News: Surfaces
Construction underway at Dubbo Athletics Centre
The construction of the Barden Park Regional Centre of Excellence for Athletics in Dubbo, central western NSW, is now underway. The development, which will include a 500-seat...
Aug 7, 2013
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Regupol makes everroll rubber flooring easier to specify
With Regupol (Australia) now a NATSPEC (the National Specification System of Australia) Product Partner, their everroll® collection of rubber flooring is now easily identifiable...
Aug 2, 2013
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Playing surface woes intensifies demand for new Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong authorities are apparently embarrassed over the poor state of the playing surface at the Hong Kong (So Kon Po) Stadium during the recent Barclays Asia Trophy and at...
Jul 28, 2013
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PolySoft basks in the fun at Prince Alfred Park Pool
The recently reopened Prince Alfred Park Pool complex, in the inner Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, incorporates current best practice in sustainability and efficiency including...
Jul 10, 2013
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Bangkok Futsal Arena finally nears kick-off time
Eight months after it was meant to be acting as the main venue for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012, the Bangkok Futsal Arena is finally approaching completion. The 1.3 billion...
Jun 27, 2013
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Suncorp Stadium turf costs the Wallabies?
The playing surface of Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium has been blamed for contributing to Wallabies back Kurtley Beale missing his match-deciding penalty kick in the final moments...
Jun 25, 2013
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PolySoft revitalises kid's club and aquatic play area at Sentosa Island's Palawan Beach
PolySoft and partners CT-Art Creation have revealed details of their latest major project in Singapore, showcasing the safety surface at the Port of Lost Wonder kid's club and...
Jun 21, 2013
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New all-weather pitch opened at St Patrick's College in Kilbirnie
A new artificial turf sportsfield has been opened at St Patrick's College in the Wellington suburb of Kilbirnie. Formally opened at the beginning of June by New Zealand Deputy...
Jun 17, 2013
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Eventfloor Australia helps APP Corporation deliver F1 Grand Prix grass protection and portable floor
Behind the scenes of the annual Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, in March this year Eventfloor Australia helped APP Corporation deliver a range of grass protection...
Jun 16, 2013
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Backing for sport and recreation projects in Far North Queensland
The Queensland Government has backed a range of sports projects and initiatives in Far North Queensland. Thursday (13th June) saw Queensland Sports Minister Steve Dickson open...
Jun 15, 2013
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Turf war over surfaces at 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
With the next FIFA Women's World Cup set to kick off in Canada two years from this week, controversy is surrounding the event organiser's decision to stage all 52 matches at its...
Jun 14, 2013
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New artificial turf surface opens at Sydney United Sports Centre
Sydney United 58 FC is the latest NSW football club to open an artificial turf playing surface with the new field set to benefit both the club and the local community. Sited at...
Jun 12, 2013
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How did they get their new synthetic surface?
With many councils, sportsclubs, schools and playgroups around Australia wanting to install artificial turf and synthetic safety surfaces, delegates at this week's National...
Jun 11, 2013
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South China Stadium gets HK$126 million upgrade
Hong Kong's South China Stadium will undergo a facelift following a donation of HK$126 million from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The redevelopment of the stadium,...
Jun 4, 2013
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New Spurtan BV track opens at Sydney's E.S. Marks Ahtletics Field
Sydney's Centennial Parklands is aiming to contribute to the development of the next generation of national sporting champions with the opening of a new synthetic running track...
May 31, 2013
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Countdown to inaugural National Synthetic Surfaces Conference and Expo
Industry professionals, local authorities and sport clubs and organisations are being urged to register to attend the upcoming National Synthetic Surface Conference & Expo...
May 29, 2013
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International Hockey Federation launches new hockey pitch standards
World hockey governing body, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched its new standard for hockey pitch standards, the 'Handbook of Performance, Durability and...
May 28, 2013
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Work to begin on upgrade of Wellington's Keith Spry Pool
Work on the $6 million upgrade of the Keith Spry Pool in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville will start on 13th June following the signing of a contract with Hawkins...
May 28, 2013
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Toro Australia notes rise in demand for used turf care equipment
Small regional golf courses, rural councils and amateur sporting bodies are increasingly turning to Toro Australia for good quality used turf care equipment to stretch already...
May 21, 2013
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Fraser Park FC welcomes $2 million investment from Federal Government 'special' fund
NSW football club Fraser Park Football Club's plans to upgrade their stadium in the inner suburb of Marrickville have been boosted with the announcement of special Federal...
May 21, 2013
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Global Sport Governing bodies back Synthetic Surfaces Conference and Expo
Australia's first National Synthetic Surfaces Conference and Expo (NSSCE) has received the support of World Governing Bodies for Football (FIFA) and Rugby (IRB), together with...
May 14, 2013
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Maidstone Park Sports Centre officially opened
A significant turnout of invited guests crowded into the renovated Maidstone Park Pavilion last week to take part in the official opening of the Maidstone Park Sports Centre....
May 9, 2013
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Netball takes centre court in Somerville
Three new netball and multi-purpose sport courts, complete with floodlighting, have been opened at the Somerville Recreation Reserve on the Mornington Peninsula. The new courts...
Apr 24, 2013
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Sandown races ahead with track upgrade
Victorian Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has announced a $3.2 million upgrade to bring Sandown Racecourse back to top condition. Dr Napthine said the replacement...
Apr 20, 2013
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