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scope for quality control. If an issue arises that needs addressing, or a budgetary concern, we can better resolve it quickly and effectively.”
The close of the university season and
preparations for external events, like the Bunbury Festival, mean there’s no let-up in workload for Durham’s skilled team and, this year, Steve tells me, prolonged bouts of dry, hot weather have not eased the pressure.
“The wicket has bleached in the sun and the effect of the lack of rain has taken its toll,” he explains. “That said, we’re working with what is generally very hardy soil, so we’re lucky that we can withstand the lack of moisture for longer than most, but cricket is by far the most labour-intensive of all our duties.” The Durham sports pitches are laid over two sites: The Racecourse - home to the main cricket square - and Maiden
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Castle where the artificial pitches and the Graham Sports Centre and Boat House reside.
Major renovations to the square had not been tackled since the mid-1980s, which prompted the university to begin investment in 2009. “Over the last five years, we’ve fast-tracked our renovation plans for cricket,” Steve explains. “The aim is to complete a new wicket every year; we’re up to five now and some of
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