Football Pitch Construction and Training Ground Renovation

Southampton FC Training Ground

Kestrel were contracted to carry out construction work at Southampton FC’s Marchwood Training Ground, performing major improvements to 6 academy football pitches and the main first team training pitch.

The football pitches were stripped off with a bulldozer, new sand was added to the existing topsoil before the pitches were re-levelled.

Sand slitting was then installed prior to the playing surface being seeded.

Several training grids were constructed and a sub-base prepared for the installation of a new 3rd generation artificial grass surface.

            

                                                Kestrel's D5 Bulldozer in action

Client satisfaction

Dave Roberts head Groundman stated; 'Kestrel came in and superseded our expectations, the quality of the pitches are first class, but as well as that they are easy to communicate with and work at a good pace'.

Southampton have been delighted with the surfaces Kestrel constructed and as a result have put their faith in Kestrel to undertake all of their end of season renovation works at the training ground and at the main stadium.

                               

                                             Southampton's Marchwood Training Facility

Client: Southampton FC

Scope of works:

• Football training pitch construction including stadium specification full size football pitches with irrigation.
• Training and academy football pitches.
• Stadium pitch renovation works.
• 3rd Generation artificial grass training grids.
• Turfing and general maintenance at St Mary’s Stadium.