Preparations For Gelora Bung Karno H-9 Ahead Of Coldplay Concert

JAKARTA - Gelora Bung Karno (SUGBK) Main Stadium has been prepared to welcome Coldplay concert which will take place on Wednesday, November 15 next week.

Muhammad Trinugroho as SUGBK Service Analysis said preparations inside and outside the stadium area had been carried out since last week.

"What is inside, we are in order to prepare evacuation prevention measures. All of this is a precautionary measure, yes, meaning that if there is no situation, it will be reversed," said Muhammad Trinugroho in Senayan, Central Jakarta, Monday, November 6.

Meanwhile, one of the preparations is the area in the south tribune, of which three thousand seats were removed for the evacuation route.

"Of course, it is an obligation requested by the EO team and the artist team. So, this area becomes an additional area for evacuating visitors if something happens," said Trinugroho.

"We also have a grass cover that we just bought from the UK. We will mix it (use it) for the construction of the stage, there is also for the closure of ordinary grass," he continued.

Meanwhile, at the outside of the stadium a special lane has been modified connecting SUGBK with the Madya Stadium.

"For the outside, we have a modification of the route, especially from the Madya Stadium area. We have a separate route, there are trams from the trench. The main stadium opened several fences to be given direct access to the second floor at the GBK Main Stadium," said Trinugroho.

"Then preparations from the stadium, later in this week grass closures. The day will follow," he added.

The SUGBK manager has also checked CCTV, lights, and fire alarm facilities. Trinugroho ensured that the venue had been well prepared, so that it could be used for two weeks to prepare everything.