Alexander Stadium
Service – REPLAY AQUATRAX
Suitable for athletics tracks and water-based pitches, the Aquatrax removes the contamination from the surface. It’s recommended that these type of surfaces should be cleaned annually to help keep users safe and performing well.
Background
Builders of the track and event areas, S&C Slatter, approached Replay Maintenance to have their athletics track cleaned for the first events of a major international televised event. The athletics track had been covered over to offer protection to the surface for the opening ceremony. When this was removed there was a build-up of mildew, algae, and dirt present on the surface. Essentially, Replay Maintenance had 48 hours from initial enquiry to respond, mobilise and clean the track ready for the first events. A challenge Replay Maintenance met, to ensure that the games got underway without issue.
The Process
Replay’s technicians used their specialist Aquatrax, a unique process, combining pressure washing and vacuum extraction. Using the application of pressurised water jets to dislodge the algal growth and dirt initially. Then with a vacuum extraction system to remove the contaminated water to a baffled tank onboard the machine so that it is not returned to the surface.
The expert clean involved a first pass involving a ‘pre-wet’ phase, followed by a non-damaging cleaning phase with low-pressure, high-volume water jets. On this track and the event areas, two passes were made to clean the surface, restore grip underfoot and improve performance.
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The Results
The track edges had become contaminated due to furniture and protective boarding being placed on the surface for various activities, together with wash off from the spectator areas. Replay technicians used a side arm attachment on the Aquatrax machine, ensuring that the clean was performed on the whole track, even areas that are hard to access.
Replay Maintenance offer a free survey on all synthetic sports surfaces so you can find the right service and maintenance schedule personalised for your facility, get booked in for your Aquatrax Track Deep Cleaning.
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