Case Studies
BACKGROUND:
The new Queensland Country Bank Stadium is home to world-class sport and entertainment in North Queensland. The stadium is the home ground of the North Queensland Cowboys NRL team and accommodates up to 40,000 patrons in concert mode.
In the world of modern events and superior fan experiences, a key deliverable for any newly built stadium is an integrated Wi-Fi connectivity service.
CDM was chosen for its high-quality Wi-Fi design proposal, which gained public support from Minister de Brenni and the North Queensland Cowboys.
CHALLENGE:
Implementing high-density wireless coverage in a large stadium with high traffic volume is a challenge in itself. However, Queensland Country Bank Stadium had some unique local factors to consider.
The stadium contends with traditional outdoor factors like water and UV, as well as unique geographical elements of the north Queensland coastline. Heavy rain, salt air and cyclones all pose an increased risk of corrosion to electrical devices in the stadium. CDM therefore needed to ensure the wireless access points were both rugged and weatherproof.
SOLUTION:
CDM’s design utilised Aruba‘s latest technology deployed in world leading stadiums such as Chase Centre and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Small cell access points were deployed throughout the stadium in a honeycomb design. CDM worked with the stadium’s architect and Aruba to individually select the locations for each of the 624 access points using 3D modelling. A mix of both indoor and outdoor access points were used.
With many of these access points being installed under stadium seats, rugged enclosures were custom designed for outdoor protection. This ensures a superior Wi-Fi signal, providing all patrons with a world class fan experience.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium is the most technically comprehensive stadium in Queensland to offer free high-density Wi-Fi.
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