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Plumpton Racecourse secures sustainable water supply

April 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Plumpton Racecourse secures sustainable water supply With increasingly unpredicatble weather patterns, achieving the ideal ‘good to soft’ conditions at Plumpton Racecourse relies on reliable and careful water management. In an attempt to safeguard the future of the course, Head Groundsman and Clerk of the Course Marcus Waters decided to invest in the construction of a […]

Green tech sponsors CLA ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ Conference

April 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Green tech sponsors CLA ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ Conference Green‑tech is proud to sponsor CLA North’s Beyond the Bark and Timber: the social and economic value of forests and trees. Taking place at Alnwick Castle on Thursday, 30 April 2026, the event will bring together woodland owners and managers, land managers, foresters and farmers […]

Plumpton Racecourse secures sustainable water supply

April 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Green tech sponsors CLA ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ Conference

April 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Plumpton Racecourse secures sustainable water supply

April 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Plumpton Racecourse secures sustainable water supply

With increasingly unpredicatble weather patterns, achieving the ideal ‘good to soft’ conditions at Plumpton Racecourse relies on reliable and careful water management. In an attempt to safeguard the future of the course, Head Groundsman and Clerk of the Course Marcus Waters decided to invest in the construction of a reservoir however, delivering the project required navigating not only a complex planning process but also turning the construction around in a matter of a few short weeks. That’s where AMS Contactors stepped in.

Plumpton Racecourse secures sustainable water supply

Plumpton is a small National Hunt venue, hosting 16 race meetings between September and May. After nearly six years at the racecourse, Marcus notes that the weather is becoming more extreme. “We seem to swing between prolonged dry periods and prolonged wet spells. As we’re on natural clay soil, this means we’re often irrigating early in the season then actively battling to move water off the course in the winter months” he explains.

After a number of successful previous projects, Marcus spoke to specialist contractors AMS about the installation of a reservoir – to reduce their reliance on the mains supply and ensure the racecourse could maintain ground conditions even during hot, dry periods. “From the very start of the process, AMS were absolutely fantastic. From advising us on the process and helping us get the planning application in, they took a lot of stress off our plate.”

With planning permission secured in mid-June, this left only a short window to complete construction before the commencement of the new racing season. Despite the pressure, the AMS team delivered a fully coordinated and efficient project lasting just four weeks. “Everything was organised promptly from machines to materials and, with a little help from mother nature, the AMS operatives worked tirelessly to turn the project around on specification and ahead of time.” Marcus added, “This over-delivery meant we could start filling the reservoir earlier than we expected which turned out to be critical given the lack of rainfall we saw in the summer of 2025.”

The successful delivery has already delivered major benefits for the venue. “We’ve seen reduced reliance on the mains supply, which is not only good from an environmental perspective but also for the budget. We now have the peace of mind that no matter what restrictions we may face, or what the weather can throw at us, we have the water there and ready to go.”

Marcus extended a final thanks to Ashley, Myles and the AMS team. “From a grounds point of view, this is the single biggest project we’ve undertaken and thanks to the guidance, expertise and commitment from AMS it was smooth and will support the racecourse for many seasons to come.”

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Green tech sponsors CLA ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ Conference

April 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Green tech sponsors CLA ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ Conference

Green‑tech is proud to sponsor CLA North’s Beyond the Bark and Timber: the social and economic value of forests and trees.

Green tech sponsors CLA ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ Conference

Taking place at Alnwick Castle on Thursday, 30 April 2026, the event will bring together woodland owners and managers, land managers, foresters and farmers who are interested in the amenity value of trees and woodland.

Organised by CLA North and the Forestry Commission, the conference will focus on helping those wanting to diversify their woodland and forests for income and activities by introducing a ‘people’ element. This event seeks to identify a variety of case studies and explore their successes and challenges in doing this.

The day will run from 9.30 am until 3 pm, and attendees will hear from an impressive line-up of speakers exploring how trees and woodlands contribute to communities, recreation, biodiversity, and the wider rural economy. The conference will showcase practical examples of how forests can deliver social, environmental and economic benefits.

Highlights include:

Insightful presentations from leading woodland and land management experts
Case studies of successful woodland diversification
Networking opportunities with specialists, policy makers and fellow landowners

Adam Topliss, Key Account Manager at Green‑tech, comments, “Green‑tech is proud to sponsor CLA North’s ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ conference. Events like this are so important for highlighting the social and economic value of our woodlands and helping explore new opportunities beyond traditional timber. We’re looking forward to supporting knowledge-sharing, inspiring innovation, and celebrating the vital role forests play in our communities and rural economy.”

The conference is open to CLA members and non-members. To secure your place visit My CLA > MY CLA > Events > Event Details, call 01748 90 7070 or email north@cla.org.uk

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Plumpton Racecourse secures sustainable water supply

Green tech sponsors CLA ‘Beyond the Bark and Timber’ Conference

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