News: Surfaces
Sports and Play Industry Association recognises excellence with 2023 Industry Awards
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Awards, recognising member achievements in the design, construction, installation, testing...
Oct 5, 2023
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Penrith’s first all-weather athletics precinct opens following $6.9 million upgrade
Following the completion of a $6.9 million upgrade, Penrith’s Cambridge Park Harold Corr Oval has officially opened as a high-quality athletics precinct featuring an all-weather...
Sep 21, 2023
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NSW budget invests in grassroots sports facilities and confirms Penrith Stadium planning
The NSW Government’s 2023/24 budget will invest $30 million in improving grassroots sports facilities to encourage participation among growth of women and girls through a new...
Sep 19, 2023
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FSB 2023 to present public space, recreation and sport industry’s major international trade fair
Counting down to its staging in the German city of Cologne next month, FSB the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities, is poised to attract...
Sep 18, 2023
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Palmerston Netball and tennis players benefit from California Sports Surfaces installation
California Sports Surfaces' CSS CoolTop system has been installed by the Aertex Group at Palmerston netball and tennis courts. Around 1000 participants from the Palmerston...
Sep 4, 2023
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Junckers offers portable sports floors from 2023 FIBA World Cup for sale
With the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup counting down to its conclusion at the weekend, Junckers, the tournament’s sports floor partner, has advised that it is offering the...
Sep 4, 2023
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ASTMA releases new five year Strategic Plan
The Board of the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) has released its new Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, which it describes as “a significant milestone in our...
Sep 3, 2023
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Shoalhaven community to celebrate completion of $4.8 million upgraded South Nowra netball courts
The Shoalhaven community and netball enthusiasts have been invited to celebrate the completion of South Nowra's upgraded Park Road Netball Courts with a grand opening taking...
Aug 17, 2023
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Life Floor appoints New Zealand representative
Life Floor (Australia and New Zealand) Managing Director Grant Burgess has announced the appointment of FPC (a division of Watershed Ltd) as Life Floor dealer representative for...
Aug 15, 2023
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Agreement to see development of new home for Brisbane football
A new home for football will be delivered in Brisbane’s north under a landmark agreement between Brisbane City Council and Football Queensland. Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner...
Aug 9, 2023
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Four Indonesian venues to host FIFA Under-17 World Cup fixtures
Four Indonesian stadiums are to stage the FIFA Under-17 World Cup which will run from 10th November to 2nd December. The tournament will be held at Jakarta International Stadium...
Aug 9, 2023
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Hills Shire places draft planning agreement for Central Gables Playing Fields on public exhibition
The Hills Shire Council has advised that the draft Planning Agreement and supporting material for the construction of a premier-level hockey facility at the Central Playing...
Aug 7, 2023
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Glass video sports floor makes its debut at Basketball World Cup
The ASB GlassFloor - a high-tech video floor for sport made of glass - premiered at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup held in Madrid between 21st and 23rd July. From the...
Jul 26, 2023
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Life Floor completes retrofitting of safety surface for aqua play zone at Yawa Aquatic Centre
Leading aquatic facility safety surface provider Life Floor has announced the completion of a new floor for the aqua play zone at the Yawa Aquatic Centre on the Mornington...
Jul 25, 2023
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National Sports and Physical Activity Convention keynotes to focus on the value of global mega-events
With Australia advancing through its decade of hosting a series of major international sporting events, the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) will be...
Jul 24, 2023
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Joe Wadkins to address 2023 SAPIA National Conference
Joe Wadkins, one of the world’s leading synthetic turf experts, has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2023 National Conference of the Sports and Play Industry...
Jul 16, 2023
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Brisbane City Council to deliver new pickleball courts in four locations
Taking account of one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, Brisbane City Council is to deliver four new dedicated pickleball courts in its metropolitan area. Advising...
Jul 12, 2023
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Softfall surfaces and shading installations among Darwin playground upgrades
Community consultations and assessments on age and condition informed the upgrades to six neighbourhood playgrounds completed across Darwin’s northern suburbs over the past 16...
Jul 6, 2023
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NT Shade spotlights the benefits of Softfall Rubber in playground surfacing
Darwin-based NT Shade - locally owned and operated by Chris and Michelle Batenburg - design, source and install not only shade cloths but premium surface options to meet an...
Jul 5, 2023
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Home of the Matildas officially opened at Melbourne’s La Trobe University
The Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University - described as the most significant infrastructure accomplishment in the history of Australian football - has been officially...
Jul 3, 2023
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NSW Chief Scientist calls for more research into synthetic sports fields
A newly released report from the NSW Government's Chief Scientist and Engineer has identified significant "knowledge gaps" in relation to the use of synthetic turf in public...
Jun 22, 2023
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Husqvarna launches sustainable robotic solution for Australian commercial turf care management
Husqvarna has launched its ground-breaking robotic solution for commercial turf care management into the Australian market having been successfully introduced to a select number...
Jun 22, 2023
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GreenFields launches first FIH certified dry hockey turf
Global supplier of and innovator in artificial turf for sports fields, GreenFields (a subsidiary of TenCate) has launched Pure EP - the first FIH certified Dry Turf...
Jun 20, 2023
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Major venue upgrades completed at Wellington Stadium ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Wellington Regional Stadium Trust has advised of the completion of a series of venue upgrades ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, kicking off in the city on Friday 21st...
Jun 15, 2023
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