Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
The Alexander Stadium has undergone a significant transformation, enhancing its role as a premier sports destination capable of hosting national and international events.
Designed by Arup and constructed by McLaughlin & Harvey, the redevelopment’s key features include increased seating capacity, new hospitality suites, upgraded athletic facilities, and improved public amenities. The project emphasises health and well-being and aims to create a vibrant community hub for Perry Barr and beyond.
GreenBlue collaborated with various sub-contractors to enhance the landscaping of the stadium grounds, integrating sustainable practices and innovative technologies. Key contributions included:
StrataCell Pavement Support Systems: To provide a robust foundation for tree planting areas while supporting pedestrian traffic. This system promotes healthy root growth and soil aeration, ensuring trees thrive even in high-traffic zones.
RootDirectors: Direct tree roots downwards, minimising surface root development and damage. Facilitate healthy root growth while protecting surrounding infrastructure and reducing maintenance challenges.
ArborGuy Guying Systems: To stabilise newly planted trees and enhance structural integrity. Guying ensures trees remain upright during establishment, fostering resilience against environmental stresses.
RootRain Irrigation: To deliver water directly to the root zones of trees. Efficient irrigation promotes healthier growth and minimizes water wastage, contributing to sustainability.
Avon and Yare Tree Grilles: Protect tree root zones while allowing air and water penetration. Enhances aesthetics while safeguarding trees in urban environments.
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The Alexander Stadium has undergone a significant transformation, enhancing its role as a premier sports destination capable of hosting national and international events.
Designed by Arup and constructed by McLaughlin & Harvey, the redevelopment’s key features include increased seating capacity, new hospitality suites, upgraded athletic facilities, and improved public amenities. The project emphasises health and well-being and aims to create a vibrant community hub for Perry Barr and beyond.
GreenBlue collaborated with various sub-contractors to enhance the landscaping of the stadium grounds, integrating sustainable practices and innovative technologies. Key contributions included:
StrataCell Pavement Support Systems: To provide a robust foundation for tree planting areas while supporting pedestrian traffic. This system promotes healthy root growth and soil aeration, ensuring trees thrive even in high-traffic zones.
RootDirectors: Direct tree roots downwards, minimising surface root development and damage. Facilitate healthy root growth while protecting surrounding infrastructure and reducing maintenance challenges.
ArborGuy Guying Systems: To stabilise newly planted trees and enhance structural integrity. Guying ensures trees remain upright during establishment, fostering resilience against environmental stresses.
RootRain Irrigation: To deliver water directly to the root zones of trees. Efficient irrigation promotes healthier growth and minimizes water wastage, contributing to sustainability.
Avon and Yare Tree Grilles: Protect tree root zones while allowing air and water penetration. Enhances aesthetics while safeguarding trees in urban environments.
Project
Location
Contractor
Landscape Architect
Project
Location
Contractor
Landscape Architect
The new-look Alexander Stadium is absolutely stunning and it’s testament to the vision and hard work of everyone involved in this project that it has already been hailed as the best athletics stadium in the country.
The new landscaping supports local flora and fauna, contributing to urban biodiversity while improving air quality and mitigating urban heat. Well-designed green spaces enhance the stadium’s visual appeal, making it more inviting for visitors.
The emphasis on green spaces encourages residents to engage with the stadium and participate in activities, establishing a sports and community hub that prioritises health and well-being for the local community.
The new-look Alexander Stadium is absolutely stunning and it’s testament to the vision and hard work of everyone involved in this project that it has already been hailed as the best athletics stadium in the country.
The new landscaping supports local flora and fauna, contributing to urban biodiversity while improving air quality and mitigating urban heat. Well-designed green spaces enhance the stadium’s visual appeal, making it more inviting for visitors.
The emphasis on green spaces encourages residents to engage with the stadium and participate in activities, establishing a sports and community hub that prioritises health and well-being for the local community.
The stadium will also serve as a teaching base for Birmingham City University’s Sports and Exercise students, further integrating education with community engagement.
The project has received substantial support from local and regional funding bodies, including a £20 million contribution from the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) and £25 million from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). This financial backing underscores the commitment to developing world-class facilities that benefit athletes and the local community.
The tree planting and landscaping initiatives at Alexander Stadium enhance the venue’s functionality and contribute to environmental sustainability and community well-being. The stadium reaffirms Birmingham’s status as a leading destination for athletics and a hub for local engagement by fostering a green and welcoming atmosphere.
The stadium will also serve as a teaching base for Birmingham City University’s Sports and Exercise students, further integrating education with community engagement.
The project has received substantial support from local and regional funding bodies, including a £20 million contribution from the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) and £25 million from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). This financial backing underscores the commitment to developing world-class facilities that benefit athletes and the local community.
The tree planting and landscaping initiatives at Alexander Stadium enhance the venue’s functionality and contribute to environmental sustainability and community well-being. The stadium reaffirms Birmingham’s status as a leading destination for athletics and a hub for local engagement by fostering a green and welcoming atmosphere.
