
Wrexham AFC has confirmed that a planning application to replace the existing floodlights at the Racecourse Ground has been submitted to Wrexham Council.
The current floodlight towers are not able to support a lighting scheme to provide the required lux levels to meet the ambition of the Racecourse Ground becoming a stadium that regularly hosts international sporting events.
The new floodlights will need to be installed while the current towers remain both in place and in use, to ensure that football can be played during the construction period.
There is insufficient time to complete the installation during the close season, particularly with the Kop Development anticipated to be underway this time next year.
The new floodlight scheme will be capable of delivering a consistent 1500 lux to meet UEFA’s category 4 stadium requirements but can be programmed to deliver a lux level of 350, the requirement of the National League and any level between.
The columns are 40m in height with a forward cantilever of 20 degrees from 20m and are taller than the existing floodlight towers by 8m.
The Club has not yet been advised of when the planning application will be determined.
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PSAM editor John Sheehan caught up with Yves De Cocker, Managing Director of PitchTecConcept, who explains how his company bridges the gap between sports organisations and the technology used in the playing surface industry.
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The interview covers:
Yves 20+ years industry leading experience in the evolution of hybrid grass, trends he has noticed and some of the notable projects he has been involved with
The key reasons for Yves launching PitchTecConcept
Common mistakes often made with playing surface management
The steps he offers as a bridge between the industry and the end user
Advice to clubs looking to maximise their event calendars without compromising on the performance of their playing surface