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Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South AfricaMoses Mabhida Stadium, South AfricaMoses Mabhida Stadium, Durban MapMoses Mabhida Stadium, Durban FactsDurban's Moses Mabhida Stadium will have the capacity to hold 70,000 spectators during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The stadium design allows the stadium seating to be reduced to 54,000 for local matches or up-scaled to 80,000 for major events such as the Olympic Games. 150 corporate hospitality suites with 7,500 seats. The grand centre arch, 106m high, is not just a design feature. A cable car will take visitors up to its highest point, where they can get out and enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of the city and ocean. The 350m long free-span steel arch weighs 2,600 tons (the equivalent of 2,600 average cars). The roof is made of 46,000m˛ of Teflon®-coated glass fibre membranes, which will produce a translucent glow when the stadium is lit up. The roof is attached to the arch by 95mm-diameter steel cables. Each seat of the all-seater stadium is spacious and comfortable, providing clear line-of-sight to the pitch. A roof cover will provide shelter to 80% of the stadium in the case of rain. A brand-new passenger terminal will include a railway station, parking, and park and ride facilities for spectators. Fans will be encouraged to arrive early and beat the crowds. Parks, shops, bars, cafes and restaurants in the Kings Park Precinct will keep everyone entertained until kick-off and after matches Durban WebsitesSouth African government official 2010 site
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