For the London Stadium seating upgrade, FRP Dura Slab panels were selected as the decking material for the new lower-tier stands, replacing traditional plywood. The project added two new stands accommodating 6,000 fans, bringing them up to four meters closer to the pitch. With its slip resistance, durability, and proven performance in rigorous fire and structural testing, FRP delivers a safer, longer-lasting solution for large-scale stadium flooring.
London Stadium is a multi-purpose outdoor stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in the Stratford district of London which currently serves as the home of West Ham United in the UK Premier League. Arena Events Group PLC was awarded a contract to develop new seating systems in the north and south of the stadium. The objective of the project was to deliver two new lower tier stands bringing 6,000 fans up to four metres closer to the pitch than the current system allowed.
Arena Events Group chose FRP Dura Slab panels for the stadium decks to provide a more durable alternative to plywood with advanced anti-slip traction. The manufacturer's ability to meet a range of stringent test requirements, including flare resistance tests and FEA analysis, made them the ideal choice for this high-profile project — which not only allows for future changes to seating configurations but also improves access to amenities on the concourse.
The two types of Dura Slab used on this project are precision-engineered FRP structural flooring systems that provide an incredible strength-to- weight ratio. The high-strength fiberglass composite is pultruded in one mass to produce a consistent quality flooring structure that is also non-corrosive, chemically resistant, and features an anti-slip walking surface.
The project at London Stadium required a seating deck that could integrate with the existing stadium design. The FRP slab product was able to integrate easily with the existing system with minimal disruption, while also meeting the required health and safety criteria. Dura Slab was used throughout the seating structures, the concourse and landing areas. The new stands were also designed to be compatible with rail seating, to allow them to be adapted in future, should there be any changes to Premier League guidelines on safe standing.
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