SIS install new pitch for Athletic Bilbao
SIS responded to a last minute decision taken by Athletic Bilbao on 4th January 2011 to install a new pitch, once they had played their Spanish Cup game against FC Barcelona the following, on the 5th January.
SIS mobilised crews and equipment to arrive onsite within 36 hours of the decision being made, with the work scheduled to be completed over the 6th - 7th January.
The existing pitch surface was removed in 8 hours using SIS’ unique SISavator machine. The rootzone was loosened and then graded using a tractor mounted, laser controlled box grader prior to 40mm thick cut turf from Bordeaux in France being installed.
23 trucks were used to transport 7,600m2 of turf from the South of France to Bilbao, with the turf being rolled out in place to provide a true finished level to the installation. The pitch was prepared the following week, and staged its first match against Racing Santander just 9 days later, on 16th January.
