Tensions mount over CT stadium

5 December 2006

Cape Town - The City of Cape Town is determined to press ahead with its plans to build a new Soccer World Cup stadium in Green Point.

This despite a legal threat to prevent the R2.5bn project from being carried out.

A meeting will be held on Wednesday evening to consider re-zoning the stadium, a move that will pave the way for the construction of the 68-000 seater stadium.

The city has received 19 appeals against the proposed stadium which is expected to link Green Point with the V&A Waterfront.

Among the most vocal opponents of the plan is the Green Point Common Association which is threatening to take legal action against the city.

The organisation has lodged a 'substantive' appeal against the development which could result in the semi-finals being held elsewhere.

Source: News24