Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST)
Project Name:
Blacktown Exercise Sports And Technology Hub (BEST)
Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Completion Date:
August 2023
Client:
Buildcorp, Blacktown City Council
Sport / Application
Rugby / Soccer
Product / System Used:
LigaTurf Cross 250
Project Overview:
Featuring Polytan’s Australian Made LigaTurf Cross 250 and BrockFILL system, the BEST field sets a new benchmark for synthetic football turf as the first of its kind in Australia.
The LigaTurf Cross system is characterised by a unique ‘twintuft’ that combines monofilament with texturised filament yarn fibres, offering unparalleled performance and durability. Our preferred and recommended organic infill option, BrockFILL, is environmentally friendly and made entirely out of wood chips acquired from fast-growing pine trees.
Polytan delivered the project for Buildcorp and the Blacktown City Council for the BEST in Rooty Hill, NSW. Part of an expansive capital works initiative aimed at establishing a high-performance multisport hub, the project was also designed to cater to the needs of local athletes and the community. Polytan was the natural selection as a partner to deliver the sports surfaces.
Taking over the site from the prepared subgrade, the Polytan operations team quickly transformed the site from mud pit to the state-of-the-art sporting field visible today. Contracted items included dense graded pavement, linear drainage systems, concrete detailing, and of course the installation of our revolutionary LigaTurf Cross 250 synthetic turf system. The field’s quality was certified to multiple sporting codes including FIFA Quality, World Rugby and NRL Certification a testament to its suitability for high level play and competition for multiple sporting codes.
The Results:
The multifaceted sporting hub’s appeal to soccer organisations, academies, professional teams, international athletes, and the general public is expected to draw around 300,000 visitors. Polytan is proud to have delivered an innovative, and sustainable football field which will encourage collaboration and bring the community together for the years to come.
About LigaTurf
LigaTurf is suited to facilities that operate at high capacity, where surfaces are expected to perform across overlapping programs and user groups. It holds its structure under sustained use, making it well suited to multi-purpose environments with minimal downtime.
At BEST, LigaTurf Cross 250 supports both soccer and rugby within a single field. The surface responds to the different demands of each code, maintaining traction, stability and ball control without compromise. It performs consistently across key wear areas, including central play zones and contact-heavy sections.
The system also supports effective drainage and surface stability, allowing the field to return to play quickly after rain. This is critical in facilities designed for continuous scheduling.
Why LigaTurf Cross 250 Was the Right Choice for BEST
BEST is designed as a shared, high-use facility, accommodating elite athletes, development programs and community users within the same schedule.
That level of demand requires a surface that does not rely on downtime. LigaTurf Cross 250 allows sessions to run back-to-back, maintaining footing and playability throughout the day.
Its ability to perform across multiple codes also reduces the need for separate fields, making better use of available space. For Blacktown City Council, this supports both participation and operational efficiency, ensuring consistent access without compromising performance.
Considering LigaTurf for your multi-sport football facility? Contact us to discuss a high-performance synthetic surface tailored to your project.
