#Mbombela Stadium - 40 929 Seats - Nelspruit | Complete

[Durbsboi]

Sounds good

[Mo Rush]

[Mo Rush]

[dysan1]

looks like it is rather far out in the sticks....

Question:

What will this stadium be used for after the WC and how much seating will be reduced. for the pic makes the seating look permanent...I dont know of any sports events to ever take place in nelspruit

[Mo Rush]

no clue about the legacy..stadium will be reduced to 30,000 from 46,000..it is quite far out..but not too far from the city centre...its perhaps best for a small city so that traffic, and transport to and from the stadium can be controlled..i dont foresee any major traffic chaos...

[Durbsboi]

what happen to the crinkle cut roof?

[Snoop Dogg]

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Date: 26 Feb 2007
Title: Construction of Mbombela Stadium for 2010 FIFA World Cup to kick-start in June
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By Thapelo Sakoana, tel: (012) 314-2287

Nelspruit - The construction of Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will start in the next four months and the provincial government has budgeted R15 million for its first phase.

Mpumalanga Premier Thabang Makwetla said on Friday during the State of the Province Address that the project would be completed in May 2009.

"We are satisfied with progress that's been made to fast track work on stadium-related infrastructure such as ring roads connecting the stadium to main road infrastructure network," said Mr Makwetla.

In anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he said the province should, among others, implement a model of emergency medical services that focused on achieving better communication systems and short response times.

"This will significantly enhance our readiness to provide quality emergency health services that will meet the 2010 FIFA World Cup standard. We want to ensure that all the services provided to our communities are first-class when the world's biggest soccer spectacle takes place," he said.

Mr Makwetla said they would purchase 83 ambulances for R22 million in preparation for the world cup and beyond.

In this regard, he said, the establishment of fan parks would bring people together, an experience that has potential to strengthen and promote social cohesion.

Fan parks or fan fests were pioneered at this year's World Cup in Germany. They are locations outside of stadiums with big screen televisions allowing thousands of fans without tickets to watch the games and share in the spirit of the World Cup.

"These parks will bring Mpumalanga together to become part of the global community watching and enjoying the World Cup experience," he said.

In an effort to ensure that this becomes a truly African event, Mr Makwetla said his government would also ensure equitable participation of neighboring countries that border the province such as Swaziland and Mozambique. -BuaNews

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[hsark]

wow thats going to be heckit view at night

[Mo Rush]

Design philosophy

The land identified for the *** stadium is situated south of the N4 national route between Nelspruit and Pretoria and in close proximity to the Hall’s gateway, the Mpumalanga Parks Board Offices and east of the Mataffin Village.

The design of the stadium will not be for the purpose the 2010 Soccer World Cup event only but will be suitable for other events such as product launches, conferences, exhibitions and banquets. The proposed athletics stadium, constructed from sections of the world cup Stadium, is a further example of the additional flexibility to be created. The stadium will have a design life of 50 years.

Designs and development will comply with all South African local and national statutory regulations and guidance documents. It will also comply with the following: FIFA/UEFA Technical Recommendations and requirements for the construction or modernization of football stadia, 2000; Guide to safety at Sports Grounds’ (Green Guide) HMSO 1997; Football Stadium advisory Design Committee Guidance Notes (FSADC).

Parking facilities will include an informal car park for minibus taxi users, and area for Mbombela municipal busses as well as VIP parking. An additional facility will be created for 2000 vehicles in the inicial project and will be extended to accommodate 6000 vehicles.

The principal design philosophy is to create a stadium with a 45 000 seat capacity for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. In order to keep the overall project viable and within the business plan of the Mbombela Local Authority, the top tier that will seat 20 000 spectators will be removed and reconstructed to create the adjacent athletics stadium. - smart people!

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STADIUM HAS 4 PHASES:

* Phase 1: Construction of the stadium
* Phase 2: The removal of the 3rd tier to create the athletics stadium
* Phase 3: Final development of the soccer and athletics stadiums
* Phase 4: Development of the sports arena and convention centre

[Durbsboi]

Wait, Im confused, are they going with the flat or crinkle roof for this place?

[Mo Rush]

crinkly roof got replaced with this design, which i actually prefer

[waltjie]

i also cant help to think what will happen to such a beautiful structure after the WC...... will it just sit there and go to waste.....?

[Mo Rush]

Upper tier of 20,000 seats will be removed and be used at the athletics track.I think the stadium will support the entire area in terms of hosting cultural/community events, the ocassional sports event etc. However they should definitely be trying to get a football/rugby team to use the stadium.

[Mo Rush]

any news?

[Mo Rush]

News from the engineers is that the deadline is 15 March 2009

[Mo Rush]

[larsul]

Originally Posted by Mo Rush

Hello guys, i am from Guadalajara, Mexico and it looks like you are putting a nice stadium. The design is amazing, compared with the stadiums down there in Germany 2006. I only wish Mexico (if qualifies) can play in this nice stadium in the WC 2010 so me and my wife can visit this nice land.
Good luck with the preparations, it will be a great Worldcup!!

[JaiSec]

2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP – MPUMALANGA

Mbombela Stadium Project

BACKGROUND

�� The seating arrangements as per the three concourses
or tiers are as follows:-
a) Lower/ground tier: accommodates 22 000 general
spectators
b) Middle tier/box suite level: accommodates 6 000
spectators (FIFA, VVIP, media, etc)
c) Upper tier/concourse: accommodates 17 500
general spectators. About 6 000 seats on this level are
temporary or modular seats which might be removed
after the world cup.


PROGRESS AS PER MAIN ACTIVITIES

Fencing contract around the stadium site.
�� The Fencing Contract commenced in November
2006, Practical Completion took place on the 16th
January 2007 and the defects list has been
addressed.
�� This fencing has now been taken over by the Main
Contractor of the stadium as part of their contractual
obligations.

Relocations of Schools to the new site (temporarily)..
�� The two local Schools has been temporarily
relocated to the new site and fenced of.
�� Services will be provide by Mbombela Local
municipality and Department of Public Works &
Education.

Stadium Construction
�� As reported previously, the RoD (Record of Decision)
was approved in September 2006 and the EMP
(Environmental Management Plan) was approved in
January 2007.
�� However, there is one approval which is still outstanding.
It is the Water Use License (from DWAF), which Council
has not received any formal approval.
�� The Main Contractor, Mbombela Stadium JV has already
been appointed, and as reported previously it is a joint
venture between Basil Reed (South African Company)
and Bouyges TP (French Owned Company)
�� The site was handed over on 1 February 2007, and
Contractor has completed his site establishment and is
currently working on site.
�� The contractor has completed the bulk earthworks in the
stadium area, and is currently busy with the piling and
foundation construction.

Stadium Construction: Financials
�� National Treasury allocated R 875 million, Excl. VAT to
Council for the design, management and construction of
Mbombela Sports Stadium.
�� National Treasury has confirmed that stadium project
should be zero rated and VAT will be recoverable.
The break down is as indicated below:-
Stadium: R 735 207 023.00
Overlay R 15 000 000.00
Zone 4 Services R 104 792 977.00
Planning Funds R 20 000 000.00
TOTAL R 875 000 000.00 (Excl VAT)
�� Council entered into a Stadium Funding Agreement with
the National Government in December 2006.
�� The funds will be transferred into Council’s bank account
quarterly over a period of 3 financial years, namely
06/07; 07/08 and 08/09.
�� To date a total amount of R 105 852 728.00 (excluding
VAT) has been deposited into Council’s account.
�� The Main Contractor had been appointed for a reduced
scope of works to the value of R 730 million excluding
VAT.
�� And based on the financial analysis provided by
Platinum Sports, Council require additional funding
(shortfall) to the value of R 99.2 million, excl. VAT to
construct a FIFA compliant stadium.
�� Amongst some of the items which have been excluded
from the full scope of works include:
1. Full roof over the four stands;
2. Parking for VIP will be on grass;
3. Toilets may be reduced further;
4. Finishes.
�� Council through its Finance Services is
waiting for financial proposals from the
Private Sector, namely banks, sponsors,
local businesses (NAFCOC, LCBT, etc),
other financial institutions, etc.

Electricity to Mataffin Precinct
�� Council submitted Business Plans to Department of
Minerals and Energy (DME) amounting to R 200 million,
(incl. VAT) for financial assistance to provide the
infrastructure in Mataffin.
�� This funding is for electricity network strengthening,
upgrading, refurbishment and establishment of
electricity infrastructure in Mataffin Precinct.
�� To date a commitment of R 105 million has been
allocated by DME, and will be expended over a three
year period, and of which an amount of R 35 million has
been committed for 07/08 financial year.
Electricity to Mataffin Precinct
�� Due to long lead time in procuring transformers, an amount of
R 7 million has been referred to the Mid Year Adjustment Budget
(06/07) to fast the delivery of the transformers.
�� Council is currently finalizing the TOR (terms of references) for the
appointment of electrical consultants to start with the designs.
�� Permanent electricity in the stadium must available in March 2008,
for the commissioning of some of the works, namely, testing flood
lights, screens, etc.
�� Council therefore require additional amount to the value of R 95
million (incl. VAT) as counter-funding for the electrical infrastructure
in Mataffin Area.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND ROADS
�� The City appointed Delca System (transport planning
specialists) in 2004 to do a detailed transportation study.
�� Through public participation, the process to compile the
transportation plan involved traffic sampling, data
collection, analysis, formulating priority statement,
costing, etc.
�� The host City will use this opportunity to fast track it’s
millennium goals.

19 PROJECT GROUPS WERE IDENTIFIED FROM THE MBOMBELA
TRANSPORTATION STUDY AS PRIORITIES UNDER THE
FOLLOWING HEADINGS:
��MATAFFIN STADIUM PRECINCT
��EASTERN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
��BUSINESS NODES/AREAS
��AIRPORT CITY LINK
��MOBILITY/ TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
��NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT
��OPERATIONAL PLANNING
��N4 NORTHERN BY-PASS

Bulk Water Distribution, Outfall Sewer and Stormwater & Drainage
�� A Combined Services Report has been compiled by
Council through Silulumanzi for the Mataffin Area
(including the stadium precinct) and has been costed.
�� The work which must be done to meet the demand in
2010 include:-
1. The upgrade of the existing water purification plant,
2. Construction of four reservoirs on the Western side of the
precinct,
3. Install water reticulation in the township,
4. Provide storm water drainage,
5. Construct outfall sewer,
6. Provide sewer reticulation,
7. Upgrade of the existing sewer treatment works.
�� Total cost required to provide services mentioned
above is R 192 million (including VAT).
�� Permanent water must be available at the stadium by
March 2008.

ITC Requirements
�� The city’s IT infrastructure must be able to
meet the demands in 2010, with zero rate of
failure.
�� Council had been requested to compile a
status quo report on its existing IT
infrastructure.
�� FIFA had issued their ITC requirements to all
the host cities in September 2006 (through
MATCH AG & HBS) for the cities to comply
with.

Training Grounds and Match Venues.
�� Council is required to provide two official training
grounds to be located in Nelspruit, which will be used by
qualified national teams’ duration the world cup.
�� Match Venues which can be utilized by national teams
for their friendly games can be located within or outside
the city.
�� At minimum Match Venues should comply with SAFA
standards.
�� Proper infrastructure must be provided. Infrastructure
includes, access roads, parking, lighting, security, water,
fencing, pitch, sanitation facilities, etc.
�� Provincial Department of Sports, Arts and
Recreation (PDSAR) are the custodians of the
training grounds and match-venues, therefore
the financial implications are unknown by
Council at this stage.
�� However, the Training Grounds and Match
Venues must comply fully FIFA requirements,
namely the area must be free from third party
advertising, ambush marketing, etc.
�� The stadiums that have been identified for
this purpose are KaNyamazane stadium near Nelspruit,
KaBokweni stadium near White River and the Nelspruit rugby stadium.
Potential training venues have also been identified in Swaziland & Mozambique.

Official FIFA Fan Park and Public Viewing Sites
�� The city must provide at-least one Official FIFA
Fan Park, which must be located at or near the
city, in accordance with the FIFA requirements.
�� The Fan Parks must be easily accessible by
public transport and must be in a convenient
location.
�� Other bulk infrastructure and services must be
provided by the city, namely, electricity, lighting,
water, fencing, toilets, parking, emerging
services, disaster management, health services,
and waste management
�� Public Viewing Sites in other areas outside the city can
be established.
�� Such viewing sites much comply fully with FIFA
requirements and are subject to FIFA’s approval before
they can be established.
�� It is therefore ideal for non host cities which are going to
establish these viewing sites and match venues to sign
MOU’s with Council to ensure compliance to FIFA
requirements.
�� Costing to the Fan Parks and Public Viewing Sites is
also not included as it is PDSAR’s responsibility.

Host City Agreement (HCA): Compliance List
�� Council entered into a Host City Agreement with FIFA
in February 2006.
�� In accordance with the Agreement, the city must
comply with all the 17 Guarantees promised to FIFA by
our National Government during the bidding process.
Some of these Guarantees are listed below:-
1. FIFA Compliant Stadium
2. Safety and Security
3. Marketing and Tourism
4. Public Transport System
5. Health Services
6. Disaster Management
7. Taxes, Customs and Ports Entry
8. Emerging Services
9.Airports
10.Accommodation
11. Volunteer Program
12.Etc

[JaiSec]

Originally Posted by hsark

wow thats going to be heckit view at night

[Mo Rush]

great find!!