Scope
The organisers of the 2022 Commonwealth Games set out to create a spectacular, unifying sporting event, with a focus on its environmental impact.
The event was the largest in the Games’ history, with over 5,000 athletes from 72 countries competing in 283 different events. There were around 1.5 million spectator tickets sold and an army of 13,000 volunteers helping the event to run smoothly.
Getting all those people safely to and from the 15 locations used across Birmingham and the West Midlands was paramount to a successful, well-managed event.
Challenge
Ahead of the Games, the Sprint project had been upgrading routes for faster public transport journeys, creating a greener city as a result. Welfare Hire was an obvious partner for this work, contributing to the project’s environmental aims.
Following on from this, the Games’ temporary park and ride facilities were created for the safe movement of the large crowds of people attending, in a smart, green way. Additional contingency facilities supplemented this at the last minute to lower the impact of announced rail strikes.
Welfare Hire’s ECO welfare and lighting were the natural choice to deliver the super-bright lighting and modern, high-specification welfare facilities needed, while contributing to achieving the Games’ environmental and wider ESG targets.
Results
Fuel saving
CO2 Emissions Saving
Cost Saving
They’re actually really robust so over the course of the past two weeks they have really stood up to a lot of usage.
Quality – Market leading products…always
The unique designs of both our welfare units and tower lights gave optimal on-site performance. The super-bright, positional lighting provided a safe environment for spectators and marshals at park and ride queuing areas. Event marshals and workers at the Sprint project benefitted from comfortable welfare facilities and breakout spaces to keep them motivated and productive.
- Super-bright lighting
- High-specification facilities
- Robust design
- Average age <2.5 years
The service has been exceptional…going that extra mile to make sure that, as a client, we’re looked after.
Service – Expert support from passionate professionals
Our own dedicated, specialist teams liaised directly with our clients, to keep them always up to date with their hire arrangements. With smart telemetry built in, both Welfare Hire and the users managed service needs remotely and in real time, reducing visits to site and unnecessary transport costs and carbon footprint.
- Smart telemetry built in
- 99.1% perfect hire days
- Dedicated delivery & collection
- Specialist service teams
The energy efficiency helps Transport for West Midlands get to that carbon neutral, net zero target which is a key focus.
Environment – Up to 15x lower CO₂ emissions
Our lighting and welfare, powered by solar and lithium green energy, reduced fuel consumption to almost zero. The silent, green running achieved in this site set-up contributed to driving the event towards its net zero carbon goals, without noise pollution. Rainwater harvesting also reduced service requirements with the non-chemical water system providing the most hygienic toilet and washing facilities.
- Hybrid Solar/Lithium Power
- Silent, green running
- Rainwater harvesting
- Fuel use minimised
Having all the features that you’d want, and the layout, means it’s a good social space for people.
Wellbeing – Highest standards for smart and safe working
With canteen areas 20% larger than comparable units, our welfare facilities offer the most comfortable breakout spaces for workers, contributing to their wellbeing and productivity. With added features, including multiple USB charging and mains power ports, marshals found their needs were well catered for.
- 20% larger canteen facilities
- Modern design and facilities
- Hygienic water-based toilets
- Comfortable social spaces
I was surprised at the value for money that Welfare Hire provides for the service that they offer, not just from a customer service point of view but also from the facilities that they provide.
Value – Cost savings and added value
With competitive hire rates and low running costs, courtesy of the eco-friendly power system, organisers found that Welfare Hire’s facilities represented excellent value. The lighting and welfare units were seen as high specification with no compromise on performance.
- Low running costs
- Competitive hire rates
- No compromise on quality & performance
- Winning sustainable performance
Tower Lights
“The actual brightness of the lights in the dark has been really impressive. One light can provide quite a bit of area [illuminated] – that’s been a real added benefit.”
Welfare Units
“The high technology and the state-of-the-art facilities within the cabins has been very impressive.”
Results
Where sustainable targets are important, Welfare Hire delivers site set up that hits those targets without compromise. Our mobile ECO welfare facilities and lighting bring market-leading performance while including the most innovative technology available. Eco-friendly power systems drive the products, minimising fuel requirements, associated operating costs and CO2 emissions. Powerful lights create a safe environment for workers and visitors. Modern, comfortable, spacious welfare facilities contribute to the wellbeing of workers to perform to their best. These products are backed with specialist service that supports our clients to achieve the best value for their project’s financial and ESG goals.
Fuel saving
CO2 Emissions Saving
Cost Saving
Noise Saving
Servicing Saving
Fuel and Risk Saving
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