FNB stadium – a showpiece
When South Africa was announced as the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, authorities decided that a new stadium befitting the prestigious tournament would be a necessary investment.
“The jewel of Africa”, as it is now known, prioritises the experience offered to spectators, every seat guarantees an unrestricted view of the pitch. The stadium required 90 000 cubic metres of concrete, 10 000 tonnes of reinforcing steel, nine million bricks and 13 000 tonnes of structural steel. Community upliftment was an integral part of the project, which provided just under 5 000 jobs for members of local communities.
