How can the Cape Region score green goals in 2010?
One of the key elements of hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup will be our ability to leave behind a sustainable environmental legacy after the final whistle has blown. The “Green Goal” programme implemented by Germany in 2006 has shown that you cannot host an event of this magnitude without taking into account its profound impact on the environment. As a City you will need to put in place specific measures to mitigate the vast construction projects and growing number of people associated with such an event. It is important that recycling and waste management measures are put in place during construction as well as once the first ball has been kicked. Another key element will be the need to determine self sustainable measures for the Stadiums such as the use of water and energy. Cities like Johannesburg have adopted the policy that Soccer City will utilize rain and “grey water” to compliment their irrigation and ablution facilities; as well as utilizing solar panels on the roof of the stadium for additional power generation. Jo’burg will also cater for the increased number of visitors and the accompanying wastage, and to this end will utilize underground refuse bins to compliment the traditional refuse bins. What are our plans for the Cape Region? Let us hear your innovative suggestions on how we can score green goals in 2010. What about planting of trees, or even the creating of Green Parks on the Cape Flats. Due to the massive impetus that 2010 has created we need to accelerate our efforts at developing and sustaining a Green Cape. Through Accelerate Cape Town, businesses have already indicated their willingness to partner government in delivering sustainable green solutions for the Cape Region. Issued by Linton Rensburg on behalf of Accelerate Cape Town
Date Created: 2007-12-10 |
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