Emirates Stadium, Arsenal Football Club Hotel & Leisure Sector Case Study
The spectacular 60,000 seat Emirates Stadium is Arsenal Football Club’s new home. Imtech were responsible for the co-ordination and installation of electrical services including package sub stations, stand-by generators, HV/LV distribution system, general and emergency lighting and power, containment systems for data cabling, fire alarms, CCTV and outside broadcast facilities. We were also involved in the fit-out of all 52 catering outlets and the Club Mega Store.
Works commenced in September 2004 and practical completion achieved in July 2006, during this period there was significant change and growth in the electrical works package, which we have contained within the original project period.
The project demanded close coordination. This was carried out with our own on-site design and CAD department to ensure that the services were installed in the limited space, and to our usual high standard. Close collaboration with other works packages was essential and prevailed throughout the contract period.
To give a feel for the overall size of the project we installed over 12,500 light fittings, 50 kilometers of sub main cables and over 5,400 individual electrical circuits.At its peak over 200 operatives were employed on the site.
CLIENT: Arsenal Football Club CONSTRUCTION MANAGER /CONTRACTOR: Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd CONSULTING ENGINEER: Buro Happold PROJECT VALUE: ÂŁ15,000,000
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