#Free State Stadium - 46 000 Seats - Bloemfontein | Complete

Mo Rush · November 28th, 2006, 02:46 PM

Proposed Design:

Current Stadium:

SA BOY · November 28th, 2006, 05:30 PM

how blue does the water look in loch logan in the first pic, a bit of photoshop me thinks

***dysan1*** · November 28th, 2006, 06:53 PM

so they adding a tier? whats the current capacity?

Mo Rush · November 28th, 2006, 06:57 PM

This is probably really old information but its all I can find.

§ 37 076 seat stadium

§ 16 914 seats under cover

§ Capacity will increase to 52,000 all seater by 2007, in preparation for World Cup Soccer 2010

Durbsboi · November 29th, 2006, 07:42 AM

Still think they need to go abit overboard in the design on the new stand, that current design is too bland

***dysan1*** · November 30th, 2006, 08:22 PM

its gotta blend with the rest bud.

Durbsboi · December 1st, 2006, 09:03 AM

yeh you can make it blend in & still go overboard

Mo Rush · December 11th, 2006, 07:03 PM

Bloemfontein

Free State Stadium

The upgrade of the Free State stadium (Vodacom Park) in the Mangaung municipality has been awarded to the BKS-Iliso Consortium.

Iliso will mainly be involved in the civil engineering work of the project, while BKS is the structuralconstruction engineer.

“The project is currently in its conceptual design phase, and we plan to start the construction phase by July 2007,” says BKS technical director Gert Fourie.

At this stage, the construction cost is R245-million.

The current 38 000-seat capacitywill be upgraded to accommodate 45 000 people by extending theexisting grand stand.

The construction period isestimated to take 14 months, which means the upgrade will be complete by mid-2008.

Durbsboi · December 12th, 2006, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysan1

its gotta blend with the rest bud.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durbsboi

yeh you can make it blend in & still go overboard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo Rush

See I told you so!

Mo Rush · January 28th, 2007, 01:24 PM

Free State stadium plans on track

22 Jan 2007 - Inet Bridge -

Intro
Alterations to Bloemfontein's 2010 Fifa World Cup stadium in the Free State will start in July
Alterations to Bloemfontein's 2010 Fifa World Cup stadium in the Free State will start in July, but beds still seem to be the biggest problem, the Mangaung Host City organisation said on Thursday.

"The most important issue for us is the upgrade of the stadium," said George Mohlakoana, chief executive of Mangaung Host City.

He said the city would receive R221 million from central government to complete upgrades, which included increasing the spectator capacity of the stadium from about 38,000 to 48,000.

Mohlakoana said the original cost estimates were R280million

"We had to go back to the board and redesign our plan. We revisited the design and brought the cost down to R245 million. The city has decided to stand in for R24 million," he said.

"Other upgrades include floodlights, a public address system, closed circuit TV for in and around the stadium, and media facilities," he said.

Mohlakoana hoped the tender would be advertised next month and in March and awarded in May.

The Free State's capital city however faces a huge shortage of beds for soccer visitors.

"Accommodation is the biggest challenge facing us," he said.

The city has only about 6,500 beds in the tourism sector, but about 20,000 beds are required.

Mohlakoana said they would link up with neighbouring cities like Kimberley and Maseru in Lesotho to solve the problem.

"We are also working on ideas for home-based stay, where residents make their homes available to visitors," he said.

Sowetan

***dysan1*** · January 28th, 2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durbsboi

See I told you so!

And with cost cuts i reckon the roof will no longer look like the "wow" one...more like the rest like it should

Mo Rush · January 28th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysan1

And with cost cuts i reckon the roof will no longer look like the "wow" one...more like the rest like it should

i really like this stadium..and i agree that the current roof design should just be repeated and form one stadium bowl..its neat and looks good..the atmosphere of 46,000 at this stadium is going to be electric

Durbsboi · January 29th, 2007, 07:49 AM

I hope they catering for a seats on top of the roof for Rassie

Mo Rush · January 29th, 2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durbsboi

I hope they catering for a seats on top of the roof for Rassie

i actually get that.

Martsbra · January 29th, 2007, 06:02 PM

why was he on the roof anyway?

Durbsboi · January 30th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Its his "sideline" coaching tactics, he says he has a better view of his players from there, & uses lights to change formations & tactics

***dysan1*** · January 30th, 2007, 10:15 AM

That dude is a nutter

Martsbra · January 30th, 2007, 11:27 AM

I think he should throw eggs on the bulls supporters
thats more fun

Martsbra · January 30th, 2007, 11:27 AM

Thanks

Martsbra · January 30th, 2007, 11:30 AM

I think he should throw eggs on the bulls supporters from up there

November 28th, 2006, 02:46 PM	#1
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November 28th, 2006, 05:30 PM	#2
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November 28th, 2006, 06:57 PM	#4
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	This is probably really old information but its all I can find. § 37 076 seat stadium § 16 914 seats under cover § Capacity will increase to 52,000 all seater by 2007, in preparation for World Cup Soccer 2010 __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

November 29th, 2006, 07:42 AM	#5
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,997 Likes (Received): 4	Still think they need to go abit overboard in the design on the new stand, that current design is too bland __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

November 30th, 2006, 08:22 PM	#6
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,806 Likes (Received): 20	its gotta blend with the rest bud. __________________ Improving in stature day by day

December 1st, 2006, 09:03 AM	#7
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,997 Likes (Received): 4	yeh you can make it blend in & still go overboard __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

December 11th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#8
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	Bloemfontein Free State Stadium The upgrade of the Free State stadium (Vodacom Park) in the Mangaung municipality has been awarded to the BKS-Iliso Consortium. Iliso will mainly be involved in the civil engineering work of the project, while BKS is the structuralconstruction engineer. “The project is currently in its conceptual design phase, and we plan to start the construction phase by July 2007,” says BKS technical director Gert Fourie. At this stage, the construction cost is R245-million. The current 38 000-seat capacitywill be upgraded to accommodate 45 000 people by extending theexisting grand stand. The construction period isestimated to take 14 months, which means the upgrade will be complete by mid-2008. __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

January 28th, 2007, 01:24 PM	#10
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	Free State stadium plans on track 22 Jan 2007 - Inet Bridge - Intro Alterations to Bloemfontein's 2010 Fifa World Cup stadium in the Free State will start in July Alterations to Bloemfontein's 2010 Fifa World Cup stadium in the Free State will start in July, but beds still seem to be the biggest problem, the Mangaung Host City organisation said on Thursday. "The most important issue for us is the upgrade of the stadium," said George Mohlakoana, chief executive of Mangaung Host City. He said the city would receive R221 million from central government to complete upgrades, which included increasing the spectator capacity of the stadium from about 38,000 to 48,000. Mohlakoana said the original cost estimates were R280million "We had to go back to the board and redesign our plan. We revisited the design and brought the cost down to R245 million. The city has decided to stand in for R24 million," he said. "Other upgrades include floodlights, a public address system, closed circuit TV for in and around the stadium, and media facilities," he said. Mohlakoana hoped the tender would be advertised next month and in March and awarded in May. The Free State's capital city however faces a huge shortage of beds for soccer visitors. "Accommodation is the biggest challenge facing us," he said. The city has only about 6,500 beds in the tourism sector, but about 20,000 beds are required. Mohlakoana said they would link up with neighbouring cities like Kimberley and Maseru in Lesotho to solve the problem. "We are also working on ideas for home-based stay, where residents make their homes available to visitors," he said. Sowetan __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

January 29th, 2007, 07:49 AM	#13
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,997 Likes (Received): 4	I hope they catering for a seats on top of the roof for Rassie __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

January 29th, 2007, 06:02 PM	#15
Martsbra brad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Joburg Posts: 420 Likes (Received): 0	why was he on the roof anyway?

January 30th, 2007, 09:05 AM	#16
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,997 Likes (Received): 4	Its his "sideline" coaching tactics, he says he has a better view of his players from there, & uses lights to change formations & tactics __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

January 30th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#17
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,806 Likes (Received): 20	That dude is a nutter __________________ Improving in stature day by day

January 30th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#18
Martsbra brad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Joburg Posts: 420 Likes (Received): 0	I think he should throw eggs on the bulls supporters thats more fun

January 30th, 2007, 11:30 AM	#20
Martsbra brad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Joburg Posts: 420 Likes (Received): 0	I think he should throw eggs on the bulls supporters from up there

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