News: Surfaces
Naval Point’s recreational area developments to be showcased during SailGP
Christchurch City Council has advised that redevelopment of the popular marine and recreation areas at Naval Point – Te Nukutai o Tapoa continues at pace, with work currently...
Jan 28, 2024
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Green space maintenance across Sunshine Coast impacted by wet weather
While Sunshine Coast Council takes take pride in making sure the region’s parks and gardens look green and great, the ongoing wet and warm weather continues to cause delays and...
Jan 23, 2024
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AFL releases new guidelines on community sport facilities
Looking to build on previous guidance on the development of new sporting facilities and/or those being considered for major refurbishment or redevelopment, the AFL has released...
Jan 22, 2024
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New Plymouth District Council sports turf specialists in demand
Hoping to inspire a new generation sport turf specialists, New Plymouth District Council’s parks staff recently took a dozen young agriculture students from Francis Douglas...
Jan 17, 2024
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Weather impacts maintenance schedules for parks and sportsgrounds in Blue Mountains
Recent heavy summer rain across New South Wales has severely impacted mowing and maintenance schedules of parks and sportsgrounds in the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains City...
Jan 15, 2024
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City of Ballarat funds Hockey facility redevelopment at Prince of Wales Park
The City of Ballarat is funding $1.3 million towards improving the experience and provision of facilities for hockey across the region at the Prince of Wales Park. The project...
Jan 15, 2024
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NPL Victoria’s Melbourne Knights move forward with ground and precinct improvements
National Premier Leagues football club the Melbourne Knights have commenced works on a program of ground and facility improvements at their home venue, the Knights Stadium....
Jan 9, 2024
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Death of sport surfacing expert Malcolm Parkes
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to advise of the death of Malcolm Parkes, Vice President of the Sport and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) and an expert in sport...
Jan 8, 2024
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Landscaping works completed at Yarra Bend Park Regional Netball Facility
Parks Victoria has advised that works to finalise the landscape surrounds at new netball courts in Yarra Bend Park are complete, with the facilities set to open to the public...
Dec 28, 2023
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Polytan New Zealand to upgrade Maidstone Hockey turf in 2024
Upper Hutt City Council advises that the replacement of the Maidstone Hockey turf carpet has been entrusted to Polytan New Zealand Ltd. The current turf, installed in 2012 had...
Dec 26, 2023
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Australia's first Synthetic Turf Recycling Hub on track for April 2024 opening
The coming together of major synthetic turf providers Tuff Group and Sport Group to provide an industry-focused solution to synthetic turf waste in Australia will see RE4ORM,...
Dec 7, 2023
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Cathy Freeman opens new Blacktown sports hub
Olympic legend, Cathy Freeman has today officially opened the Blacktown City Council’s new Blacktown Exercise, Sports and Technology (BEST) Hub. The newly constructed $100...
Nov 18, 2023
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Moira Shire Council undertakes urgent resurfacing at aquatic playground
Moira Shire Council has advised that contractors are on site today and tomorrow (Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th November) at its newly opened Yarrawonga Splash Park undertaking...
Nov 13, 2023
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Smart Connection Consultancy to stage Sports Surfaces Seminars in Melbourne and Sydney
Leading sport facility management consultancy Smart Connection Consultancy is set to stage a pair of Synthetic Sports Surfaces Seminars in Sydney and Melbourne in the coming...
Nov 9, 2023
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California Sports Surfaces mark 70 years of delivering for high-performance sport
2023 marks the 70th anniversary for California Sports Surfaces which, over seven decades, has been delivering innovative, high-performance sports surfaces for events and...
Nov 8, 2023
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Shellharbour Council invites resident input on wet weather policy for sportsgrounds
Shellharbour City residents are encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to Council’s Wet Weather Policy for Sportsgrounds. The Council unanimously endorsed the proposed...
Nov 8, 2023
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Community football grounds in NSW to benefit from FIFA Women's World Cup legacy
The success of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 continues to leave a legacy for football in NSW following the awarding of more than $3.2 million in the NSW Football Legacy Fund....
Nov 5, 2023
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Replacement nears completion of flood damaged Mitchelton Football Club’s synthetic field
The synthetic playing surface of Mitchelton Football Club - located in inner west Brisbane – was destroyed with rubber underlay and sand ballast lifting and rippling in the...
Nov 3, 2023
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Byron Shire Council’s courts win at Tennis NSW Awards
Byron Shire Council has taken out the top spot in the Supporting Tennis - Government category at the Tennis NSW Awards. The Council was recognised for providing outstanding...
Nov 2, 2023
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Masterplan takes shape at Sydney's Rydalmere Park
Community sports teams are set to reap the rewards of an $11 million redevelopment of Rydalmere Park that has delivered major upgrades to existing sporting fields. The project,...
Nov 1, 2023
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aquanale and FSB 2023 trade fairs highlight sustainability
After four days at the Koelnmesse/Cologne Trade Fair venue, the co-located events aquanale and FSB drew to a successful close on last Friday. The two leading International Trade...
Oct 30, 2023
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Artificial turf innovator SYNLawn to showcase sustainable products at FSB 2023
SYNLawn, a leading global manufacturer and innovator of sustainable artificial turf and synthetic surfacing products, is making its debut as an exhibitor at FSB 2023 - the...
Oct 17, 2023
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California Sports Surfaces named official supplier for major Chinese tennis events
California Sports Surfaces (CSS) has been named as the official surface for two major tennis tournaments - the ATP China Open and the Rolex Shanghai Masters men’s tournament....
Oct 17, 2023
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European Commission confirms restrictions on uses of microplastics
In a move likely to impact the use of rubber infill on playground surfaces and artificial sports fields worldwide, the European Commission has announced the implementation of...
Oct 6, 2023
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