Cleaning the Bears High-Performance Training Centre
Bristol Bears have an amazing High-Performance Training Centre in Abbots Leigh. The site includes two full size pitches and a huge covered indoor training centre which contains an exact half sized Ashton Gate measured pitch.
It was this structure that we were asked to clean.
Size matters.
OneFifty often works with Bristol Sport (who manage the Ashton Gate stadium) and they contacted us to see whether we could help clean the covered pavilion.
The structure consists of a two-storey steel-framed Tensile Fabric structure. As well as the astroturf pitch it also houses a state-of-the-art gymnasium, medical facilities, hydrotherapy, nutrition, administration offices, a board room, team analysis room, a players’ lounge and a high quality kitchen and dining room (run by a full-time chef)!
The structure has been in situ for around 3 years and the white fabric had become stained with algae and dirt.
The challenges
There were a number of challenges associated with the cleaning.
- Access and parking was extremely restricted
- Great care needed to be taken to not damage the material
- We could not use any product that might contaminate the surrounding area (grass/training pitch)
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We managed to squeeze MEWP alongside the structure. It's hydraulic boom allowed us to achieve really good outreach and carefully clean the fabric using soft brushes and pure water. We also used some gentle pressure washing where staining was hard to remove.
We are very proud of our team who worked hard to complete the cleaning and leave the pavillion looking sparkling clean. Our client was delighted with our performance - and the results we achieved.
To find out more about our exterior cleaning services please contact Max or Andy on 0333 234 1445 or email your enquiry and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.