CIHT Qatar Group visits Al Wakrah Stadium site

DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) welcomed 25 members of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) Qatar Group who recently visited Al Wakrah Stadium for a presentation and a walking tour. The stadium which will host matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup through to the quarter-final stages is inspired by Qatar’s traditional dhow boats and will have a capacity of 40,000 during the tournament and will be reduced to 20,000 in legacy mode. 

The site will also boast gyms, a swimming pool, basketball courts, restaurants, retail and a wedding hall which will make it a significant community landmark for Al Wakrah.  The stadium will also be built with three leading-edge priorities in mind, including access and comfort, sustainability and post-tournament legacy.

The SC’s Project Manager at Al Wakrah Stadium, Thani Al Zarraa, gave an informed presentation to the group explaining the stadium and precinct is being constructed by a joint venture with MPS (MIDMAC, PORR Qatar and Six Construct). 

Eng. Al Zarraa stated: “This project is not only to host the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, as it is foreseen that it will have greater positive impact on the beyond the tournament.” The stadium is some 15km south of Doha and will be connected to the city via the new metro line and feeder buses. The site will also be well-connected with the two major highways immediately adjacent to the stadium. There will be four bus stops within 240m from the main gate as well as bicycle lanes and racks within the site. 

A large amount of traffic and pedestrian modelling has been completed to ensure the smooth operation of the stadium in different situations, for example, during pre-match arrival, at half time, and after the game; not just for spectators but also for officials, members of the press and VIPs.  The Group was then taken on a site visit around the stadium viewing the impressive structures being built. Main contractor works will be completed in 2018.