1. Durban 2010 FIFA World
Cup Host City
Presentation at International Conference
on Innovative Cities, Curitiba, Brazil
18 May 2011
Eric Apelgren
2. 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.
3. ORGANOGRAM FOR ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY
CITY MANAGER
Office of the City Deputy City Manager: Deputy City Manager: Deputy City Manager: Deputy City Manager: Deputy City Manager: Deputy City Manager:
Manager CLUSTER Sustainable Procurement & Health, Safety & Governance Corporate and Treasury
272 (28) = 300 Development & Infrastructure Social Services CLUSTER Human Resources CLUSTER
City Enterprises CLUSTER CLUSTER CLUSTER
CLUSTER 6591 (405) = 6996 6084 (2055) = 8139 223 (136) = 359 439 (136) = 575 1036 (189) = 1225
467 (97) = 564
Head: Geographical Supply Chain Management Health Unit Internal Control &
Development City Hall Human
Information Unit 3.1 4.1 Resources Unit Business Systems
Planning and Administration
116 (5) = 121 94 (16) = 110 943 (78) = 1021 Department
Management and Secretariat
286 (57) = 343 91 (16) = 107
Unit Unit
Head: Internal Audit & 314 (31) = 345 Housing Unit Metropolitan 106 (52) =158 Finance, Pensions & Major
Performance Management 3.2 Police Skills Projects
Unit 335 (39) = 374 Unit Communication Development Unit Department
Economic
72 (6) = 78 1383 (556) =1939 Unit 35 (9) = 44
Development
and Facilitation Electricity Unit 17 (14) = 31 79 (75) = 154
Income
Head: International & Unit Emergency
Governance Relations Unit 18 (15) = 33 1632 (124) = 1756 Services Regional Management 190 (94) = 284
6 (2) = 8 Unit Centres Services and
Water and 572 (30) = 602 Unit Organizational
Business Expenditure
Ombudsperson & Head: Support Sanitation 79 (38) = 117 Unit
Unit 22 (4) = 26 Unit
Investigations Unit Unit Parks, Recreation
1670 (97) = 1767 377 (24) = 401
28 (2) = 30 33 (5) = 38 & Culture Community
Unit Participation Occupational
3185 (1391) = 4576 Real Estates Unit
Legal Markets Unit Cleansing and & Action Support Health & Safety
Services Unit Solid Waste Unit Unit 110 (21) = 131
26 (2) = 28 85 (28) = 113 Unit 20 (320) = 52 51 (0) = 51
1110 (95) = 1205
City Fleet Unit
Strategic Project Unit City
Enterprises Engineering Unit 230(23) = 253
0 (6) = 6 Unit
17 (18) = 35 1646 (32) = 1678
Transport Authority
Unit
103 (2) =105
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. Stadium Precinct
Pedestrianised link to
beach
People‟s Park & Heroes
Walk with
Underground parking
Imbizo Place, retail &
Road Access points
Multi-media Sports
Museum
Sports precinct service
road
New Kings Park Railway
Station and Transport
interchange
Semi-pedestrianisation of
Walter Gilbert Road
13. BEACH NODES
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
14. KINGS PARK SPORTS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN
CONCEPT SPATIAL PLAN
1 5 7
17B
5A 16
4 6 12
3 8 9 13/14/15
2A 2B 19 10
11 18
17A
20
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
15.
16. Work Streams in Durban
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
17. 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
18. 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
19.
20. MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM PRECINCT
Ablution facilities Restaurant – with
outdoor seating Improved pedestrian
Change rooms
walkway along Isaiah
Emergency Ntshangase Rd
access road
Open air amphitheatre
Imbizo Place - retail
Moses Mabhida Place
1 Km run/walking
track
Upgrade to Masabalala
Yengwa Avenue Re-aligned M4 Access
road
Pedestrian linkage to
beachfront
21.
22.
23. Cable car and other projects
Southern
Arch footing
Guided
adventure
walk up 550
steps
35. 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
Our Official FIFA Fan Fest also
& MORE… offers visitors something no other
South African city can – the
chance to take a half-time dip in
our warm, warm sea!
37. 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…
39. Other amenities
Destination Market
Showcasing local products,
art, music and fashion
Fan Centre
Tourism information
Fan embassy
Fan assistance
40. 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
41. King Shaka Airport
Park & Ride: Gateway
Training Venue: Princess Magogo
PVA: Kwamashu
Training Venue: Sugar Ray Xulu
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Beachfront Fan Park
Transport Hub : Centrum
PVA: Umlazi
Durban International Airport
42. KWAMASHU SPORTS HUB
Site 1: Stadium
SITE 1 Site
Site 2: Indoor
SITE 2
Sports Centre &
Park site
SITE 3
Site 3: Cricket
oval and football
field
43. 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
45. Inner City Distribution and
People Mover Bus System
» 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)
46. INNER CITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
• Next Phase of People Mover System
• Backbone of Inner city public transport
• Serve both commuter & tourist
• Special services over 2010
Route
extensions for 2A PHASES A +
SWC service B
7A
4 Not included
6 Deleted
Deleted
7 2
9 10
8
1
3
5 10
21 1 Route No.
32 Buses/hour
Bus Fleet 73
Loading platforms 91
Passenger/hour 7500
E-W DISTRIBUTION SERVICE 2010
ALL BUS „SHUTTLE SERVICE‟
47. 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.
48. Public Transport
Information Kiosks
• Touchscreens ready for
installation @ Stadium,
Beachfront, Airport, Shopping
Malls
• Data Capture in progress
• Training in progress
• Activation February & March
2010
49. King Shaka Airport
Currently under construction at La Mercy
Completion May 2010
Phased commissioning
50. 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
51.
52. 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
53. 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
54. 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
55. Walking
• Safe routes
• Upgraded pavements
• Improved lighting
• Higher service levels
• Increased Police surveillance
• CCTV surveillance
• Signage at regular intervals
• Street ‘dressing’
• Indicated on maps
56. 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
57. 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)
58. Rail transport Special train
•Rail use encouraged to lessen traffic congestion in city services will
centre include
•Main lines to be used are; promotions and
oUmlazi events on trains.
oINK – Inanda, KwaMashu and Ntuzuma Will have a special
oChatsworth service from all
oQueensburgh/Old Line Suburbs
rail served zones
•All stations in operation but key stations for entry are; prior to kick-off
oKwaMnyandu Station (Umlazi) and KwaMashu Station
and a return trip
•Park & rail at stations on Chatsworth / Queensburgh lines
after the end of
•Moses Mabhida station being upgraded for stadium access
the match and the
•Durban Station for access to city centre / beachfront
close of the Fan
Park on match
days.
59. 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
63. Beachfront Redevelopment: Key nodes
Promenade
Addington Beach Node
New beach Node
New Pier Node
All underway: and due for
completion in March 2010
64. 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)