This 2025 report by AgEnviro Solutions and Turf NSW examines opportunities on Sydney’s North Shore to expand the carrying capacity of existing sporting fields. It examines existing infrastructure including turf cultivars, drainage, soils and lighting. Some of the most striking findings are:

  • only 20% of fields have a wear tolerant turf cultivar;
  • 25% of fields do not have lights (severely limiting use);.
  • if all existing fields were upgraded to Best Practice (and had lights) then the carrying capacity could be increased by over 290%, providing ample capacity for existing users plus room for significant growth in population and/or participation.