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World-Class Certification for Green Point Athletics Stadium Track

It’s time to lace up your running shoes because the Green Point Athletics Stadium track has received its World Athletics Class 2 certification.

The certification comes on the back of the complete removal of the old track surface and its resurfacing 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.

The stadium is managed by the City’s Strategic Assets Department and is currently the only City-owned athletics stadium in the metro that meets Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA) compliance.

‘The stadium track opened to the public in 2015 and has been used extensively by the public for athletics meets and events such as being the warm-up venue for HSBC Cape Town 7’s 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,’ said Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.

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 certification now means that the City will 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,’ added Alderman Vos.

For more information on using the City’s Strategic Assets for events and other activities, visit the City’s website.

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