CCSC track oval’s total replacement endorsed

Another finding highlighted in the same report is that the Spray Coat is a “permeable system.” They explained that if water is not drained properly, it makes the oval track squishy and can cause the system’s disintegration.

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“This is particularly true for substandard products,” they stressed.

Furthermore, they explained that athletes’ metal spikes cut through the oval track system’s surface, “breaking it’ They added that this allows water to seep into the system, detaching it from the base and creating a vacuum underneath.

Regarding the drainage system, they cited that installing canal gratings between the D-section and the eight lanes is not advisable, adding that this would be unsafe for athletes. They said the standard design should use slotted drains.

“The grooves on the canal curb need to be increased, as dirt from the oval track gets stuck, causing water to pond on the side of the track,” they assessed.

To sum it up, they highlighted that the metal spikes used by athletes training at the facility are cutting the system's surface. They added that being a permeable system, the disintegration worsens with the tears on the surface.

During their ocular visit, they also reported that the thickness of the oval track system is less than the standard 13mm, even for spray systems.