The 3G pitch at Broad Market, Hackney is part of the Arsenal FC community project.

The issue with a lot of community surfaces based within inner city estates is that they get a huge amount of use. At Broadway Market, the centre of the pitch was worn out with areas through to the backing of the grass and subsequent damage to the base. The grass pile was sitting completely flat with the rubber and sand compacted right into the base of the pile.

The Challenge

  • Worn out surface through to backing.
  • Damage to base.
  • Very limited access.
  • The grass pile was sitting completely flat with
    the rubber and sand compacted right into the
    base of the pile.

Services used

  • Part/Full Surface Rejuvination
  • Repair
  • Resurfacing
  • Rebinding

The solution

  • Repair shock pad damage.
  • Replace the damaged areas of 3G grass with the nearest possible match.
  • Rejuvenate the whole surface so that it was safe and playable for the community.

Conclusion

The large community are now able to safely enjoy and play on the surface.

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