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Keeping Marseille’s landmark stadium on track

We helped lenders and the project consortium keep the renovation of Marseille’s Velodrome Stadium on schedule. From the competitive tendering stage through to operation and maintenance, we monitored progress, reduced risk and reported regularly to give everyone certainty.

Client

Arema (SPV from GFC, Bouygues Group)

Sectors

Hospitality and leisure

Services

Risk management

A world-class home for football and more

The project transformed the city’s landmark into a modern, multi-use venue. The refurbished stadium now seats 67,000 fans – up from 60,030 – and meets international standards for football and rugby. It hosted six matches during Euro 2016 and continues to stage the home games of Olympique de Marseille.

Sustainable design at stadium scale

Sustainability was central to the scheme. The stadium now generates more energy than it consumes thanks to wind turbines and heat recovery from a nearby water treatment plant.

Balancing construction with live matches

Working on a live site meant planning was critical. National football fixtures continued during construction, so we developed clear handover procedures to minimise disruption. Our independent monitoring gave lenders confidence, reduced uncertainty, and ensured the stadium was delivered as promised.

A world-class home for football and more

Sustainable design at stadium scale

Sustainability was central to the scheme. The stadium now generates more energy than it consumes thanks to wind turbines and heat recovery from a nearby water treatment plant.