The Cbus Super Stadium, also known as Robina Stadium, is the home ground of NRL's Gold Coast Titans and has a seating capacity of approximately 27,000.
During the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, it hosted the Rugby 7s events and is currently used for a wide variety of sporting and corporate functions.
Our installer was engaged to provide a system that would enable maintenance crews to perform cleaning and repairs to the mega screen at the northeast end of the stadium.
Fortunately, there was enough existing infrastructure to allow them to view the rear of the screen where they could properly assess the situation.
However, the front of the screen offered no such provision for access and additionally was not loadbearing.
Solution
After careful consideration, it was decided that the best approach was to tackle the installation in three stages. Kattsafe access platforms, rigid rail and needle systems were selected as the most suitable and practical solutions.
In the first part of the project a Kattsafe platform was needed to elevate workers to the top edge of the screen. As there was already an existing ladder system in place, a modular system, such as our access platforms, were needed to ensure they could be modified on-site to fit within the narrow space restrictions. For the final part of this stage, a hatch was inserted into the platform to enable access via a portable ladder from below.
The next phase of the project involved the installation of two rigid rail systems to span the top of the stadium's big screen. The system's capabilities mean that two operators will be able to use it at the same time which, in the future, will offer significant cost and time savings for the venue provider.
The final stage saw the installation of two needle systems, which would run off the rigid rail. Engineering was required to ensure the system design was compliant and functionally correct, and would be able to carry the loads required.
Needle systems are traditionally used when there is access required over non-loadbearing structures. They will spread the load to avoid any damage to the roof area and with the Kattsafe needle's telescopic boom, they can be adjusted to the required length and height.
The Cbus Super Stadium is now able to offer its maintenance team safe and compliant access to their mega screen as and when necessary.
Project details
Project: Cbus Super Stadium
Location: Robina QLD
Installer: Height Dynamics
Solutions: Rope Access, General Access, Rigid Rails, Modular Access Systems, Needle Systems
