Main Cape Town 2010 Transport Hub works underway

Civic Centre road works
Originally uploaded by coda

Hertzog Boulevard at the Civic Centre will be the location of the main 2010 transport hub during the FIFA World Cup. Apart from the 7,000sqm site allocated to the station, the area will also serve metred taxis and other forms of transport. The upgraded Cape Town station and the planned new long distance bus terminal are both within walking distance.

From this station, spectators will use trunk and feeder shuttle services to the stadium, V&A Waterfront, and surrounds. Works are expected to be complete by April 2010.

Have your say! Cape Town's Integrated Transport Plan

The City of Cape Town’s Transport Department is in the process of reviewing and updating its Integrated Transport Plan.

Copies of the updated ITP are available at all subcouncil offices and public libraries. Alternatively, please click on the links below to view/download the document.

Integrated Transport Plan for the City of Cape Town 2006 To 2011 (PDF, 5.8mb)
Executive Summary : ITP for the City of Cape Town 2006 To 2011 (PDF, 1.2mb)

We strongly encourage you to review the updated ITP and provide us with your comment by Monday, 28 September 2009.

Please submit your written comments:

By post to: ITP Public Participation Office, P.O. Box 494, Cape Town, 8000

Fax: 021 424 5588

By e-mail to: Lindiwe.Gaika@af.aurecongroup.com or Tamara.North@af.aurecongroup.com

Robben Island and Green Point stadium in the distance

Robben Island in the distance
Originally uploaded by DanieVDM

Just another day in magnificent Cape Town. Spot the stadium!

Green Point Elevated Circle nearing completion

Raised cirlce
Originally uploaded by Blyzz

The magnificent Green Point Elevated circle is heading towards completion. The raised structure will will allow pedestrians to walk easily and safely from Somerset Road, the 2010 FIFA fan mile, to the stadium. Granger Bay Boulevard, currently under construction, will provide a new link to the V&A Waterfront.

The Green Point IRT station to serve the stadium will be connected to the Western Boulevard end of the circle ensuring easy movement for spectators from the station under the circle towards the stadium precinct.

Cape Town Station: The transformation continues

Progress - Cape Town Station - Aug. 2009
Originally uploaded by Berylmd

For the first time in over 30 years, Cape Town Central Station, a key transport hub during the 2010 FIFA World Cup will is being upgraded and transformed into a safe, clean and accessible transport hub.

The R500 million upgrade will see the main concourse revamped to ensure an improved flow of commuters and a more visually appealing interior. The deck will house a traders area, retail opportunities will exist along Strand Street and a new lightweight steel facade will line the Strand Street facade providing a dramatic welcome to all commuters.

Other improvements included a large public square, links to the IRT system and a long distance bus terminal nearby. Works remain on schedule for completion, a few months before kick-off.

It's been worth the wait.

Work on red IRT system lanes underway!

Red IRT lane on Otto du Plessis Drive
Originally uploaded by warrenski

The first stretch of the 3.7m wide durable red-coloured surface is put down over the steel latticework. The surface of this lane is designed to endure a minimum of 3 decades of abuse!

Stay tuned for updates about other parts of the IRT system.

Green Point Stadium Webcams

Keep an eye on the progress of Green Point Stadium. The stadium is currently 85% complete with the last few glass panels of the roof being installed. Seat installation is well underway and the facade steel structure is advancing at a rapid pace.