Stadiums in South Africa : New King Senzangakhona Stadium, Durban

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South Africa is the land where one divided nation came together and blended in one stronger prosperous and inspiring league for generations to come, live and flourish in great peace. It is the same reflection that embellishes the South Africa flag, the bonding and merging off two lines into one. The idea is brilliantly given an entire new meaning in the form of a mega structure, a monument that comes to life with thousands of cheerful, jovial and enthusiastic voices spreading a wave of energy in the “King Senzangakhona Stadium”, a design that speaks of the unity, in a profound yet marvelous way.

The design national flag inspired design consists of a 350m long span arch around 105m high, which will hold up the roof of the stadium. The top of the arch will rise to 106 m above the pitch. Not only the design but every thing about this world class stadium makes it one of its kind. Senzangakhona provides a multi-purpose sporting facility to host for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It includes an adjoining indoor arena, football museum, sports institute and transport station

The opening of the stadium was marked by a huge celebration chaired by KwaZulu-Natal’s Premier Sbu Ndebele and Thekwini Mayor Councilor Obed Mlaba. The stadium is built at the site of the existing King’s Park stadium thu providing an easy access from all top corners of the city. Also flights to Durban are facilitated by a large number of airlines. Some airlines have contributed to boost the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 matches in Durban through cheap international flight tickets and accommodation discounts. Cheap flights to Durban from London by British Airways, South African Airline, Virgin Atlantic and KLM are available at promotional airfares more information at cheap flights to South Africa.

The project of this 21st century stadium was awarded to the Ibhola Lethu consortium. The capital expenditure on construction of the stadium crossed R1,6 billion, making it a record breaking construction project undertaken in South Africa to date. The stadium complies with all international safety and security standards in accordance with FIFA requirements with a seating capacity for 70 000 people during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium covers an area of around 320 x 280 sq. m and 45m high with the arches approx 100m high making it an architectural excellence and unique stadium design in the world.

The stadium will have the capacity to hold 70,000 spectators during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is further improvised with 150 corporate hospitality suites with 7,500 seats. Also, stadium tours are one of the most attractive feature of this beauty, as funicular carries visitors from the north side of the stadium to a viewing platform at the top of the arch, offering a bird eye view over Durban city. King Senzangakhona Stadium will host five group games, one second round game and a semi-final match in the coastal city of Durban.

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