Overview
We have recently completed the construction of the football pitch at Boston United FC's newly constructed Community Stadium. The project commenced in the latter part of 2019 and following a wet winter was completed this summer. The pitch was constructed using the following methodology.
Trim and laser grade the formation.
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On site at Boston United FC.
14 photographs · June 2020
Excavate and install a main drain along each touchline.
Excavate and install secondary drainage perpendicular to the main drains at 5m centres and 250mm deep.
Laser grade and consolidate a 100mm deep 6mm gravel carpet.
Laser grade and consolidate a 275mm deep medium sand layer.
Apply a 28:3:15 controlled release fertiliser and a 0:20:20 pre seed fertiliser.
Spread and ameliorate fibre concentrate into the top 75mm of the surface.
Apply a 14:6:8 fertiliser and sow Limagrain MM60.
During the construction a full automatic irrigation system was also installed.
Install a concrete base for the 21m3 water tank.
Install a lockable pump house and multistage 3 phase pump, starter panel and irrigation controller.
Supply and install a water main and 14 Hunter valve in head sprinklers around the pitch perimeter. These sprinklers have a 27m throw radius.
Supply and install 6 Hunter turf top sprinklers across the pitch.
Provide a remote control for the system.
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