R390 million set aside for Moses Mabhida Stadium refurbishment
The refurbishment which began in the 2023/24 financial year includes other repair works such as the upgrade of the turnstile and the upgrade of the kitchen with related equipment.
THE eThekwini Municipality will spend approximately R390 million over a three-year period to refurbish and conduct routine maintenance of the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium.
According to the City, the stadium, which was built ahead of the 2010 football World Cup, is currently being refurbished as part of a 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 has hosted a number of various gatherings including political, cultural, religious, lifestyle and sporting events this year.
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.
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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 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.
“The refurbishment which began in the 2023/24 financial year following a thorough conditional assessment, is an exercise which will see the City spending approximately R390 million over a three-year period. The budget includes other repair works such as the upgrade of the turnstile and the upgrade of the kitchen with related equipment,” he said.
Mazibuko added the revamp follows an extensive assessment of the facility, and we have identified urgent rehabilitation that needs to occur.
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“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.
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