Green Point Athletic Stadium achieves World Athletics Class 2 certification
Green Point Athletic Stadium has officially received World Athletics Class 2 certification, paving the way for hosting prestigious local and international events.
It follows on from the complete removal of the old track surface and its resurfacing with a Polyurethane system, along with other improvements to the 100m starting line, the long jump run-offs, the high jump areas and javelin run-off areas.
The City of Cape Town’s Strategic Assets Department manages the stadium, which is also the only municipally owned athletics stadium in the metro that meets the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA) compliance.
Pictured in the middle is James Vos, mayoral committee member for economic growth, with strategic asset officials and the team who worked on upgrading the track at the Green Point Athletic Stadium.
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James Vos, the mayoral committee member for economic growth, said the stadium has been extensively used by the public since it opened in 2015, with its warm-up venue for HSBC Cape Town 7s rugby teams and various cycling and running races.
“As such, the track was nearing the end of its lifecycle and, as a proactive measure, it required urgent maintenance to ensure sustainable future usage,” he said.
In 2022, the Strategic Assets team oversaw a conditional assessment of the site and thereafter undertook a project as part of the Economic Growth Directorate to enhance its infrastructure and amenities, and thereby support the City’s aim of fostering economic opportunities through the hosting of events.
The Green Point Athletic Stadium's old track surface was resurfaced with a new Polyurethane system, along with other improvements to the 100m starting line, the long jump run-offs, the high jump areas and javelin run-off areas.
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Mr Vos said the certification now meant that the City would be able to host high-level local, national and international events at the stadium.
“This exciting new chapter for one of Cape Town’s most prized sporting facilities is all thanks to the dedication of our Strategic Assets Department, who ensure that not only are these sites maintained, but continuously improved to align with global best practices,” he said.
For more information on using the City’s Strategic Assets for events and other activities, visit https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-City-facilities/our-signature-venues