The Greening of Thomond Park Stadium

Local Impacts of Refurbishing the Stadium:

• Economic impact on city for a Heineken Cup match = €3.5 million prior to refurbishment, now estimated = €10 million

• 2011 - the millionth visitor will pass through the stadium stiles

• In 2010 direct expenditure as a result of events = €78 million into the local economy

• 800 people employed on match & concert days across all aspects of stadium management

Getting involved in LAPN

• Approach made June 2009 – very positive reaction, agreed immediately to participate

• Our regional emphasis on entertainment & leisure facilities across the region

• At the outset of the project the facilities budget for the stadium = €1.4m per annum – concern about rising costs

• Holistic approach: energy, waste, water, green supply chain, impacts on contractors, awareness raising for stadium users

Water Consumption & Conservation

• 40% of water needs achieved through rainwater harvesting & used primarily for pitch watering.

• Turn Off policy• Annual water costs

= €10k

Conservation measures as part of LAPN

• Insulation of pipes, improvement to plumbing

• Trial of waterless urinals – now stadium wide

• Tap Restrictors• Water conservation in

kitchen

Results

• Water costs reduced by €8k• Non event days water consumption

between 1.5 & 2 cubic metres (1.4 cu³ used by catering contractor) – Aviva stadium is using 80 cu³ on non event days

• Planning further rain water harvesting

Energy Consumption & Conservation

• Prior to involvement with LAPN had contacted SEAI as they had identified significant energy costs/concerns

• Adviser in place so additional advice from LAPN but direct monitoring carried out by SEAI

Energy achievements

• Refurbishment of generators – now using 50% less diesel than in 2009

• Measurement of energy usage per attendee

• Purchasing green energy• Switch off campaign: staff issued with

fleeces to stay warm!• Further discussion last week with SEAI on

possible grant aid for CHP

Energy Measurement 2010No of Attendees 366778

Electricity (KwH) 680148 1.85 KwH per attendee

Gas (KwH) 266076 0.73 KwH per attendee

Overall Savings in CO² 53 tonnes

CO²savings per individual attendee 0.146kg’s

Solid Waste Prevention

• 90% of waste compacted

• Segregation of cardboard & glass only

• Despair at waste volumes

Approach Taken

Waste Audit Results

0.0%5.0%

10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%

Organic

Plastic

Paper

Cardbo

ard

Composites

Glass

MetalOther

Texti

lesW

ood

Liquid

Segregated

Mixed

Where waste was generatedEast Stand -

Players Area 5%

East & West Stand41%

BBs (All Areas)5%

External Concessions

Bensons & PJs8%

External Bins Rubbish

5%

Kitchen & Corporate

21%

North Kiosk3%

South & North Terrace

4%

West & East Terrace

6%

Bars3%

Other Key Players

• Master Chef: training of casual bar & catering staff. All catering sub-contractors.

• Noonan Cleaning Services: All cleaning: onsite supervision, teams to improve segregation.

Waste Results2010 Recycling Waste Recycling Monthly percentages

Month Kg's Kg's

Jan 1190 5060 19.04%

Feb 1547 100.00%

Mar 1505 3180 32.12%

Apr 3567 3485 50.58%

May 1368 1603 46.05%

Jun 3187 5549 36.48%

Jul 2928 3656 44.47%

Aug 1240 100.00%

Sep 3020 2400 55.72%

Oct 2589 121 95.54%

Nov 2184 100.00%

Dec 3175 26 99.19%

Totals 27500 25080

Kg’s per Attendee 0.074kg 0.068Kg

Average Recycling Rate: 52.30%

Some further results:

• Compactor now removed from site• Two events recently held had only recycling & organic

waste arisings – no landfill waste• Ongoing discussion with Diageo with a view to

introducing a compostable cup for all alcoholic beverages sold on site – Thomond Park has offered to undertake pilot national trial this for this.

• Food Donation Programme with Masterchef & local hostel

• Contracts for catering & waste management due for renewal in 2012 – management intend including strict environmental criteria

Proud to be

Finally

As Limerick is a 2011 European City of Sport, Limerick City Council & the RWMO are delighted

to continue the LAPN project with other City Stadia including Páirc na NGael

Thanks for listening!