Beas River turf course ready for Olympics

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【Hong Kong's Information Services Department】Overseas grass experts have proved that the Olympic cross-country turf course at Beas River is good and ready for the Olympic Eventing cross-country competition in August.In April, the turf was thoroughly tested and the results proved that the quality of the turf, the shock-absorbency of the footing and its drainage ability are excellent. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has invested about $28 million in the cross-country footing at Beas River, including refurbishing the jump zones with sand and planting a total of 45,000 square meters of Bermuda grass on the Beas River competition course and warm-up areas.The entire Beas River planting project was finished by March. From then on, the turf experts gave the grass their personal attention, including daily inspection.  Depending on the elements, whether it's rain or sun, the experts use different methods to help the turf grow, such as precise watering, cutting and fertilising.The club's assistant manager (tracks) TY Cheung has been supervising the turf project. He said Bermuda grass is "summer grass" and is only now "awakening" from winter."The quality of the turf now gets 80 marks out of 100. After two months of growing and intensive care by the club, the cross-country turf course will get the full 100 marks and be perfect for the Olympics," he said.

Beas River turf course ready for Olympics

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