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Going All In for ACT and Nicholls School

November 12, 2020 by Tuff Turf

Our team is no stranger to large, challenging projects. As a matter of fact, we thrive on them. That is why when we signed on to work with ABA Construction Management for a reconstruction project for Nicholls School, we all put our game faces on. This project was a very special one as it involved several key stakeholders, including the ACT Government. It consisted of a massive reconstruction of two FIFA-certified fields which incorporated a running track around the perimeter of one of the fields. A tremendous feat to say the least. Especially considering we had to do it all under the intense heat of the warm Canberra Summer. Thankfully, our team dug in their heels and overcame every challenge to deliver a high-quality facility that continues to shine in Australia’s Capital.

The project began in late November 2018 and was completed in March 2019. ABA Construction Management took over project management on behalf of the ACT Government, while Tuff Group was involved in the uplift, disposal and re-purpose of the existing surfaces, the rectification work required on a free draining aggregate base and the supply and installation of the two fields. For this project, we installed our VMAX50 system with a shock pad and sand/SBR infills. This resulted in a highly durable and visually striking surface that both looks and plays exactly like an elite playing field.

All in all, the project ran smoothly, but it was not free of difficulties. We had a tight timeline and access to the site was a big challenge. Especially when one considers the number of materials that had to be taken out of the old field, and the new materials that had to go in for its reconstruction. This slowed things down considerably. However, thanks to the help of ABA Construction Management who built a site-specific track which involved 300 metres of temporary fencing through a community cricket field, we were able to overcome any major issues.

At one point, we even had most of our senior team on-site at one time to ensure the project is delivered as promised. This included Travis Knight our Commercial Operations Manager, Gavin Longworth National Construction Manager, Matthew Wood and John Raymond our leaders of installation and the ever-reliable Garth Andrews our Maintenance Manager. The team went all in to ensure this project met the Tuff Group standard and it shows in the end result.

The ACT Government and ABA Construction Management were both ecstatic with the new facility. Not to mention, Nicholls school who gets to use it on a regular basis during school days. It was also a big win for the local community who have access to the facility to host events, soccer games and the various runners who get to use the track. In the end, it was a project that our team will always be proud of.

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Filed Under: Installation, News, Soccer, Synthetic Turf Tagged With: ACT Government, FIFA Certified Field, Nicholls School, Synthetic Field, synthetic grass, Tuff Group, VMAX50

Pursuing Greatness: ABC’s Rooftop Terrace

November 3, 2020 by Tuff Turf

It doesn’t matter what size the project, the Tuff Group team will deliver the same high-quality result. It’s in our company ethos – Greatness. Always. That’s why when we were tapped by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to deliver a rooftop project that looked extremely smart and crisp, our team went at it with the same gusto and meticulous attention to detail as they would when installing turf at a prominent stadium.

This project was the first to ever utilise our green and white texturised monofilament products, making this rooftop terrace truly one of a kind. Tuff Group veterans Luke Manning and AJ worked only a couple of days for this installation, but the project required rigorous focus and a lot of patience to ensure perfection. The end result was worth all the effort as they were able to accomplish a unique and beautiful space for one of the country’s most prominent broadcasting giants.

The client was ecstatic seeing their previously grey and drab space transformed into a vibrant sanctuary, one that requires little to no maintenance and will last for many years to come.

All in all, this project goes to show the amazing heights that we can reach when we think outside the square and if we continue pursuing greatness – always.

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Filed Under: Installation, Light Commercial, News, Synthetic Turf Tagged With: ABC, synthetic grass, synthetic turf, Tuff Group

Delivering a First for Frankston

September 4, 2020 by Tuff Turf

Helping build elite quality sports fields isn’t a first for Tuff Group. However, for the Frankston City Council, the Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve was the first official AFL and FIFA certified field they’ve ever had. That’s why we consider ourselves lucky to be part of such a historic project.

Frankston City Council Project Manager, Ashish Bhavsar and Capital Works Delivery Coordinator Rob Savoia, were extremely passionate and dedicated to the project. They invested their time and effort to work hand in hand with our team, ensuring that the project becomes not just the city’s first FIFA and AFL certified sports field, but also one of its best.

From design to construction, our team led by Vincent Bonasera worked hard to deliver the level of quality that Tuff Group is known for. Despite facing many challenges brought on by Melbourne’s severe weather which caused some delays, they were able to overcome and fully complete the project last December 2019 — and the end product was a sight to behold. The field had a 50mm monofilament/fibrillated combined synthetic turf product with sand & TPE infill on a 14mm preformed shock pad. This meant it was ready for the long term.

After seeing the results of our efforts, the Frankston City Council was ecstatic about their new sports field. Even Phil Cantillon, the CEO of Frankston, went to social media to express his thoughts on the project, saying “it looks fabulous doesn’t it.” And we couldn’t agree more. In fact, we will make sure to keep it looking that way as maintenance of the new field will be handled by none other than our long term maintenance expert, Garth Andrews of the Tuff Group Maintenance Team.

So the next time you see yourself in Frankston, drop by the Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve and see the city’s first-ever AFL and FIFA certified sports field.

Filed Under: Multi Sport, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve, Frankston City Council, Multi Sport, synthetic grass, Tuff Group

Essendon North takes shape…

October 7, 2019 by Ned Coten

When Essendon North Primary School determined that they wanted to deliver a better experience for their students, they turned to Tuff Group for a solution. 

Looking to transform the environment in which their children could undertake physical activity, the school undertook to provide new football and field and netball court, a basketball court, rubber play areas, and athletics facilities including a long jump and running track. 

The finishing touches are added to the Multi Sport facilities at Essendon North Primary School

The school now has a soccer pitch and two netball courts surrounded by a four lane running track. In addition, a number of hopscotch courts have been installed around the edges of the running track and a large courtyard area has been filled with letters of the alphabet. A long jump facility including a sandpit required special planning to ensure that it could be fitted in with other facilities. 

The diverse range of inclusions on this project fitted Tuff Group perfectly. With construction work already competed, the Tuff Group installation team led by Matt Wood set up the facility for a complex installation.

Matt and his team laid the soccer pitch and netball fields cutting in a significant amount of line work, a job requiring precision and great care. Installation of the hopscotch areas were also complex, requiring a significant amount of cutting to deliver an environment where children can enjoy hours of play. 

The area containing the alphabet was challenging to complete. Metal templates were used cut out the shapes of the letters and different coloured grass was installed. While the cutting is highly skilled, ensuring that the glue does not come through on to the grass and interfere with the look and feel of the finished surface was critical. Soft rubber was installed under the play area and a number of large viewing tiers were finished with grass to provide a spectator area for students and parents. 

At the completion of the job, Matt spoke about his experience completing Essendon North Primary School’s facilities.

“This is the kind of work I love”, said Matt. “Over the past 20 years, I have installed hundreds of fields in schools just like this one. The complexity required in the cutting, gluing and installation of this facility is exciting and engaging. This school who now have the facilities that the students can use for years to come no matter what kind of activity they wish to pursue. Its a job both the School and our team are very proud of.”

Tuff Group National Operations Manager Travis Knight said that Essendon North Primary School was typical of the complex type of work that Tuff Group is best suited to. 

“We have a full of range of experts across design, engineering, construction, installation, and maintenance”, said Knight. 

“We have the team to be able to deliver a complex project like this, including experts in grass, rubber and acrylic installation. We did not undertake the construction work for this job, but we have a highly capable team that can do this when and where required across Australia. We’re looking forward to seeing this school enjoy the benefits that Tuff Group is able to deliver”, said Knight. 

Maintenance of this surface and any other new surface is critical for the performance and life span of the installation. While great care is taken to ensure that the turf is securely laid and that the sand and then rubber infill is perfectly spread to ensure the best playing surface, this will need maintenance over time. 

Tuff Group Maintenance Division headed by long term maintenance expert, Garth Andrews and has teams on the road in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane ready to ensure that facilities like Essendon North will look just as good in the future as they do now. 

Filed Under: Multi Sport, News, Synthetic Turf Tagged With: Essendon North Primary School, Multi Sport, synthetic grass, Tuff Group

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