News: Surfaces
HG Sports Turf completes pitch contract at Singapore National Stadium
SportsHub Pte Ltd and HG Sports Turf, Australasia’s leading stadia pitch design, construct and maintenance company, and partner of the Singapore Sports Hub in turf supply and...
Mar 4, 2018
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Victorian Cricket’s new home opens at Junction Oval
Cricket Victoria's long wait for a home away from the MCG is finally over with the official opening of the renovated Junction Oval. Following a two-year, $40 million...
Mar 3, 2018
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Football NSW launches 2018 facilities audit
Local clubs and communities across NSW are about to benefit from the most comprehensive analysis of football facilities and pitches to support the ongoing growth in demand for...
Mar 1, 2018
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PLAE looks to grow international business with innovative performance solutions
US-based athletic performance company PLAE has advised of growing demand for its products and services not only in the United States but in global markets with its established...
Feb 15, 2018
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Football Federation SA to develop $26 million facility at Gepps Cross
Just weeks after announcing an $11.2 million overhaul of the Adelaide SuperDrome, the South Australian Government has revealed that it will fund a $26 million State Centre of...
Feb 8, 2018
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Athletes welcome reopening of Cairns’ Barlow Park
The newly laid synthetic athletics track at Barlow Park in Cairns was put to the test on Sunday by some of the quickest in North Queensland in a Celebrity 100 metre Dash. The...
Feb 5, 2018
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Sydney Swans put artificial turf to the test in pre-season training
The Sydney Swans have put a Lane Cove Council-owned artificial turf sportsfield to the test during their pre-season training. Making use of Blackman Park in the Sydney suburb of...
Jan 23, 2018
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FIH confirms 10 Preferred Suppliers as part of Quality Program for Hockey Turf
As it continues to grow its Quality Program for Hockey Turf, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has this week announced the expansion of their Preferred Supplier category...
Jan 22, 2018
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Jordin Sports Surfaces gains ITF recognition for Sheldon College court
Leading Australian sport surfacing company Jordin Sports Surfaces has gained International Tennis Federation (ITF) One-Star Recognition for their surfacing of Court 6 at Sheldon...
Jan 12, 2018
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Management change at SportsTurf Consultants
SportsTurf Consultants have announced the appointment of Sam Myott as General Manager. Myott, who joined SportsTurf as an agronomist in 2016, steps into the position after...
Jan 8, 2018
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ICC classifies MCG pitch as ‘poor’ after drawn Ashes test
The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch for the fourth Ashes test has been rated "poor" by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after last week's drawn clash between hosts...
Jan 3, 2018
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Indian Government looks to privatise major stadia
The Indian Government is looking to privatise stadia owned and managed by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to boost its visitor experience. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore,...
Dec 21, 2017
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New Smartcourt technology to be launched at Centennial Parklands Sport Centre
From January 2018, the Centennial Parklands Sports Centre will be the first facility in NSW to offer a PlaySight Smart Tennis Court for players. The Smartcourt, which uses...
Dec 19, 2017
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Mapei adds netball to its list of sponsored sports
Mapei has announced a new three-year partnership with Netball Victoria. Founded in Milan in 1937, Mapei is one of the main producers of adhesives for the installation of all...
Dec 15, 2017
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Metricon Stadium undergoes Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games transformation
Carrara’s Metricon Stadium, the home of the Gold Coast Suns, is currently undergoing a transformation to become the athletics venue and centrepiece for the 2018 Commonwealth...
Dec 3, 2017
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Blacktown International Sportspark expands cricket practice facilities
Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney is expanding its first class and international cricket training facilities with its Outdoor Practice Centre currently undergoing a...
Nov 30, 2017
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MCG secures new head curator from the WACA
Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Turf Manager Matthew Page has been appointed Head Curator at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Page will be responsible for the...
Nov 26, 2017
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Fans invade pitch and remove turf after last game at Domain Stadium
The West Australian Football Commission says it is disappointed by the crowd's behaviour following the final sporting fixture at Perth’s Domain Stadium on Saturday night, when...
Nov 19, 2017
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TURFBREED acquisition aims to deliver positive change to turf industry
Leading agribusiness TURFBREED Pty Ltd has announced the acquisition of the renowned turf division of Ozbreed Pty Ltd. Commenting on the acquisition, TURFBREED Managing Director...
Nov 13, 2017
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$3.2 million upgrade of Adelaide Park Lands netball facilities begins
A $3.2 million upgrade of netball facilities in the Adelaide Park Lands has commenced this week with the replacement of existing courts, four additional courts, new court...
Nov 9, 2017
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Regupol marks 30 years of flooring products supply
Leading fitness flooring supplier Regupol Australia is this year marking 30 years of operations, supplying the fitness, recreation and sport sectors, as well as the education,...
Nov 8, 2017
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Mattioli launches cost effective commercial pool relining system
Protective coatings leader Mattioli has launched Acquaskin, an innovative and cost effective commercial pool relining system that allows aquatic centres to retrofit protection...
Nov 7, 2017
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SCG Trust appoints new Curator and Grounds Manager
The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has announced the appointment of Adam Lewis as the new Curator of the SCG, just the ninth person to fill the role in the venue’s...
Oct 25, 2017
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Polytan brings Concept to Creation Sports Field Symposium to Melbourne
Polytan is to stage the latest of its Concept to Creation Sports Field Symposiums at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Melbourne on Wednesday 22nd November 2017. Part of a...
Oct 24, 2017
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