News: Surfaces
APT Asia Pacific introduce 'win a car' competition for tennis court installers
APT Asia Pacific has launched a competition whereby installers of APT tennis court surface systems between 1st September and 31st December 2016 will get the chance to win a Kia...
Oct 11, 2016
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Ellenbrook Southern Playing Fields and Pavilion get official opening
The City of Swan has celebrated the official opening of the Ellenbrook Pavilion and Synthetic Playing Fields. The largest synthetic sports field development in the Southern...
Oct 5, 2016
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Auckland Council developing New Zealand's first hybrid sports field
Auckland Council is currently installing the first hybrid sports field in New Zealand at the city’s Nixon Park. The installation is part of a three-year, $30 million Council...
Sep 28, 2016
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APT expands with Astroturf and Sportgrass acquisitions
Aiming to build one of the largest and highest quality outdoor sports surfacing companies in the world, global surfacing and coatings manufacturer APT Advanced Polymer...
Sep 20, 2016
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SAPIA awards sport and play construction excellence
At its National Conference held at Sydney’s Q Station on 9th September, the Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) recognised its members’ achievements during the past...
Sep 19, 2016
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Wimbledon Champion opens new Blacktown Tennis Centre
Double Wimbledon Champion, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley has joined City of Blacktown Mayor Stephen Bali, Tennis Australia President Stephen Healy and tennis legends Lesley Bowrey and...
Sep 8, 2016
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Revolutionary stabilisation method for artificial turf and hybrid fields set for Australian launch
An innovative new system for the sub-bases of artificial turf and hybrid fields is set to be launched in Australia at the Sports and Play Industry Association 2016 National...
Sep 8, 2016
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Australian Open extends court surface partnership
Tennis Australia has extended its partnership with California Sports Surfaces as the official court surface provider for the Australian Open and Emirates Australian Open Series...
Sep 4, 2016
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Significant surfacing wins for HG Sports Turf
HG Sports Turf has cemented its position as a global leader in the design, construction, supply and maintenance of elite stadia pitches, by securing two significant new...
Sep 1, 2016
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New artificial turf oval opens in Cranbourne
Cranbourne is now home to Victoria’s second ever full-sized synthetic sports oval, opened at Carlisle Park. Opened today (26th August), the project, jointly funded by AFL...
Aug 26, 2016
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New Life Floor offers safe and durable aquatic surfacing
A new surface designed specifically for wet areas including pool surrounds, water parks, change rooms and showers where people are barefoot is now available in Australia....
Aug 24, 2016
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Mapei Australia to sponsor Sports and Play Industry Association conference
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced that Mapei Australia will be sponsoring their National Conference at the historic Q Station on the northern shores...
Aug 16, 2016
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La Trobe University to develop on-campus sport precinct
La Trobe University, located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora, has begun work on developing a major on-campus Sports Park. With A-League club Melbourne City already housing...
Aug 15, 2016
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Davis Cup tennis returning to Sydney
Sydney will host Davis Cup tennis next month for the first time in five years. The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Play-off tie between Australia and Slovakia will be...
Aug 10, 2016
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Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness installation marks arrival of PLAE sport floor options
The installation of innovative sport and fitness flooring technology in the new David Mortimer High Performance Training Centre at the University of Sydney Camperdown’s campus...
Aug 9, 2016
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Adjuno to revolutionise sporting goods supply chain and product lifecycle management
The Australian Sporting Goods Association has announced a new strategic alliance with sourcing, product lifecycle and supply chain management software experts Adjuno. As part of...
Aug 7, 2016
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Basketball facility opens at Mutitjulu indigenous community in Northern Territory
A new basketball facility has opened at the Mutitjulu indigenous community next to Uluru in the Northern Territory. Completed by Dynamic Sports Facilities and with two donated...
Jul 25, 2016
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China to build 60,000 football fields by 2020
As part of its plans to develop football, China is on track to construct 60,000 new sports fields by the end of 2020. A newly released development plan from the China Football...
Jul 24, 2016
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STRI Group announce Chinese sports turf partnership
STRI Group has taken a major step into the Chinese sports turf market after striking an agreement with Beijing iRENA Group and Shanghai KeHua Sports Promotional Co. to improve...
Jul 21, 2016
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Combined sportsfield and car park opens at UQ St Lucia campus
A remarkable new development combining a new 500-bay casual carpark beneath two full size football/hockey fields has opened at The University of Queensland St Lucia campus. The...
Jul 18, 2016
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Industry recognition for Hamilton turf expert
The man responsible for Hamilton's most precious playing surfaces has been recognised for his contribution to the sports turf sector. H3 Turf Manager Karl Johnson was the...
Jul 4, 2016
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New high performance turf surface operational at historic North Hobart Oval
Hobart City Council’s ongoing upgrades at the North Hobart Oval, which saw a new grandstand opened at the end of last year, has seen the introduction of high performance surface...
Jul 3, 2016
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Record crowd for futsal exhibition event at Melbourne’s State Netball and Hockey Centre
Attracting over 2,000 fans, yesterday’s Futsal Oz Live event at Victoria’s State Netball Hockey Centre was a record crowd for the indoor five-a-side football code in Australia....
Jul 2, 2016
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‘Garden of Eden’ pitch wins turf award
Eden Park has been named as home to the best international cricket pitch of 2016 in New Zealand at the New Zealand National Turf Conference Awards held in Auckland. Prepared by...
Jun 27, 2016
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