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Auckland City Council Project: Albany Stadium Pool Stone chip was wreaking havoc at an Auckland City Council swimming pool. SmartGrass was the solution. Stone chip was wreaking havoc at an Auckland City Council swimming pool. SmartGrass was the solution.

The challenge

Stone chip was wreaking havoc at the Auckland City Council swimming pool – Albany Stadium. An outdoor seating area laden with the stone chip was blocking drains, finding its way inside the facility and was generally an eye saw. SmartGrass was called on by Auckland City Council to revamp the outdoor seating area with turf that would upgrade its appearance, be comfortable for bare feet, withstand use as a bike parking area, resolve the maintenance costs associated with damage caused by the stones and most importantly, provide excellent drainage next to the swimming pool.

The solution

SmartGrass installers assessed the 25m x 3m site and created a plan to excavate and remove the existing stone chip and create a solid permeable base. All SmartGrass products are extremely durable and Oasis 35 was selected for its neat appearance, suitability to high foot traffic and 5x faster drainage. The site safe registered installation team at SmartGrass managed the project and completed it exactly to the client’s specifications and timeframe, as well as meeting all health and safety requirements. 

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SmartGrass is New Zealand’s artificial turf specialist.

Our mission is to revolutionise landscapes and enhance the way Kiwis live & play.

We are the supply, install, and maintenance specialists of artificial turfs, matched to our clients needs. That, while looking like real grass, we solve the ongoing aesthetic, economic and environmental costs associated with real lawn and other surfaces.

Our projects range from small residential lawns to large international-grade sports facilities. SmartGrass also supplies products to the landscaping and building industries.

Our headquarters is located in Christchurch, with franchises operating nationwide.

SmartGrass is a new type of artificial grass that is realistic, durable and environmentally friendly. Real grass can be a hassle with constant mowing, maintenance, mud and weeds. SmartGrass is the long lasting alternative – giving you an enduring outdoor living space you can feel proud of.

SmartGrass is constructed with up to six different natural coloured blades. These are as long as 40mm, giving a luxurious look and feel (even with the brown bits!)

SmartGrass is not like the old ‘astroturf’ – in fact you’ve probably seen SmartGrass without realising, because it appears so real.

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