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Included in the scheme were four irrigation points, one at each


” GKB Drainmaster in action


and laying the main carrier drainage system and associated chambers.


A 100mm diameter ring main drain went in around the cricket square and connected to the outfield system.


Cultivation and seedbed preparation were


the next phases of the project, relieving compaction and removing stones greater than 25mm during the cultivation work - followed by trimming the surface levels to tolerances.


Under the sand amelioration stage, PDS supplied and spread a medium fine sand layer before incorporating it into top


rootzone, installing Koro Top Drain sand bands and preparing the final seed bed. After applying preseeding fertiliser, the contractor sowed DLF ProMaster 81 perennial rye across the whole area (selected from Table S1 of the STRI/BSBP Turfgrass Seed booklet). “We used a laser grader for achieving final levels, which vary within only 10mm across the site,” Toby confirms. “Everything was executed well and was a trouble-free project,” adds Toby. “Included in the scheme were four irrigation points, one at each corner of the


corner of the square, with provision to include pop-ups at a later date if the council wishes


square, with provision to include pop-ups at a later date if the council wishes.”


Summer maintenance regime


In the interim period, when the decision about who will maintain the ground is still pending, PDS has been undertaking a summer maintenance programme. “We prepared the square and outfield for the first fixture on 18th May,” Toby notes, “mowing the square using a Lloyds Paladin 24in, then undertaking light verti-cutting with a Sabo pedestrian unit.” “Application of a 11:5:5 mini granular


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