1. Report on Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
M/s. Mahimtura Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Project Title:
‘Wankhede Stadium’ at Mumbai
Project Details:Statistics:-
Approx. Area
Proposed seating
Height of the Stand
Ground radius
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35,000 Sqm.
32,000
30 m from ground level
Approx. 68.50 m
Photographs:-
Photograph 1 - Wankhede stadium at Night & with Flood Lights on.
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2. Report on Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Photograph 2 - Wankhede stadium view from the stand.
Photograph 3 - Newly refurbished, Existing East Stand
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3. Report on Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Project Status
Project Complete
Year of Inception
The stadium construction started in June 2009 and was completed in
January 2011. The mammoth kind of structural and civil work, right from
its foundation including piling and large basement was executed in just 15
months time.
Estimated Cost of Project
The Approximated Estimated Cost of Project was 250 Crores Plus.
What makes the Project Eligible for an Engineering Excellence award
2013
It is like a dream project coming into a reality in view of the mammoth
quantum of work to be executed to the International Stadium standards
laid down by ICC (an International Body) in a very limited time span of just
15 months.
Getting space to live in Mumbai itself is a very difficult task. Getting space
for a Cricket stadium was a remote possibility. The only option was to
construct a new stadium at the same place, with desired enhanced seating
capacity, most modern and up to date amenities.
The working space was very limited (with Railwaly line & an existing
Stadium on two sides & residential zone on balance two sides). There no
possibility of getting any additional space, hence it was a tight site from
working and maneuvering point of view. Thus, stands on two sides (North &
South) were newly constructed whereas the East & West stands were
renovated.
At a given moment there were number of activities going on in the limited
area posing a challenge in movement of trucks, cranes, material etc.
Further, since all the activities were interdependent the work progress use
to get hampered once an agency fail to deliver in stipulated time schedule.
Refer Photograph 4 showing various site happening at the project site.
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4. Report on Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Photograph 4
Various site activity co ordination was required.
It was a real challenge during last 4 - 5 months, when the working area further
reduced to half as MCA insisted that the pitch and surrounding area should be handed
over to other agency for preparation of pitch and ground. Refer Photograph 4
showing various site happening at the project site.
Photograph 5
Various Construction activities happening at the same time.
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5. Report on Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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5 Points which makes this Project Innovative (Breakthrough / applied) …..
The structural design was complex and intricate as it involved –
i)
The 25 meter ( @ 80 ‘) cantilevered roof is the most interesting feature of the
proposed stadium. It completely opens up the stands as no columns / or an
obstruction or support come in the way of viewers. Refer Photograph 6 showing
Structural Steel work in progress for the Roof Truss members.
Photograph 6
Structural Steel work in progress for the Roof Truss members.
ii)
Heavy column sections extending beyond the top edge of the stadium and each
unit weighing in tonnes were fabricated out of 3 tubular hollow pipes in a
triangular profile fabricated out of various diameter MS pipes. Designing of the
25 m cantilever and its supporting system was a real challenge.
iii)
There was a need of creating a world class cricket stadium & an opportunity
knocked the door with the Word cup championship in year 2011. A Stiff & Steep
task of constructing Wankhede stadium was in terms of Co-ordination of various
activities, fighting against the time.
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iv)
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The Stadium is located in a very much restricted, sensitive zone with lot many
constraints. During construction, the list of challenges was unending viz. adhering
traffic and other local regulations, congested area of the city, restricted entry
points to the Stadium, inadequate carriage ways for movement of heavy
vehicles, construction material, intermediate heavy monsoon pours making the
ground filthy posing more problems during work execution.
Photograph 7
Structural Steel Column Work in progress
v)
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Inspection and quality checks for the structural steel inspection, fabrication and
erection work was undertaken implementing stringent QAP (Quality Assurance
Plan) and ITP (Itemized testing plan) norms witnessed by an expert third party
inspecting agency at various locations. First, at the factory, to check quality of
material received. Then, in the second stage at the fabrication yard for testing
quality of weld and joints and lastly, on at the site. Refer Photograph 8
showing Heavy Structural Steel Column received at site from the fabrication yard.
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Photograph 8
Heavy Structural Steel Column received at site from the fabrication yard
5 Points on the Operational Excellence of the Project (Time, Cost & Others)
i) Out of the two parameters viz. Time & Cost, completing of the stadium in
time was more in focus in view of the international repute, though cost
aspect was monitored regularly, still was secondary.
ii) Wankhede Stadium has all the in-house facilities including the IT related
aspects at par with world standards for conducting international matches.
ii) The structural design is carried out taking into account the composite action
of the columns for earthquake resistance. Encasing of structural steel impart
fire resistance to the columns. Other exposed area is fire protected making
use of appropriate fire protection material. Thus, exposed area of steel and
fire protection to the same added to the cost.
iv) The major hurdle was to accommodate proposed, new stadium within same
old space and congested locality. It had no possibility of any horizontal
expansion. In view of these constraints, the East & West stands were
renovated, structurally strengthened to cater to enhanced spectator capacity.
Existing columns were jacketed and extended till required height.
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8. Report on Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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v) Mumbai has been the birth place for players of an international repute viz.
Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Mankad, Hazare and many others. It’s the “Mecca” of
Indian Cricket and it’s a fortune that we could have such an well equipped
Stadium with every amenity that is thought of, in order to help the game of
Cricket prosper.
5 Points on as how this Project has added to the Self Reliance of India in the
Chosen Sector.
i) India is currently a top ranked country in ICC Ranking, in all three segments of
Cricket and would strive to retain the top notch position.
ii) Availability of such a facility in Mumbai, would not only encourage the Game
of Cricket, but also give immense pleasure to Cricket lovers watching matches
in a modern environments & venues like the ‘Wankhede Stadium’, in India.
iii) Our capabilities of creating such an important & iconic structure in short
span was very much appreciated and admired by the entire Cricket playing
nations and it is a feather in the cap.
iv) Construction of Wankhede Stadium had raised the benchmark in India for
other Stadiums to be constructed in future. The various important features of
the stadium are 360 degree uninterrupted view, column free spectator
stands, covered roofing using fabric material (rather than use of cancerous
material which was being used in the past) wide enough walk ways, specious
seating arrangement, dedicated elevators for physically challenged
people and high security for players and up dated surveillance system etc.
v) The spectacular view of ‘Queen’s Necklace’ at the Marine Drive, location of
the stadium at the Sea and an appealing look of the Stadium is an USP of
Wankhede Stadium. Refer Photograph 9 below, with intended architectural
look of Wankhede Stadium.
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9. Report on Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Photograph 9
‘Wankhede Stadium’, an Architectural & Structural Marvel
5 Key Impacts the Project has made
i) The Wankhede stadium has put India in the list of countries having an
International standard Cricket Stadium.
ii) BCCI has stood to the challenge and showed it to the worlds that it has all the
capabilities & expertise, & is elf reliant as far as construction of such World
class stadiums is concern. That how the World Cup Final was held at
Wankhede Stadium in April, 2011.
iii) At Wankhede Stadium, the entire project team was from India, is now a
Landmark structure in this category & we Indians could prove the world that
our Architects and Consultants are equally talented and have capabilities to
create such a structure.
iv) We could also prove that we have world class ground curators in India who
can prepare and maintain international standard Cricket pitches.
v) The Stadium shall be Good Revenue generation source for India once various
international matched are played at Wankhede Stadium.
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5 Points Illumines more on the Future Readiness of the Project.
i) Creating of such a high class stadium in India shall provide an uninterrupted
Opportunity to our Cricket Hero’s and Budding Cricketers to excel their
skill in this segment of Sport in further.
ii) Column free stadium is an International concept, now followed in India in
construction of Wankhede Stadium. The 360 degree view during a match
give immense pleasure to the viewers is an USP of Wankhede Stadium.
iii) Construction of more similar kind of Stadiums in India would help in
development of the immensely loved and popular Game of Cricket,
increasing passion towards it in our Country.
iv) Aesthetically appealing roof cover out of textile fabric has given an
opening to new industries manufacturing Textile fabric thereby helping in
economical growth of India.
v) The new concept of auctioning of spectators box, modern corporate lounges
to the various businesses has begun and there is long way for further
improvisation from revenue generation point of view in India.
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