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Learn how to prepare your natural turf Field of Play to the harsh months of winter through advices of our Turf Agronomist John Neylan. Read now!

Urban densification negatively impacts our transport networks and places some of our existing Fields of Play under unsustainable stress and strain.

This article is based on the research of Neylan & Nickson (2019), studying Field of Play construction, maintenance and hours of use.

In this blog post, we highlight the best practices to keep your synthetic turf Field of Play performing at its best.

Choosing the right court surface for your tennis court is essential. Learn which options would bring the best experience to tennis players.

A perched water table solution brings various benefits to your natural turf Field of Play. Learn more about what it is and why in our new blog post.

We are pleased to advise that SPORTENG is an active member of the Sports And Play Industry Association (also known as SAPIA) for 2020-2021.

These forms of improving drainage have some common elements but are in fact quite different systems. This article outlines the differences between them.

Many different practice enclosures are available to councils and cricket clubs. Learn which one is the most adapted to your situation!

A sand carpet profile assures a well-drained profile, providing a dry and durable surface allowing a high standard of play. Learn more.

A sand slit drainage system is a low cost option for improving the drainage capability of an existing Field of Play. Learn more.

The performance of a playing surface profile is heavily reliant on the relationship between the sand specification and profile thickness. Learn more.

Rootzone growing medium plays an essential role in natural turf Field of Play quality, and helps avoiding turf damages. Learn more.

3D modelling in civil engineering is an essential tool, both for engineers and clients. It helps clients get the best outcome for their Field of Play.

Learn how SPORTENG developed a bespoke pavement design to address the soil conditions of the Perry Park in Brisbane.

To answer the ever-increasing demand of natural turf playing quality, designs are becoming more complex, with full engineering specifications and drawings.

Natural vs synthetic turf: SPORTENG helps you decide which option is best for your project.

Why use rubber infill for football fields? Different infill solutions exit for artificial/synthetic turf. SPORTENG helps you understand the differences and make the best choice for your field or turf. 

This FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about irrigation and water source systems, system design, and bust a few myths along the way ;)

Why is it important to carry out a proof roll when building out a field of play? Learn what to look for and what to do if a surface fails the proof roll.

Jarrod Hill, CEO, talks about why he and Gray Canning (COO) brought SPORTENG, a boutique engineering company, into existence.