Post Drainage Blues - Problems often encountered following drainage installation

摘要

The recent wet winters have produced problems on many winter sports pitches. Often the first line of approach is to install an intensive pipe drainage scheme. Clubs commonly expect such a system to work immediately, requiring limited maintenance and worse still, are frequently forgotten about. This article assesses the common problems often associated with new installations and attempts to provide some solutions. However, it is vitally important to gain advice from your consultant, as specific situations will require specific solutions.