University of Dundee
RIVERSIDE PLAYING FIELDS
SURFACING
FOOTBALL
DUNDEE
University of Dundee opts for new FIFA spec 3G carpet football pitch.
The summer of 2019 saw the University of Dundee commission Sportex as their preferred contractor to replace a 10-year-old existing 3G surface with a new 50mm FIFA Quality approved artificial turf system.
The main elements of the project included the cutting, rolling and removal of the existing synthetic turf surface, taking care not to damage the underlying insitu shockpad that was being retained. Once the shockpad had been exposed, a key stage inspection was carried out by an independent testing company to assess its conformity to achieve, along with the new 3G carpet, the desired performance standard.
The new 3G carpet was installed with inlaid 11-a-side football lines as well as cross pitch 7-a-side football lines, delivering optimal playing conditions for both recreational and top-level competitive football.
Ecosse Sports carried out the resurfacing of our 3G pitch to a high standard, and delivered the project within a tight programme that reduced disruption for our students and other users of the pitch. We are very pleased with the quality of the pitch, and the follow-up maintenance package.”
B. THOMSON
HEAD OF PROJECTS, ESTATES AND CAMPUS SERVICES,
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Sector
Education
Facility Size
106m x 67m
Finished Surface
Premier Pro 50
Performance Standard
FIFA Quality
Bespoke Requirements
As well as delivering a new first class 3G facility, Sportex were also asked as part of the project to ‘Rejuvenate’ the existing full size, sand-dressed hockey pitch adjacent to the 3G carpet. Through our maintenance division, Sportex Maintenance we extracted the contaminated sand infill, aerated and opened up the existing carpet fibres and installed new, clean sand to the original manufacturers recommendations to restore the appearance, performance and safety of the surface.
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