News: Environment

Brisbane 2032 architecture alliance looks to encourage use of sustainable timber for new venues

Australian design practice Buchan has announced a partnership with Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei and USA-based sports architects HKS with the aim of encouraging the use of sustainable timber…

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Aug 30, 2023 Design / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Lack of snow forces cancellation of Australian Interschools Championships

Fragile and limited snow cover at Victoria's Mount Buller’s has forced organisers to cancel the 2023 Australian Interschools Championships. The decision follows a Buller Ski…

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Aug 29, 2023 Education / Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

ARV announces line up for 2023 Industry Conference

Set to address six key streams - leadership, technology/communications, the workplace, diversity/equity/inclusion, people and assets - Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) is counting…

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Aug 22, 2023 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Green Sports Alliance launches new guide for building sustainable venues

The Green Sports Alliance has released its latest 'Play to Zero Playbook, Building for the Next Generation', showcasing innovative approaches to constructing and renovating sports…

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Aug 2, 2023 Design / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

FSB 2023 trade fair to focus on sustainability in global sport and recreation

With preparations in full swing for FSB - the global industry event for public space, sport and recreation facilities - the halls of Koelnmesse in the Cologne trade fair grounds are being…

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Jul 26, 2023 Environment / Play / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Timber gains increasing acknowledgement as a primary construction material for sport and leisure facilities

Used as a building material for thousands of years, the value of timber as a sustainable construction material for sport and leisure facilities is gaining renewed recognition with a number…

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Jul 25, 2023 Aquatics / Design / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Alpine School delivers snow adventures and survival skill activities for NSW scouts

Scouts NSW has shared that across the state, scouts engaged in impressive snow adventures and survival skill activities as part of Scouts NSW's Alpine School held from 10th-16th July.…

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Jul 18, 2023 Education / Environment / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Gympie Netball granted $2.4 million to rebuild flooded courts and clubhouse

Joint funding of $2.4 million from the Australian and Queensland Governments will allow Gympie Netball Association to rebuild its flood-ravaged courts, lights and club facilities to…

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Jul 14, 2023 Environment / Finance / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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