Specialised Projects

PORTABLE CRICKET WICKETS

The StrathAyr “Drop-In” Portable Cricket Wicket technology enables cricket wickets to be fully prepared off the ground, transported into position and used immediately. Portable wickets solve the problem of having cricket pitches on football and rugby fields and enables wickets to be produced in a controlled environment away from field traffic.

The cricket wickets are transported in one slab (25m long, 3m wide, 200mm deep). The wickets are generally moved with the StrathAyr TransportAyr, a purpose built low floatation machine, which minimizes damage to the outfield.

Where a TransportAyr is not practical crane and a lifting frame may be utilized.

StrathAyr design, manufacture and supply TransportAyr machines to enable installation and removal of drop in wickets. StrathAyr also proudly provide specialist teams to perform TransportAyr work on a contract basis.

Strathayr “drop in” portable cricket wicket Installations include:

MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Melbourne, Australia
StrathAyr install and remove the MCG Drop In Wickets on
a contract basis.
Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
StrathAyr install and remove the Optus Stadium Drop In Wickets on a contract basis.
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
StrathAyr install and remove the Adelaide Oval Drop In Wickets on a contract basis.
North Sydney Oval, Sydney, Australia
StrathAyr install and remove the North Sydney Oval Drop In Wickets on a contract basis.

ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Spotless Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
Otago Rugby Football Club, Dunedin, New Zealand
Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
Lords Ground, Marylebone Cricket Club, UK
Three portable cricket pitch trays have been installed by StrathAyr, with the pitches constructed and maintained by the MCC, as a joint research and development program into the use of this technology under UK conditions.

TRANSPORTAYR

The TransportAyr system is the ultimate tool that has been discovered around the world, from Australia to New Zealand and the UK. This custom designed StrathAyr equipment ensures a sporting field is capable of hosting a range of sports, from rugby to AFL, soccer, cricket and more.

The TransportAyr is self-propelled and can be extended and contracted under its own power. It has full hydraulic motor steering and the ability to load removable wickets/cricket pitches on extendable trailers. It has high toque and high speed drive motors to get the job done effectively and efficiently.

StrathAyr’s interest in resolving the problems associated with the incompatibility of cricket and football sharing a ground was sparked by the advent of World Series Cricket. The company’s first major venue turfing contract resulted from damage caused to the outfield of Waverley Park, Melbourne, by the movement of the concrete tub wickets to the centre of the ground.This world series innovation inspired StrathAyr’s interest and future developments.

READY TO PLAY TURF

StrathAyr MegAyr Turf is a turf replacement products that can be used to increase the usage capability of existing surfaces and to reduce the construction time required for new facilities.

This incorporates ReFlex ® mesh elements to provide remarkable strength and improved grass growth. A nursery stock of these products can be held as insurance against usage damage.

MegAyr Turf is an extremely strong and durable turf product that provides an efficient and cost effective solution for repair of sportsfields, racetracks and high use amenity areas.The turf rolls are 50mm deep and comprised of ReFlex® mesh elements, sand, peat moss and BAyr Root turf. It is supplied in large rolls and easily installed with conventional machinery. The repaired surface can be used immediately for football and rugby codes and within 3 weeks for horse racing.

OUR MEGAYR TURF INSTALLATIONS:

Suncorp Stadium, QLD
Adelaide Oval, SA
Optus Stadium, WA
North Sydney Oval, NSW
ANZ Stadium, NSW
Otago Rugby Football Club, NZ
Lords Ground, Marylebond Cricket Club, UK
Kranji Racetrack, Singapore
Sydney Showgrounds, NSW
Skilled Stadium, VIC
Blue Tongue Stadium, NSW
Moonee Valley Racecourse, VIC
Sydney Cricket Ground, NSW
Hindmarsh Stadium, SA
Yarra Ranges Shire Council, VIC
Kyneton Racecourse, VIC
Various council sportsfields

NETPAVE 25

Netpave 25 is simply laid onto the grass surface and is immediately ready to be used, no excavation or special equipment required. This porous pavement product can be used to provide better traction for vehicles on grass and strengthen the surface against damage.

Netpave 25 is extremely flexible and provides an attractive and stable structure, through which grass can be grown. Being only 25mm thick, Netpave 25 will be almost invisible after 2-3 months of turf growth.

Because of its protective capability, Netpave 25 is ideal for use in turf carparking areas and areas that receive a high amount of foot traffic.

NETPAVE 50

Netpave 50 is a more heavy-duty solution, suitable for car parks, pathways and access routes. To install, sites must be first excavated and a sub-base installed. Netpave 50 is simple to use and install with units connected by lugs and slots. Netpave 50 can be laid on uneven and steep surfaces, without it breaking up.

For best results, Netpave 50 can be filled with gravel or loam, which will stay inside the cells and not migrate. Once Netpave 50 is filled with loam and seeding with grass, the area can be used to bear heavy loads and high foot traffic, without the risk of damage.

Netlon® mesh elements

Netlon® mesh elements are the natural solution for overflow car parking, fire access roads and high-use amenity areas. When Netlon® mesh elements – 50mm by 100mm pieces of flexible polypropylene mesh – are blended uniformly within a rootzone profile the mesh elements reinforce three dimensionally, acting like thousands of springs to improve load bearing ability and resistance to compaction.