Project Title: Athenley FC- The Levelling & Drainage of 3 Junior Football Pitches
Client: London Borough of Southwark
Client Type: Local Authority
Contractor: Bourne Amenity Ltd
Overall Budget: £69,000.00
Funder: Sport England (50k) / London Borough of Southwark
Project Goals:
- Create consistent playing surface across all pitches
- Reduce cancellations from waterlogging, 20% cancellation rate
- Produce 3 pitches capable of supporting 9 junior teams
Key Technical Issues:
- Site is situated on poorly draining clay soil
- Existing drainage system silted up and not fit for purpose
- Undulating pitches with poor gradients
Design Solutions:
- Regrade playing field
- Install primary and secondary drainage scheme
- Comprehensive initial agronomic maintenance (12 Months)
Project Outcome
- Three well draining, undulation free pitches capable of supporting 9 hours of junior usage per pitch per week
Client Quote
“As a direct result of the project no games have been called off and the local league now directs other clubs who are experiencing cancellations due to water logging to contact Athenlay FC as a potential alternative venue.” Lee Evans – Club Chairman
