WILLIAM TAYLOR MEMORIAL SPORTS FIELD
Thorneside, Australia
Project Summary
A new four-lane cricket facility at William Taylor Memorial Sports Field in Thorneside, delivered for Redland City Council as part of the wider upgrade of the precinct. The facility runs 35m long x 14.4m wide with fully retractable lane nets, so the whole area can be opened up for multi-use, and double gates in the chain mesh perimeter swing open for bowlers who need a longer run-up. Non-directional green and hybrid synthetic grass plays the same whichever way the space is used, a full netting roof keeps everything enclosed, and black painted posts with black PVC mesh give the facility a clean finish.
Objectives
- Deliver a new four-lane cricket facility as part of Redland City Council's precinct upgrade.
- Allow the whole area to open up for multi-use when cricket is not on.
- Give bowlers the option of a longer run-up.
- Achieve a clean, consistent finish across the facility.
Key Features Delivered
- Facility of 35m long x 14.4m wide with four lanes.
- Fully retractable lane nets so the area can be opened into one space.
- Chain mesh perimeter with double gates that swing open for longer run-ups.
- Non-directional green and hybrid synthetic grass that plays the same in any direction.
- Full netting roof enclosure.
- Black painted posts with black PVC mesh for a clean finish.
Outcomes & Benefits
- Multi-use: Retractable nets turn four cricket lanes into one open training area.
- Playability: Non-directional turf gives a consistent surface however the space is configured.
- Containment: A full netting roof keeps every ball inside the facility.
- Presentation: Black posts and PVC mesh match the quality of the wider precinct upgrade.
Project Metrics
- Client:
- Redland City Council
- Dimensions:
- 35m x 14.4m
- Lanes:
- 4
- Surface:
- Non-directional green and hybrid
- Finish:
- Black posts, black PVC mesh