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World Cup 2010: Transport Developments On Track For Event
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says his department is on track to help South Africa deliver a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Feb 27, 2010 9:44:00 AM
By Peter Pedroncelli
Transport has been one of the major worries ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, but much has been done to secure an effective transport system in and between host cities, allowing fans to travel with ease during the tournament.
Ndebele said this after a meeting of transport MECs this week in which representatives from all nine provinces tabled their progress reports regarding the readiness of transport infrastructure for the 2010 World Cup.
He dismissed reports that some of the airports, especially in smaller cities, would not be ready to welcome the thousands of fans who will be moving in and out during the event.
“Over the past few years and months, we have invested massive efforts to guarantee an exceptional transport service during the world cup and we are on track.
“We are currently visiting provinces and host cities regarding their transport plans and we are happy from what is emerging there,” Ndebele said to BuaNews.
Western Cape Transport MEC Robin Carlisle said renovations at Cape Town airport were expected to be complete in about two to three weeks and the airport will be ready to accommodate flights during the tournament.
Ndebele said the success of the World Cup depended on cooperation between provinces and law enforcement agencies country-wide.
Transport command and call centres will be in operation in every city during the World Cup to serve as central hubs of coordination for transport operations, information management and risk assessment.
The next couples of weeks will see the signing of service level agreements between FIFA and host cities. The government has invested R2.8 billion on public transport, roads and rail infrastructure for this financial year.
Ndebele said this after a meeting of transport MECs this week in which representatives from all nine provinces tabled their progress reports regarding the readiness of transport infrastructure for the 2010 World Cup.
He dismissed reports that some of the airports, especially in smaller cities, would not be ready to welcome the thousands of fans who will be moving in and out during the event.
“Over the past few years and months, we have invested massive efforts to guarantee an exceptional transport service during the world cup and we are on track.
“We are currently visiting provinces and host cities regarding their transport plans and we are happy from what is emerging there,” Ndebele said to BuaNews.
Western Cape Transport MEC Robin Carlisle said renovations at Cape Town airport were expected to be complete in about two to three weeks and the airport will be ready to accommodate flights during the tournament.
Ndebele said the success of the World Cup depended on cooperation between provinces and law enforcement agencies country-wide.
Transport command and call centres will be in operation in every city during the World Cup to serve as central hubs of coordination for transport operations, information management and risk assessment.
The next couples of weeks will see the signing of service level agreements between FIFA and host cities. The government has invested R2.8 billion on public transport, roads and rail infrastructure for this financial year.
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