NEWS: Construction is underway at QPR’s new training ground

15th Oct 2021

Last month, we announced our selection by QPR to construct their new revolutionary training ground pitches.

White Horse Contractors have begun earthworks in West London as the exciting new training ground development commences.

From Left to Right: Dr James Welsh (WHC), Lee Hoos (QPR), Ruben Gnanalingam (QPR), David Smith (WHC)

Total football transformation



Following mobilisation to the Heston site, White Horse have begun initial site clearance and earthworks.

Using our fleet of specialist sports turf plant and machinery, the team have begun ground preparation works ready for the all-important sub-base construction, crucial for the performance of GrassMaster’s hybrid stitched installation.

The phase one site is 30,000sqm and will include 3 full-size pitches, grid training areas, a goalkeeper training area and a rehabilitation space. All areas in phase one will benefit from the proven and trusted GrassMaster hybrid turf. White Horse will also be installing state of the art undersoil heating and floodlights to complete this elite footballing facility as part of QPR’s vision to provide the club with a training facility to be proud of.

White Horse are continuing to work closely with the club to ensure a collaborative delivery approach. Contracts Manager Colin McBeth has been extremely pleased with the progress so far:

“We are delighted to be making progress in Heston. Our guys are happy to be here and it’s exciting to see the early developments of the new pitches and the site itself”

Colin McBeth, Contracts Manager, White Horse Contractors
Levelling of the new hybrid pitches has begun...
Following motor scraping of existing natural turf pitches.
This included the recycling of topsoil material.

Understanding the assignment



White Horse Contractors understand that every project presents different challenges, whether constructing elite sports pitches, renovating a stadium pitch or creating green open spaces and infrastructure.

Throughout the project process, the team understands the importance of working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure all projects are constructed with integrity.

Next steps



Keep an eye on White Horse Contractors and QPR's social channels in the coming weeks to see the project progress..

For more information call 01865 736272 or email whc@whitehorsecontractors.co.uk