FP McCann’s Progress at Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
Title: 3G Pitch & Associated Works at Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
The new 14,500m2 3G Sports Pitch at Lough Moss Leisure Centre in Carryduff was completed and in use from Monday 18th of November 2024 with the official opening on Monday 2nd December. The quality facility includes a full size G.A.A pitch / two soccer pitches, with various markings goal options for training set ups and younger age groups. Smart LED floodlighting, secure fencing, team shelters and ball catch netting completes this facility for the local community.
The project included the following contractor design & build elements:
- Fencing (inc Ball Catch Netting) & foundations,
- Floodlighting columns & foundations,
- 3G Carpet & Shockpad,
- Street Furniture foundations,
- Culvert replacement/repairs and
- Retaining wall.
The Construction works:
Culvert
There was an existing culvert under the existing pitches that required a section to be relaid. These works commenced in August 2023 and on completion of this element, we prepared a report and issued it to the statutory body for review and approval in advance of the pitch works being permitted to commence. The drainage works utilised FP McCann precast pipes and a headwall.
Pitch Works
The new 3G pitch was to replace an existing Muga pitch and an adjacent grass pitch. The existing MUGA carpet & shockpad was removed & recycled and the existing bituminous base was excavated & recycled for reuse on the project. The old floodlighting and fencing were also removed and the topsoil was stripped from the adjoining grass pitch.
We completed the earthworks cut & fill operations across the area maximising the reuse of existing materials. We then installed the storm drainage incorporating PVC pipes, FP McCann precast pipes and manholes, as well as the installation of a drainage attenuation tank.
Floodlight foundations and associated ducting were installed prior to the erection of the 18m masts and associated floodlights etc.
A range of 1.2m, 6m and 15m high fencing was installed throughout the facility with areas off the pitch and adjacent footpaths kerbed and resurfaced with bituminous surfacing.
The 3G pitch carpet and shockpad were laid on a prepared stone subbase.
The facility was complemented with a range of team shelters and goal posts to accommodate a variety of users.
Car Park Works
Due to the anticipated increased use of the facility, the existing car parking was required to be in increased. These works included a new coach bay being added and 17 additional spaces. The coach park area included reconfiguring an existing area and was completed in asphalt surfacing. The additional carpark area was constructed utilising a permeable paving system (SUDS).
Community/Achievements
FP McCann engaged with the local community during the project with some of the key highlights listed below:
- Ensuring minimal impact on the weekly Lough Moss Junior Park Run through continual communication on logistics with event representatives
- Held The Big Bridge Workshop event at Carryduff Primary School in November 2023
- Donated surplus topsoil to the Lough Moss Community Garden for new raised beds in January 2024
- Operated a Swap Box next to the site office in June 2024
- Held The Big Bridge Workshop event at St Joseph’s Primary School Carryduff in October 2024
- Achieved ‘Compliance’ with projects Social Value Targets
- Achieved an ‘Excellent’ score for Considerate Constructors Scheme.
FP McCann have donated £250 to the Carryduff Colts and £250 to Carryduff GAC.
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