Case Study

Stadium Support Services deployed specialist access teams to clean the CBS Arena’s superstructure, using a combination of rope access techniques and a 57m Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). 

Challenge

The CBS Arena’s superstructure, supporting its iconic cantilever roof, required thorough and precise cleaning at great heights. This complex task called for a blend of expertise in both rope access and MEWP operation, ensuring safe and efficient cleaning across the structure’s expansive steelwork.

Solution

To address the project’s unique challenges, we implemented a multi-faceted approach:

• Ground-Level Support: Water-fed cleaning machines positioned at ground level provided a continuous supply to operatives working at height.
• High-Level Precision: Our team hauled hoses to technicians stationed at the structure’s highest steel points. Using rope access, they abseiled down the supporting steels, cleaning each area as they descended.
• Enhanced Access and Safety: A 57m MEWP was deployed to provide additional high-level access and a rigorous rescue plan, ensuring both coverage and safety at extreme heights.
• Specialist Equipment: Abrasive brushes were used to ensure effective cleaning, enabling our team to complete the project within a tight timeframe.

The CBS Arena superstructure cleaning was completed successfully within just four weeks minimising any disruption to the stadium and its operations.

“The team at Stadium Support Services did a great job on the CBS Arena. Their use of rope access meant there was minimal disruption to our operations and the entire process was handled safely and efficiently. We were impressed with their attention to detail and the professionalism of their technicians.”