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TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS P 3 WELCOME AND PURPOSE P 41. INTRODUCTION P 52 SYNTHETIC SPORTS TURF EVOLUTION AND BENEFITS P 6 2.1 Evolution of Synthetic Turf for Football P 6 2.2 Benefits of Synthetic Turf Football Codes P 7 2.3 History of Synthetic Sports Turf in Australia for Football Codes P 83. SYNTHETIC SPORTS TURF SYSTEM FOR FOOTBALL P 9 3.1 Introduction P 9 3.2 Performance System P 9 3.3 Civil Engineered Solution P 134. HYBRID TECHNOLOGY FOR FOOTBALL FIELDS P 15 4.1 What is Hybrid Sports Turf? P 15 4.2 Profile Reinforcement P 15 4.3 Types of Systems P 16 4.4 Maintenance Commitment P 18 4.5 Conclusion P 195. SPORTS EMBRACES SYNTHETIC TECHNOLOGY P 20 5.1 Importance of Performance for Football Codes P 20 5.2 Governing Body Standards P 20 5.3 Sports Standards P 21 5.4 The Importance of Testing P 286 PERCEPTIONS AND CONCERNS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY P 29 6.1 Introduction P 297 FINANCIAL INVESTMENT NEEDED P 30 7.1 The Whole of Life Expense Commitment P 30 7.2 Capital Investment and Installation Costs P 30 7.3 Maintenance Costs P 30 7.4 Replacement Costs P 30 7.5 Income Offset Costs P 318 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE P 32 8.1 Introduction P 32 8.2 Key Principles of Maintenance P 329 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOOTBALL FIELDS P 36 9.1 The Importance of Masterplanning P 36 9.2 Multi-sport Designs P 36 9.3 Field Layout and Lines P 36 9.4 Site Assessment Considerations P 37 10 KEY AUSTRALIAN CONTACTS P 39 10.1 Independent Advisory Services P 39 10.2 Key Sports P 39 10.3 Suppliers and Agents P 40 10.4 Independent Testing Institutes P 41 ABOUT SMART CONNECTION CONSULTANCY P 42
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About the Smart Guide Series
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About the Author Martin Sheppard, M.D., Smart Connection Consultancy
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Welcome and Purpose
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1 Introduction
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2 Synthetic Sports Turf Evolution and Benefits
2.1 Evolution of Synthetic Turf for Football
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2.3 History of Synthetic Sports Turf in Australia for Football Codes
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3 Synthetic Sports Turf System for Football
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Performance System
3.2.1 Third Generation Football Turf Yarn
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3.2.3 Carpet Seams and Joining
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3.2.6 Durability Considerations
3.3 Civil Engineered Solution
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3.3.3 Option 1: Free Flowing Aggregate Base
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3.3.4 Option 2: Ag Drains
3.3.5 Option 3: Drainage Cell
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4 Hybrid Technology for Football Fields
4.1 What is Hybrid Grass Sports Turf?
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4.5 Conclusion
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5 Sports Embraces Synthetic Technology
5.1 Importance of Performance for Football Codes
5.2 Governing Body Standards
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5.2.3 The Importance of Testing
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5.3 Sports Standards
5.3.1 Australian Rules Football / Cricket
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6 Perceptions and Concerns within the Community
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7 Financial Investment Needed
7.1 The Whole of Life Expense Commitment
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1. Type of pitch Football 2. Size of area of field 7,810.00 7,810
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Total cost of field
Design $10,000Site establishment, documentation & project management $100,000Sub grade works $13 $101,530Drainage, gutters and concrete works $22 $171,820base pavement or asphalt $45 $351,450synthetic surface with standard infill $38 $296,780shock pad installation $23 $179,630
Pitch Sub total $141 $1,211,210Ancillary Costs Fencing $11 $85,910Lighting 50 100 lux $150,000Equipment $0 $30,000Other
Ancillary costs Sub-Total $11 $265,910Contingency & PM Costs 15% $221,568.00
Total investment $1,698,688
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7.5 Income Offset Costs
Replacement Costs (unit rates based on todays prices)Component Cost per m2 / linear m Cost of this project
Pitch Costs
Removal & disposal of existing synthetic grass surface 2.5 19,525$ Shock pad rectification 3.3 25,773$ Synthetic surface installation 296,780$ Shock pad replacement every 20 years 179,630$
Pitch Sub total $521,708Ancillary Costs Fencing (replace chainmesh) 15,000$ Lighting 48,000$ Equipment 7,000$
Ancillary costs Sub-Total $70,000TOTAL COST FOR FIELD $591,708
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8 The Importance of Maintenance
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Key Principles of Maintenance
8.2.1 Maintenance investment needs to be linked to usage of the fields
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9.1 The Importance of Masterplanning
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9.4.3 Flood Overlay
9.4.4 Detailed Feature Survey
9.4.5 Geotechnical Investigation
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10.1 Independent Advisory Services
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