MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM REHABILITATION PROGRAMME UNDERWAY
The iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium is currently being refurbished as part of the stadium’s routine maintenance programme to ensure that the facility remains world class and maintain its reputation as one of South Africa’s grandest sporting facilities.
The stadium is structurally stable and continues to be the preferred venue of choice to host various gatherings including political, cultural, religious, lifestyle and sporting events.
Last week, the stadium hosted the quarter finals of the Nedbank Cup and there were over 50 000 spectators in attendance. In the previous financial year, the facility generated R53,2 million in revenue, hosting 152 events.
The 15-year-old facility, which was built ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, requires a constant maintenance plan. This plan ensures that the structure is safe for residents and visitors, is operational and is aligned with evolving technological needs for efficient and profitable commercial operations.
Head of eThekwini Stadia Dr Vusi Mazibuko explained that an asset of this size and design requires major upgrades and rehabilitation to ensure that it not only remains relevant and attractive, but that it is compliant. The facility, said Mazibuko, must also be able to effectively respond to the Unit’s socio-economic mandate, promote social cohesion and generate revenue.
“The revamp follows an extensive assessment of the facility, and we have identified urgent rehabilitation that needs to occur. This includes the rehabilitation of the concrete, steel roof and architectural façade.
The facelift also includes the upgrade of the stadium’s roof structure and viewing platform to accommodate the new Sky Car to be commissioned withing the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework period, treating identified corrosion and subsequent paint work,” he said.
Mazibuko added that the work would include taking care of critical infrastructure maintenance and upgrade activities such as the repairing of floodlights and the audio system to enable compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act of 2010.
The report detailing the Moses Mabhida Stadium’s rehabilitation programme for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial year was presented during the Community Services Committee yesterday, 22 April 2024.
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Communication Unit.