Landscape Amenity PRODUCT UPDATE


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Dual Action ACTION Aquamaxx


Drainage for the future The largest single


investment ever in Barnsley education the £1.1 billion Building Schools for the Future programme continues to make excellent progress with a programme of construction of nine new Adult Learning Centres (ALC’s) and two Special Schools. Two of these builds


currently underway are; Dearne ALC and Carlton ALC and Cleveland-Land-Services (CLS) is responsible for the final grading and drainage schemes as well as the installation of an STP. Following the completion of the STP, CLS will then carry out remedial works on the existing pitches including installing new long jump pits, artificial cricket wicket, hammer and shot circles. The pitches will have minor grading works, sand topdressing, overseeding and verti-draining programmes. The combined area of both


the new schools covers 7 hectares and CLS has already completed the grading works using a CAT D5 with full laser control followed by top soiling at Dearne ALC, cultivation and final grading works, with sand applied for amelioration. Before seeding, 570metres of collector and cut off drains had to be installed at Dearne and 860metres at Carlton followed by respective totals of 7300m and 22600m of piped sand slits. Cleveland Land Services


operates a diverse range of construction, horticultural and specialist plant and equipment operated by an excellent


committed and experienced grounds team. “This is a major project which has presented its own challenges, but nothing that has not being easily overcome with the level of expertise and experience we bring to the task.” Said Brian Dunn, Director of operations for CLS. “For our part we look to complete the job using the best and most efficient equipment and human resources at our disposal. That is why we used the CAT D5 for the grading works and the AFT Wizz Wheel 75 trencher for the installation of intensive turf drainage systems” The AFT Wizz Wheel 75 is a


powerful and rugged wheel trencher for tractors from 90 to 160hp (60-105kW) has been re- designed to be pulled centrally behind the tractor and provides the very high speed trenching, up to 2000metres per hour with digging widths from 50 to 150mm (2” to 6”).


A wide


conveyor belt ensures smooth waste removal which then folds back to a height of less than 3metres for easy transportation. AFT Wizzwheel 75’s have standard pocket held reversible soil blades to greatly increase the blade working life or an optional rock wheel with bullet teeth only to tackle the toughest ground conditions.


Variable


digging depth is achieved by continuous automatic monitoring and adjustment by laser,


consistent depth control.


Cleveland Land Services Click here to request literature


ensuring accurate and Tough turf grown to a tee Vitax Amenity’s latest


surfactant AquaMAXX, not only acts as an effective wetting agent but encourages fast rooting at the same time. Ideal for newly laid turf on


stadiums, golf courses and all amenity areas the formulation combines a surfactant complex with a highly refined liquid seaweed extract especially beneficial to root establishment, development and new turf growth. While the surfactant gives


water deficit stress relief and helps correct localised dry spot the liquid seaweed extract helps over seeded areas establish quickly and problem areas recover. Mike King, Vitax’s Sales and


Marketing Manager says that AquaMAXX can be used as a wetting agent while providing the added benefit of a unique, scientifically enhanced kelp product. “It contains the proper ratios of cytokinins and auxins which are especially beneficial to the development of new rooting systems,” he explains. Available in a liquid for use with amenity sprayers as well as injecting into irrigation systems and in pellets designed for hand watering small areas such as greens, tees and renovation areas, AquaMAXX can be applied right through the growing season.


Vitax Click here to request literature To preserve the natural


appearance of its course, Faversham Golf Club in Kent has turned to ACO GroundGuard to repair key areas of its grassed playing surface that had been subjected to extreme wear. The award winning modular grid system has been used to promote natural grass growth, stabilise the soil condition and improve surface water drainage in locations where standing water combined with high levels of foot and trolley traffic had badly damaged the existing surface. ACO GroundGuard is manufactured from recycled polymer in lightweight slabs 4cm deep, 60cm long and 40cm wide. No special tools, expertise or


extensive ground preparations are required to install the system; individual slabs are simply clipped together and outer edges cut or trimmed to any shape for the perfect finish. Capable of supporting 250 tonnes per square metre, it is specifically designed to create access routes, car parks and pedestrian pathways.The open structure allows water to quickly penetrate through the grid to the underlying top soil.


This


eliminates the expense of having to install a supplementary drainage system, reduces the risk of flooding and is more environmentally sustainable.


ACO Click here to request literature


WATER MANAGEMENT 25


One stop shop at Futuresource 2010


Waste-Away a division of


Highspeed Group has expanded its operation offering, not only a range of waste management services throughout mainland UK but a ‘one stop shop’ with group products. With emphasis on recycling,


pollution prevention, conserving resources and compliance with legislation, it is fast becoming established as the range now includes:


fuel, oil and water


tanks, washpad water recycling systems, Separators and Sewage plants, Composting machines, Workwear, Lubricants and spill prevention. On show will be one of he new Advance Bunded Tanks Our online store www.bundedtanks.com has really taken off supplying tanks and more at competitive prices and our latest venture www.separators.com is proving to be a hit too.


Highspeed Group Ltd Click here to request literature


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