all Cape Town matches are sold out. It pisses me off so much :bash:

pawel19-87

June 30th, 2010, 12:23 PM

Spain 1-0 Portugal

Attendance: 62,955

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Luke80

June 30th, 2010, 02:57 PM

FIFA! People were paying thousands to get tickets to tonight. The few released online were sold in seconds....how on earth can there only be 63,000 tonight?!?!?! For Spain vs. Portugal.

FIFA are rubbish at ticketing. I don't doubt 80,000 would have been possible were it not for FIFA

Personally, I find the results of their ticketing policy insulting to South Africans.

Believe you me it's not because people do not want to go. Myself and a number of friends were trying to get tickets to this match but we had no luck. The local FIFA ticketing office has a big sign up saying that all Cape Town matches are sold out. It pisses me off so much :bash:

I feel for you.

annman

July 1st, 2010, 07:44 PM

^^ It's most insulting because a FIFA problem is looking like our problem. Cape Town could have easily have filled a 90,000 capacity stadium, yet FIFA won't let us have tickets; whilst seats remain open!

Luke80

July 1st, 2010, 07:57 PM

To be fair, Cape Town could have built a 90,000 capacity stadium if they had wanted to...

Mo Rush

July 1st, 2010, 09:29 PM

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annman

July 2nd, 2010, 05:24 PM

To be fair, Cape Town could have built a 90,000 capacity stadium if they had wanted to...

Technically, I would have loved to have seen two matches taken away from PE (their attendance, spirit and preparedness has not justified them so many matches). One, given to Durban and one to Cape Town, plus have the opening ceremony in Cape Town and closing ceremony and final in Jo'burg.

Although Jo'burg is indeed the major SA city and has the most people and economic clout, Cape Town is SA's premier "image" provider. Cape Town is the international marketing face of South Africa along with the game parks, culture, beaches etc.

Lydon

July 2nd, 2010, 05:39 PM

It would have been nice if the final was played in Cape Town, actually. We could have left the world with a nice image of Cape Town looking all pretty, and the pitch is holding up the best of the major cities.

But oh well, nothing we can do about that now!

pawel19-87

July 3rd, 2010, 06:31 PM

Argentina 0-4 Germany

Attendance: 64,100

Mo Rush

July 4th, 2010, 02:39 PM

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Mo Rush

July 5th, 2010, 11:21 AM

Cape Town shows the world how to street party

We were hoping to get 100 000 people on the Cape Town Fan Walk for the Germany vs Argentina 2010 World Cup Quarter Final match. At its peak, the Fan Walk hit an estimated 153 000! This means that when 65 000 people were in the stadium, over 90 000 continued to enjoy the Fan Walk. No ticket, no problem!

It may not be as big or as glamorous as the Rio carnival, but I reckon that a new Cape Town people’s tradition has been born through the 2010 World Cup Fan Walk experience. People have walked at night, they have walked in wind and rain. And the Fan Walk has been getting bigger on every occasion as the word spreads amongst locals.

The key challenge is going to be how we sustain this tradition for all future events at the Cape Town Stadium. Watch this space…

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1275.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1275.JPG)What started out as a trickle...

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1311.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1311.JPG)...soon became a flood

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http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1305.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1305.JPG)Up the short hill on Waterkant, just before Long Street

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1313.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1313.JPG)A view of the crowd from Sea Street. I like the fact that the first section of the Fan Walk follows the original Cape Town shoreline, hence the name Waterkant (Waterside) and Sea Street. Explicitly signposting this route could become a feature of future Fan Walks

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1299.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1299.JPG)Crossing Loop Street

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1296.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1296.JPG)A Dutch supporter outside the Crowbar in Waterkant St already preparing for Tuesday's semi-final against Uruguay, where he will be joined by an estimated 20 000 of his compatriots

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http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1295.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1295.JPG)Despite the large numbers of people, I was impressed how well the traffic officers were able to control the flow of cars. Eventually, roads had to be closed because of the sheer volumes. Note the number of parents with young children

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1326.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1326.JPG)A family enjoying lunch at the Silver Moon Deli (corner Bree and Waterkant)

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1333.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1333.JPG)The Cape Town Fan Walk - now a family occasion

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http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1357.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1357.JPG)When the route along Waterkant became too congested, fans opened up a parallel route along Riebeeck St

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1360.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1360.JPG)Argentinean fans race along Riebeeck Street

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1364.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1364.JPG)St Andrew's Square/ Prestwich Memorial (cnr Buitengracht and Riebeeck St), with its live music and public art, has become a popular spot to join the Fan Walk

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1365.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1365.JPG)A seriously large crowd outside the Cape Quarter in Green Point, another popular watering hole along the Fan Walk

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1366.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1366.JPG)Performers from the Cape Town Carnival have added a festive and colourful touch to the Fan Walk experience

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http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1380.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1380.JPG)German supporters decorated Signal Hill for the occasion

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1377.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1377.JPG)The trading stalls, with a wide variety of goods, proved very popular with the crowd

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1386.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1386.JPG)The signs say it all. The Fan Walk provides a 2-3 hour pre-match experience for locals and visitors to mix, enhancing a sense of participation

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1388.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1388.JPG)Hats off to the South African Police Services for stepping into the stadium security role smoothly at the last minute, when security workers went on strike. Many fans have commented on how welcome the police made them feel.

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1425.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1425.JPG)As dusk falls, fans make their way back to the station, or to upper Long Street to continue the party

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1431.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1431.JPG)Back along the Fan Walk into town

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1435.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1435.JPG)Tired but happy fans celebrate down the Waterkant Hill

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1440.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1440.JPG)Another popular landmark - Brett Murray's Bart Simpson in Africa sculpture (corner Waterkant and St George's Mall)

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1445.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1445.JPG)The new at-grade crossing from Exchange Place to the Station Square has worked perfectly, and also allows fans to see the festive season lights in Adderley Street

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1447.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1447.JPG)Nearly there! Fans have reacted extremely positively to the upgraded Cape Town Station

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1465.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1465.JPG)Many fans reacted spontaneously to the Madiba flag

http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1468.JPG (http://www.andrewboraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_1468.JPG)Hours after the match, a few fans straggle back along the Fan Walk

Project Director

July 5th, 2010, 05:42 PM

:cheers:To be fair, Cape Town could have built a 90,000 capacity stadium if they had wanted to...

alot can be asked as to why so many people attended the fan parks and spent handsomely but didnt buy tickets...if they had the over subscription levels would have created the pressure to force FIFAs hand...bt typically people from RSA... leave sporting event ticketing late and miss the bus....live and learn RSA... want to play with the big world...play their rules. All part of the excellent tournament....imo.

:cheers:PD.

pawel19-87

July 5th, 2010, 07:24 PM

Velile & Safri Duo - Helele http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFZjRwmr8fg :)

Mo Rush

July 5th, 2010, 08:59 PM

Inside the stadium:

The sunlight against the facade was magnificent, and those open corners of the facade give a beautiful view towards signal hill and the city. I sat on the second tier and the view once again was perfect.

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Mo Rush

July 5th, 2010, 09:00 PM

Outside the stadium:

It was one of the few times with such amazing weather that you get to really appreciate the location. Your ticket is worth so much more than a match. Mountain on the one side, ocean on the other, green area, a view of the golf course, table mountain etc.

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Mo Rush

July 5th, 2010, 09:00 PM

Continued:

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Quintana

July 5th, 2010, 09:47 PM

Afrikaners aller Kapen verenig jou!

annman

July 6th, 2010, 08:42 AM

^^ The far-flung, lost children of the Dutch: Capetonians?! HEHE!

hugenholz

July 6th, 2010, 12:30 PM

Brazilians dumping semi-final tickets appr. 20.000 tickets....

I think we will see a lot of empty seats tonight

Mo Rush

July 6th, 2010, 12:36 PM

Demand is sky high so those available tickets should be snapped up.

Mo Rush

July 6th, 2010, 05:21 PM

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Mo Rush

July 6th, 2010, 06:04 PM

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Cape Town Fan Walk: Germany vs. Argentina

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Project Director

July 6th, 2010, 08:41 PM

Massive aerial ....cpt ROCKED .

Sjoerd

July 7th, 2010, 02:26 AM

Holland in the FINAL!

pawel19-87

July 7th, 2010, 10:31 AM

Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands

Attendance: 62,479

Ocean4

July 7th, 2010, 12:09 PM

Always wondered where the expression "Oranje" comes from.

"Oranje" resorts from Principality of Orange (Southern France now).
Foundet 1163 by Holy Roman Emperor Frederik I (King of Germany)
Inheritated by "Prince of Orange" William I (The Silent, Ruler of England) in 1544
becoming holdings of family Orange-Nassau (Royal House of the Netherlands today, who were present at Green Point stadium).
He was son of French Mother Claudia of Chalon-Orange from France
and German Father Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda from Germany

All genetically linked to Khoi San from South Africa :)

Qatar Son 333

July 7th, 2010, 01:23 PM

By far my best stadium for this World Cup, its just so... ELEGANT !

Mo Rush

July 7th, 2010, 02:31 PM

Zuma declares Cape Town his "favourite"

Zuma bowled over by Cape's World Cup class
By Clayton Barnes
2010 Writer

Cape Town has got the presidential stamp of approval as South Africa's best World Cup host city, with President Jacob Zuma describing it today as his "favourite".

Zuma was not alone in his praise for the city's World Cup campaign: SA Football Association president Kirsten Nematandani, who attended his first match in the city on Tuesday night, said the atmosphere had been "electric" and "magic".

And there's a very good chance Bafana Bafana will soon play at Cape Town Stadium, says Nematandani.

Zuma attended two of the eight World Cup matches in the city and even tested what Fifa described as South Africa's best pitch, when he jogged on to the field before the quarter-final on Saturday to take part in an exhibition game.

On Tuesday night, Zuma and Fifa boss Sepp Blatter chatted in the stadium's VIP suite as they watched the Netherlands claim a spot in the World Cup final.

After the match, Zuma gave Cape Town an unequivocal thumbs-up for its "thorough" planning.

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Zuma had thoroughly enjoyed playing and watching soccer in Cape Town.

"Cape Town has been the president's favourite," said Magwena. "The city has really put on a show. Heads of state who have accompanied the president have also been very pleased.

"The president was impressed by the way in which Cape Town prepared for and managed the tournament."

Nematandani said: "I don't know how Cape Town managed to do this. It was magic. I saw a lot of Capetonians wearing orange. Cape Town truly got into the World Cup spirit. There's just one word to describe it: 'fantastic'!"

Nematandani said Bafana Bafana would play a friendly in Cape Town soon to thank South Africans for their support during the tournament.

While the World Cup might be over for Cape Town, the city has benefited from billions of rands worth of international publicity and world-class infrastructure - and left doomsayers eating their words.

Gillian Saunders, from research company Grant Thornton, said the tournament had been a perfect marketing opportunity to show the world that Cape Town and South Africa could deliver any major sporting event.

"The World Cup definitely improved Cape Town's profile," said Saunders. "It was a great tourism marketing opportunity for the country. It's events like these that grow business and event tourism."

The economic spin-off had been phenomenal, said Mansoor Mohamed, the city's economic, social development and tourism executive director.

He said an estimated R11 billion would be pumped into the local economy as result of the tournament.

"The World Cup has definitely had an impact on the way people spend," he said. "We didn't only have tourists spending, but locals also supported their teams, they celebrated in the city and spent a lot of money along the Fan Walk."

The most positive impact, said Mohamed, was the perception change.

"People now see Cape Town as a world-class destination," he said. "We are the real winners. This event was the best destination marketing tool."

Finance, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Alan Winde said the biggest factors that had previously affected international travel to Cape Town were perceptions about safety and cost.

"The World Cup gave us the platform to overturn our reputation from a no-go zone to a must-go zone," said Winde.

The World Cup has resulted in a R14.5bn infrastructural development boost for Cape Town.

The provincial transport department spent more than R1bn on new roads and upgrades, while R1.5bn was spent on the new multi-storey terminal at the Cape Town International Airport.

The once run-down Cape Town station was also upgraded to the tune of R480-million.

New lodges, restaurants and hotels - such as the One and Only at the Waterfront, The Taj in Adderley Street, 15 on Orange and The Coral International in Wale Street - have also been built.

Fans used the city's Fan Walk for the last time on Tuesday night. About 500 000 fans have used the walk to and from the stadium since the start of the tournament, while 450 000 fans have visited the Grand Parade for the Fan Fest since June 11.

"All I can say is a big 'thank you' to the people of Cape Town," said mayor Dan Plato. "Without their support and gees, the event would never have been a success. The people of Cape Town really came to the party."

This article was originally published on page 1 of The Cape Argus (http://www.capeargus.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=5545405) on July 07, 2010

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