RE-DEVELOPMENT OF FOOTBAAL STADIUM

Re-development of Footbaal Stadium installing MUGA





Re-development of Footbaal Stadium installing MUGA

Introduction

Multi-sports surfaces offer a cost-effective solution for schools and other facilities with a wide range of sporting demands. Whilst a multi-sports area is often seen as a “safe option”, it must be recognised that there will almost always be a need to compromise, primarily in terms of dimensions and the performance of the playing surface. There are also widely differing requirements for the playing surfaces for various sports and many different needs for individual facilities (Dennis & Brad, 1999: 601). It is not possible to provide a simple solution or formula that will satisfy every situation. Each facility must be carefully planned according to specific demands and priorities. The guidance in this document is intended to raise a number of important issues, which, if carefully considered and addressed, should help to produce the most suitable design (Robert & Richard,. 1990: 1).

Existing standards and guidance

These guidelines provide an introduction to the design and construction of multi-use outdoor sports facilities. Reference should be made, as appropriate, to other relevant sources of information, including: British, European and other technical standards; industry and other Codes of Practice; Sport England's Technical Guidance Notes; and information leaflets and technical requirements for the performance of playing facilities produced by individual national governing bodies of sport.

Particular attention is drawn to Sport England's Technical Guidance Notes 374 (Multi-use Games Areas) and 596 (Synthetic Turf Pitches), and the SAPCA Codes of Practice for the Construction and Maintenance of Tennis Courts and Artificial Grass Sports Pitches, BS 7044: Part 4: 1991 Artificial Sports Surfaces - Specification for Surfaces for Multi-sports Use and The Institute of Lighting Engineers - Guidance Notes on the Reduction of Light Pollution.

Design, Installation and Operational Issues

It is important at the briefing and design stages of a MUGA or STPs development to consider issues that might have a direct impact on the installation and operation. Critical consideration should be given to:

The predominant sporting use;

The degree of intensity of use;

The sports performance and playability characteristics required;

The intended maintained lifespan of the MUGA.

Redevelopments for the disabled club users

installation of a simple tarmac floodlit parking area

commercial units housing a cafe , convenience store , and refreshment units.

Design and Construction Considerations

Site considerations & location

The location of the MUGA should be sympathetic to its surroundings and any adjacent infrastructure and early guidance should be sought on policy and any necessary permission that may be required from the Local Planning Authority. It is normally advisable to locate a MUGA (especially floodlit ones) at least 12m, and ideally at least 30m from other residences. On flat terrain sites, landscaping and mounding can be used to obviate noise breakout and floodlight spillage.

The location of the facility must not create a vehicle log jam-especially where access roads and infrastructure is limited (typically one car per three players, which is doubled in the case of non staggered changeovers, can be used to assess ...