Leading synthetic sports surface manufacturer, TigerTurf have supplied their ER65R product for the construction of a joint purpose pitch at a specialist sports college in Tyne & Wear. Houghton Kepier Sports College has invested heavily to improve the sports facilities that are available for both the school and the wider community to access. The 'jewel in the crown' is the third generation TigerTurf sports surface.

The ER65R surface was developed primarily as a Rugby pitch but has since gained FA accreditation, making it an excellent football facility also. It is constructed from long non-abrasive fibres which are carefully infilled with recycled rubber to replicate natural soil and provide initial comfort. An underlay also provides firmness and impact absorption when a player falls under a tackle.

TigerTurf teamed up with contracting partners and principal contractors for the scheme, Hellens Sport in a project that has helped deliver leadership programmes for youngsters along with sports festivals and competitions for all age ranges, with a particular focus on increasing the participation and elite performance of girls and women in football and rugby.