Gunthorpe Primary School, Peterborough had an asphalt area measuring approximately 23m x 16m with internal curbing and recessed goals laid onto mud. A 1.2m fence surrounded the area.
Before works: The area was not draining, often being covered in sitting water. It was unsafe for the children and ultimately was unused.
The Challenge
- The area was not draining often being covered in sitting water.
- It was unsafe for the children and ultimately was unused.
Services used
- Part/Full Surface Rejuvination
- Infill replacement
- Resurfacing
- Chemical Treatment
The solution
- The curbs were extended to just outside the fencing.
- Extended out the surface using concrete to incorporate the recessed goals.
- Drainage holes were drilled at 600mm centres into the entire surface, adding pea gravel to the holes.
- Fencing was extended on two sides to give an extra 2m of soft fencing to protect the school’s greenhouses and neighbouring homes. This was an option that no other contractor was able to give, a cost effective alternative, it allowed the budget to be put towards the surface and shockpad.
- The entire surface was covered in Playrite® Matchpad 1500 shockpad to help give even ball bounce and create a safe surface for the children.
Conclusion
The pitch feel and playability is back to normal and no sign of contamination. AlgoClear Pro is applied to protect the surface from moss, mould and algae for a further 4-6 months. The club were very pleased with the results and no more green socks for the players!