Stade de France Paris
As the running track is partially covered for much of the year with retractable seating, the stadium needed a system that was capable of being fitted for lengthy periods without the risk of damage to the track. Ease of access to and from the playing area was crucial, as well as being able to take the stresses and strains of heavy duty vehicles such as cranes, forklifts and trucks.
The Consortium Stade de France undertook months of intensive trials and tests of the various products on the market, ultimately making the decision to replace their old system with TerraTrakPlus.
The move to TerraTrakPlus fulfilled all their requirements and means they can quickly and easily remove the covering for athletics, then re-fit to go back to football, rugby or concert mode.
During installation, TERRAPLAS® laid a layer of geotextile underneath the TerraTrakPlus to provide a cushion effect, which also allows the track to breathe. In addition, it considerably reduces any chance of disease building up on the track causing discolouration damage.
