MEDIA RELEASE - New State-of-the-Art Covers Pass the Test at Hasely Crawford Stadium

Partygoers at Machel Montano's Alternative Concept 5 on Saturday 10 February 2007 were the first to experience the newly installed surface covering at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

 

Installed in just 2 days under the supervision of The National Insurance Property Development Company Limited (NIPDEC), the system comprises two distinct elements: one for the field (87,000 square feet) and the other (33,000 square feet) for the Mondo track. Both are interlocking, roll-up modular systems. The PortaFloor EX, used for the grassed area allows air to circulate below and so maintains the health of the grass for up to five days.

 

At a cost of approximately seven million dollars, both covers are rugged, durable and easy to store. The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs is therefore pleased to announce the acquisition of this equipment which will ensure that the integrity of the playing surfaces at the Hasely Crawford Stadium is maintained. Cultural and other shows or displays can be accommodated with little or no disturbance to the sporting community.

 

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For further information please contact Natasha Nunez, Communications Specialist, Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs at 740-5688.