Apparently it's been 14 years since Dartford FC had their own ground. This is said to be one of the best none league grounds in the country and even has a green roof! Yes, that's right, they have a turf roof....
My son's nursery is just around the corner, so I've been going past it most days since works began, and it looks as if it's going to be on track for the 11th November. I have to say that it's a great project from ecolocal's perspective - for the community, encouraging exercise for all and with excellent transport links (there's a Fastrack stop specifically for the ground) and of course the green roof.
I'm not a football follower my self, but I have to say that this is on the mark. I hope that it's succesful. I'd like to know if there are any more green aspects to the build, so I'll make some enquiries and post them here if there are.
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I've found out even more information, this time from TreeHugger. There are two lakes nearby to store rainwater for watering the grass, meaning that 'in an average year the ground staff should not need to take any water from the main supply to water the pitch. In a complete drought the ponds will be able to supply water for almost two months without being topped up', which is very, very impressive.
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