Athletic Union League Dublin

Background

The Athletic Union League complex consists of an extensive series of football pitches heavily used by a host of FAI teams.

The pitches have historically suffered from drainage problems limiting playability and usage.

The committee wanted to improve existing pitch performance, gaining better utility from existing facilities rather than building more pitches

The Solution

Hayden Turfcare were engaged to carry out our full Six Stage Project Management Process and following a competitive tender process, Sportworks Ltd. were appointed as contractors.

The project involved an improvement of the upper profile of the pitches by surface stripping, re-levelling and seeding. A new secondary slit drainage system was installed on three of the pitches to improve surface drainage. Irrigation systems were also upgraded throughout.

The Result

The pitches were upgraded and back in play within six weeks of seeding with the client reporting satisfaction with the finishing and performance of the upgraded pitches. Usage has increased considerably.