Green Point in Cape Town

World Cup 2010: Cape Town Stadium in Green Point

Construction of Cape Town Stadium for World Cup 2010 began in March 26, 2007.
Over 5 million bricks were used for building this giant project – which, no doubt, will become pride of each and every capetonian. This massive building meant for conducting large international events and will amaze its visitors by its splendid design, grandiose really giant
size. Beautiful grass carpet for the Stadium field combines winter rye and Kentucky Blue grass. This particular mixture has been selected specifically for this Grand Event of FIFA 2010 since it can endure damage and provide excellent ‘bounce and roll'.

Green Point Stadium construction can't BUT impress our readers by its huge figures.
HEIGHT of Cape Town Stadium is 50 m
LENGTH of Cape Town Stadium: 290 m
ROOF area of Cape Town Stadium: 38.000 sq m
WIDTH of Cape Town Stadium: over 260 m
AREA of Stadium in perimeter: 745 m
AREA of PODIUM in perimeter: over 1.300 m
SITE AREA of Cape Town Stadium: 56.990 sq m
SEATER FACILITIES: 68.000
FIELD GRASS: 13.535 sq m.
Total ROOF weight of Cape Town Stadium: over 3,5 t
BRICKS used in total: 5.200.000+
Concrete used for construction of Cape Town Stadium: 96.000 q m
Length of all HANDRAILS is over 2.200 m
Area of FLOOR: over 116.000 sq m

GREEN POINT STADIUM FACILITIES

There are 59 main gates and 115 turnstiles in Cape Town Stadium. For VIP visitors allocated 250 VIP suites. For handicappers – 120 wheelchairs. Green Point Stadium facilities (caters for) everybody. Physically challenged visitors are welcome – there are 120 wheelchairs. Parking area in Stadium Basement can take more than 1.100 cars. Green Point Cape Town Stadium has 16 lifts and huge conference hall which area is about 1.800 sq m. There are TV studios, medical centers, police station and other essential facilities in Green Point Cape Town Stadium.

Cape Town's new national Treasure - Green Point Stadium has found its birth due to World Cup 2010. After FIFA 2010 Green Point Stadium will open its doors to local and international soccer & rugby matches. Green Point Stadium will facilitate important sport and musical events, public shows etc.

FREE VIEWING OF FIFA 2010 in CAPE TOWN

Last but not least: FIFA 2010 FREE Gift for ‘unlucky one's: FAN FEST

FIFA 2010 organizers in Cape Town prepared a very pleasant surprise for those who won't be able to obtain ticket – at FAN FEST they will be able to view World Cup 2010 matches at special viewing sections in large TV screens. Entrance is free and can accommodate up to 25.000 people. Moreover, in four large regions of Cape Town there will be public viewing area: in Mitchells Plain, Bellville, Athlone and Khayelitsha. Green Point Stadium extends its welcome for all soccer fans - thanks to modern technology. Accommodation for World Cup 2010 in Cape Town won't be easy to find - most of hotel and b & b in Cape Town are booked long time ago. For availibility of Halal World Cup Accommodation you can contact Layla's Villa administration - contact to find out about World Cup accommodation >>