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The completed cricket net installation

CRICKET NETS AT PAARL BOyS HIGH SCHOOL

Paarl Boys’ High School, affectionately known as Hoër Jongenskool Paarl or Boishaai,

was established in 1868 and is one of the oldest schools in the country. Situated in
the picturesque town of Paarl, Western Cape province, the school has a rich history
and a deep commitment to academic and sporting excellence.

ecognising the importance of four fully enclosed concrete cricket nets ground to the specified depth, followed
fostering both academic prowess equipped with premium amenities. Each net by the meticulous supply, compaction and
Rand sporting talent, the school featured crusher dust bowling pads installed levelling of crusher dust. The result was a
recently sought to enhance its sporting with artificial grass, ensuring an optimal robust foundation, primed to withstand the
facilities. Specifically, they commissioned playing surface for aspiring cricketers. rigours of cricketing practice sessions.
a quotation for the construction of four The construction of the four concrete Perfect Bounce adhered to the client’s
new concrete cricket nets, complete with cricket nets entailed an intricate series preference for artificial materials, resulting
artificial grass bowling pads. Additionally, of steps, beginning with excavating the in the creation of state-of-the-art cricket
they specified a 21-meter by 3-meter side ground to a depth of approximately nets that seamlessly blend modern
net panel adjacent to the road. 100mm. Following this, the team supplied, innovation with traditional sporting values.
Upon acceptance of the quotation, cast and meticulously floated the concrete The collaboration between Paarl
Perfect Bounce was entrusted with the to achieve a flawless finish. Galvanised poles Boys’ High School and Perfect Bounce
task and received precise directives from were then expertly installed to support the is a testament to excellence in sports
the school regarding the location for the 45mm mesh, high-density polyethylene facility construction. The new cricket nets
installation of these facilities. This was netting, guaranteeing both durability and demonstrate the school’s commitment
within the school’s sprawling sports fields, safety for players. to providing its students with the finest
strategically positioned in a corner adjacent Simultaneously, attention was given resources to excel both academically and
to the road. to the creation of the crusher dust-based athletically.
Perfect Bounce commenced the bowling pad. Executed with precision,
construction process, focusing on crafting this process involved excavating the Text and photos supplied by Perfect Bounce n

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