PROJECT PROFILE
M&E Installation THE NATIONAL STADIUM AT WINDSOR PARK
Match winning performance at the new National Stadium
WILLIAM COATES LTD SCORES WITH A WORLD-CLASS M&E INSTALLATION AT THE REDEVELOPED WINDSOR PARK IN BELFAST…
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illiam Coates Ltd put in a matchwinning performance as the M&E contractor for the redevelopment of the National Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast. A prestigious project that has had more than its fair share of media scrutiny, the stunning new National Stadium has become a beacon for local football and a fitting venue to host Northern Ireland internationals, local showpiece finals and Irish League games. For William Coates Ltd, the sheer scale of the project coupled with a phased handover and the fact that European Qualifiers were still taking place at the project all combined to give the team some difficult hurdles to clear throughout the two years on site. “We are really proud to have been involved in this project, particularly at a time when there is so much focus on the success of Northern Ireland,” said Gary Coleman,
Senior Electrical Contracts Manager at William Coates Ltd. “The project is so much in the public eye, so we had a lot of added pressure on us. But I think the results speak for themselves.” Ryan Scott, HSQE/Compliance Manager, added, “We have extensive experience of working on large scale projects, but the National Stadium redevelopment was very different and offered a lot of unique challenges. “We take a very proactive approach to our work and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships. Without the partnerships we built up with the main contractor, O’Hare & McGovern, the D&B Architect, Holmes Miller, Client Architect, Hamilton Architects, and the client IFA, we wouldn’t have been able to achieve such a high standard of finish.” While each stand offered a slightly
“The electrical installation was delivered to the highest standards in line with the client and UEFA requirements.” 24 | ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE
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