News: Surfaces
Etihad Stadium Playing Surface Under Fire
The sight of players slipping and falling during last Fridayâs AFL match between St Kilda and Hawthorn at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium has led to renewed criticism of the venue's...
Jul 28, 2010
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New Cairns Regional Tennis Centre to host Davis Cup tie
Cairns' long-awaited new tennis centre will open in September with the Cairns International, an Australian Pro-Tour event, followed by Australia hosting Belgium in a Davis Cup....
Jul 19, 2010
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Limonta Geo Turf at Marina Bay Singapore
Artificial turf manufacturers Limonta sport's Geo Turf synthetic surface has been chose to cover The Float at Singapore's Marina Bay for the opening and closing ceremonies of...
Jun 25, 2010
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Nike Japan Park faces Objections
US sportswear firm Nike is facing stern objections over plans to create a 'Nike Park' in the Shibuya area of Tokyo. Nike plans to turn a small public park into an area for...
Jun 22, 2010
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HG Sports Turf take on Desso Sports Systems
HG Sports Turf has announced its distributorship of Desso Sports Systems' artificial turf and reinforced natural grass products. Belgium-based Desso Sports Systems design and...
Jun 2, 2010
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Ballarat Regional Football Facility underway
Ballarat City Council has awarded a $1.28 million contract for the second stage of the Ballarat Regional Football Facility to Turf One Pty Ltd. The second stage of the project...
May 24, 2010
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JJ Holland Park upgrade underway
A major $1.3 million rejuvenation of JJ Holland Park in the Melbourne suburb of Kensington is underway. The popular park will undergo a makeover and will be home to Australia's...
May 20, 2010
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First Installations for Organic Synthetic Turf Infill
An innovative organic infill product for synthetic turf is set to be used in new installations at two Australian sportsgrounds. The InfillPro Geo system, from Italian-based...
May 5, 2010
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Recycled-glass turf a 'world first'
A "world first" new turf system is being laid at Nelson City Council's Trafalgar Park in readiness for the Rugby World Cup 2011 and events beyond. The $5.9 million park upgrade...
Feb 4, 2010
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Smart Wins Synthetic Surfaces Work
The Smart Connection Company has begun work with Stonnington Council in developing a synthetic sports surface feasibility study to assess and develop clear strategies for the...
Jan 22, 2010
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Hockey Australia announce Tiger Turf as 'Official Supplier'
Hockey Australia has announced that Tiger Turf will now be the official supplier of synthetic surfaces to Hockey Australia. Among the aspects of the partnership are event...
Jan 8, 2010
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A-League Pitches Cause Concern
Some A-League playing surfaces continue to compromise the quality of the game and potentially undermine player health and safety, according to the latest results of the A-League...
Dec 23, 2009
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Go ahead for Mariners Centre of Excellence
The Central Coast Mariners have been given the green light to become the sole owner of a 12 hectare site at Tuggerah on the NSW Central Coast, paving the way for the...
Dec 21, 2009
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FIFA ensures a level playing field for all
FIFA, football's world governing body, has introduced its FIFA Preferred Producer initiative, a concept aimed at ensuring a consistently high quality of artificial 'football...
Dec 2, 2009
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Schools Building Stimulus Creates Demand for Multipurpose Courts
Synthetic Grass & Rubber Surfaces are reporting that they "been kept very busy" over recent months with projects resulting from the Federal Government's Schools Building...
Nov 23, 2009
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Blatter: Artificial turf is the future
FIFA President Joseph S. (Sepp) Blatter has expressed his support for artificial turf and believes that one day every country will convert to playing on synthetic surfaces. His...
Nov 17, 2009
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Tiger Turf transforms Canberra's premier football venue
ACT Minister of Sport, Andrew Barr, has opened the redeveloped Hawker Football Centre. Redeveloped by the ACT Government in conjunction with Capital Football, this drought...
Nov 16, 2009
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Turf problems Dog Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory has been experiencing problems with the playing surfaces for both its Hyundai A-League and women's W-League games. After Melbourne Victory unexpectedly drew...
Nov 6, 2009
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All New Athletics Stadium for Perth
The all-new Western Australia Athletics Stadium is now in regular use by elite and junior athletes, local sporting groups, schools and spectators. The world-class stadium at AK...
Jul 27, 2009
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Evergreen Synthetic Turf to distribute GreenFields surfaces
The directors of Evergreen Synthetic Turf Pty Ltd, Rob Davey and Tony Volders, have entered into an exclusive agreement with Netherlands-based GreenFields B.V. to supply and...
Jul 24, 2009
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Bluewater Lagoon Enhances Children's Play Area
The children's play area at Mackay's Bluewater Lagoon has been upgraded with a new floor surface. As Gerard Carlyon, Mackay Regional Council's Community Services Director...
Jun 15, 2009
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ANZ Stadium unveils new Grow Light Technology
Sydney's ANZ Stadium has unveiled a new arena lighting system designed to significantly improve turf growth during the harsh winter months. The system, from the...
May 26, 2009
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Five-a-side Revolution starts on Sydney's Beaches
A new five-a-side football centre on Sydney's northern beaches may well mark the start of a transformation of 'small-sided' football in Australia. Transforming formerly...
Apr 27, 2009
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Cricket Stadium Opens at Dubai Sports City
After more than three years and at a cost of US $100 million, the 25,000 seat cricket stadium at Dubai Sports City (DSC) has been officially opened. The opening of Dubai's first...
Apr 23, 2009
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