If a playing surface has not received proper maintenance over a period of time or if it has received heavy usage during inappropriate conditions, the surface characteristics can quickly deteriorate. Tony Patterson Sportsgrounds has over £1,000,000 worth of specialist machinery which can be used to renovate existing surfaces to bring them up to the desirable standard. All our specialist equipment is low ground bearing pressure to prevent any damage to the existing surfaces.
Depending on the condition of the existing surface different methods of regrading may be employed. 'Automatic' laser grading technology is used in each case to produce a finished surface to within a 5mm to 10mm tolerance. This takes laser level technology to another level.
Automatic laser grading at St Johns, Castlewellan