Overview

80 square metres of Slopeloc block was specified by McArdle Sport Tec, the UK's leading sports facility construction company, to help create a 3G sports pitch for Nottinghamshire-based school, Carlton Le Willows Academy.

The pitch was created with the support of a Government-backed sports charity in a bid to encourage grassroots football in the local area, and to improve the mental and physical health of students and local residents.

Product supplied

The Slopeloc block forms part of a perimeter wall that surrounds the artificial pitch, offering a natural and durable playing solution for clubs and educational establishments.

With the development located in a school facility, a high-quality perimeter and fencing solution was required to ensure safety and security at all times. Additionally, an aesthetically-pleasing system was needed to complement the new sports pitch and the surrounding buildings of the school. As a result, McArdle Sports Tec worked closely with Anderton Concrete to create a bespoke charcoal colour.

Comments

Jason Amson-Orth, Site Manager for McArdle Sports Tec, commented: “Partners TigerTurf UK & McArdle Sport Tec were awarded the Carlton Le Willows project at the beginning of 2020. The community 3G football pitch was completed on time with the programme, whilst upholding health and safety safeguarding measures to ensure the protection of vulnerable people, we specified materials, which, could be installed quickly and easily without compromising on quality and longevity. With this in mind, we turned to Anderton’s Slopeloc block.”

“Slopeloc is available in three select colours, however, with Anderton Concrete’s special order colours, we were able to select a finish that would complement the surroundings of the pitch.”

Tim Fields, Technical and Development Manager at Anderton Concrete, added: “The Carlton Le Willows academy was an exciting project to be involved with, particularly when working closely with the sports charities and McArdle Sports Tec."