The biggest event
The biggest sporting event in the World - unique window of opportunity for Africa, South Africa and Cape Town
Mutual commitment from FIFA and SA Government
Scope: 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
· 800 000 visitors expected, 2 million plus came
· 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
Scope: South Africa
· Provisional income 2007 – 2010: US$ 3 billion plus, investment in soccer development
· 500 000 visitors?
· Run-up events/opportunities: workshops, draws, congress, FIFA Johannesburg office, opening, closing ceremony, International Broadcast Centre
· 10 venues, 9 host cities
· Teams need base camps, training venues, influx of supporters
Goal for Cape Town:
· Party capital
· Successful event
· New and upgraded infrastructure and facilities
· Economic opportunities
· Promote as desirable destination for travellers and investors.
The 2010 Green Point stadium
· World-class, FIFA compliant and sustainable stadium,
· Not excessive
· The total cost - R2,85 billion.
· The City of Cape Town will contribute R400 million
· Provincial Government just over R100 million
· National Treasury will fund R1,93 billion (NB: stadium specific, not discretionary funding)
· Contingencies provided, but National Treasury asked to provide central allocation for major contingencies
· Site specific and “location” costs at R642 million part of R2,85 billion
· Sustainability modelling – low, base, high scenario
· 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
· R1 billion plus jointly provided 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 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 to ensure a successful hosting of the event.
· Substantial amounts from City/Province operational budgets
· Western Cape included in plans, public viewing areas
Investment in the metropolitan area
· R1.2 Billion to ACSA for Cape Town International Airport upgrades
· R1.2 Billion to SARCC for new and refurbished rail rolling stock
· R420 Million to SARCC for station and signalling upgrades
· R7 Billion investment in the V&A waterfront, plus 2010 related investment
· Six new approved new hotels to be constructed
· Release of developable land to raise finance
· Upgraded IT&T infrastructure (if Cape Town hosts the IBC)
Process
· Design done
· Government funding obtained
· Construction: pre-qualification done, now cost tenders
· Record of Decision: appeal period, finality
· Negotiation with rightholders
· Appointment of contractor
· On site first quarter 2007 (funding, ROD in place, no other hurdles)
· Completion end 2009
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