INDUSTRY PROFILE


Siddal ARLFC topsoil spread


Asked about changes in working practices, Ben commented; “There have been a growing number, and a good example is in pitch construction; technology has advanced in this sector at a tremendous rate! The introduction of artificial and hybrid pitches is probably the biggest change I’ve witnessed in my time in the business. Most Premier League clubs now boast hybrid pitches, for instance”.


Best practices to renovate had to be learned and, as Ben added, “we need to stay on top of our game!” Asked how can you improve and what kit is needed? Ben said that one item that sprang to mind was the need for a Universe Rotor to fit on to the


Siddal ARLFC cut and fill


Koro Field Top Maker; “A great piece of kit!” We then turned to projects; biggest, best,


etc? Ben immediately thought that the most innovative and rewarding project that the company had undertaken was the installation, last year, at Siddal ARLFC, Halifax, of a HATKO Hybridgrass carpet pitch, achieved with grant support. This, Ben said, is the very latest technology as it differs from, but is comparable to, stitched pitches. The work entailed laying the carpet on a constructed and drained surface with a carefully selected rootzone layer, then filled with a specifically defined rootzone mixture, before high quality sportsfield grass was seeded into the surface. The natural grass


grows between the synthetic grass fibres, creating a strong and vigorous playing surface. The ‘open’ texture of the backing ensures that the grass roots are not obstructed in their vertical movement downwards starting from the day of installation. Ben believes that, although there are now a few examples of this product, this was the first of its type in the UK.


The company’s biggest project, completed in 2020, was the construction, for York City Council, of seven pitches on the Ashfield Estate adjacent to the A64. The land was low-lying old agricultural and marsh. Chappelow reshaped and created


Ground Care Specialists


Construction. Maintenance. Performance.


Chappelow Sports Turf specialise in the construction and maintenance of recreational surfaces to the public and private sector markets.


Based in the heart of Yorkshire, where we serve some of the region’s biggest sports teams, we are well placed to service local, regional and national clients.


We offer a complete package of services in outdoor recreational development, golf course and pitch construction, sports turf maintenance, land drainage, environmental projects and equestrian facilities using the latest plant and machinery operated by a skilled workforce.


Football. Rugby. Cricket. Golf. Bowling. Equestrian. Schools & Colleges. Local Authorities. 01924 493359 www.chappelowsportsturf.co.uk


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