News: Surfaces
Big Bash League fixture moved from Alice Springs after playing surface deemed unfit
Sporting stakeholders in Alice Springs are calling for a new sporting oval for the community after the ground at Traeger Park was deemed unfit for the Big Bash League cricket...
Jan 30, 2019
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Construction due to commence on Queensland's Clermont BMX track
Construction work is set to begin on Clermont’s new Queensland BMX track which is supported by $200,000 from the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland (W4Q) program....
Jan 10, 2019
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Report suggests grim financial future for Auckland’s Eden Park
New Zealand's largest stadium, Eden Park, could run up losses of nearly $80 million and be unable to afford an estimated $62 million of maintenance and upgrades in the next...
Jan 10, 2019
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Dynamic Sports Facilities construct Futsal and Basketball multi-sport court for Springvale South
The Council of the City of Dandenong contracted Dynamic Sports Facilities to construct a multi-sport court for the community of Springvale South, Victoria. The court which was...
Jan 8, 2019
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Details announced for 2019 National Sports Convention
After a successful 2018 National Sports Convention, which saw over 1,540 delegates and exhibition visitors attend, NSC 2019 will return to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition...
Dec 19, 2018
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Polytan transforms Kalinga Stadium India for 2018 Mens Hockey World Cup
Every four years the world’s best teams compete in the Men’s Hockey World Cup. 16 teams are currently competing on the blue Polytan surface of Kalinga Hockey Stadium in the...
Dec 10, 2018
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Fiona Boyer appointed to the role of General Manager Customer at NZSki
Queenstowner Fiona Boyer has joined NZSki in the newly-created role of General Manager Customer, looking after the Guest Services as well as Snowports School teams for the ski...
Nov 27, 2018
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Ceramic Solutions equips Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
Ceramic Solutions have outlined their input to the new $31 million Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing centre in Bendigo, designed by Peddle Thorp Architects. Featuring a 51.5 metre pool,...
Nov 15, 2018
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Toddler suffers severe burns to feet after stepping on metal plate in Ipswich park
A Queensland mother has advised that her 18-month-old daughter suffered severe burns to the bottom of her feet while playing at the River Heart Parklands in the south east...
Nov 9, 2018
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‘Fumes’ lead to three day closure of indoor pools at Orange Aquatic Centre
Orange City Council released a statement explaining the toddlers’ pool, which had been empty for a month, would also be repainted in the coming days. The statement advised that...
Nov 7, 2018
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Work commences on pitch upgrade at Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre
A $1.1 million upgrade is underway at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre, with the playing surface of the Olympic hockey pitch being replaced ahead of a series of...
Nov 4, 2018
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Restoration works begin on ACT sportgrounds in advance of summer season
The ACT Government has advised that all of its irrigated sportsgrounds will be closed from today (Monday 17th September) to Sunday 30th September 2018 to undergo repairs and...
Sep 17, 2018
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Months of transformation for multi-purpose Metricon Stadium
Metricon Stadium's status as a multi-purpose venue has been confirmed over recent months with its transformation from being the main venue for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth...
Sep 12, 2018
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NSW Office of Sport releases guidance on Managing sport surfaces during drought
With sporting fields across much of NSW deteriorating through the current drought, the NSW Office of Sport has released a guidance document on effective management of playing...
Sep 12, 2018
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Grassports secures multiple wins at 2018 SAPIA awards
Leading sports surface designers and constructors Grassports Australia was a multiple winner at last week’s Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) 2018 Industry Awards,...
Sep 6, 2018
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SAPIA awards construction excellence in play, recreation and sport
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced the winners of its 2018 Industry Awards, presented last week at the Association's annual Conference. Now in its...
Sep 5, 2018
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SAPIA ready to present 2018 National Conference
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) is counting down to its 2018 National Conference, being held at Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff, NSW on 30th and 31st August....
Aug 27, 2018
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Football Federation Victoria launches Football Facilities strategy to 2026
With the aim to plan for the provision of facilities for ever-increasing registrations to play ‘the world game’ among men, women, boys and girls, Football Federation Victoria...
Aug 26, 2018
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Port Adelaide athletes benefit from new synthetic sprint track
A newly opened synthetic sprint track at Alan Iverson Reserve in Port Adelaide is benefitting local runners. Opened at the end of last month by the Port Adelaide Athletics Club...
Aug 14, 2018
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New sporting field takes shape on Sydney’s North Shore
A key milestone in Willoughby City Council’s largest project of 2018/19, a new sporting field at Gore Hill Park, has been reached. Touring the site on Wednesday (8th August)...
Aug 13, 2018
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SAPIA launches Code of Practice for installation and maintenance of sports surfaces
As the recognised Australian trade association, the Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has launched its Code of Practice for the Installation and Maintenance of Impact...
Jul 30, 2018
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Upgrade program commences at Marrara Hockey Stadium ahead of Australia vs Argentina clash
A $1.1 million program of upgrades to Darwin’s Marrara Hockey Stadium is underway in preparation for the Darwin International Hockey Open in September. Work will see the...
Jul 22, 2018
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Work begins on Wollongong City Council’s first artificial turf sports fields
Wollongong City Council has commenced work on the first synthetic turf field for football at the Ian McLennan Park Sports Field, Kembla Grange. The project, which is expected to...
Jul 16, 2018
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New owner for Grassports Queensland
Bernard Evans, the longtime owner of Grassports Australia, has announced the sale of the Queensland branch of the business to Brenden Dawson. In an announcement, Evans advised...
Jul 15, 2018
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