The Biggest Event!
The FIFA World Cup™ is the biggest sporting event in the world. It is a unique window of opportunity for Africa, South Africa and Cape Town.
Facts and Figures: Germany
- 2006: 194 nations, 64 sold-out games, 32 teams
- 3,36 million spectators in 12 stadiums
- 18,4 million spectators at Fan Fests in 12 host cities
- Average 2 240 hotel rooms per team per night
- 25 000 hospitality workers
- Estimated 25-30 billion cumulative TV audience in 240 countries
- 18 000 plus media representatives
Facts and Figures: South Africa
- Provisional income 2007 – 2010: US$ 3 billion plus, investment in soccer development
- Estimated 500 000 visitors
- Run-up events/opportunities: workshops, draws, congress, FIFA Johannesburg office, opening & closing ceremony and International Broadcast Centre
- 10 venues, 9 host cities
- Teams need base camps and training venues
- Influx of supporters
Goals for Cape Town:
- Host successful 2010 events
- New and upgraded infrastructure and facilities
- Economic opportunities
- Promote Cape Town as a desirable destination for travellers and investors
The 2010 Green Point Stadium
- Structural info. / construction stats.
- World-class, FIFA compliant and sustainable stadium
- Not excessive
- The total cost - R2,85 billion
- The City of Cape Town will contribute R400 million plus R100 million contingency funding
- Provincial government will contribute R212 million
- Joint City/Province business plan has three strategic pillars:
- compliance with FIFA requirements for hosting the games
- optimizing the developmental impact and leaving a legacy
- maximising promotional, positioning opportunities: leverage
- Transport, Safety and Security and Public Viewing Areas are three key work streams plus 18 other areas
Transport
- Joint funding by all three spheres of government to improve Cape Town’s transport infrastructure
- Major investment in the rail system
- Development, enhancement of strategic transport corridors and major routes
- Restructuring of road-based public transport services into unified, integrated public transport services
- Investment in long distance public transport facilities
- Investment in Non-Motorised Transport facilities (NMT)
- Intelligent transport systems and travel demand management
- Stadium precinct infrastructure and inner city distribution system
- Comprehensive overall operational management of the support systems including safety and security
- Airport to city link
Supporting Budgets, Strategies and Plans
- Upgrades and new infrastructure planned to service the stadium and ensure a successful event
- Substantial amounts from City/Province operational budgets
- Western Cape included in plans and public viewing areas
Investment in the Cape Town Area
- Cape Town International Airport upgrades
- New and refurbished rail rolling stock
- Station and signalling upgrades
- V & A Waterfront
- Six new hotels
- Upgraded IT & T infrastructure (if Cape Town hosts the IBC)
