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Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port ElizabethNelson Mandela Bay Multipurpose Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South AfricaNelson Mandela Bay Stadium MapNelson Mandela Bay Stadium InfoNelson Mandela Bay will be hosting the largest sporting event in the World: the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ from 11 June to 11 July 2010. Eight games, including a third and fourth place playoff and a quarter final, will take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. The stadium seats 45,000 in addition to 4,000 extra seats, temporarily installed for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium will have an eye-catching, unique roof-structure and a spectacular view, overlooking the North End Lake. There are not many stadiums in the world that are designed and constructed overlooking a lake; this in itself is a very distinctive feature of the Nelson Mandela Bay Multi-Purpose Stadium, in addition to its striking design. The overall cost of the construction of the stadium is estimated at approximately R1, 7-billion. The roof material of the stadium consists of a combination of aluminium cladding, combined with a membrane material called PTFE (polytetraflurethylene), which is a coated glass-fibre fabric and steel super structure. The total length of piles installed is 21,000m and the material excavated is 138 000m3 (cubic metres). The stadium will seat 45 000 in addition to 4 000 extra seats which will be temporarily installed for the World Cup. The stadium building is approximately 40m high and consists of six levels on the western side in addition to five on each of the north, south and east stands. Two big viewing screens will be installed for the live viewing of events as well as two conference rooms, which are able to accommodate 200 people will be situated on the 5th level. There are four ramps for easy wheelchair access, 74 toilet blocks as well as 32 colour coded turnstile gates. There are 23 private boxes with a planned additional 22 private boxes, including two bars, as part of the post World Cup building. All aspects of the project have factored in energy efficiency as a key element. These include energy-saving designs, the building management system, and temperature control and reduced energy consumption rates. The playing field (pitch) is natural grass with the outer and surrounding areas consisting of artificial turf. Laying of the pitch was completed in December 2008.
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Official website: www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za
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