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PITCH MANAGEMENT
Work has already started on the installation
of the Desso pitch. Cleveland Land Services
have significant experience in constructing
sports facilities throughout the UK, using
natural and synthetic materials. Desso
Ambition is a football system utilising the
Desso Challenge Pro² yarn, which is
understood to be the most durable
monofilament fibres in the artificial turf
market. Instead of using rubber as an infill, the
system uses “Envirofill” a recyclable,
ecologically-responsible product with superb
playing characteristics. The physical properties
of the material mean that there is no rubber
splash, rubber odour or infill compaction, specialist plant and equipment and have an the forefront of education and design and
which can occur on more traditional 3G rubber excellent committed and motivated work force, actively seeks out innovative schemes which
filled pitches. with constantly expanding skills due to are proven to be beneficial at many different
The tender for the Bede Sixth Form College rigorous on-going training programmes. levels. We chose the Desso Ambition System
project was won on a combination of price, Although the Desso Ambition is new to the alongside traditional pitches for many
experience and reputation. CLS operates a UK, CLS were completely confident about reasons all of which made it a sound
diverse range of construction, horticulture and installing this advanced playing field. investment. It has been shown to be way
“Following an extended visit to an installation ahead of other comparable surfaces in terms
in Holland last year to look at how the Desso of extended use, being impervious to weather
Ambition sports grounds have been accepted conditions. The playing capabilities lend
in Europe, we were delighted to be given an themselves to level two football and a higher
opportunity to create a ‘state of the art’ level than standard of hockey.” “Another
synthetic pitch in the UK.” Said CLS Managing major factor,” continued Ron “is that the
Director John Miller. maintenance regime is similar to other
Ron Booth is a member of the synthetic surfaces but the longevity of the
Management team employed by Bede College carpet is anticipated to be much longer. In
and a former Sports Facility Advisor. Ron fact the lifespan of the shockpad is expected
consulted closely with all those involved on to be as much as twice that of a traditional
the choice of play surface. “The College is at synthetic pitch. It is also eco-friendly, which
means once the system is finally removed it
can be easily recycled.
“The Bede College project is a new build”
said John Miller “It is particularly interesting
and rewarding to be involved right from the
start and to be part of something which will
benefit generations of youngsters to come.” FSA
For further information please contact:
Project Manager Andrew Earnshaw
Cleveland Land Services (Guisborough) Ltd
Tel: 01642 488328
Email: andrew@cleveland-land-services.co.uk
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