Sports Technology International - Parks and Leisure Australia Smarter Water Conference 27 May

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1 Sports Technology International Parks and Leisure Australia Smarter Water Conference 27 May 2011, Fremantle WA Sports Technology International World leader in the: design; manufacture; and construction of sports facilities STI is about teams and teamwork Part of a large international team of sports surfacing companies Specialist in-house teams ~ project design ~ project management ~ project construction ~ surface research, design and development ~ after construction care and maintenance Specialist teams delivering pretty special projects Multisport Multipurpose Multi-Smart Smart surface options maximising investment Making the most of available resources Synthetic surfaces as water collection systems fun, innovative and functional multipurpose design smarter water use Successful Synthetic Turf Solutions

2 Development Results Sports Suitability STI Product Certification Soccer*** Poligras MFL 60 / 65 FIFA Installations FIFA 1* Certifications Rugby*** Long Pile Surface IRB HIC Regulation 22 Approval Status Cricket** Stabilizing and Performance infill AFL** Soccer*** Poligras Premier FIFA Installations FIFA 2* Certifications Rugby*** Medium Pile Surface IRB HIC Regulation 22 Approval Status Cricket*** Stabilising and performance infill AFL/CA Approved Manufacturer 20mm E-layer Shock Pad AFL*** Hockey*** Poligras Eco HT FIH Product Approval Certification Tennis*** Medium Pile Surface Sand Filled ITF Court Pace Classified Netball** Stabilising infill 10mm E-layer Shock Pad Athletics** Development Results Sports Suitability STI Product Certification Hockey*** Poligras H2Oz FIH Product Approval Certification Netball** Medium Pile Surface Sand Dressed Futsal** Stabilizing infill 12mm E-layer Shock Pad Hockey*** Poligras Olympia FIH Product Approval Certification Netball* Short Pile Surface Infill Free 10mm E-layer Shock Pad Soccer*** Poligras 2035 FIH Product Approval Certification Hockey** Medium Pile Surface FIFA Designed to meet FIFA Quality Cricket* Stabilising and performance infill Concept for Football Turf Certification Futsal* 25mm E-layer Shock Pad or 12mm Foam Underlay *** = Excellent Suitability ** = Very Good Suitability * = Good Suitability *** = Excellent Suitability ** = Very Good Suitability * = Good Suitability Smarter Water Conference 27 May

3 Sports Surface - Whole of Life Costs Sports Surface - Whole of Life Costs Item Natural Turf Synthetic Turf (FIFA 1*) 10 Years Sports Surface - Whole of Life Costs Economic Considerations Natural vs. Synthetic Turf Options Capital and Construction Period Maintenance Period Replacement Costs Construction $315,000 $ 750,000 Maintenance $590,000 $ 290,000 Surface Replacement $ 55,000 $ 400,000 Total Cost $960,000 $1,440, Years Construction $ 315,000 $ 750,000 Maintenance $1,475,000 $ 725,000 Surface Replacement $ 110,000 $ 800,000 Total Cost $1,900,000 $2,275,000. Item Natural Turf Synthetic Turf (20hrs per week 48 weeks (60 hrs per week 52 weeks per year) per year) Total ownership cost $960,000 $1,440,000 (10 years) Hours of use 9,600 31,200 Hourly Costs $ $46.15 (for the same size area m²) Source: Source: Pop-Up Park - the project Pop-Up Park the surface Multi-Smart Projects Joint initiative between Federal, State and Local Government, community and commercial stakeholders Utilise undesirable city area create community space with multiple uses To provide training for 24 unemployed young persons with several permanent positions resulting Multisport and multipurpose community park POLIGRAS 2035 (Soccer and Hockey) STI dual mini football and hockey surface Purposely designed for soccer and hockey Super soft multidirectional monofilament sports fibre Durable surface ideal for high traffic, open community applications

4 Pop-Up Park the outcome POLIGRAS 2035 (Soccer and Hockey) Community project utilising disused commercial land to engage the local community Multipurpose sporting precinct encouraging community health and fitness activity Encourage community pride and ownership of aesthetically pleasing city redevelopment Smarter Water Conference 27 May

5 Hong Kong Football Club - the project Hong Kong Football Club - the surface / construction Hong Kong Football Club - the outcome Upgrade existing natural turf football field Maximize available hours of use (6am to 11pm seven days) Achieve FIFA and IRB certification Ensure suitability of use for juniors through to elite level POLIGRAS Premier RS (Soccer and Rugby) New Generation One Turf System as promoted by FIFA and IRB Use of STI elastic layer shock pad for player safety and comfort Design for high rainfall environment Allow rapid changeover for sports equipment Minimise maintenance requirements of this high use facility New Generation football pitch line marked for Soccer and Rugby FIFA Two Star Certification IRB Regulation 22 Approved Status Hosted International Rugby Test matches Usage in excess of 65 hours per week achieved Showcase facility for long established multi-faceted sports club Water Smart Surfaces Water Smart Surfaces Harvesting water beneath synthetic sports surfaces Drought and Reduced Rainfall Environments Water Smart Projects Clean efficient collection of rain water Maximising use of large surface area Synthetic surfaces used in drought prone environments for reuse to Class A level in infrastructure such as: Custom designed maximising collection Variety of harvesting systems available Harvested water available for use in irrigating gardens and natural turf fields Example of water harvesting system Natural turf irrigation Ablution services Landscape and community green areas Market garden initiatives

6 Water Smart Surfaces High Rainfall Environments Synthetic surfaces used in high rain fall environments: Surfaces not affected by closure due to sodden playing conditions Effective collection of excess water Efficient re-direction of excess water to storm water infrastructure Smarter Water Conference 27 May

7 Kingston Heath Regional Soccer Complex the project Existing Natural Turf Soccer Fields Design, manufacture and construct twin FIFA Two Star certified soccer pitches. Design and construct water harvesting system to assist in irrigation of adjacent natural pitch and recreation areas Kingston Heath Regional Soccer Complex the outcome Water Harvesting Runoff from fields captured and transferred into 2ML storage tank below car park Fields ready for play quickly after rain Natural pitch, recreational areas and garden beds watered Epson Huntley Recreational Reserve the project Replace Existing Natural Turf Soccer Field Design, manufacture and construct FIFA One Star certified soccer pitch Provide a field to allow high usage and lessen impact on existing grass fields during extended low rainfall period Design and construct water harvesting system to assist in irrigation of adjacent natural pitches and recreation areas utilising adjacent dam.

8 Epson Huntley Recreational Reserve the outcome Trinity Grammar the project Trinity Grammar the outcome Water Harvesting Runoff from field captured and transferred into dam Field efficiently drained using simple herringbone system and ag lines During extended rainfall field is usable whilst surrounding fields out Minimal wear despite high usage Existing #3 Sports Field Provide suitable multi-sport surface (poor turf growth on existing) Increase car parking in city location Capture runoff to irrigate traditional main rugby and cricket fields Maximise usage of the area for sports and school recreation activity Area to act as detention area in high rainfall events Multiple Outcome Solution including Water Harvesting New 250 park underground car park Rooftop paying surface for soccer, cricket, athletics and sports courts All runoff captured and piped along car park roof to storage tanks Field meets FIFA, IAAF, AFL/Cricket Australia testing standards Excellent aesthetic appearance as school showpiece Sports Technology International Pty Ltd Factory 3, Dunlopillo Drive Dandenong South, VIC 3175 Australia Phone Fax