Synthetic pitch re-surface
Wast Hills Training Ground
Project challenges
Extreme care needed to ensure the existing rubber shockpad could be retained
The suitability of retaining the existing rubber shockpad could only be determined after all the existing synthetic surface was removed. The removal of the synthetic carpet therefore had to be carried out diligently and with extreme care, so as to not affect the integrity of the retained shockpad.
Upon removal of the synthetic surface, MJ Abbott engaged an approved test house to conduct testing of the existing shockpad, following which its approval was confirmed.
The project coincided with the return of academy staff and players. The challenge was to manage the health and safety requirements for mixing machinery, delivery lorries, cars, players and staff, within a very tight site whilst maintaining a suitable programme.
Our approach
Expert project management to deliver the project ahead of schedule
The scope of work included:
- Removal of the existing 3G surface, which included cutting and rolling, loading onto transport and removal off site.
- Shockpad testing.
- Installation of a new SIS Pitches SIS Turf Xtreme 40 carpet complete with sand and rubber infill.
- Surface testing to achieve FIFA Quality Pro.
Outcomes
The new surface was opened ahead of schedule
The new surface was opened a week ahead of schedule, receiving nothing but positive feedback from coaching staff and players.
The pitch maintenance is successfully managed by Head Groundsman, Dale Ketteridge.
