SIS Plus complete transformational maintenance at Durham University

The Client – Durham University

SIS Plus, our in-house maintenance experts, recently completed a transformational project on the athletics facilities at Durham University. Durham University is one of the highest-ranked universities for sports provision and is a long-term client that we have great pleasure working with.

In the world of athletics, every split-second counts. Therefore, regular cleaning and maintenance are essential to ensure competitors can always perform at their optimal level.

Regular maintenance can enhance longevity and help maintain high-performance standards.

The Brief

The task involved:

• A deep cleaning and maintenance of the athletics track to ensure optimal performance for competitors.
• Maintenance and upgrade of surrounding areas, including seating and debris removal.

Athletics Track

What We Did

The Athletics Track:

1. Stage 1 – Deep Clean:
   Used high-pressure water cleaning equipment to remove embedded dirt, debris, and organic contaminants from the track surface.
2. Stage 2 – Attention to Detail:
   Employed hand-held pressure lances to clean hard-to-reach areas, including the lane numbers, giving them a refreshed appearance.
3. Stage 3 – Seating Area Clean-Up:
   Cleared debris from the seating areas and surrounding spaces, creating a cleaner environment for spectators.

The SIS Plus team blitzed the area, uncovering and removing all of the unwanted debris. While it wasn’t affecting performance, it’s a nice touch to make spectators feel more comfortable when they’re cheering the athletes on!

We’re glad to see the Athletics track back performing at its best. Well done to the SISPlus team for the impressive transformation.

Luke Edwards, SIS Plus Director

Other Sports Facilities:

• Installed and maintained artificial Football and Rugby pitches featuring the Rugger 65 surface for all-weather play.
• Delivered and maintained a high-quality water-based hockey pitch using SIS Grass Synthetic Xcel Ultra for consistent ball speed and movement.

The Outcome

The athletics track and surrounding facilities underwent a transformation, ensuring they met high-performance standards and enhanced the experience for athletes and spectators alike.

Durham University’s sports provision now supports all-weather and high-standard play across multiple sports, with surfaces providing long-term durability and excellent performance.