Media Release - Work Begins on Warringah's Sporting Revolution

Work has officially begun on the new synthetic surface at Cromer Field No. 1.

Warringah Mayor, Michael Regan, turned the first sod on Cromer 1, which will be the first field to receive the latest generation synthetic surface 'Fieldturf Revolution' in Australia.

In addition to the new synthetic surface at Cromer Field 1, Council will also commence construction of a fifth sports field at Cromer Park later in 2012, this will be the first new sports field built in Warringah in over 20 years.

"The new synthetic surface and the creation of our first new sportsfield in decades marks a historic occasion for Warringah's sport lovers," said Mayor Regan.

"The Revolution surface will handle up to three times the amount of games than a grass field and in wet weather," he continued.

"Sixty hours of sport a week can be played on this surface as opposed to around 20 hours on a grass field.

"The increased capacity at Cromer will enable other fields to be rested, improving their quality.

"This is a win for all people who use Warringah's sportsfields – in all codes."

"And there's an added benefit for the environment because we’ll be able to capture water from the surface and use it to irrigate the nearby grass fields.

"We won’t be using as many fertilisers, which is great for the health of the Dee Why Lagoon catchment."

The improvements to Cromer will involve moving 3000 cubic metres of earth which will be used to level out and improve other sportsfields in Warringah.

Council has budgeted for more than $3 million dollars in improvements to sporting grounds over the next 18 months. This includes the new synthetic surface, an extra field and lights at Cromer as well as rectification works and lighting improvements across Warringah.

CROMER'S SYNTHETIC SURFACE

• Carried out by Turf One Pty Ltd, a leading sportsfield construction specialist
• First use of new Fieldturf Revolution Synthetic Surface System in Australia
• Offers unparalleled performance, drainage and durability
• The new surface will allow usage up to 60 hours per week
• Water captured at site to be recycled and used to irrigate other fields