Edgbaston International Cricket Ground
Designed and delivered a full turn-key solution for zone ex operations for a 25,000-seat venue, to be utilised on every event day during the international cricket season.
Client
Edgbaston
Location
Birmingham, UK
Services
Event Transport Consultancy & Operations
Context
We were approached by Edgbaston who had very basic traffic management plans in place for event days and acknowledged that this was not fit-for-purpose and required a strategic and operational overhaul, redesigned and integrated with other stakeholders including train and bus operators, TfWM and additional stakeholders to ensure a joined-up approach, not only to traffic management but also for the wider transport strengthening on event days.
What we did
- Peer review of existing plans
- Consulted with relevant stakeholders, partners and clients to understand needs and risks
- Identified key issues and risks
- Developed and formalised plans and measures including counter-terror mitigations
- Developed residential and parking schemes in keeping with appropriate statutes and measures
- Designed and delivered green field parking solutions for core client groups
- Designed and developed access control solutions
- Road closures, signage and asset scoping including FF&E and staff
- Implemented during event days and continue to do so
- Refined as and when the environment changes e.g. new construction
Conclusion
A successful design and implementation of zone ex, widely regarded by Sports Ground Safety Authority as the best in class for a cricket ground. Now entering 5th year of delivery.
Credits & Collaborations
People
Ryan
Collaborations
TfWM, WM Police,
Network Rail, National Express,
Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Trains,
Avanti, WM Ambulance Service and Fire Service