Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are continuing with their programme of grass pitch upgrades throughout the County. It is intended to develop these grass pitches to a high standard, in line with the Pitches Quality Standard (PQS). This upgrade will improve the provision for GAA and soccer use, while ensuring the facilities are flexible, so that rugby, and other such sports can also be played in a safe manner.
Project Status
- Stage 1 – Preliminary – Complete
- Stage 2 – Design – Complete
- Stage 3 – Tender Action, Evaluation and Award – Complete
- Stage 4 – Construction – To Commence in June 2025
- Stage 5 - Handover
Project Scope
The scope of works generally includes; stripping and storing existing site topsoil, excavation to install primary and secondary drainage, which includes attenuation areas and outfall connections, placing topsoil back and adding additional topsoil (if required), regrading to improve surface falls, sand finish, reseeding and pre-fertilisation for grow in, top dressing, maintenance during the 12-month establishment period, and primary line marking. Where possible, fixtures and fittings such as goal posts and ball stop nettings are being reused, and where required new fixtures are being provided.
Stonebridge GAA
- Stonebridge GAA –Pitch 74
- Site Set up: Construction access off Stonebridge Road, compound area to be located on existing hard standing. Site boundary to be securely fenced. Topsoil to be stripped and stored.
- Pitch Size: 140x90m, with an additional 3m surround of improved platform.
- Pitch Gradient: Existing gradient crossfall of 1:71. Proposed gradient to be increased to 1:200 in the direction of play, and 1:150 across play, to improve drainage.
- Surface Water: Proposed 225mm dia. perforated collector pipes to pitch margins.
- Attenuation: Proposed filter drains (1.5m depth) with 40% void stone, providing 288m3 of attenuation storage volume.
- Improved Platform Finish: Topsoil to be spread and graded to agreed falls. Surface to be pre fertilised and seeded with perennial ryegrass species.
- Establishment: To be top dressed with sand and cut frequently.
- Fixtures and Fittings: Existing goal posts and ball stop netting to be reused.
Stonebridge Soccer
- Stonebridge Soccer – Pitch 73
- Site Set up: Construction access off Stonebridge Road, compound area to be located on existing hard standing. Site boundary to be securely fenced. Topsoil to be stripped and stored.
- Pitch Size: 100x60m, with an additional 3m surround.
- Pitch Gradient: Existing gradient crossfall of 1:70. Proposed gradient to be increased to 1:150 in the direction of play, and 1:150 across play, to improve drainage.
- Surface Water: Proposed 225mm dia. perforated collector pipes to pitch margins.
- Attenuation: Proposed filter drains (1.5m depth) with 40% void stone, providing 208m3 of attenuation storage volume.
- Improved Platform Finish: Topsoil to be spread and graded to agreed falls. Surface to be pre fertilised and seeded with perennial ryegrass species.
- Establishment: To be top dressed with sand and cut frequently.
- Fixtures and Fittings: Existing goal posts and ball stop netting to be reused.
Meadow Vale
- Meadowvale - Pitches 81 (soccer) and 82 (soccer) to be merged
- Site Set up: Construction access off Meadow Vale, haul route and compound area to be set up on existing grass area. Site boundary to be securely fenced. Topsoil to be stripped and stored.
- Pitch Size: 100x60m (Pitch 81), 87x60m (Pitch 82). Merged Pitch 81 and 82 form a 142x87m GAA pitch, with an additional 4m surround.
- Pitch Gradient: Existing gradient crossfall of 1:165. Proposed gradient to be increased to 1:200 in the direction of play, and 1:150 across play, to improve drainage.
- Surface Water: Proposed 225mm dia. perforated collector pipes to pitch margins.
- Attenuation: Proposed filter drains (1-1.2m depth) with 40% void stone, providing 516m3 of attenuation storage volume.
- Improved Platform Finish: Topsoil to be spread and graded to agreed falls. Surface to be pre fertilised and seeded with perennial ryegrass species.
- Establishment: To be top dressed with sand and cut frequently.
- Fixtures and Fittings: New goal posts and ball stop netting to be fitted for GAA pitch layout. Portable goals to be provided for soccer pitches.
Contact Us
If you have any queries, please contact us at parkscapitalprojects@dlrcoco.ie
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