KEYTRADE CASE STUDY
CSI Cranes – Accor Stadium Lighting Upgrade
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
“KeyTrade made the engagement process smooth and efficient.”– Mick Cowling, Managing Director, CSI
- 566 metal halide lights dismantled
- Hundreds of LED systems installed
- 11-day lift window completed in 7 days
- Zero safety incidents
ACCOR STADIUM LIGHTING UPGRADE
Case Study
Project Overview
Accor Stadium required replacement of 566 aging metal halide sports lights with a modern LED system.
The works involved specialist rigging at height across stadium gantries within a strict 11-day lift window, requiring engineered methodology, safety control and coordinated execution.
Engagement
Stowe Australia required a pre-qualified specialist capable of engineered lifting under high-risk, time-critical conditions.
Through KeyTrade's controlled tender process, CSI were engaged as a vetted specialist contractor with proven engineering capability, appropriate insurances and major-project experience.
Scope
- Dismantle 566 metal halide sports lights
- Assist installation of hundreds of new LED stadium fittings
- Operate across four stadium quadrants
- Deploy 16 riggers in four coordinated crews
Engineering & Methodology
CSI designed a custom davit-arm lifting system paired with electric winches to allow controlled and repeatable lifting operations along the stadium gantries.
Loads, reactions and attachment points were reviewed and approved by both CSI's engineer and the stadium engineer before fabrication proceeded.
The engineered system provided a safe, consistent lifting method aligned with the stadium's structural requirements and vertical access constraints.
Planning & Execution
Prior to the lift window, all davit arms, winches and rigging equipment were test-fitted and validated.
This preparation eliminated on-site uncertainty and allowed the team to focus purely on safe, efficient execution once the program commenced.
Sixteen riggers were deployed in four crews, working methodically across all quadrants.
The 11-day program was completed in just 7 days.
Outcomes
- Completed four days ahead of program
- Reduced direct and indirect labour costs
- Zero safety incidents
- High-risk work executed in a controlled, engineered manner
KeyTrade's Role
KeyTrade facilitated structured specialist engagement for a technically complex commercial project.
Through controlled procurement, CSI were engaged as a pre-qualified contractor aligned to the program, safety and engineering requirements of the stadium environment.
The result was rapid access to a vetted specialist team capable of delivering engineered lifting works safely, efficiently and ahead of schedule.
Client Feedback
– Cameron Zieba, Project Manager, Stowe Australia Pty Ltd.“Mick engineered custom lifting jigs that allowed the new lights to be raised into position safely and efficiently.
The program allowed an 11-day lift window, and the work was completed in just 7 days. It's a pleasure to work with a crew that consistently aims for the best outcome and applies themselves to achieve it.”