Coventry Building Society Arena

Specialist Cleaning of Stadium Superstructure

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 superstructure clean was delivered to a very high standard, despite the challenges of height and access across such a large venue. Stadium Support Services worked safely, efficiently and with clear communication throughout, allowing us to keep the arena fully operational. The results have had a noticeable impact on the appearance of the venue and the project was completed on time and to scope.”

– Alan Pickering, Head of Facilities CBS Arena