The Road to 2010
City Council 2010 Fact Sheet
Goal for Cape Town:
Party capital
Successful event
New/upgraded infrastructure & facilities
Economic opportunities
Promote as desirable destination for travellers & investors.
The 2010 Green Point stadium
World-class, FIFA compliant, sustainable
Not excessive
The total cost - R2,49 billion.
City of Cape Town contributes R400m
Provincial Government just over R100m
National Treasury committed R1.92bn
Contingencies provided, but National Treasury asked to provide central allocation for major contingencies
Site specific costs are R642m part of R2,49bn
Sustainability modelling - low, base, high scenario
Joint City/Province business plan has three strategic pillars:
 :: compliance with FIFA requirements
:: optimizing the developmental impact and leaving a legacy
:: maximising promotional, positioning opportunities
Transport, Safety and Security and Public Viewing Areas are three key work streams plus 18 other areas
Transport
R1.9 billion 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/new infrastructure planned to service the stadium and ensure 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
R1.2bn by ACSA for Cape Town International Airport upgrades
R1.2bn by SARCC for new & refurbished rail rolling stock
R420m by SARCC for station & signalling upgrades
R7bn investment in the V&A Waterfront
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
Construction: pre-qualification done, now cost tenders
Record of Decision: appeal period, finality
Appointment of contractor
On site mid January 2007 (funding, ROD in place, no other hurdles)
Completion July 2009
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