A series of artificial turf fields turns Casey Fields into a premier sport and leisure facility.
Using FieldTurf Australia turf systems, four new sports courts at Casey Fields in Cranbourne East have established the venue as a top-quality, FIFA-certified site for high-value play in Melbourne’s south-east.
With demand for soccer facilities on the rise, the City of Casey launched a proposal to build the Casey Soccer Centre of Excellence. A project of significance for the region, the scheme consisted of a stadium with a natural turf pitch and a community pavilion with change rooms, plus four synthetic soccer pitches. The facility offers a range of sports amenities that can be utilised for state, regional and local programmes, contributing to an increase in participation and the development of soccer in the local area.
Geared toward both training and match activity, the four floodlit sports fields were outfitted by FieldTurf Australia with FIFA-qualty turf systems to maximise play. Fields one and two were laid with FieldTurf 360XL 50-13 artificial turf, with SBR (ambient rubber) and sand infill and Thermagreen 20 shockpads. Field three was also laid with FieldTurf 360XL 50-13 and Thermagreen shockpads, but received an infill of PureFill natural cork and sand.
One of its most popular synthetic turf carpets, FieldTurf 360XL offers superior natural grass aesthetics and is exceptionally durable. Using it in the Casey Field project guarantees less skin friction and abrasion for players. As one of the most high-performance playing solutions on the market, 360XL is soft, player-friendly and ideal for ball-surface interaction.
Field four was laid with PlayMaster, a carpet-based hybrid grass technology that gives horizontal reinforcement to the natural grass of a pitch. With matting directly installed and grown onsite, PlayMaster turf provided a highly stable surface, enabling safe and optimal playing performance at Casey Fields, along with a natural grass feel for the comfort of players.
Ensuring professional installation and lasting performance, the SBR and PureFill infill used on the project was derived from the best quality materials. Providing safety protection with appropriate cushioning to absorb impact, infill sets the foundation for a field’s performance. Offering traction for players, choosing the right infill is key to offering a playing surface commensurate with natural grass. All infill used at Casey Fields met stringent European requirements. A cost-effective solution, the SBR ambient rubber is non-toxic, while PureFill is an eco-friendly, natural solution that is recyclable and sustainable; harvested from cork oak trees every nine years, without harming the trees.
PureFill cork infill has been proven to help reduce the surface temperature of synthetic turf. It is a solution FieldTurf Australia and Turf One highly recommend when the pitch is used all year long, even during the Australian summer.
As one of the leading manufacturers of synthetic grass in Australia, FieldTurf Australia delivers high-performance systems for sports, landscape and commercial applications. A select member of the FIFA Preferred Producer programme, FieldTurf were the ideal choice to outfit Casey Fields to ensure longevity and high performance for the facility.
Working closely with TurfOne, its professional build partner responsible for installation and construction, FieldTurf designed and manufactured the turf system in its NSW factory. Ongoing care was also factored in, with TurfOne retaining the maintenance contract to sustain the pitches into the future. In addition, the project included the construction of carparks and perimeter fencing, with ball-catching fences, the installation of LED lighting, and linemarking for futsal and junior mini games.
With a pavilion supporting both male and female players and a series of multi-use fields with top-of-the-line surfaces, the Casey Soccer Centre of Excellence has a winning future ahead.
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PROJECT PARTICULARS
Client City of Casey
Location Cranbourne East, Victoria
Consultant SportEng
Contractor Turf One
Lighting BTM Electrical
Sports Equipment HELO Sports
Synthetic Turf FieldTurf Australia
Hybrid Turf FieldTurf Inc (USA)
Photography Saga Creative
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