This is according to local organizing Committee chief excutive, Danny Jordaan, and Johannesburg Mayor Amos Masondo.
The IBC occupies 75 000m2 of floor space, 30 interview and 50 presentation studios and serves over 13 000 accredited journalists covering the World Cup. Cabling 1 900 kilometres long has been used for all 10 host venues.
A partnership between Shanduka and Aggreko will ensure there is no power failure during the tournament, providing temporary power for the broadcast and technical services. Comprising 16 generators, it will support the broadcast of the 64 matches to over 30 billion people around the world.
Speaking of the facility that cost FIFA 100-million, Jordaan told media, “The IBC is where the broadcasters will work, eat and sleep. We are happy that everything has been delivered on time. We are hoping that 30 billion viewers will watch the 2010 World Cup. We are excited that this will go a long way to ensure there is a lasting legacy after 2010.”
The IBC is only 37 kilometres from OR Tambo International Airport, a major gateway into South Africa.
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