News: Surfaces
Ceramic Solutions tile sport and golf club pool facilities
Leading tiling solution provider Ceramic Solutions has provided updates on its work at two recent projects, for the Victorian Cricket and Community Centre in St Kilda’s Junction...
Jun 21, 2019
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Townsville Hockey Complex reopens after $1.7 million recovery works
Having been damaged during floods earlier this year, the Townsville Hockey Complex has reopened following the completion of $1.7 million in restoration works. The reopening...
Jun 21, 2019
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Darwin Waterfront Corporation highlights 'widespread tile failures' as cause of Wave Lagoon closure
Highlighting an issue that has impacted aquatic facilities across the country over the past decade, the Darwin Waterfront Corporation has today advised that its popular Wave...
Jun 18, 2019
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ICC set to be transformed into professional ice hockey stadium
The only arena in Australia that can house a professional international ice hockey match, the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney is set to be transformed into a...
Jun 2, 2019
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Contractor appointed for Subiaco Oval grandstand demolition
The Western Australian Government has appointed Perth-based contractor R.J. Vincent and Co. to carry out the demolition of Subiaco Oval infrastructure, following a six-month...
May 13, 2019
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South Australian council removes ban on residents laying artificial grass on road verges
A debate over artificial turf and its contribution to urban heat is warming up after the City of Marion council in metropolitan Adelaide removed a ban on residents laying it on...
May 7, 2019
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AGCSA announces 'Thank A Superintendent Week' campaign
The Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association (AGCSA) is encouraging all club members, administrators and those who love golf, to thank their Course Superintendent and...
Apr 22, 2019
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Innovative drainage to optimise playing surface quality at Sydney’s new Bankwest Stadium
A million-dollar underground drainage system which can suck water out of the field - the first of its kind to be used in Australia - will ensure Sydney’s new Bankwest Stadium...
Apr 21, 2019
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Arafura Games wheelchair tennis tournament will not be staged on sloping main court at Darwin International Tennis Centre
Wheelchair tennis players competing in Darwin's upcoming Arafura Games will not be able to use the new $17 million main court at the Darwin International Tennis Centre after the...
Apr 12, 2019
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Upgrades announced for Darwin playgrounds
Six Darwin playgrounds are to receive upgrades over the next six weeks, with the installation of new play equipment and shade structures costing nearly $500,000. Darwin has more...
Apr 3, 2019
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North-east Victorian AFL club returns to formerly lead contaminated home ground
The North Wangaratta Hawks played their first match back at their traditional home ground -the North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve - last Saturday, having been kept away from...
Apr 1, 2019
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Qatar 2022 organisers reveal playing surfaces for FIFA World Cup
Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has announced that Platinum TE Paspalum will be the turf type for playing surfaces at all stadiums and training sites hosting...
Mar 28, 2019
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Football Victoria reveals future plans and new board appointments
Football Victoria has released its annual report for 2018, presented its new Strategic Plan for the game and voted in two new board directors at its Annual General Meeting held...
Mar 27, 2019
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New Sunshine Coast netball court encourages community participation
A new custom-designed netball half court funded by Sunshine Coast Council to honour the region’s back-to-back premiers, the Sunshine Coast Lightning, was recently unveiled at...
Mar 26, 2019
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Marvel Stadium's 'absolutely atrocious' turf areas to be replaced
The AFL Players' Association will reinspect the quality of Marvel Stadium turf later this week after a section of soft ground is replaced in front of the interchange benches....
Mar 25, 2019
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Willoughby City Council opens synthetic turf oval at Gore Hill Park
Up to 3000 people a week are expected to use the new $10.5 million Gore Hill Park sports and community facilities following its official opening last weekend. Willoughby City...
Mar 14, 2019
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New Mackay ARC gets official opening
Mackay Regional Council has opened the new $23.9million Mackay ARC (aquatic and recreation centre), which includes three swimming pools, a synthetic athletics track and a...
Mar 11, 2019
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Golf Course Superintendents’ Association and Golf Business Forum join to create Australia’s largest golf industry event
The Australian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (AGCSA) and Golf Business Forum have announced a new partnership that will deliver Australia’s largest ever Golf Business...
Mar 6, 2019
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$1.56 million upgrade for Flemington Training Track
Flemington Racecourse, the home of the Melbourne Cup, will soon be able to operate in all weather conditions with works set to begin on a new synthetic training track. The...
Mar 4, 2019
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Football participation reaches record levels
Football Federation Australia has advised that its annual football census shows more than 1.8 million Australians participating in football, an increase of 13% on the previous...
Feb 21, 2019
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Lack of sporting fields sees young footballers turned away from junior clubs
The critical shortage of playing fields across NSW has become so desparate that some football clubs have been forced to turn away many budding young footballers. Football NSW...
Feb 18, 2019
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Rejuvenated playing fields set to benefit Melbourne’s rugby and A-League teams
Leading innovations into the home training and playing fields at AAMI Park and Gosch’s Paddock are set to benefit Melbourne’s rugby and A-League football teams. Behind the...
Feb 15, 2019
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Town of Port Hedland invites residents to shape community's leisure future
Hedland residents are being encouraged to have their say on the scope of three masterplans which are currently under development, shaping the Western Australian community’s...
Feb 13, 2019
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Balance Play Parks introduced into New Zealand
The Numat Group have launched innovative Scandinavian play range Balance Parks into New Zealand, installing a range of balance play elements at Oamaru's Friendly Bay playground....
Feb 10, 2019
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