Nairobi, People's Daily Online, March 1 (Reporter Huang Weixin) On the morning of the 1st local time, the construction of the Taranta Sports City undertaken by China Road and Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd. started. The sports city is located in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, with a total planned land area of 45The 64-hectare stadium, which consists mainly of a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium, will be used as the main stadium for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Photo by People's Daily reporter Huang Weixin.
This will reshape Kenya's national sports image. In his speech at the groundbreaking ceremony, Kenya's ** William Ruto said that the Taranta Sports City project is of great significance and will be another landmark building in Kenya.
With renewable energy, most of the trees at the project site will be preserved. Ruto praised the green design concept of the Chinese company. The reporter learned that the project will maximize the use of natural lighting and ventilation, reduce resource consumption, and make full use of renewable energy such as solar energy.
The Maasai shield, which symbolizes the spirit of the Maasai people, is the main design element. Liu Chenghui, deputy general manager of China Road and Bridge Kenya Office, said that the company fully introduced Kenya's characteristic culture in the design to achieve the integration of cultural elements and façade system.
It is reported that after the completion of the sports city, it will not only be used for events, but also will be the main venue for public leisure, fitness and entertainment and various activities.