ARTIFICIAL SURFACES
Combining its extensive experience in civil engineering and construction with sports pitch expertise , O ’ Brien Contractors provided the players with a state-of-the-art facility , including three senior pitches , three junior pitches and two dedicated minirugby pitches with floodlighting throughout . The project also included a clubhouse fitted with changing rooms , a gym , bar , office space and storage , as well as extensive car and coach parking , and hard and soft landscaping throughout .
Despite battling the 40 º C heatwave of June 2022 , the newly created and existing ponds were successfully used for rainwater irrigation that supported the hydration of freshly planted grass seeds , meaning that the pitches were ready for a winning home game that December .
Northampton Boys College
O ’ Brien Contractors was tasked to create a new sports facility that nurtured talent at the start of their sporting endeavours . Part of a £ 28 million new modular build campus for the school , the £ 2.1m project included the development of 40,000m ² of natural turf pitches , a full size 3G synthetic surfaced football pitch with associated lighting and fencing , and a 62m x 36m “ Leisuretex ” surfaced multi-use
From premier league pitches to introducing students to the world of sport , O ’ Brien Contractors knows what it takes to impress .
games arena ( MUGA ) designed to facilitate sports such as tennis and netball .
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O ’ Brien Contractors has worked with the client and the college over the course of two years , providing the right expertise to plan , design , and prepare a best-in-class facility . With the college possessing limited knowledge in project management and construction , the contractor drew on its team ’ s extensive experience in total sports project solutions to bring the client ’ s vision to life . To do this , the in-house team provided a bespoke design package , including earthworks modelling for natural pitches , along with extensive drainage design .
The facilities are due to be completed by September 2024 , ready for the school ’ s grand opening .
Solihull School
O ’ Brien Contractors won their fifth contract with Solihull School for
the delivery of a full refurbishment of sports facilities , including a groundsman building and additional onsite landscaping .
Working in a live school environment poses challenges , however , with morning and evening timed deliveries and effective banksmen control , O ’ Brien Contractors ensured that construction processes had no effect on the school or pupils .
The project provided the school with a ‘ Sports England Standard ’ approved pitch , complete with a Sustainable Drainage System ( SuDS ) that tackled a previous issue with standing water . The groundsman facility was designed in a natural shade of green to blend in with the surrounding environment , and included solar panels to support the school ’ s sustainability goals .
From premier league pitches to introducing students to the world of sport , O ’ Brien Contractors knows what it takes to impress . By combining the right people with the right technology , the team has delivered a number of industry leading facilities that will continue to support and nurture some of the country ’ s best sportspeople for decades to come .
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