News: Surfaces
NSW Planning Minister to investigate alternatives to synthetic grass
Campaigns by community groups objecting to synthetic grass installations at sportsfields has led NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes to prompt his department to…
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Sporting Fields Irrigation Project underway for Shoalhaven
Shoalhaven City Council has announced the completion of three sporting field irrigation and drainage projects across the Shoalhaven. Irrigation systems were installed at Ray Abood…
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adidas creates sustainable sporting field using 1.8 million plastic bottles
Global sportswear giant adidas has built a sustainable synthetic sports field using 1.8 million plastic bottles. Partnering with Miami Edison High School in the US-state of Florida, sited…
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Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces launches scheme to recycle old playground rubber surfaces
Based on a belief that suppliers and users need to establish a way to recycle and reuse rubber wet pour from old playgrounds, NSW-based Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces has launched a…
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Rejuvenated playing fields set to benefit Melbourne’s rugby and A-League teams
Leading innovations into the home training and playing fields at AAMI Park and Gosch’s Paddock are set to benefit Melbourne’s rugby and A-League football teams. Behind the…
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Restoration works begin on ACT sportgrounds in advance of summer season
The ACT Government has advised that all of its irrigated sportsgrounds will be closed from today (Monday 17th September) to Sunday 30th September 2018 to undergo repairs and maintenance.…
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NSW Office of Sport releases guidance on Managing sport surfaces during drought
With sporting fields across much of NSW deteriorating through the current drought, the NSW Office of Sport has released a guidance document on effective management of playing surfaces in…
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New Australian Standard for turf use
After many months of investment in research and trialling from the Australian turf industry, using turf as an erosion control method is now officially listed as an Australian Standard. The…
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