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Surrey County Cricket Club at the Kia Oval has appointed Stadium Support Services as its Official Projects Partner.
The appointment formalises a working relationship built over more than 10 years, during which time, Stadium Support Services has delivered a range of works across the Kia Oval, including steelwork painting, toilet refurbishments, installation of anti-slip stair treads, pest proofing and specialist cleaning. This experience provides a strong foundation for the partnership, alongside a clear understanding of how to operate in a live stadium environment.
Stadium Support Services will support the club across reactive maintenance and project delivery, helping to maintain and enhance standards for players, staff and supporters throughout the season.
Scott Hudson, Managing Director at Stadium Support Services, said: “Having worked with the team at the Kia Oval for the past 10 years on an ad hoc basis, we are really pleased to formalise the partnership. We know the venue well and understand the standards expected. This next step allows us to work more closely with the club to maintain and enhance the experience for everyone who visits.”
Joseph Noble, Commercial Director at Stadium Support Services, commented: “As a business that has predominantly operated across football, this partnership represents an exciting step into cricket at the highest level. The Kia Oval is an iconic venue, and we are looking forward to supporting the club with the same level of expertise, responsiveness and quality that we deliver across our wider portfolio.”
Jess Stapleton, Operations Director at the Kia Oval, Surrey County Cricket Club, added: “Stadium Support Services brings a proven track record of delivering facilities management solutions across major sporting venues. Their understanding of the unique demands of a live stadium environment has been evident in the work they have delivered at the Kia Oval, and we’re delighted to formalise this partnership as we look to build on that success.”
FMJ and Watco Webinar: Meeting compliance in a new culture of accountability
From January 2026, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) formally separated from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Created under the Building Safety Act 2022 in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the BSR is designed to raise safety standards across the built environment and introduce a stronger culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management.
This shift places facilities managers in a more strategic safety assurance role – far beyond routine maintenance.
FMJ and Watco are hosting a webinar on 22 April at 11:00am to explore what this new regulatory landscape means for FMs. To register for the webinar click here.
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