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The new 3G FIFA pro pitch measures up at 60m by 100m, and there is also a grass pitch at the showgrounds measuring 65m by 100m. The greyhound dog racing track surrounding the pitch extends to 425m long. Thanks to the renovation work, the new stadium has not suffered from any particular issue arising from the weather, but Martin says that, with changing climatic patterns, this may be an issue in the future. He added: “One end of the 3G pitch suffers from shade which prolongs clearance of frosts but, other than that, we have no real issues.”
Martin adheres to a regular programme of maintenance on the 3G pitch and the grass pitch which involves some deep cleaning. “We currently spend around four hours on the 3G pitch alone brushing and cleaning it. There is also a deep clean carried out on the pitch as required. The grass pitch is marked out and made ready for action on a weekly basis. “An outside company related to greyhounds and racing look after the dog track,” he said.
Martin and his team are trained on every aspect of pitch related works and all of them rank a good presentation as their main aim. “We each chip in and carry out all the jobs required. No one is specified to any particular task in this crew.” “It’s still early days for the new 3G pitch but, at the end of the season, we will give it an annual deep clean with the Terra Clean machine. At the same time, we will also renovate the grass pitch by topdressing with sand, deep seeding and pay close attention to the goalmouth areas.”
“Budgets for all this work have remained constant and is not affecting the maintenance routine,” added Martin. “The weather can be frustrating at times as the 3G requires a dry surface to enable most work to be carried out. However, this year, we have had a decent summer of weather which has allowed us good opportunity to maintain the 3G pitch and keep it clean.
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