Sports Field Repairs

Why do we repair sports fields?

Sports fields deteriorate due to wear and tear during sporting seasons. Your council repairs sports fields in spring and autumn, so that our fields are ready for another busy sporting season. It's very important, for the quality of the playing surfaces in subsequent years, that these renovations are successful.

When do we repair fields?

Between 1 September and labour weekend each spring; and again at the end of March and mid April in autumn. This happens every year. Most sports fields are closed for play during these times, and signs advising of this are placed on or around closed fields.

 What works are carried out?

Generally sports fields will need physical works to aerate the soil, so the grass (turf) can grow strong and healthy. There is usually re-soiling to repair holes, and re-levelling of playing surfaces. Under-sowing new grass is an important part of the renovation process and it's essential that the tender young shoots of the new grass are protected from damage during the early weeks of their life. Often a field just requires a rest period.

How much does it cost?

Your council spends thousands of dollars repairing sports fields every year. A lot of good work can be undone by people using the sports fields during the repair time. Please help us by keeping off the playing surfaces during the time they are closed for repairs.

Alternative venues

Pre-season training and end of season catch up games must be booked through Councils Parks Booking System through Council's 24 hour call centre. When the fields are not available, there are often alternatives which Council can assist in providing.

Booking

Any use of councils sports fields including training, competition and social purposes, must be booked through councils booking system

Sports field bookings (09) 836 8075