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• MCC Reveals Updated Carbon Impact Report. • ECOsmart Gold Certification Awarded To Spurs. • PTSG Providing A Strong Defence At London Stadium.


14 TAILORED PROTECTION


• Richard Winstanley examines the security solutions available and explains why a flexible, tailored approach is more effective than a one-size-fits-all model in addressing evolving threats.


16 WINTER MAINTENANCE


• Winter is a challenging period for professional sports turf. Reduced daylight, low temperatures and the pressure of ongoing fixtures all combine to reduce growth and recovery, Origin Amenity can assist.


14 20 HILLSBOROUGH LAW


• It marks a seismic shift in how organisations are expected to behave before and after major incidents. But what does this actually mean for stadium safety teams? What are the operational implications, and what steps should be taken?


24 PLANNING FOR STADIA SUCCESS


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• While many large stadia will already have good anti- terrorism and security measures in place, those responsible for managing property and protecting people will almost certainly need to upgrade their practices and better protect facilities.


26 ROI OF BUILDING FAN ZONES


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• Fan zones have become a key part of a matchday experience for sports fans. In fact, digital out-of-home advertising specialists Ocean Outdoor and Opinium found in a survey they conducted that 88 per cent of respondents deemed it either important or very important for value that official fan spaces are created.


32 FACILITATING SPORT


• Synthetic Turf Overcomes Desert Conditions to Facilitate Sport at Dubai’s Ballers Sports Complex. A standout project in Dubai is highlighting how premium synthetic turf solutions can be used to provide high- quality playing surfaces in desert climates.


34 PERFORMING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL


• When the Women’s Rugby World Cup came to town, the pitches at Towcestrians Sports Club needed to perform at the highest level. Head Groundsman Tommy Waldock turned to a product he knew he could trust - MM Tetrasport - and as you can see the results spoke for themselves.


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