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PT Jakarta PROPERindo revealed the reasons behind the use of hybrid turf for the Jakarta International Stadium training ground. What is that?
Jakpro and DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan held the inauguration of two JIS training camps on Monday (12/28/2020). The ceremony takes place both in person and virtually.
During the event, PT Jakpro President and Director Dwi Wahyu Daryoto explained about the use of hybrid grass, which is a combination of natural and synthetic grass, on the field.
“What is clear is that this cannot be separated from the FIFA recommendation. So this hybrid grass uses synthetic grass from Italy but natural grass from Boyolali. There are turf cultivators specifically for soccer fields. And for countries with tropical climates. , the hybrid is the best, “Dwi said in a statement. your virtual press conference with the reporter.
According to Dwi, his party conducted a trial to plant the hybrid grass two months ago. The first test of natural grass is carried out on artificial grass and the second test of the combination is carried out the other way around.
“The best result is the natural grass below, it grows faster and has better root strength, so for this training ground, the natural grass below is artificial grass. Later, when the natural grass grows normally it is we will cut. According to FIFA standards, the maximum height of the grass. 2 cm, “he explained.
“Well, this is also verified by FIFA because the thickness of the turf affects the bounce of the ball. If it does not meet the standards of this field, a certificate cannot be obtained.”
PT Jakpro’s JIS project manager Iwan Takwim added that regarding hybrid turf material during basic design, his party had also conducted a comparative study with large stadiums abroad.
“The thinking is from the aspect of survival, especially in tropical conditions. Our closest neighbor, Singapore. Initially they used pure natural grass, especially in the main field. But then they experienced an increase in maintenance costs and FIFA recommended using a hybrid, “Iwan said.
Questioning the ratio between using natural and synthetic grass, Iwan revealed 95: 5 percent.
“Synthetic grass is 5 percent, 95 percent natural. So our hope is that by using this hybrid, if soccer activities have been scheduled at the Jakarta International Stadium, this grass will not be affected by its survival so that we can continue to use it regularly, “he hoped.
Not only that, but it is claimed that the economic age of hybrid turf in JIS training ground can reach 3,000 hours of play or one year, which can be used for matches or training twice a day. With a record of the duration of each session 1.5 hours. Whereas green grass is only 300 hours strong.
(mcy / cas)
