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Delivering Greatness: The Veneto Club Project

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Tight deadlines and even tighter site access. These were just some of the challenges we had to overcome with this project for the Veneto Club, a project supported by the State Government through the North East Link Project. Thankfully, these obstacles were nothing new for our experienced Tuff Group crew and we were able to power through them and deliver two elite synthetic pitches for our clients.

Working as a subcontractor for Mainbrace Constructions, we were able to provide the full construction package. This included all the earthwork, fencing, lighting and surrounding landscape and concrete work. With a lot of work planned, a tight turnaround time and even tighter access to the site we knew this wasn’t going to be an easy build. Not to mention, we encountered subgrade issues that needed to be addressed to ensure the structural integrity of the base. Fortunately, we had multiple trades working side by side to help each other which made it easier to take on each challenge as they came up.

With the high level of importance of the client and significance of the project to the club and the wider community, we assigned some of our very best to carry out this project. Industry veteran and Tuff Group Commercial Operations Manager Travis Knight led the charge to help our team deliver the high standards Tuff Group is known for. Anthony Rodriguez, Ryan Wilson, Garth Andrews, John Raymond, and each member of our crew also made key contributions and put in long hours to get the job done right and on time. From the moment this project began in October 2020 our team hit the ground running until the day it was completed in March 2021.

Everyone involved with the project was very happy with the final outcome, as the resulting ‘A’ Grade facility puts the existing pitch to shame. Not to mention, the new facility opens up a wide range of benefits for our clients and the local community as they now have a top-tier facility they can use for 60+ hours a week enabling many grades of footballers the opportunity to showcase their skills on a daily basis. The Veneto Club will also have the luxury of potentially leasing the field out at various stages to gain an even greater return on investment.

Overall, the project was a complete success and a great example of what is possible when you put a team of people who are dedicated to delivering greatness.

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Going All In for ACT and Nicholls School

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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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Achieving Excellence Together: Building Birralee Primary School’s Multi-Sport Facility

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When education professionals whose main objective is to achieve excellence together collaborate with an organisation that pursues greatness always, you can expect amazing things to happen. That is exactly what occurred when the Tuff Group team was given the chance to design and install a multi-sport field for Birralee Primary School.

Working hand in hand with the wonderful staff of the school, Sales Manager Malcolm Coutts and Project Manager Brennan Meyer were able to deliver an amazing multi-sport field for the promising young students of Birralee Primary. From selecting the project area to choosing the design and colours to use, everything on the site was the result of excellent teamwork.

However, teamwork alone was not the only requirement for achieving greatness with this project. Equally important, was the level of quality of the products we used. That is why we chose to utilise our Tuff Play 40 product for the playing field, our FastPRO HF 18 for the running track and the TuffPRO Cricket for the cricket pitch. The project took eight weeks to complete and was accomplished with only minimal issues.

The result was a facility that we can truly be proud of. “To see what the site was like when I first went out to what it looks like now has been amazing thanks to all who were involved,” Malcolm said. According to him, the site was originally a dust bowl during summer and a mud bowl in winter. Now, however, the school finally has a field they can use 365 days of the year, rain, hail, or shine.

Assistant Principal, Tanya Burton was also very satisfied with their new facility, saying “It looks Amazing! Thanks to you and your team we are very happy. Malcolm and Brennan have been great at managing the site and we really appreciated their professionalism and work.”

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Weathering the Storm: Building Morwell’s First AFL-Certified Synthetic Field

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Embarking on a full design and construction of an elite sports field is already a challenging task but imagine building it during times of inclement weather. That is what we had to face when we were awarded the project to build an AFL/FIFA certified synthetic field for the Morwell Recreation Reserve, a first for the region. Thankfully, Tuff Group consists of ‘tuff’ people and it would take more than rain or any other inclement weather conditions to keep us from delivering a high-quality field for the Latrobe City Council and the local community.

Heavy downpours during the project period drenched the subgrade and wreaked havoc on the site. It came to a point wherein we had to push back our timeline and let the site dry out on its own accord if we wanted to deliver the level of quality we are known for. Good thing for us, we tasked Project Manager Brennan Meyer and site manager Anthony Rodriguez, to take on this project. Two people who live near the area and were familiar with the terrain and weather conditions. With their help, we were able to get the project back on track.

We were also extremely fortunate to have found such great clients in Latrobe City Council who shared our perspective and appreciated our efforts to deliver an elite quality facility despite the massive challenges we had to face.

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Once the rain stopped and the site cleared, we immediately got back to work and chose to install an elite all-weather surface using our extremely durable Superb 60 product made from a high-quality C8 polymer. It was a great boon for the local community as they now had a high-class sporting facility to host events in that was available all year round. The new facility also offered over 60 hours of usage per week, helping take the strain away from Morwell Recreation Reserve’s natural AFL field.

Overall, the project was extremely well received by both the Latrobe City Council and the local Morwell community. Their passion and support for this project really helped us deliver a facility that all can truly be proud of. It was also quite fulfilling to witness the field put to good use when the overall venue hosted an AFL practise match between St Kilda & Hawthorn right after the new synthetic fields official opening.

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Pursuing Greatness: ABC’s Rooftop Terrace

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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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Delivering a First for Frankston

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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.