All Weather

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All Weather Natural Turf Systems
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Incorporating ReFlex mesh elements StrathAyr
Purpose Built Machinery
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StrathAyr Track Systems
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StrathAyr History

• 30 years in racetrack turf development
• Contractor and supplier to racing industry since
  1970s
• Development of proven turf technology
• International leader in turf research,
  development and installation
• Track record in major racetracks internationally
• Happy Valley Racetrack (Hong Kong) AUSTRALIAN
  TRACKS Kilmore Racetrack
• Sha Tin Racetrack (Hong Kong) Moonee Valley
  Racetrack Tasman Park Racetrack
• Kranji Racetrack (Singapore) Sandown Racetrack
  Victoria Park Racetrack
• Royal Randwick Kensington Track Seymour
  Racetrack
• Flemington Racetrack Elwick Racetrack

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Target Objectives for Racetracks
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• ALL WEATHER
• SAFETY FOR JOCKEYS HORSES
• CONSISTENCY
• LOW MAINTENANCE
• LONGEVITY
• COST EFFECTIVE

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StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
ALL WEATHER
- There has never been a wet weather race
meeting cancellation on a StrathAyr racetrack
- Drainage capability designed to suit local
conditions
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SAFETY FOR JOCKEYS HORSES
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
- Jockeys feel secure when galloping horses -
Increased surface consistency - No surface
water - reduced vision impairment to jockeys -
Galloping horses feel secure - Dramatic
reduction in injuries Singapore Turf Club Non
catastrophic injuries reduced by 55. Reduced
from 3.1 to 1.4 per 1,000 starts - There has
never been a hard or fast rating on a StrathAyr
Track System
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CONSISTENCY
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
- Consistency throughout the track surface - Less
variation due to weather conditions - Never hard
or fast - No race meeting cancellations due to
track surface - Resolves difficulties with pre
race watering decisions - Rain following
irrigation does not cause a problem
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LOW MAINTENANCE
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• - Fertilising requirements light and frequent
• - Facilitates the use of lower quality water
• - Water savings perched water table profile
  encourages deep roots and over all water usage
• Maintenance requirements are different for a
  sand reinforced profile but unlike what
• some may think require less water during summer
  months than the alternate
• conventional type of profile
• Ian Trevethan, Senior Manager (Tracks), Singapore
  Turf Club (Former Track Manager, Moonee Valley
  Racecourse)
• - Reduced manual repair after racing (reduced
  filling of divots)

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LONGEVITY
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• - Independent reports indicate more than twice
  the life expectancy of a conventional track

Conventional Track 15 years
StrathAyr Track 30 years
- Reduced need for major refurbishment and
improves income
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COST EFFECTIVE
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
- More race meetings - Faster recovery
following racing - No race meeting ever
cancelled due to track condition - Reduced
maintenance costs - Longevity of track life (30
years ) - Increased wagering - natural turf
track attracts more betting
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• THE TECHNICAL SIDE
• StrathAyr Track Systems
• incorporating ReFlex mesh elements

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StrathAyr Track Systems Incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
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ROOTZONE LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
- Owned by StrathAyr - Specialised rootzone
hydrology technology
StrathAyr RootZone testing technology has been
licensed to Ground Science Pty Ltd in Victoria,
Australia
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StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• - ALL WEATHER (better drainage)
• - RESISTS COMPACTION (extends track life)
• - BETTER GROWTH (increased usage)
• - SAFER FOR JOCKEYS AND HORSES (lower potential
  for injury)
• CONSISTANT TRACK RATINGS
• PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY

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StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
ALL WEATHER - IMPROVED INFILTRATION

• Texas AM University Research
• Conclusion This suggests that mesh element
  inclusion provides better soil water infiltration
  and percolation, but not at the detriment of soil
  moisture

Infiltration Rate Comparisons
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RESISTS COMPACTION
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
ReFlex mesh elements reinforce three
dimensionally, acting like thousands of springs,
to improve load bearing and resistance to
compaction - resulting in extend life of the
track profile
LOAD BEARING
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StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
RESISTS COMPACTION
- Increased surface consistency - Cushioning
effect on impact - Surface never rated hard or
fast
Clegg Hammer Comparisons
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StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
BETTER GROWTH
- Rapid recovery after usage - Reduced usage
damage - Increased moisture retention -
Increased root zone aeration - Compaction
relieved by spring back of mesh elements
Turf Recovery
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SAFER FOR JOCKEYS AND HORSES
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
Andrew F. Clarke BVSc (hons) PhD October 2007
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CONSISTANT TRACK RATINGS
StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• - Surface never rated hard or fast
• - Minimal heavy tracks
• I use the StrathAyr for gallops whenever I can
  because that helps to ease the wear and tear on
  their legs
• Master Australian Trainer, Bart Cummings

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StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY
StrathAyr MixAyr - preparing mesh element / sand
/ peat moss matrix
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StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY
StrathAyr FeedAyr and StrathAyr PaveAyr -
installing matrix layer
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StrathAyr Track Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY
StrathAyr SpreadAyr - spreading 10mm topping layer
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StrathAyr Track Systems Incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
INSTALLATIONS
Moonee Valley Racetrack Melbourne, Australia
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INSTALLATIONS
StrathAyr Track Systems Incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
Sha Tin Happy Valley Racetracks, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jockey Club pioneered the use of
mesh elements in sporting surfaces
Trevor McKee,Trainer of Sunline I think the
mesh element tracks at Moonee Valley and Sha Tin
provide exceptionally good racing surfaces and so
does Sunline. She has won five out of five at
Moonee Valley and one out of two at Sha Tin.
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INSTALLATIONS
StrathAyr Track Systems Incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
Kranji Racetrack, Singapore
Malcolm Thwaites, Champion Singapore trainer
Kranji has a lovely surface and is a lovely
track. The going is generally good and, at
worst, yielding. It is a fair track too, because
every horse has a chance of winning. Danny
Khoo, Leading Singapore Racing Correspondent
The Kranji Racecourse is one that Singapore can
be proud of because it is comparable with any in
the world. The racing surface is excellent and
durable as our first season of racing showed.
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• THERE IS ONLY ONE
• STRATHAYR TRACK SYSTEM
• Contact StrathAyr or your nearest distributor

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StrathAyr Stadium Systems
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StrathAyr History

• 30 years in stadium turf development
• Contractor and supplier to major sporting
  facilities since 1970s
• Development of proven turf technology
• International leader in turf research,
  development and installation
• Track record in major stadiums internationally
• Reliant Stadium, Houston SEVEN (7)
  AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE STADIUMS
• Commonwealth Games Stadium, Malaysia Sydney
  Olympic Stadium
• Tad Gormley Stadium, New Orleans Credit
  Union Australia Stadium
• Urban Ventures, Minneapolis Parramatta
  Stadium
• WIN Stadium
• Suncorp Stadium
• Sydney RAS Showgrounds
• Robina Stadium (under construction)

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Target Objectives for Stadiums
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• ALL WEATHER
• SAFER FOR PLAYERS
• CONSISTENCY
• LOW MAINTENACE
• LONGEVITY
• COST EFFECTIVE

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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
All WEATHER
- There has never been a wet weather
cancellation on a StrathAyr sportsfield -
Drainage capability designed to suit local
conditions
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SAFER FOR PLAYERS
StrathAyr Stadium Systems Incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
My Playing career, and possibly my life, was
saved by the softness of the surface. Jason
Dunstall, AFL Player Jason Dunstall trained
three nights and played the weekend following
this dramatic nosedive
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CONSISTENCY
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
- Consistency throughout the playing surface -
Less variation due to weather conditions - Never
hard
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LOW MAINTENANCE
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• - Fertilising requirements light and frequent
• - Facilitates the use of lower quality water
• - Water savings perched water table profile
  encourages deep roots and over all water usage

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LONGEVITY
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• - Independent reports indicate more than twice
  the life expectancy of a conventional player
  surfaces

Conventional 15 years
StrathAyr 30 years
- Reduced need for major refurbishment and
improves income
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COST EFFECTIVE
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• Higher usage
• Diversification of events
• Faster recovery following events
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Longevity of playing fields

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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• THE TECHNICAL SIDE
• StrathAyr Stadium Systems
• Incorporating ReFlex mesh elements

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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
StrathAyr Stadium Systems Incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
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ROOTZONE LABORATORIES INTERNATIONALTECHNOLOGY
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
- Owned by StrathAyr - Specialised rootzone
hydrology technology
StrathAyr RootZone testing technology has been
licensed to Ground Science Pty Ltd in Victoria,
Australia
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• - ALL WEATHER (better drainage)
• - RESISTS COMPACTION (extends playing surface
  life)
• - BETTER GROWTH (increased usage)
• - SAFER FOR PLAYERS (lower potential for injury)
• CONSISTENT PLAYING FIELD
• PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY

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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
ALL WEATHER - IMPROVED INFILTRATION
Texas AM University Research Conclusion This
suggests that mesh element inclusion provides
better soil water infiltration and percolation,
but not at the detriment of soil moisture
Infiltration Rate Comparisons
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RESISTS COMPACTION
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
ReFlex mesh elements reinforce three
dimensionally, acting like thousands of springs,
to improve load bearing and resistance to
compaction - resulting in extend life of the
playing field
LOAD BEARING
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
RESISTS COMPACTION
- Increased surface consistency - Cushioning
effect on impact (reduces personal injury)
Clegg Hammer Comparisons
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
BETTER GROWTH
- Rapid recovery after usage - Reduced usage
damage - Increased moisture retention -
Increased root zone aeration - Compaction
relieved by spring back of mesh elements
Turf Recovery
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SAFER FOR PLAYERS
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
My Playing career, and possibly my life, was
saved by the softness of the surface. Jason
Dunstall, Australian Rules Football
Player Jason Dunstall trained three nights and
played the weekend following this dramatic
nosedive
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CONSISTANT PLAYING FIELD
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• - Surface never hard or very soft
• - Well drained
• - No surface water

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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY
StrathAyr MixAyr - preparing mesh element / sand
/ peat moss matrix
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY
StrathAyr FeedAyr and StrathAyr PaveAyr -
installing matrix layer
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY
StrathAyr SpreadAyr - spreading 10mm topping layer
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INSTALLATIONS
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
More than one third of Rugby World Cup games
were played on StrathAyr surfaces
Teslstra Stadium
WIN Stadium
In play on 6 Australian National Rugby League
Grounds
Robina Stadium, Gold Coast Under construction
Sydney Showgrounds
ParamattaStadium
Showgrounds, Brisbane Under construction
Suncorp Stadium
WIN Stadium
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INSTALLATIONS
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
Telstra StadiumSydney, Australia
Telstra Stadium Sydney Olympic Stadium
Telstra Stadium has been associated with
StrathAyr since the stadium construction started
in the late 1990s. Following extensive
research into different turf profile we decided
to install the StrathAyr System reinforced with
ReFlex mesh elements. The intense and varied
usage of the surface has been a testament to the
performance of the system. The StrathAyr System
has been unqualified success and we would select
the design again. Daryl Kerry, Executive
Director, Event and Facility Manager, Ogden IFC
(Sydney) Pty Ltd
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INSTALLATIONS
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
Urban VenturesMinneapolis
Tad Gormley StadiumNew Orleans, USA
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements

• Removable
• Sportsfields

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RELIANT STADIUM
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
Houston, Texas
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
MODULAYR SYSTEM
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
MODULAYR SYSTEM
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
MODULAYR SOIL PROFILE
125mm of ReFlex enhanced free draining profile
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PURPOSE BUILT STRATHAYR MACHINERY
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
NURSERY SITE - STADIUM CARPARK
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MODULES CUT AFTER ESTABLISHMENT
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
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RAPID ROOT DEVELOPMENT
StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
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RELIANT STADIUM
StrathAyr Stadium Systems Incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
- Retractable roof stadium home to NFL Houston
Texans and the Houston Livestock Show Rodeo -
The entire field is moved out around 20 times a
season for a variety of events - 1,250 modules
comprise the turf surface and perimeter warning
track. Modules removed in 8 hours to facilitate
non-turf event usage. Installed back in the
stadium in 12 hours - ModulAyr System utilised
since 2002
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems Incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
RODEO, NFL, CIRCUS, CONCERTS, MOSTER TRUCKS
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
Houston Texans NFL
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StrathAyr Stadium Systems incorporating ReFlex
mesh elements
THERE IS ONLY ONE STRATHAYR STADIUM
SYSTEM Contact StrathAyr or your nearest
distributor
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StrathAyr Portable Tennis Courts incorporating
ReFlex mesh elements

• STRATHAYR PORTABLE
• TENNIS COURTS

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StrathAyr Portable Tennis Courts incorporating
ReFlex mesh elements
DAVIS CUP TENNIS FINALS
Rod Laver Arena
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StrathAyr Portable Tennis Courts incorporating
ReFlex mesh elements
DAVIS CUP TENNIS FINALS
Davis Cup Finals 2001, 2003 2005
In cooperation with Tennis Australia, a portable
tennis court was used for the 2001 Davis Cup
Final (Australia vs France) that has been
designed, constructed and maintained by
StrathAyr. The temporary surface was excellent
and received favourable comments from both the
Australian and French teams Francesco Ricci
Bitti, President, International Tennis Federation
(2001)
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• STRATHAYR DROP IN
• CRICKET WICKETS

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StrathAyr Drop In Cricket Wickets incorporating
ReFlex mesh elements
STRATHAYR TRANSPORTAYR MOVES DROP IN WICKET
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StrathAyr Drop In Cricket Wickets incorporating
ReFlex mesh elements
INSTALLING WICKET 25 METRES BY 3 METRES
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EXCHANGING FOOTBALL CRICKET TRAYS
StrathAyr Drop In Cricket Wickets incorporating
ReFlex mesh elements
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StrathAyr Drop In Cricket Wickets incorporating
ReFlex mesh elements
STRATHAYR DROP IN WICKET
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StrathAyr Drop In Cricket Wickets incorporating
ReFlex mesh elements
WICKET TRAY EXCHANGE TIME

• - Placement or removal of wicket to or from
  nursery 2 hours
• - Extending or retracting TransportAyr
  45 minutes
• - Loading or unloading TransportAyr onto
  transport truck 1.5 hours

INSTALLATIONS- Melbourne Cricket Ground,
Australia - North Sydney Oval - Colonial
Stadium - Eden Park, New Zealand - Lords
Cricket Ground, London - Testra Stadium,
Australia - Carrisbrook Stadium, New Zealand -
Westpac Stadium, New Zealand
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StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements

• STRATHAYR INSTANT TURF REPLACEMENT SYSTEMS

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StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements

• SQUAYRS
• SOLID SLABS

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SQUAYRS SOLID SLABS
StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements
- 120mm deep profile of sand / peatmoss / ReFlex
mesh elements / turf - 2.44m x 2.44m - Weigh
1.4tonne
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StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements
FIELD CONSTRUCTION WITH SQUAYRS
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STRATHAYR PITCH EXTENSION
StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements
Sydney Olympic Stadium
Enabled Pre-Olympic usage of Stadium Australia
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StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements

• MEGAYR
• ROLL OUT

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MEGAYR ROLL OUT
StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements
- 50mm mature profile of sand, peatmoss and
ReFlex mesh elements - 1.0 to 1.2 metres wide
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StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements
MEGAYR INSTALLATION
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KRANJI RACETRACK
StrathAyr Instant Turf Replacement Systems
incorporating ReFlex mesh elements
MegAyr involves turf replacement strategies
performed with the aid of new turf that is grown
at an on-site (racecourse) nursery. Using
special machinery, the worn parts of the course
proper are cut away to a depth of 50mm and a new
layer (8m in length by 1m) is rolled in to
replace it.
Already established at Kranji, this new concept
is getting rave reviews. The track has been
successfully used for race meetings just 4 weeks
after installation.
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THERES ONLY ONE STRATHAYR
Incorporating ReFlex mesh elements StrathAyr
Purpose Built Machinery