ameliorated into the surface
September 07: Existing pitches with the drainage run growing over
New training area mid September2007
To complete the project the surfaces were tested to Performance Quality Standard
grass seed mix in three directions. Within two days of sowing the new pitches, on the 29th of August, Oxford again had more very heavy rain. However, on this occasion, the rain was of real benefit, and fortuitously this facilitated a very good germination rate and a quick establishment period. The site was bare earth for so long rumours began that it was a construction site but, eventually, the grass germinated. Amusingly, the local residents had actually called the site “The Bowling Green”.
Following the establishment period Alan hosted a training day for the grounds team at Marston PC and Marston FC. The course provided guidance on how to look after, and sustain, their new surfaces and guidance on how to use some new machinery, which was provided by the funding bodies. To complete the project the surfaces were tested to Performance Quality Standards and both passed at a ‘high to standard’ level. A final word from Alan himself. “This was a very satisfying project and it has
shown that funding directed in the correct manner can really benefit the local grass root teams. But, the most pleasing thing about the entire project is that the new grounds will be maintained properly. The client understands the requirements of looking after natural surfaces and have been given the equipment to help them do so.”
About the author: Alan Lewis MSc NDT.
F.inst.G, is Technical Director of Total Turf Solutions Ltd. Email:
info@totalturfsolutions.cu.uk www.totalturfsolutions.co.uk
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