SPORTS & PLAY
THE UK’ S FIRST 100 % CIRCULAR ARTIFICIAL PLAY SURFACE
INSTALLATION
COMPLETES ON THE SCOTTISH BORDERS
Revitalising Community Spaces with a Sustainable Vision A public play area and open space makes a monumental difference to a community, and in more ways than just play and access to the Great Outdoors. In the UK and particularly Scotland, the weather is both a challenge and a deciding factor when choosing landscape materials, surfaces and substrates. The decision to install ONE-DNA™ Play 100 % circular artificial grass from LazyLawn at Innerleithen Park marks a national first, aligning perfectly with the Scottish Border Council’ s eco-conscious goals. The environment, drainage, functionality and visual appeal were important considerations for the councillors in the Borders town of Innerleithen as they discussed the options for the long-awaited revamp of their playground, equipment and its combination with the surrounding landscape.
Designing for Drainage and Durability with Environmental Integrity
The large expanse in question, 1300 square metres in total, spanned beneath existing and newly installed play equipment, including a timber basket swing, multi-play unit with slide, and a trim trail featuring obstacles like balance beams, climbing frames and stepping logs. A barrage of wet conditions and long-term drainage problems had contributed considerably to the deterioration of the play surface over a number of years. The drainage had been a problem for a number of years. Whilst
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