In November 2017, STM were chosen for the full build project at St Mary’s School in Oxted, Surrey to create a brand new MUGA on their natural grass field to allow different sports to be played on just one surface.
Excavating and the Base
The team were sent down to first excavate the natural grass leaving a smooth surface to construct on. Then we made a dynamic base with sub soil drainage, a sub base and a geotextile terram,
A 5mm rubber padding is laid on the surface to cushion falls and then it was time for the 1500 square metre colour carpet installation.
Carpet Installation
All the sport markings are measured and cut out on site which is a very specific process. Line markings for football, netball, athletics and cricket were included as part of the new MUGA.
Completed Project
The Grand Opening
On Friday 8th December the STM team welcomed the pupils, staff and parents at St Mary’s onto the new MUGA for the first time and what an achievement! As the children ran onto the pitch it was clear that our install will make a real difference to sports at St Mary’s School.
Pupils walking through the gates to see their new school MUGA
The children ran around the athletics track
The STM team waving at the drone
Director Dave Peacock (second from right) alongside Headteacher Mrs Lewis (second from left) and staff at St Mary’s.
Headteacher Sarah Lewis commented, “We are delighted with the MUGA - and so are the children”.
