R236 million to be spent on Moses Mabhida Stadium
Durban’s iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium will welcome a massive R236 million upgrade in an effort to highlight it as a premier tourist destination.
According to Tourism Update, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba revealed that the 60 000-seat stadium would receive routine maintenance as well as a number of new enhancements to “maintain its world-class standard”.
“Our goal is to make this iconic stadium a must-visit attraction in the city,” Xaba said, as per Tourism Update.
“These upgrades will not only secure the stadium’s commercial viability but will also enhance safety for residents and visitors. It aligns with our vision to build resilient infrastructure that keeps pace with technological advancements,” Xaba added.
What’s to be added?
Some of the upgrades for the Moses Mabhida Stadium include:
- A new zip line which will run all the way to People’s Park.
- A redesigned sky car that will now be accessible to disabled persons and able to operate in higher winds, increasing availability in windy conditions.
- An expanded viewing platform with 60% more floor space and a cantilevered glass floor for an amazing ‘air walk’ experience.
- Enhanced access to the Big Swing for easier launch access.
- A panoramic compression ring walk and sea-facing bungee jumping options.
- Upgrades to the arch and bowl lighting, reinstating the arch lights with new colour-changing options.
These upgrades are expected to be completed just in time for the 2025 holiday season.
eThekwini updates open beaches list
In other news from Durban, eThekwini Municipality recently updated its list of safe swimming beaches and open public swimming pools ahead of the summer season.
According to the municipality, there are currently 20 Durban beaches that are open and regarded as safe for swimming, while three beaches have remained closed due to poor water quality.
These three beaches are Anstey’s Beach, Toti Main Beach, and Pipeline Beach.
Open beaches
As of 18 October, the following 20 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming between the hours of 06:00 and 18:30:
- WEDGE
- USHAKA
- POINT BEACH
- ADDINGTON
- NORTH BEACH
- SOUTH BEACH
- BAY OF PLENTY
- BATTERY BEACH
- THEKWINI BEACH
- LAGUNA BEACH
- COUNTRY CLUB
- WESTBROOK
- MDLOTI MAIN
- UMHLANGA MAIN
- BRONZE BEACH
- WARNER BEACH
- UMGABABA
- REUNION
- BRIGHTON
- WINKELESPRUIT
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