Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy has announced that Stadium 974, the first fully demountable stadium in the history of the World Cup, has received two GSAS certifications, from five stars in design and construction, and from the category of excellence in construction management. Awarded by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD), in recognition of commitment to sustainability standards during the design and construction stages.
Engineer Ghanem Al-Kuwari, Deputy Director General of Technical Services, expressed his pride in the stadium's obtaining this prestigious classification in sustainability, and said, "The stadium's obtaining these certificates is an additional confirmation of our continuous efforts to establish new concepts in the construction and design of sustainable stadiums, which we hope will be adopted in All over the world, this stadium is a great example of the legacy we intend to leave after the curtain comes down on the tournament.”
For her part, Engineer Bodour Al-Meer, Executive Director of the Sustainability Department, said that the obtaining of the two certificates for Stadium 974 "is the culmination of the efforts of everyone who worked on this unique project, and the stadium embodies the sustainability goals of the Qatar World Cup 2022 even after the end of its competitions."
Stadium 974 establishes new standards in building and reusing sustainable facilities, as it is the first stadium that can be completely dismantled and reused for other purposes after the tournament ends, and this is reflected in the preparation of a flexible design that allows the stadium to be reconstructed with the same capacity in another location, or building other smaller facilities using the same Materials.
The stadium, which can accommodate more than 40,000 fans, is a milestone in the design and construction of the stadiums, as it was built using certified shipping containers and recycled steel building units, which reduced the amount of waste resulting from the manufacture of components used in construction, in addition to reducing Waste on the job site.
The use of prefabricated construction components reduced the time required to complete the stadium, and the use of highly efficient systems resulted in a 40% saving of pure water during the construction of the stadium, compared to traditional stadium construction projects.
Stadium 974 is located on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, near Hamad International Airport, and features a charming view of the West Bay area of Doha across the Gulf waters, and the nearby Doha Port.
The stadium hosted the first official match on its soil on November 30 during the 2021 Arab Cup, and will host 7 matches in the World Cup, starting with the match between Mexico and Poland on November 22, for the benefit of Group C.
It is noteworthy that all eight stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar have obtained the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certificate, including 3 stadiums that have received the four-star category, while the other stadiums have been awarded the five-star category.
The GSAS system has been approved by the International Football Association Board (FIFA), and ensures that the tournament's infrastructure meets a set of stringent environmental standards.