China News Service, Guangzhou, March 26 (Reporter Fang Weibin) On March 26, the mobilization meeting for the construction of the Guangzhou Football Park was successfully held, officially ushering in an important moment for the comprehensive construction of the project.
It is reported that the Guangzhou Football Park project covers a total area of approximately 200,000 square meters, with a total construction area of approximately 500,000 square meters. Its functions include 73,000 professional football fields, a sports-themed urban complex, and an outdoor sports park. Upon completion, it can satisfy the needs of the world. It is expected to be put into use by the end of 2025 to meet the diverse needs of international events such as the Club Cup and World Cup, large-scale performing arts activities and national fitness.
Guangzhou Football Park design renderings. Photo courtesy of Guangzhou Urban Investment Group
The reporter learned from the Guangzhou Urban Investment Group that the group successfully won this project in the open market in 2022, and will fully launch the design and planning work in 2023, leading "high-quality construction and operation" with "high-level planning and design", from the United States and Germany , Beijing, Shanghai and other well-known design institutions submitted works. After several rounds of fierce competition, the original plan of the Guangdong Provincial Architectural Design Institute, "Ruiyu Auspicious·Ecological Exquisite", was determined to be the implementation plan.
According to Guangzhou Urban Investment Group, the design of the "Auspicious Jade and Exquisite Ecology" scheme is inspired by the "Jade Pendant with Dragon and Phoenix Patterns" of the King of Nanyue, and integrates the national intangible cultural heritage Guangzhou ivory carving skills. Its exquisite shape and smooth curves fully demonstrate the Lingnan style. The unique charm of culture and the sportsmanship of dragon racing and winning championships.
Guangzhou Football Park is close to Guangzhou South Railway Station, the high-speed rail station with the largest passenger flow in the country, and is located at the important node of South Railway Station-Changlong-Wanbo business district. It has obvious location advantages and strong development momentum. It will become a hub for sports, cultural tourism, office, and A super-traffic entrance to the Greater Bay Area where you can live in one place.
Guangzhou Urban Investment Group stated that it will use the construction of Guangzhou Football Park as a guide to bring more sports and health industries into the Guangzhou South Railway Station area, accelerate the high-quality development of the region, and build a Bay Area that is livable, business-friendly, tourist-friendly, and innovative, with industry-city integrated development. New heights of cooperation and business cards. (over)