Draka delivers cables for Ukraine's DonBass Arena stadium

Thursday, Sep 09, 2010

Dutch cable producer Draka Communications has delivered over 200km of cables to contribute to the network cabling requirements for DonBass Arena, Ukraine's showcase soccer stadium and host for FC Shakhtar in Donetsk. The cabling project management and installation was handled by Draka's local partner and systems integrator MacHouse. Draka broadcast cables are deployed in the media and broadcast network to meet HDTV broadcast standards of global events, together with data communications cables for broadband data transmission, telephone and IP network infrastructure.

In addition, Draka cabling products connect CCTV network and alarm systems, according to the high safety and security standards of the stadium. MacHouse performed the project analysis and feasibility study and is responsible for project development and implementation, ongoing testing and adjustment, training of personnel and ongoing service and support to the stadium. Intended for 50,000 spectators, the DonBass Arena stadium will host FC Shakhtar Donetsk matches and a number of soccer matches in Euro 2012.

Source: Telecom Paper