New Tottenham stadium: Pitch is laid as Spurs unveil 'world-first' technology

Spurs' new home a step closer to completion.
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Tottenham have unveiled 'world-first' technology which will be used to grow the pitch at their new stadium as it moves closer to completion.

The new pitch was laid earlier this week, and images released by the club on Friday show the 120-ton 'integrated pitch grow lighting system' in operation.

Spurs' design, which features 864 individual lights, is suspended above the pitch from rails at either end of the ground, meaning it never comes into direct contact with the grass.

Grow lights are used in most large stadiums, where stands and partial roof coverings restrict the amount of sunlight reaching the pitch, particularly during winter. However, most use wheel-on structures, which risk damaging the playing surface.

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The structure also features an irrigation system and provides ground staff with round the clock analysis of pitch and growth conditions.

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Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I

Darren Baldwin, head of playing surfaces and estates at the club, said: “We are proud that a collaborative approach between the Club, SGL, SCX and Hewitt Sportsturf has resulted in an innovative design.

“The Club is striving for excellence throughout the stadium and this technology could be a trendsetter for pitch care in stadia across the world.”

Spurs were due to move into the stadium in mid-September but the project has been significantly delayed, and no date has been set for its opening with the FA requiring two test events to be held at the ground before it is approved for use.

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