Arup has been selected to help design a new community-focused stadium in Bath.

Stadium for Bath has appointed the engineering consultancy to help deliver its plans for a new 18,000-seater, digitally-enabled stadium.

Under the deal, Arup will provide civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical and public health engineering as well as ICT, audio visual, acoustic and specialist lighting design on the development.

The consultancy's team will be led from Bristol and will work closely with the other firms appointed to design the stadium: Grimshaw Architects, Kay Elliot and Gross Max.


Mike Cribb, Associate Director at Arup, said: "We're excited to be part of this iconic project that that will enhance the city of Bath; complementing its UNESCO-designated architectural heritage. A particular area of focus for us will be exploring material options for the stadium's roof that will suit the setting and enhance the stadium's atmosphere."

Tarquin Mcdonald, Bath Rugby Chief Executive, said: "Arup has a strong track record in delivering projects for sporting stadiums throughout the country, and this combined with their experience in working in our unique World Heritage City of Bath puts the company in a strong position to help deliver a stadium that the entire city can be proud of.

"Arup's expertise will be invaluable, and as we strive to create not only a home for Bath Rugby but a stadium for the Bath community. We're looking forward to their design input over the coming months as a vision for Stadium for Bath begins to take shape."

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