News: Surfaces
Details released of Sydney Academy of Sport's new athletics track
The NSW Government has announced the project scope and timeline for the new athletics track at the Sydney Academy of Sport. Released at an athletics community briefing at the...
Aug 31, 2025
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Smart equipment company Pandag Tech introduces first commercial electric Robotic Mower
International smart equipment company, Pandag Tech, will present its flagship innovation, the PANDAG-G1, at AgQuip 2025, Booth I|16c. Held from 19th to 21st August, AgQuip 2025...
Aug 18, 2025
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Allianz Stadium playing surface remediation work looks to remedy drainage failures
Sydney's Allianz Stadium is set to be closed for sporting fixture for 10-weeks in order for a remediation project to fix drainage issues which have been impacting the playing...
Aug 17, 2025
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Adelaide Oval turf team to maintain playing surfaces at local grounds and schools
The team behind Adelaide Oval’s playing surface has revealed a new partnership that will see it prepare and maintain grounds on the city's Fitzroy Terrace as well as...
Aug 10, 2025
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Milestones met at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre with pools filled and show courts installed
Christchurch City Council has advised that Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is nearing completion, with two major milestones met - the installation of the Show Courts and...
Aug 4, 2025
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SIS Pitches enhances sub-surface technology offerings with acquisitions
SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer, has taken the next step in their growth strategy with acquisitions which see them incorporate two further sub-surface...
Aug 3, 2025
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Resurfacing and competition-compliant lighting for Seymour Tennis courts
Mitchell Shire Council has advised that works are nearing completion on the upgrade of Enclosure 1 at the Seymour Tennis Complex, with the new courts now taking shape. The...
Jul 29, 2025
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SIS Pitches invests in fleet of Next Generation Hybrid Pitch Stitching Machines
SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer which produces premium hybrid, synthetic and natural pitches for an array of sports, has made a multi-million-pound...
Jul 24, 2025
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Marking its 25th anniversary SAPIA announces 2025 national conference details
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) is to celebrate its 25 years of operations at its upcoming 2025 National Conference, being held at the Oaks Cypress Lakes in the...
Jul 21, 2025
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Moonee Valley Racing Club selects Symal for civil works and Evergreen for turf
The Moonee Valley Racing Club $220 million redevelopment remains on schedule to commence on 1st November 2025, following the running of the 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival....
Jul 15, 2025
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Western Australian Government invests in regional Racing Industry to boost tourism and local economies
The Western Australian Government is investing $25.2 million to upgrade regional racecourse infrastructure aimed at boosting tourism and local economies. The infrastructure...
Jul 7, 2025
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Sydney FC set to seek millions in compensation from Venues NSW over Allianz Stadium drainage issues
Sydney FC are reported to be set to seek millions of dollars in compensation from Venues NSW over drainage issues that the club has experienced during A-League fixtures at...
Jul 6, 2025
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Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Pool among recipients of infrastructure funding
A number of regional sport clubs across Victoria are being funded to upgrade their facilities to boost participation. Victorian Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence visited...
Jul 1, 2025
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Broken Hill’s new netball courts reopen with Rebound Ace surfaces
Broken Hill City Council’s new netball courts have officially reopened with the $5 million upgrade including the construction of 10 new netball courts with Rebound Ace surfaces,...
Jun 29, 2025
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Optus Stadium working through demanding month with multiple fixtures
Management at Perth's Optus Stadium are confident that the venue can handle the most demanding month in its history As reported by Nathan Schmook at AFL Media , following...
Jun 17, 2025
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SIS Pitches spotlights advantages of hybrid sports surface technology for cricket
SIS Pitches, a British sports surfaces manufacturer which produces premium hybrid, synthetic and natural pitches for an array of sports, has spotlighted how hybrid pitches...
Jun 9, 2025
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Taroona Bowls and Community Club secures funding for new synthetic green
The Tasmanian Government’s 2025-26 Budget has allocated funding for a new synthetic green and associated facilities for the Taroona Bowls and Community Club, located in southern...
May 25, 2025
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NSW Government releases new guidelines on synthetic turf sports fields
The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has advised of the release of new guidelines on the best practice management and assessment of synthetic turf sports...
May 21, 2025
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NSC 2025 to explain how Australia leads in sports surface innovation
As urban density increases across Australia, the sports and recreation sector is embracing cutting-edge innovations in synthetic, natural, acrylic and hybrid sports surfaces to...
May 18, 2025
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Indoor floor replacement for Mildura Sporting Precinct
Mildura Rural City Council has advised that work is progressing on replacing the indoor court hall flooring for Mildura Sporting Precinct with replacement necessary due to leaks...
May 17, 2025
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McGilp Recreation Park upgrades signal new era for local sport and recreation
McGilp Recreation Park in One Tree Hill, located on the outskirts of Adelaide , has officially reopened following a major upgrade that signals a new era for local sport and...
May 14, 2025
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Ipswich City Council calls for synthetic athletics track
Ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, Ipswich City Council, located within the southwest of Greater Brisbane, is calling for a synthetic athletics track to be...
May 10, 2025
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Campbelltown Athletics Centre reopens following Polytan track upgrades
Resurfacing works to the Campbelltown Athletics Centre’s track undertaken by Polytan Australia will benefit tens of thousands of athletes. The venue has been closed since early...
Apr 30, 2025
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Laykold ambassador Matty Thomas explains the rise of padel
With interest and participation in padel increasing at a fast rate, coach and player Matty Thomas has shared his thoughts on the growth of the sport and the benefits of his...
Apr 23, 2025
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