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Top of its class shall be taken to correct this by luting, brushing, top dressing (with an approved material) to provide a surface consistent with existing levels and gradients to a tolerance of 12mm under a 1m straight edge. “At the beginning of the season the pitch will be set out and marked and the lines shall be maintained throughout the season in accordance with the layout for primary school
by Times Higher Education (2014/15). The campus has also been recognised
pitches or as instructed by each school. All line markings shall be clearly visible from a distance of 30m when viewed either way. Lines shall be straight or curved in accordance with the game to within + or – 50mm. Lines shall be white unless otherwise indicated by each school and shall be 75mm in width.” There are further criteria for feeding and weeding, pests and diseases.
It is also possible that because of the size of Ebor’s operation – and one which in all likelihood will only get larger – that the MAT will employ its own grounds staff and equipment, and travel from school to school to keep on top of the estate needs. “Not only is this an exciting time for education, the knock-on effect into other areas gives us all a lot to think about,” said Andy.
as one of the world’s best green spaces for the seventh year in a row,
achieving another Green Flag award. Further investment includes its flagship £27million Catalyst building which opened this year, a £17million Creative Edge building, a new Arts Centre building, new Technology, Biosciences and Geosciences facilities and a £13.5million Student Hub. The £30million Sports Centre opened in September 2015 and allows students, staff and the local community to enjoy some of the best sports facilities in the country. Turf Matters | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2019 | 17