The roof of the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar can be closed in 20 minutes

More than 40% of the Al Bayt Stadium for the 2022 World Cup is ready. Work on the quarterfinals of the Qatar World Football Championship is on schedule.

" The work on the construction site is on schedule, with 40% of the structure of the football stadium and 25% of the construction work in the surrounding area finished, " said Dr. Nasser Al-Hajeri. He is project director for the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City.

The area around the stadium includes many facilities for the community of Qatar, as well as many green areas. There are currently more than 3,000 construction workers at work and working conditions continue to be top priority for FIFA. The unique football tent becomes a tangible legacy for the citizens after the tournament.

The supporting wall that will have to carry two levels ' s of the weight of the stadium is already standing. In the end this wall will also support the roof of the special roof. This sliding stadium roof can be closed within 20 minutes. The total height of the football temple will be 37 meters.

" The team recently started installing the first rows of 2,500 seats on the north side of the 60,000-seat stadium, " told engineer Mohemed Ahmed. The steel platform for the seats is designed in Germany and manufactured in Italy. The seats themselves are designed and made in Qatar. After the 2022 World Cup, the number of seats will be reduced to around 32,000. The removed seats will go to charities.

The upper part of the Al Bayt Stadium will be transformed into a hotel with a shopping mall. A sports facility will also be housed in the stadium. Parks and green areas form an important subject of the environmental plan. These areas may use residents of Al Khor for recreation and sports.

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Published on: 19-04-2017 19:30 | Updated on: 19-04-2017 19:30 | By: Patrick


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