Case Study: St Vigor & St John Church School – MUGA Refurbishment, Chilcompton
- Absolute Play
- Feb 28
- 3 min read
📌 Project snapshot
Sector: Education
Age range served: KS2
Key project drivers: Transform the existing worn sports court into a high-quality Multi Use Games Area, improving performance, safety and appearance, while extending the lifespan of the facility and enhancing sports provision for pupils.
Equipment type: Existing MUGA fencing system retained and reinstated.
Surfacing: New macadam MUGA surface with anti-slip sports coating and thermoplastic netball markings
Budget: £40-45k
Project summary - MUGA Refurbishment
This project delivered a complete transformation of the school’s existing sports court, creating a vibrant and professional Multi Use Games Area.
Through the installation of a new macadam surface and high-performance sports coating, the facility has been revitalised, providing pupils with a safe and visually striking environment for sport and physical activity.
The brief
The existing court surface had deteriorated and was no longer providing the performance or appearance expected. A MUGA Refurbishment was needed.
The school wanted to:
Restore the sports court to a high standard
Improve safety and surface performance
Introduce new sports markings
Extend the life of the existing facility
Create a visually impressive sports space
Maintaining the existing fencing while upgrading the surface was a key part of the project.
Our solution
Our solution focused on delivering a full MUGA surface upgrade while retaining the existing fencing infrastructure.
The existing surface was fully prepared before installing a new macadam sports surface, followed by the application of a specialist anti-slip sports coating and new line markings.
Key features
New 30mm macadam MUGA surface course
Anti-slip sports coating system in green
Netball court markings
Drainage improvements
Reinstatement of existing fencing
Design Approach
The design focused on creating a professional, high-performance sports surface that would provide long-term durability and safety.
Careful preparation of the existing base ensured proper drainage and structural performance. The new sports coating not only enhances the visual impact of the space but also provides essential grip for safe sports use.
The finished result creates a clearly defined and highly functional sports facility.
Materials & surfacing
A new macadam sports surface was installed to provide a strong and reliable foundation for the MUGA.
This was finished with a specialist anti-slip sports coating, designed specifically for sports courts. This coating provides:
Enhanced grip and safety
Improved durability
Professional sports performance
A vibrant and attractive finish
New netball court markings were applied to complete the facility.
Installation
Works included full preparation of the existing court, drainage improvements, installation of new macadam surfacing and application of the sports coating system.
The existing fencing was carefully removed and reinstated as part of the works.
The project was delivered efficiently, completely revitalising the sports area.
If you're considering improving your sports facilities, our team would be happy to help. Visit our MUGA and Sports page for more info: https://www.absoluteplay.co.uk/muga-sports
The outcome
The finished MUGA provides a striking and professional sports facility that will support physical activity for many years to come.
The anti-slip sports coating improves both safety and performance, while the bold finish makes a strong visual statement within the school grounds.
This project demonstrates how upgrading surfacing and applying a specialist sports coating can completely transform an existing sports facility.
Looking to create something similar?
Upgrading an existing MUGA can dramatically improve sports provision without the need for a full rebuild.
If you're considering improving your sports facilities, our team would be happy to help. Visit our MUGA and Sports page for more info: https://www.absoluteplay.co.uk/muga-sports
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