Mbombela State of Readiness: 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Tournament

City Obligations  Main focus of the City:  To provide a FIFA compliant stadium to be used as a venue for World Cup matches;  To prepare the city to such an extent that visitors to the city have a pleasant stay at the city in accordance with the expectations of FIFA;  To plan the facility and supporting infrastructure in order that a lasting legacy is created for the residents of the city

Progress  Stadium construction forms the critical path of the project;  Project manager and Professional team were appointed;  Platinum Sport Consulting  Lefika Equity Consortium  Stadium designs were approved by City Council, Provincial Cabinet and stakeholders;  EIA Approval expected shortly;  Site has been cleared

MBOMBELA WC2010 MULTI-PURPOSE SPORT STADIUM

Progress  Tenders to invite contractors for fencing, earthworks and construction of the facility have been issued  Main tender closes on 28 September;  The estimated construction period is 22 months. Estimated date of completion Dec 08.  The contractor to be appointed has to comply to the requirements of a CIDB Category 9 contractor;

Progress  Two schools have to be relocated and agreement has been reached between the Provincial Government and Municipality in this regard;  Department of Public Works – manage the process of relocating the schools.

Progress  A precinct plan has been developed to guide future development in the vicinity of the Stadium.  The precinct plan aims to leverage the infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth in the area.  The precinct plan has taken into account proposals regarding accessibility from the Traffic Engineers  The plan will form the basis for a Township to be established.

City Preparation Transport Mataffin Access Road System – primary and secondary roads around the stadium which will serve as boulevard linking the N4 and the planned by-pass. These roads will link the public-taxi rank earmarked on the southern side of the stadium including the railway station.

Transport ( Cont)  Upgrades public routes in Eastern Areas including bus/taxi interchanges and public transport ranks, namely Matsulu, Lehawu, Kabokweni, Kanyamazane and Swalala.  It also include installations of CCTV cameras in major traffic interchanges and areas of high pedestrian concentration.

Transport  Construction of public transport taxi rank and CBD and upgrade pedestrian walk ways – December 2009  Upgrade access road to the airport (KMIA) – December  Upgrade the R40 into HOV lane – December 2009  Construct the N4 by-pass with or without interchange – December 2009

Costs Mataffin Precinct, Eastern Residential Areas,NMT, Airport City Link, TDM, Business Node 07/08( Rm) /09(Rm) 243.7

ItemTOTAL PROJECT COST EXCL. FEES Total Cost 1.00Estimated Building Cost 663,450, Add Contingency Allowance 16,586, Sub-total excl Escalation 680,036, Escalation Pre-award 6,800, Escalation Contract 48,962, Sub-total Building Cost (excl Fees) 735,799, Add 14% 103,011, Sub-total Project Cost (incl VAT) 838,811,169 Costs

ItemTOTAL PROJECT COST INCL. FEES Total Cost 4.00Sub-total Grey Area Cost (excl Fees) 735,799, Professional Fees Design 107,426, Professional Fees PM 12,876, Sub-total Project Cost (excl VAT) 856,102, Add 14% 119,854, Sub-total Project Cost (incl VAT) 975,956,795 Costs

Hospitality/ Accommodation  An assessment will be done to determine the exact numbers of available accommodation and categories of accommodation;  Information was provided to the DBSA,will be verified  The City was visited by Match AG,the official ticketing and accommodation agent of FIFA and information is collated to provide and to determine gaps.  Local Business community and hospitality sector will be involved in this regard

Important Issues Safety and security: Entertainment Volunteers Communication Task teams will be established to deal with each of the above categories

Challenges  The main challenge is no just the infrastructure provision but to ensure that the maximum economic benefit is derived from the project and to ensure that the city is ready.  Important to establish an efficient institutional arrangement that would ensure quick decision making and involvement of relevant stake holders.

Challenges  Residents need to be kept informed and involved in process through efficient communication process.  Vast numbers of visitors will be in the city for the period during the event and especially during match days.  Will challenge the ability of the city iro, cleanliness, crime, entertainment information centres etc.

Challenges  Proper business case with scenario setting will be developed as basis for planning,  Profile of visitors depend on the teams playing:

Challenges  FIFA Philosophy is that as many fans as possible should enjoy the event and soccer should be exposed to as many persons as possible.  Public viewing is an important part of the event and purpose is to expose locals to the event.

Training Venues  4 Training venues should be provided and exact requirements in this regard has not yet been provided.

Conclusion  Important to understand the spirit of a World Cup and plan accordingly;  The basis has been set and city in cooperation with its partners will succeed in preparing itself for the event;  Single biggest event in the World and it depends on the level of preparedness of the City will determine if the maximum benefit will be derived.