Cape Town - The Green Point Stadium's new Visitor Centre, which will allow visitors to see the construction site and progress of the stadium from a viewing platform, has been opened.
Executive Mayor Helen Zille officially opened the centre, which is situated behind the Old Green Point Stadium in Vlei Road, Green Point, on Tuesday.
"It [the centre] will be available for the people of Cape Town, and will also serve as a tourist attraction, especially given the international prominence that the Green Point stadium has achieved," Mayor Zille said.
Where previously the construction site was closed from the public eye, the centre will now enable residents, and particularly the youth, to view and learn about building progress in a safe and innovative manner.
"I hope the impressive structural work on the stadium will encourage more of our learners to study civil engineering and related fields where skills are currently needed in South Africa," she said.
The centre is the outcome of a partnership between contractors Murray & Roberts/WBHO and the City of Cape Town.
"The Green Point Stadium Visitor Centre is a vehicle for us to provide an understanding to all who come through the doors of what Team Green Point are trying to achieve out there at the coal face," said Andrew Fanton, Project Director Murray & Roberts/WBHO.
The centre will be used as a tool to create enthusiasm and positive energy around the delivery of a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup.
"It is a place for learners of all ages to come and experience the excitement of building a project of this size and complexity, first hand.
"It is now time to put pen to paper about the positives associated with the Green Point Stadium and the 2010 FIFA World Cup," Mr Fanton said.
The centre will be open to the public from 7 January 2008 from 10am to 5pm on week-days and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.
There will also be a multi-media theatre performance, soccer themed exhibitions and an architectural model of the stadium on show. The centre has a 133-seater auditorium and a boardroom.
The facility will provide an ideal venue for media briefings and FIFA inspection visits and will also be used to provide induction training for new staff on site.
The centre will be funded through the sale of advertising on the hoarding surrounding the construction site.
The approvals are in line with the city outdoor advertising by-law. A small entry fee will be applicable to assist with operational costs of the facility.
Executive Mayor Helen Zille officially opened the centre, which is situated behind the Old Green Point Stadium in Vlei Road, Green Point, on Tuesday.
"It [the centre] will be available for the people of Cape Town, and will also serve as a tourist attraction, especially given the international prominence that the Green Point stadium has achieved," Mayor Zille said.
Where previously the construction site was closed from the public eye, the centre will now enable residents, and particularly the youth, to view and learn about building progress in a safe and innovative manner.
"I hope the impressive structural work on the stadium will encourage more of our learners to study civil engineering and related fields where skills are currently needed in South Africa," she said.
The centre is the outcome of a partnership between contractors Murray & Roberts/WBHO and the City of Cape Town.
"The Green Point Stadium Visitor Centre is a vehicle for us to provide an understanding to all who come through the doors of what Team Green Point are trying to achieve out there at the coal face," said Andrew Fanton, Project Director Murray & Roberts/WBHO.
The centre will be used as a tool to create enthusiasm and positive energy around the delivery of a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup.
"It is a place for learners of all ages to come and experience the excitement of building a project of this size and complexity, first hand.
"It is now time to put pen to paper about the positives associated with the Green Point Stadium and the 2010 FIFA World Cup," Mr Fanton said.
The centre will be open to the public from 7 January 2008 from 10am to 5pm on week-days and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.
There will also be a multi-media theatre performance, soccer themed exhibitions and an architectural model of the stadium on show. The centre has a 133-seater auditorium and a boardroom.
The facility will provide an ideal venue for media briefings and FIFA inspection visits and will also be used to provide induction training for new staff on site.
The centre will be funded through the sale of advertising on the hoarding surrounding the construction site.
The approvals are in line with the city outdoor advertising by-law. A small entry fee will be applicable to assist with operational costs of the facility.
- BuaNews
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