Al Rayyan Stadium, proposed host venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, has hit a new milestone after the first concrete was poured at the location of the stadiums west stand five weeks ahead of schedule.
The concrete pouring signifies the start of a new phase in the construction of the stadium after starting the foundation excavation.
Engineer Youssif Al-Musleh, Competition Venues Deputy Executive Director at the Technical Delivery Office of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), highlighted the importance of reaching this milestone at Al Rayyan Stadium: Following the recent completion of the training sites for the team, the concrete pouring today is another significant step forward towards the completion of the stadium by 2019.
Over 100,000 m3 of concrete and 6,700 tonnes of structural steel will be used during this phase of the project.
The area surrounding the stadium has also seen major progress in recent weeks with the completion of excavation for the metro by Qatar Rail.
Works on the road connecting the stadium with the nearby mall and other services surrounding the precinct are also nearing completion.
The main contractor for Al Rayyan Stadium is a Joint Venture Company of a local company Al-Balagh Trading & Contracting Company and Indian construction company Larsen & Toubro.
The 40,000 venue will be reduced to 21,000 seats after the tournament for legacy use. The top tier will be dismantled and donated to developing football nations.