TEC Electrical Contractors were appointed to support the electrical delivery of The Warehouse at Aston Villa Football Club, working on behalf of Front Five Building Services as part of the wider Villa Park redevelopment.
This large-scale indoor fan zone and entertainment venue required a reliable, carefully planned electrical installation capable of supporting matchday crowds, live events, hospitality, AV equipment, lighting systems and day-to-day venue operation.
With a capacity of around 3,500 people, the project demanded a high standard of workmanship, strong coordination on site and a clear focus on safety, compliance and long-term reliability. TEC delivered the containment, power, lighting and distribution works required to help bring the venue from construction phase through to a functional, high-impact public space.
Project Overview
The Warehouse is a major indoor entertainment venue and fan zone located next to Villa Park. Designed to improve the matchday experience and support additional live events, the space operates as a large indoor fan park, beer hall and multi-purpose events venue.
The client required a robust electrical installation that could support:
- Matchday fan zone use before and after fixtures
- Large indoor screens and AV infrastructure
- Food, drink and social spaces
- Live events including music, comedy, boxing and other entertainment
- High-capacity public use
- Safe and reliable power distribution throughout the building
- Functional and feature lighting across a large open-plan venue
- Future maintenance and operational access
TEC’s role covered the full electrical installation package, including containment, power, lighting and distribution across the venue. The works had to be completed to a high professional standard while coordinating with other trades across a busy redevelopment environment.
Scope Of Works Delivered
TEC carried out a broad electrical installation across the venue, including:
- Main electrical containment routes
- Cable tray and basket systems
- Distribution infrastructure
- Power supplies throughout the venue
- Lighting installation across open areas, walkways and hospitality zones
- Feature lighting within the main entertainment space
- Electrical infrastructure to support screens, AV and venue systems
- External cable routes and containment
- Plant and service area electrical works
- Final connections, organisation and preparation for testing and handover
The installation needed to serve both the practical requirements of a large public venue and the visual expectations of a modern fan experience space.
Materials, Equipment And Systems Used
A project of this scale required durable, well-organised and accessible electrical infrastructure. TEC installed containment and distribution systems designed to support the size, layout and future operation of the venue.
Key systems and components included:
- Heavy-duty cable tray and basket containment to provide safe, structured cable routes across high-level areas and external service runs
- Distribution equipment and busbar connections to support reliable power throughout the building
- Power cabling and circuit infrastructure suitable for the demands of a busy entertainment venue
- Suspended and high-level containment systems installed around structural steelwork, mezzanine levels and service routes
- General and feature lighting systems to provide both functional visibility and atmosphere
- Colour feature lighting across the main entertainment space to create a strong visual impact
- Power supplies for AV, screens and hospitality areas to support the building’s intended use
- External containment routes to protect and organise cables feeding plant, service areas and building systems
The containment was especially important on this project. In a venue with exposed ceilings, structural steelwork and visible services, the installation needed to be not only safe and practical but also neat, consistent and professionally finished.
Challenges And Solutions
Working Within A Large, Open Venue
The Warehouse is a large indoor space with high ceilings, exposed steelwork, mezzanine areas and long cable routes. This meant containment and cabling had to be carefully planned to maintain safe access, clear routing and a tidy finished appearance.
TEC installed structured containment systems across the venue, helping to keep cabling organised while allowing suitable access for future inspection, maintenance and adaptation.
Coordinating With Other Trades
The project formed part of a wider redevelopment, with multiple contractors working across the site. Electrical works had to be coordinated around structural elements, screens, seating areas, hospitality spaces, fire systems, AV requirements and building services.
TEC worked in line with the wider site programme, ensuring electrical infrastructure was installed in the right sequence and integrated cleanly with the surrounding works.
High-Level Installation And Access
Much of the electrical containment and lighting infrastructure was installed at height, around roof steelwork, walkways and service areas. This required careful planning, safe working methods and precise installation to ensure cable routes, lighting positions and containment runs were completed correctly.
By maintaining clear installation routes and working safely at height, TEC helped deliver a clean and reliable system across the venue.
Balancing Function With Visual Impact
The venue is not just a utility space – it is designed to create an atmosphere for fans and event visitors. Lighting therefore had to provide practical illumination while also supporting the look and feel of a modern entertainment environment.
TEC delivered lighting across the main venue, walkways, hospitality areas and feature zones, including coloured linear lighting that adds energy and visual interest to the space.
Supporting A High-Capacity Public Venue
With around 3,500 people expected to use the venue, reliability and safety were essential. The electrical systems needed to support high footfall, public use, hospitality operations, large screens and event equipment.
TEC’s installation focused on robust containment, reliable distribution and a professional finish suitable for a demanding commercial environment.
Final Result
The completed electrical installation provides The Warehouse with the power, lighting and distribution infrastructure needed to operate as a large indoor fan zone and multi-purpose events venue.
The finished result supports:
- Safe and reliable venue operation
- High-capacity public use
- Large screen and AV functionality
- Food, drink and hospitality areas
- Matchday entertainment and non-football events
- Practical maintenance access
- A clean, organised electrical infrastructure
- Strong visual impact through feature lighting
The project demonstrates TEC’s ability to deliver complex commercial electrical works in a high-profile environment, with a finish that supports both operational performance and the visitor experience.
Client And End User Benefit
For Aston Villa Football Club and the wider redevelopment team, The Warehouse provides a major new space that enhances the matchday experience while creating a flexible venue for events outside football.
TEC’s electrical installation helps make that possible by providing the essential infrastructure behind the scenes – power, lighting, distribution and containment systems that allow the venue to function safely, efficiently and reliably.
From the visible feature lighting in the main fan zone to the organised containment and distribution routes behind the scenes, the project reflects the level of planning, coordination and workmanship required for a modern commercial venue.
