Arup wins design contract for £70m revamp of Commonwealth Games stadium

By Jordan Marshall2018-10-25T09:39:00

The redesign of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham will increase its capacity to 40,000 for the duration of the Games

Arup has been chosen to deliver the redesign of Alexander Stadium ahead of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Birmingham City Council has confirmed that the firm is set to come up with the plans for the £70m transformation of the venue, which will not only host all the athletics events, but also both the opening and closing ceremonies.

In its original contract notice, which was published on the Official Journal of the European Union, the council said: “A key component of the Commonwealth Games 2022 will be the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium site to meet all the games requirements.”

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