Durban has planned ahead to ensure that it's R2.6 billion Moses Mabhida Stadium is not only a single code sporting facility but a sustainable, multi-function events theatre promising to attract people 365 days a year.

It is intended to serve a multitude of functions including rugby and football matches, motor-cross events, athletics competitions, as well as serve as a concert and special events venue.

"We will have a cable car which goes up the northern arch onto a viewing platform, and on the southern side we will have an adventure walk which has 550 stairs up onto a viewing platform where people can look out on to not only the stadium, but the ocean as well.” Said Ms Ellingson of the eThekwini Municipality’s Strategic Projects Unit and 2010 Programme.

Moses Mabhida Stadium is scheduled to host seven matches during the 2010 Soccer World Cup with four in the first round, two in the second and the semi-finals.

At a certain level, the number of seats will be removed after the FIFA World Cup and on the eastern side a 3 500 square meter restaurant is being built. A conference venue will look out over the ocean.

People will also be able to walk from the beach straight to the stadium; there will also be a no-drive zone around the stadium as required by FIFA.

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