Durban 2010 FIFA World Cup Host City

Presentation at International Conference on Innovative Cities, Curitiba, Brazil

18 May 2011

Eric Apelgren

Durban some basic facts Total area 2297 km2

Population – 3.5 million

Annual budget – R23 billion

Number of councillors – 200

Number of wards – 100

Number of staff – 19000

Level of unemployment -30%

Durban – a name introduced by the British colonialists. Still used to market the region.

eThekwini (an indigenous name) municipality is the legal entity today.

ORGANOGRAM FOR ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY

Head: Geographical

Information Unit

116 (5) = 121

Head: Internal Audit &

Performance Management

Unit

72 (6) = 78

Head: International &

Governance Relations Unit

6 (2) = 8

Ombudsperson & Head:

Investigations Unit

28 (2) = 30

Legal

Services Unit

26 (2) = 28

Strategic Project Unit

0 (6) = 6

Office of the City

Manager CLUSTER

272 (28) = 300

Development

Planning and

Management

Unit

314 (31) = 345

Economic

Development

and Facilitation

Unit

18 (15) = 33

Business

Support

Unit

33 (5) = 38

Markets Unit

85 (28) = 113

City

Enterprises

Unit

17 (18) = 35

Deputy City Manager:

Sustainable

Development &

City Enterprises

CLUSTER

467 (97) = 564

Supply Chain Management

3.1

94 (16) = 110

Housing Unit

3.2

335 (39) = 374

Electricity Unit

1632 (124) = 1756

Water and

Sanitation

Unit

1670 (97) = 1767

Cleansing and

Solid Waste

Unit

1110 (95) = 1205

Engineering Unit

1646 (32) = 1678

Transport Authority

Unit

103 (2) =105

Deputy City Manager:

Procurement &

Infrastructure

CLUSTER

6591 (405) = 6996

Health Unit

4.1

943 (78) = 1021

Metropolitan

Police

Unit

1383 (556) =1939

Emergency

Services

Unit

572 (30) = 602

Parks, Recreation

& Culture

Unit

3185 (1391) = 4576

Deputy City Manager:

Health, Safety &

Social Services

CLUSTER

6084 (2055) = 8139

City Hall

Administration

and Secretariat

Unit

106 (52) =158

Communication

Unit

17 (14) = 31

Regional

Centres

Unit

79 (38) = 117

Community

Participation

& Action Support

Unit

20 (320) = 52

Deputy City Manager:

Governance

CLUSTER

223 (136) = 359

Human

Resources Unit

286 (57) = 343

Skills

Development Unit

79 (75) = 154

Management

Services and

Organizational

Unit

22 (4) = 26

Occupational

Health & Safety

Unit

51 (0) = 51

Deputy City Manager:

Corporate and

Human Resources

CLUSTER

439 (136) = 575

Internal Control &

Business Systems

Department

91 (16) = 107

Finance, Pensions & Major

Projects

Department

35 (9) = 44

Income

190 (94) = 284

Expenditure

Unit

377 (24) = 401

Real Estates Unit

110 (21) = 131

City Fleet Unit

230(23) = 253

Deputy City Manager:

Treasury

CLUSTER

1036 (189) = 1225

CITY MANAGER

MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM & PRECINCT

2010 is not just about the stadium…

Background: “WC 2010 and Beyond”

In early 2005 eThekwini and Province adopted a “2010 and Beyond Strategy” aimed at positioning the city and province as Africa’s Premier Sport and Tourism destination.

Also looks at building sport – especially football in the region

2010 and Beyond Event-led Development

Durban is one of the major sporting cities in Africa

Proven ability to host major international sporting events: Cricket World Cup matches

Rugby World Cup matches

Clipper Round the World Yacht race

World Cycling Championships

FINA World Swimming Championships

A1 Grand Prix World Rally

2010 and Beyond

The physical heart of 2010 is the Kings Park Sporting Precinct

Moses Mabhida Stadium

Planning/Construction process underway to accommodate the main Olympic sporting codes

Moses Mabhida Stadium

World class 70 000 Seater stadium to host

semi-final

Capable of being expanded to accommodate

future Olympics

Multifunctional without compromising

activity of football

Financially viable: maximising potential

income streams while minimising financial

drain on city

Best concept at the best price

Stadium Precinct People’s Park and Heroes’ Walk Underground Parking Pedestrianisation of Walter Gilbert Road Imbizo Place Pedestrianised link from NMR to the Beach Resurfacing NMR Road FIFA Precinct Costs Access Improvements Sports Precinct Service Road Kings Park Railway Station Sport and Culture Hall of Excellence Roof Arch Tourist Attraction

Stadium Precinct

People‟s Park & Heroes

Walk with

Underground parking

Semi-pedestrianisation of

Walter Gilbert Road

Pedestrianised link to

beach

New Kings Park Railway

Station and Transport

interchange

Imbizo Place, retail &

Multi-media Sports

Museum

Road Access points

Sports precinct service

road

Coastal Redevelopment

100 KM of “Platinum” Coastline

(Tongaat River to the Scottburgh boundary)

Focus on high intensity

Tourism nodes

Four Key City Nodes:

West Street Node (old Sea

World / Aquarium)

UShaka Marine Park Area

Ocean Sports Complex

Natal Command/Film

Studio Interface

BEACH NODES

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2B 2A 3 4

5A

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7

6

11 10

9 12

13/14/15

16

17A

17B

18 19

KINGS PARK SPORTS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN

CONCEPT SPATIAL PLAN

1. Cricket 2. Hotel/sports fields 3. Baseball/Softball/Netball

4. Hotel/sports accommodation 5. People‟s Park & u/g parking 5/A. Potential Training Fields

6. Football/athletics 7. Proposed railway station 8. Aquatics

9. Rugby 10.Athletics 11. Archery

12. Cycling 13. High performance centre 14. Indoor sports centre

15. Tennis 16. Equestrian 17A/B. Golf/trails

18. Canoeing/Paddling 19. A1 GP Racing 20. FIFA Beach Soccer

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Stadium Precinct

Transport

Safety and Security

ICT

Tourism & Accommodation

Skills Development

Marketing & Communication

Economic Dev. & Business Opportunities

Green Goal (Environmental)

City Beautification

Bulk Support infrastructure

FIFA events

Volunteers

Work Streams in Durban

HOTEL DEVELOPMENT Hotel Study identified 20 potential hotel sites

6 "hot" sites

3 sites released for hotel development Hoy Park (north-east corner)

Pavilion site (north-west corner)

ICC or DEC

Private sector hotel developments planned for construction in next 18 months Sun Coast Casino (160 room)

Point Development (2 hotels average 110 rooms)

Film Studio beach interface

Royal Palm (Three Cities)

Marriott Hotel

Moses Mabhida Stadium

•Becoming a key tourist attraction in Durban •Sky Car, stadium tours, and adventure walk •Swing through the arch to open shortly •Games being held to test and improve systems •Stadium handed over to FIFA in stages from March

MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM PRECINCT

Restaurant – with

outdoor seating

Ablution facilities

Emergency

access road

Change rooms

Moses Mabhida Place

Upgrade to Masabalala

Yengwa Avenue

1 Km run/walking

track

Open air amphitheatre

Re-aligned M4 Access

road

Improved pedestrian

walkway along Isaiah

Ntshangase Rd

Imbizo Place - retail

Pedestrian linkage to

beachfront

Cable car and other projects Southern

Arch footing

Guided adventure walk up 550 steps

Retail facilities

Imbizo Place

Imbizo Place

Imbizo Place

Retail Facilities

Beach Link

Road Upgrade

People’s Park

People’s Park

FAN PARK AND BEACH FESTIVAL

Fan Park and

Beach Festival

Fan Park WHERE: New Beach, central

beachfront

SIZE: Can host 25 000 – 30 000 people

ENTRANCE: Free

AIM: Screening of all 64 World Cup matches on the big screen, entertainment

& MORE… Our Official FIFA Fan Fest also

offers visitors something no other South African city can – the

chance to take a half-time dip in our warm, warm sea!

Beachfront Images

Stadium Link

FAN PARK

Stadium

Beach Festival

Beach Festival

Beach Festival ENTERTAINMENT

Full programme along beachfront promenade,

including buskers, fire eaters, dancers, choirs etc.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

A wide variety, including al fresco dining, vendors, etc.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Curios, beadwork, artworks, etc.

BEACH AND WATER SPORTS

An annual favourite with lots to see and do along one of the most beautiful beachfront

promenades in the world…

Beach Festival

Other amenities Destination Market

Showcasing local products, art, music and fashion

Fan Centre

Tourism information

Fan embassy

Fan assistance

Public Viewing Areas Will provide easier access to FIFA World Cup action for those who

may not be able to travel to the beachfront

Entrance is free

Big-screen TVs

Additional entertainment

Food and Beverage outlets

King Shaka Airport

Park & Ride: Gateway

Training Venue: Princess Magogo

Training Venue: Sugar Ray Xulu

PVA: Kwamashu

Moses Mabhida Stadium

Beachfront Fan Park

Transport Hub : Centrum

Durban International Airport

PVA: Umlazi

KWAMASHU SPORTS HUB

Site 1: Stadium Site

Site 2: Indoor Sports Centre & Park site

Site 3: Cricket oval and football field

SITE 1

SITE 2

SITE 3

UMLAZI SPORTS HUB

Redefining stadium boundary and installation of new perimeter fencing and

additional turnstiles

Provision of parking and pedestrian access on the eastern embankment

Provision of VIP, players and OB Vans parking adjacent to the main grandstand

Re-grassing of the pitch and improving of the drainage system

Transport Issues

» Highly secure with large windows, CCTV cameras and security personnel at bus stops

» Electronic ramps to give disabled passengers easy access

» Air conditioned and spacious interior to provide luxurious comfort

» Extended operating hours (06h00 – 23h00)

Inner City Distribution and

People Mover Bus System

INNER CITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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Buses/hour Route No.

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E-W DISTRIBUTION SERVICE 2010

ALL BUS „SHUTTLE SERVICE‟

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7A

2A

Bus Fleet 73 Loading platforms 91 Passenger/hour 7500

Route extensions for SWC service

PHASES A + B

• Next Phase of People Mover System

• Backbone of Inner city public transport

• Serve both commuter & tourist

• Special services over 2010

Warwick • Inbound Overpass - Started

in March 2008 and is due for completion by March 2010 .

• Outbound Overpass – Started Feb 2009, due to complete in May 2010.

Public Transport

Information Kiosks

• Touchscreens ready for

installation @ Stadium,

Beachfront, Airport, Shopping

Malls

• Data Capture in progress

• Training in progress

• Activation February & March

2010

Currently under construction at La Mercy Completion May 2010 Phased commissioning

King Shaka Airport

DUBE TRADEPORT

2,000 Hectare Masterplanned Development incorporating:

King Shaka International Airport - Intercontinental Air Platform for Passenger and Freight Operations - Initial runway length 3,700m, but expandable to 4,000 m - 24 hour operating capability - 6 million passenger capacity

Trade Zone Incorporating: - Cargo Terminal and Perishables Centre - Time sensitive manufacturing and value added logistics areas - ICT Platform and Electronic Trade - Government Support Services - Agricultural Production and Processing Zone - Business Support Environment

Transport Operational Plan GETTING TO AND FROM THE MAIN EVENT VENUES

Stadium

By car – via park and rides or via park and walks

By foot – via pedestrian paths

By rail – to Moses Mabhida Stadium

Beach Festival, Fan park and beachfront

Same options as above

Airport – via shuttle

Transport Operational Plan

MOVING ABOUT THE CITY

Walking – encourage along pedestrian routes and Fan Miles

Driving – to be avoided – expect lots of congestion

Bus – using ICDS

Rail – prioritised stations and fan coaches

Taxi’s – encourage only the use of registered taxi’s

Park and Ride

Central Transport Hub: Centrum Site

(next to workshop)

This service will run for the 48 days between 1 June 2010 to 18

July 2010, from 9:00 in the morning to 03:00 the next

morning

Walking

• Safe routes • Upgraded pavements • Improved lighting • Higher service levels • Increased Police surveillance • CCTV surveillance • Signage at regular intervals • Street ‘dressing’ • Indicated on maps

Driving

• Make use of “park and walk” facilities

• Road closures: •Roads around stadium to be closed

or have restricted during WC •Maps will be published in media

and on 2010 website •Roads with expected closures or

restrictions; oAround the Stadium

oOn match days and the night before

oBeachfront oManaged system

oCentrum oSingle lane closures

Road closures * (To all except authorised vehicles)

Level 1: Non-match day

Isaiah Ntshangase Rd closed

No substantial other closures

Level 2: Weekend or Public Holiday Match days

Closures begin the night before

Sandile Thusi (Argyle) closed from Umgeni Road to Playfair

MY Ave (ex NMR) closed from Innes to Somtseu

Level 3:Weekday Match days

Northbound side of MY Ave closed night before

Southbound closed from 08h30

Level 4: Semi final

Closure from the night before

Both sides of MY Ave (as above)

Sandile Thusi (Argyle)(as above)

Rail transport

•Rail use encouraged to lessen traffic congestion in city centre •Main lines to be used are;

oUmlazi oINK – Inanda, KwaMashu and Ntuzuma oChatsworth oQueensburgh/Old Line Suburbs

•All stations in operation but key stations for entry are; oKwaMnyandu Station (Umlazi) and KwaMashu Station

•Park & rail at stations on Chatsworth / Queensburgh lines •Moses Mabhida station being upgraded for stadium access •Durban Station for access to city centre / beachfront

Special train services will

include promotions and events on trains.

Will have a special service from all

rail served zones prior to kick-off and a return trip after the end of

the match and the close of the Fan Park on match

days.

Other transport issues •Airport transfers:

•Shuttle from KSIA to central transport hub, stopping at major accommodation nodes in Umhlanga and Durban’s Beachfront. Operate on a 10-15 minute interval, in 40 seater busses. Various ticket outlets available.

•Metered taxis: •City registered taxis marked with coloured sticker

•Transport information •Media •Call centre •Touch screens •Website

ENTERTAINMENT AREAS

Entertainment and Activities beyond Football

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Umhlanga

Durban North

Florida Road &

Windemere

Helen Joseph

Rd

Harbour Edge

City Hall

Precinct

Point Precinct

Moses Mabhida

Stadium

Beachfront

Exclusion Zone

Outer perimeter

Inner perimeter

Beachfront Redevelopment: Key nodes

Promenade

Addington Beach Node

New beach Node

New Pier Node

All underway: and due for completion in March 2010

List of sister city’s Formalised Sister City Agreements Leeds (United Kingdom) Chicago (USA) New Orleans (USA) Nantes (France) Bremen (Germany) Guangzhou (China) Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) Oran (Algeria) Alexandria (Egypt) Le Port (Reunion) Rotterdam (Holland) Maputo (Mozambique) Proposed sister city partnerships for 2008 are Chennai (India) and Sao Paulo

(Brazil)

Durban welcomes all cultures and age groups

DURBAN’S CULTURAL MELTING POT

Host City: Durban matches Sunday 13 June, 4pm: Germany-Australia

Wednesday 16 June, 4pm: Spain-Switzerland

Saturday 19 June, 4 pm: Netherlands-Japan

22 June: Nigeria-South Korea

25 June: Brazil-Portugal

28 June: Round 16 Match (Winner Group E vs. Runners Up Group F)

7 July 2010: Semi final

BERG & BUSH

www.fifaworldcup.durban.gov.za

Email: Apelgrene@durban.gov.za

Telephone: International and Governance Relations

+27313112124

More information?