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HG Turf installs Guam’s first artificial turf pitch

September 21, 2011
HG Sports Turf has recently installed a Desso Sports Systems Desso iDNA artificial sports pitch on the Pacific island of Gaum.
Backed by world football governing body FIFA's Goal Project, which funds internation football development projects, the new artificial turf pitch replaced a former natural grass field, increasing the playing hours of that pitch by four times.
As Guam Football Association President Richard K. Lai explains "the previous pitch was wrought with drainage problems during heavy downpours common to Guam. It was also difficult to maintain and repair the pitch due to the high amount of usage by several adult and youth leagues, and coupled with year round national training sessions."
"Playing hours have increased substantially with the installation of the new pitch (while) the drainage has improved tremendously and was installed with regard to Guam's history of typhoons.
"The edge of the artificial grass is buried beneath pavers to prevent typhoon winds from lifting the artificial turf (and) the pitch is built on coarse aggregate with drain pipes, guaranteeing no surface water, even during a 1 in 20 year storm."
Desso believe that by installing the first artificial grass field in Guam, it is living up to its reputation as pioneer, as sentiment with which Lai agrees.
He adds "it has been a pleasure working with Desso Sports Systems and its partner HG Sports Turf. In fact, we are recommending them to install a second artificial pitch."
This second surface is now set for installation.
Melbourne-based HG Sports Turf is the regional agent for Desso Sports Systems, the Motz Group's natural turf systems and USGreentech.
For more information contact Hamish Sutherland of HG Sports Turf Pty Ltd on 03 9329 8154.
hsutherland@hgsportsturf.com.au
http://www.hgsportsturf.com.au

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