SPORTS & PLAY
ALC CREATES 4500M ² YEAR ROUND ACTIVITY AREA FOR HOLIDAY PARK
regulations . Choosing artificial lawn as the primary ground covering not only ensured a softer , gentler surface , but it also looked fresh and exciting all year round .”
The area included play equipment such as high ropes , sandpits , climbing walls , trampolines and a bag jump . An additional 35mm impact-absorbing Grassflex shock pad underlay was installed to meet the requirements of a 1.5-metre critical fall height . This increased the complexity of the installation as a whole , as the contours were so different , but the result was a seamless finish that added to the overall inviting nature of the area .
An investment in the installation of 4500m ² of artificial lawn to create a safe , attractive , clean space for families to relax and play come rain or shine has transformed an area of a holiday park in Kent from a no-go zone to a popular hang-out . Prior to the installation , the area was actively avoided by many families as it looked scruffy and was peppered by rough , uneven patches due to the contours of the area . Artificial Lawn Company was given the mission to turn it into an area that could be used all year round .
“ The space was crying out for greater usage , but unfortunately , the state of the ground was offputting to the hundreds of families who visited the holiday park every year ,” commented ALC ’ s surveyor and sales professional , Sam Baylis . “ It was an area that needed to withstand a lot of footfall , as well as comply with health and safety
The area was then finished with ALC ’ s resilient Active Lawn product , which incorporates W-shaped fibres that provide excellent bounce back and durability . Artificial Lawn Company also created a dog agility area and an archery area using its Pedigree Lawn , which is specifically manufactured for use with pets and is laid annually at the Crufts show in Birmingham ’ s NEC .
As well as uneven ground and awkward contours , the area had poor drainage , so it was often overly muddy or extremely dry and hard , creating unsuitable surfaces for children to use the play equipment . To rectify the problem , the existing natural grass was removed and created a gentler landscape using type 1 stone . The sub base was then prepared using crushed granite , and geotextile , and the grass was finished with kiln-dried sand infill .
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