Caldicot Leisure Centre, in Monmouthshire, is now home to the first artificial turf pitch in Wales to use an organic performance infill, marking an important milestone in the development of more sustainable sports surfaces in the country.
For this landmark 3G pitch, Amorim Nature 190, a performance infill made from natural cork, was selected as the organic infill solution.
The project involved the major refurbishment of the Centre’s existing all-weather pitch, replacing the previous 2G surface with a modern 3G artificial turf system designed to provide a high-quality playing environment throughout the year.
Serving local schools, grassroots football clubs, community sports groups and the wider public, the new pitch demonstrates how natural materials can be integrated into high-performance sports infrastructure designed for intensive, year-round community use.
Main Goal
The refurbishment was developed in response to the sporting needs identified within the local community, to create a modern, reliable facility capable of supporting increased participation and intensive year-round use.
The new 3G pitch was designed to meet FAW/FIFA-approved technical standards, while providing a versatile facility for schools, clubs and community users.
The project also reflects a wider ambition to make more responsible material choices in the development of artificial turf systems. With an organic performance infill specified for the new surface, Amorim Nature 190 was selected to bring the natural performance characteristics of cork to the system.
