Project challenges
Coordination of works in a busy environment
The training ground is constantly busy, which made existing pitch removal and deliveries a challenge, considering the location of the pitch to be resurfaced.
Our approach
The first surface of its type in the UK
The scope of work included:
- Removal of existing 3G surface and existing rubber shockpad
- Carry out repairs to the existing engineered tarmac surface where required
- Installation of new shockpad
- Installation of new 3G surface and infill.
The surface selected by Paul Burgess, Chelsea’s Director of Global Sports Surfaces, was the Field Turf Vertex Core with their ProMax Hydro Flex granular infill. This unique surface is the first of its kind in the UK.
The project was assisted by S&C Slatter, who are the UK’s provider of Field Turf systems.
Outcomes
FIFA certification
The pitch was installed within the club’s required timescales, and successfully passed FIFA testing prior to first use.