Roll up, roll up ... try the new sport turf at the Senate Road Complex.
About 10,000 square metres of fresh grass has been laid at a cost approaching half-a-million dollars.
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The project also involved about 4500 square metres of sprigging.
A Port Pirie Regional Council spokesman said there would be small amount of work to try to match the grass surface between new and old once the roots have established.
The upgrade is thanks to a $254,800 grant from the state government's Recreation, Sport and Racing office and a contribution of $196,000 from YMCA Port Pirie with council providing the remaining funds.
Other works still to take place are a new three-bay cricket net and new toilets to be built next financial year.
Steve Pobke, of Marne Valley Turf, manned the maxi-roller to lay the turf at the southern end of the complex.
With help from Steve Hansen, of VISS Water, he put down 2000 square metres or 120 rolls of turf daily.
Greg Mayfield
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As editor, I am responsible for 11 mastheads around the state. I have more than 45 years' experience in newspapers and digital platforms. I am lucky to have an enthusiastic and dedicated team of journalists working with me.
