{"id":3296,"date":"2019-09-19T10:15:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T08:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forrestgroup.com\/renovation-terrain-stade-diur-fifa\/"},"modified":"2019-09-24T16:53:23","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T14:53:23","slug":"diur-stadium-football-field-fifa-certified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forrestgroup.com\/en\/diur-stadium-football-field-fifa-certified\/","title":{"rendered":"Diur stadium\u2019s new football field is FIFA-certified"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It’s official: on June 26, 2019, the football field of the Dominique Diur stadium in Kolwezi received the “Fifa\u00ae Quality<\/a>” label for the quality of its artificial turf<\/strong>. This certification is an international recognition for this stadium, which underwent a large renovation program financed by the Lualaba province.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More than a stadium, a sports complex<\/h2>\n

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The modernization of the Diur stadium was entrusted to EGMF<\/a> (Enterprise G\u00e9n\u00e9rale Malta Forrest), a subsidiary of the Forrest Group specialized in Construction and Civil Works.<\/p>\n

The challenge was huge : to transform an aging stadium, which was no longer adapted to safety standards, into a modern and secure gathering place for the population of Kolwezi and Lualaba. This stadium, located in the heart of the city, should soon host beautiful sports events.<\/p>\n

In addition to the football field, a track in tartan<\/strong>, a mixed basketball and volleyball court were also set up. As well as a handball court and facilities and equipment to satisfy other athletics disciplines such as long jump, high jump, shot put, javelin throw, etc.<\/p>\n

Massive renovation works<\/h2>\n

\"\"The stadium has benefited from a thorough renovation. Its geographical position, in the heart of the city and a densely populated area, necessitated the strengthening of foundations. Pipeline and drainage infrastructure has been developed.<\/p>\n

For the public and dignitaries, EGMF has built a 600-seater grandstand, as well as a VIP grandstand and a 1,500-seat bench<\/strong>. All sanitary facilities at the stadium have been renovated to meet current standards.<\/p>\n

The field is equipped with a synthetic turf in compliance with FIFA standards and the tartan on the athletics track has been made by a specialized and certified IAAF<\/a> (International Association of Athletics Federations) company.<\/p>\n

Energy efficient lighting<\/h2>\n

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The stadium lighting has been completely redesigned to provide optimal power and low consumption. To do this, LED lighting<\/strong> has been favored. Four 25-meter high poles were installed on the football field. Each pole is equipped with 14 Omnistar lamps with a power of 463W. The basketball court also benefits from dedicated lighting.<\/p>\n

In addition to the stadium, Diur avenue (formerly 3Z) and Lubumba avenue have also been equipped with energy efficient street lighting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

All lighting work was undertaken by Congo Energy,<\/a> a subsidiary of the Forrest Group.<\/p>\n