The 2010 Directorate works closely with different departments within the City of Johannesburg and with related national government departments to ensure that 2010 objectives are reached within the required time frames.

A sub-mayoral conveners committee consisting of these departments and the 2010 Directorate meets monthly. The projects earmarked for 2010 are:

Stadiums, stadium precincts and sub-projects:
There will be upgrades to the two main stadiums, namely Soccer City (FNB Stadium) and Ellis Park. The Gautrain Park Station has been earmarked as a shopping hub in and out of Africa and a business and shopping node will be developed at the site.

There will be major upgrades to water and electricity reticulation.

Transport (fixed and commuter) and sub-projects:
New roads, flyovers and bridges will be created. A Bus Rapid Transport system will be initiated alongside additional walkways and cycling lanes.

Training venues and sub-projects:
A total of eight venues will be upgraded. These are the Orlando, Rand, Rabie Ridge, Dobsonville, Cecil Payne, Ruimsig, University of the Witwatersrand and University of Johannesburg stadiums.

Fan parks and sub-projects:
Two fan parks will be created, targeting visitors who do not have tickets to matches. The parks will be entertainment-orientated with wide screen televisions broadcasting the matches, a variety of eating and shopping venues and open areas for activities for fans.

Germany was the first country to create additional venues for fans. Only two million fans held match tickets for the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in that country, but a further eight million fans watched matches in these fan parks.

Supporting infrastructure, utilities and projects:
Water, waste and electricity networks will be upgraded. This work will be done in conjunction with the City's Infrastructure and Services Department.

ICT and sub-projects:
Not only will telecommunications and broadcasting facilities adhere to FIFA requirements, but the 2010 Directorate wants to ensure that the City of Johannesburg becomes a digital city with cheaper connectivity.

Accommodation, tourism and sub-projects:
Working in conjunction with the Johannesburg Tourism Company, Johannesburg Development Agency and the South African Grading Council, the 2010 Directorate wants to create opportunities for smaller operators and entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry. The directorate's main focus will be to assist with compliance and training.

Marketing communication, signage and sub-projects:
Each host city has to create a composite logo. Johannesburg has already registered its approved logo. There are strict FIFA regulations regarding sponsorships and signage to which host cities have to adhere.

City beautification, environmental rehabilitation and sub-projects:
Many of these projects will leave a lasting legacy for Johannesburg residents. These include street furniture in the inner city, creating wetland parks in Orlando, Lenasia and Maphetla, greening the Klipspruit River throughout Soweto and greening undeveloped soccer fields.

For more information on the 2010 legacy projects, click here.

Health, disaster management and sub-projects:
The directorate, in conjunction with the provincial and local health directorates, must ensure that adequate emergency services are available. In addition, visitors from Southern African Development Community countries will be entitled to free medical treatment, putting an additional load on the health infrastructure. Food security will be of the utmost importance and informal food providers such as street vendors will have to be trained and accredited. Disaster planning will also be done.

FIFA events and sub-projects:
These involve the opening and closing ceremonies - both to be held at Soccer City - and the preliminary draw to be held in November in Durban.

Johannesburg wants to bid for the hosting of the final draw, to be held in December 2009.

Safety, security and sub-projects:
The directorate will work in conjunction with the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department, which, in turn, will liaise closely with Interpol. Besides crowd control and city-related crime, emphasis will be placed on disaster management, terrorist activities and drug trafficking.

Volunteers:
Volunteers will be canvassed for duties in and around stadiums as well as at important arrival and meeting points, such as fan parks, stations and so forth. Their main task will be handing out information.

Business closure during events:
Businesses within the perimeter of events will be closed to adhere with FIFA policy. The directorate will communicate with and assist these businesses where necessary.