Two FieldTurf fields will replace natural grass suface

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Students who have passed by Burdick Field this semester have noticed the gravel and dirt that replaced what used to be grass. This led many to wonder about the fate of one of the only green spaces on campus.

No fear, Towson students, as Burdick Field is undergoing a renovation that began last fiscal year and is set to be finished this fiscal year. The area is getting two new FieldTurf fields, synthetic surfaces much like the field at Johnny Unitas Stadium, and turfing began last Thursday.

Director of Campus Recreation Grady Sheffield said the project was approved in response to the field conditions of the old Burdick Field.

The need for a synthetic sports surface for Burdick Field has been evident for quite some time, Sheffield said.The previous natural turf field, despite the great efforts made by Paul Thomas and the Landscape Services staff, was never able to meet the needs of the university community on a consistent basis, especially when it rained.

Sheffield said the field lacked a proper crown, sloped to the west and did not have a drainage system in place to allow water to adequately dissipate from the playing surface, before the renovation.

The field would often be off limits for days after rain, forcing the cancellation of many club and intramural activities. In light of this, the decision to add FieldTurf instead of another natural grass field was made. Sheffield said it was difficult to maintain the grass field year-round.

With natural grass, we were limited as to when we could program the field(s) and how often, he said.In order to have grass on the field you have to allow for it to be properly maintained. This includes suspending activity during and after rain, time for watering and seeding, and then allowing new growth to mature in order to withstand the heavy usage.

The fields will feature lines sewn onto the turf for specific sports. The larger field will have three flag football fields, a soccer field and a rugby pitch, while the smaller field, located between the Union Garage and Osler Bridge, will have lines suited for mens and womens lacrosse.

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Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) October 28, 2014

Total Fence Inc. (http://www.TotalFenceInc.ca), the leader in residential, industrial, and commercial fence and deck installation in the Greater Toronto Area, is reminding all homeowners to take the steps to replace or install any fences before the cold weather begins.

As we are entering the phase of the fall season when the weather transforms into perpetual cold, any fence ideas homeowners wish to execute need to be done immediately, says Tony Defeo, owner of Total Fence Inc. The further into the cold season it gets, the more difficult it becomes to install any wooden or chain link fence in Toronto.

Defeo explains that it is not impossible to install a fence during the winter. However, homeowners are still advised to consider having their fence ideas implemented now because while possible, it becomes significantly more difficult to install a fence during the cold weather.

One of the main concerns is penetrating the fence deep enough into the ground so it is stable. With the ground hardened from the cold, this becomes difficult to do, he adds. Its also a bit of a safety issue, as the ground usually has patches of ice or is covered in ice, which can make problematic for our workers to operate safely and effectively.

With very few days of warm to cool weather left, the importance of completing any fence ideas or installation of wood or chain link fences in Toronto is becoming more urgent, Defeo concludes. At Total Fence Inc., we are fully capable of successfully installing fences during the winter and encourage homeowners to contact us right away.

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SINGAPORE: The Energy Market Authority (EMA) said on Tuesday (Oct 28) it will be simplifying about 70 rules and requirements currently in place to reduce costs and enhance flexibility for businesses.

One enhancement is to make it easier for electricians and gas service workers to obtain licensing. Starting Feb 1 next year, anyone with at least 10 years of relevant local practical experience in electrical or gas service work can apply for a licence.

Applicants will also be required to pass an interview and proficiency tests to maintain safety standards, EMA said.

Currently, an electrician licensee must possess a National Technical Certificate and have two years of practical experience relevant to electrical work, while a gas service licensee must hold a Builder Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting issued by the Building and Construction Authority, as well as two years of relevant practical experience.

The move will benefit workers who have the relevant skills and expertise, but did not have the opportunity to obtain formal academic qualifications, EMA said, adding that consumers will also benefit from having access to a larger pool of licensed electricians and gas service workers.

Mr Nachiappan R K Sinniah, General Secretary of the Union of Power and Gas Employees, said the move is timely and will help increase the pool of talent in the energy sector.

This is a good move by EMA and it is in line with what the union has been pursuing. This development will allow the skills and experiences of our workers to remain relevant and recognised, keeping them employable for a longer period of time, he said.

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SINGAPORE - Any person who has at least 10 years of relevant local practical experience in electrical or gas service work can apply for an electrician or gas service worker license starting February, 2015.

This will benefit workers who have the relevant skills and expertise, but did not have the opportunity to obtain formal academic qualifications, said the Energy Market Authority (EMA) in a statement today. Consumers will also benefit from having access to a larger pool of licensed electricians and gas service workers.

To maintain safety standards, EMA will continue to require all applicants to pass an interview and proficiency tests.

Some 70 rules and requirements have been simplified by EMA in an attempt to reduce costs and enhance flexibility for businesses. EMA also said that these changes will benefit electricity and gas licensees, and also consumers via lower compliance costs and improved service standards.

General Secretary of Union of Power and Gas Employees (UPAGE) Nachiappan R K Sinniah applauded the move and said: "This development will allow the skills and experiences of our workers to remain relevant and recognised, keeping them employable for a longer period of time.

"The pool of talent in the energy sector will increase and this calls for the need to provide further training for these workers to continuously learn and upgrade themselves. The union looks forward to working with EMA to effectively represent these workers," he added.

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