Kier installs new FIFA and World Cup Rugby accredited 3G pitches

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Kier was appointed in 2023 to replace two existing 3G pitch surfaces at Sheffield Hallam’s Sports Park in Tinsley, one of the largest outdoor multi-sports facilities in Yorkshire.

The Sports Park is home to many of the university’s sports teams and is used by thousands of students and amateur, professional and recreational sportspeople every year.

The £1.2m project was delivered by Kier Places, which delivers residential, workplace and building solutions in places where people live and work across the UK.

Photo: Sheffield Hallam University

A 3G (Third Generation) pitch is a surface which consists of synthetic turf, sand infill and rubber infill. Used by professional and amateur sports teams around the world, a 3G pitch has benefits including all-weather and year-round use, a surface which is less abrasive to contact with skin, and reduced maintenance needs due to its durability.

The existing pitches were removed prior to the installation of the new ones, which have achieved FIFA and World Cup Rugby accreditations. The works also included the installation of rugby/American football posts as well as dugouts complete with seating and equipment storage areas, while spectators will benefit from additional space created by extended perimeter footpaths.

As well as Sheffield Hallam’s sports teams, the pitches and facilities are used by local community sports teams including Sheffield United Women’s Football Club, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club’s academy, Rotherham United Football Club’s academy, England under 18s Women's Rugby Union, and the FA Women's High Performance Goalkeeping Centres of Excellence, as well as many local junior sports clubs.

The project was procured through the SCAPE framework and the project was delivered on schedule and within budget.

Shaya Alexander, project manager at Kier Places, said: "It’s been fantastic to work on a project which will bring so much benefit both to Sheffield Hallam students and to the wider community.

“We built a strong relationship with the team at Sheffield Hallam, making sure we understood their needs – including timescales, local geography, and specifications - from day one, and we’re delighted to be handing over the pitches on time and within budget.”

With more than 35,000 students, Sheffield Hallam University is one of the biggest universities in the country, and a leading provider of health education and teacher training.

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