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Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Manchester City Puts Smart Water Tech in Play on the Pitch
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manchester City Football Club is using data and analytics for more than performance on the pitch. A champion of water sustainability, the Club is taking its commitment to the next level – introducing digital solutions from its official water technology partner, Xylem (NYSE: XYL), to help capture and reuse rainwater more efficiently. At City Football Academy, Xylem Vue – a digital water platform – uses connected sensors and smart meters to deliver live insights into how water moves across the training facility. Showing exactly when and where water is being used or lost across the 16.5-pitch campus, the system helps the Club make smarter decisions to optimize irrigation and reduce reliance on public water sources. Natural grass pitches use up to 23,000 liters of water per day in peak summer. 1 Manchester City has long been committed to sustainable water practices, using harvested rainwater and recycling for irrigation across the Etihad Stadium. This innovative reuse strategy has already saved more than 50 million liters of potable water, and the Club is on track to cut its use in half by the end of this year. 'This new system will give us a clear picture of how water moves across the site – not just how much we use, but where it comes from and where it goes,' said Pete Bradshaw, Director of Sustainability at Manchester City. 'These insights will help us make smarter decisions every day. Our goal is to capture and reuse 100% of stormwater runoff on site by mid-2026, and we're well on our way.' 'This is smart water in action,' said Jaime Barba, Head of Xylem Vue. 'With connected data and real-time insights, Manchester City is making every drop count – saving water, using it more wisely, and protecting supply for the local community. It's a scalable model for urban water management.' This latest project marks a milestone in the Club's ongoing collaboration with Xylem, reflecting years of shared focus on innovation – including engaging fans to take action on water sustainability. Through its 'Play Smart' campaign, developed in partnership with Xylem and launched in 2024, the Club is raising fan awareness of water challenges and encouraging fans to adopt smart, water-saving behaviors at home. About Xylem Xylem (XYL) is a Fortune 500 leading global water solutions company that empowers customers and communities to build a more water-secure world. Our 23,000 diverse employees delivered revenue of $8.6 billion in 2024, optimizing water and resource management with innovation and expertise. Join us at and let's solve water. About Manchester City Football Club Manchester City FC was initially founded in 1880 as St Mark's West Gorton and officially became Manchester City FC in 1894. Situated on the wider Etihad Campus, the Club's footprint includes the 53,500 capacity Etihad Stadium, the 7,000 capacity Joie Stadium and City Football Academy, a state-of-the-art performance, training and youth development facility home to the Club's men's, women's and academy teams. Ranked as the Most Valuable Football Club Brand in the Premier League by Brand Finance, Manchester City FC is currently developing a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Campus. The Club is committed to operating in a sustainable and socially responsible manner and ensures that equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded into its decision-making processes, culture and practices.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
More Man City matchday buses and routes announced
Extra routes are being added to the Manchester City matchday bus service, transport bosses have announced. Dedicated buses taking City fans to the Etihad Stadium launched this time last year and are said to have proved hugely popular over the 12 months. Transport for Greater Manchester said several of the routes were now at capacity - with 20 new stops having been added since the launch. READ MORE: Police descend on Tesco store with area taped off READ MORE: Night of chaos as 'gang of 20 in balaclavas' cause havoc on Salford Precinct TfGM has announced five extra buses will be added to five of the busiest routes, while three more new stops will be added at the Trafford Centre, Horwich and Rochdale. It takes the total number of buses for weekend matchdays to 20 and the number of locations served in total to 82. A TfGM spokesperson said: "These changes have allowed the creation of five additional routes that will operate for weekend fixtures only, there is currently sufficient capacity for midweek games. The extended network will be in place for the Newcastle game on Saturday (15 February) and continue for all men's weekend games this season. "Regular feedback from fans has been used to shape the matchday network since its launch, demonstrating the responsiveness and accountability of services under a locally controlled network." The five new routes are: MC8X: Macclesfield - Tytherington - Poynton - Bramhall - Etihad Stadium MC9X: Flixton – Urmston – Trafford Centre – Etihad Stadium MC11X: Horwich – Tyldesley – Boothstown – Wardley (A580 PnR) – Etihad Stadium MC13X: Shaw – Royton – Hollinwood – Etihad Stadium MC15X: Rochdale – Castleton – Middleton – Etihad Stadium Data shows City fans have made 22,000 trips on the matchday buses since the launch. An average of around 700 supporters per game have used the service. Steve Gilholme, head of service delivery at TfGM, said the service has won an industry award. He said: "The Manchester City Matchday Bus Network has proven a real hit with City fans and is a great example of what we're trying to achieve with the Bee Network – demonstrating that if you provide people with reliable, affordable and safe public transport options they will use them. "I am pleased we're growing the weekend matchday network, with more buses on the busiest routes, new stops added by fans' request at Rochdale, Horwich and the Trafford Centre." Pete Bradshaw, Manchester City's director of sustainability, said: "We are delighted to be expanding our award-winning Matchday Bus Network to help even more fans travel to and from the Etihad Stadium. "The latest additions, driven by substantial demand on certain routes, demonstrate that the service is working, and has created an enjoyable and efficient travel option for thousands of fans on a matchday. The benefit? Fewer cars on the road, with more fans opting for an increasingly sustainable mode of travel on a matchday."
