Projects > Wendy Allison Snr and Jnr Soccer fields
We had been asked by MBRC Moreton Bay Regional Council to engage in the rebuilding of Wendy Allison Soccer field precinct which contains 1 senior full size field and 4 junior fields
The process included:
- WHS documentation including Work Method Statement, Site Specific Safety Plan, Construction Schedule
- Service location was required before commencing any works, DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG, plans
- Site establishment and construction fencing to surround site
- Soil tests had been provided by MBRC and soil amendments applied as per the recommendations
- Installation of temporary irrigation system is to be installed prior to turf laying
- Supply and apply soil conditioner, RRA Organics
- Blecavate surfaces
- Laser Level Field including Brush and Final Trim
- Supply and Install Hanceys Turf Premium Wintergreen turf
- Supply and apply Ronstar and starter fertiliser
- Supply and apply pesticide as required
- Supply and apply controlled release fertiliser
Maintenance:
- 1st mow and Sweep
- 2nd Mow, Sweep and Topdressing 10mm
- 3rd Mow and Sweep
- 4th Mow, Sweep
- 5th Mow Sweep and Topdressing 10mm
- Maintenance of field for 13 weeks included temporary fence line, mowing and whippering
- Line marking ready for play
- All machinery used during the works was to be of low compaction
- During turf maintenance period the Contractor was to guarantee 100% coverage and establishment of turf through this period
- We had to provide warrantees and certificates for turf and materials used in this project
- “As Constructed Drawings”
AS THIS SITE WAS SENSITIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY REGULATIONS BELOW IS AN OUTLINE WE IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PROCESSES AND ACTIONS:
- Site log sheet
- Site induction
- SWMS
- JSA
- PPE
- Safety barrier fencing with dust proof shade cloth
- Site safety signs
- Machinery inspections
- Daily tool box talks
- Mandatory flashing lights and reverse beeper on site equipment
- Mandatory shields and guards fitted to equipment
- Licenced and experienced equipment operators
- Safety policy
- Environmental policy
- Detailed Health and Safety manual with all relevant information easy to refer to and abide by
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS SITE SPECIFICS:
- Specified areas for loading and unloading
- Buffer zones
- Coir logs or Silt fencing for silt/erosion control
PROGRAM OF WORKS:
Day 1
Site meeting with stakeholders
Day 2
Site setup/safety/GPS pick up/service location etc
Day 3
Herbicide treatments (10 days for die off)
Day 14, 15
Cultivation and shaping
Day 16-20
Earthworks- Import material, cultivation, amendments and shape
Day 21
Final trim and consolidate
Day 22
Pressure test irrigation system
Day 23, 24
Supply, install turf and rolling
Day 24
Fertiliser and pre-emergence
Day 25-90
Grow in mowing and maintenance program
Day 40
Rolling
Day 40
Top dress 1
Day 54
Top Dress 2
Day 55
Commission and hand over after maintenance period
Blecavating of surface after 2 applications of Glyphosate
Site preparation
Irrigation design for Snr and Jnr fields
Final shape of the fields taking into consideration of imported soil, existing volumes and run off areas
2 weeks after turf was installed
The fields in full use
