TigerTurf Soccer Real at Hawker Football Centre

ACT Minister of Sport, Mr Andrew Barr, officially opened the redeveloped Hawker Football Centre on Friday, 31st July. The natural playing field has been replaced with TigerTurf Soccer Real, an international standard synthetic surface.

Andrew said it was exciting to start the process of drought proofing Canberra.

"We recognise we do have challenges that we face in the longer term to drought proof our facilities and this is a very practical example of how we can achieve a positive outcome, a fantastic world class facility that isn't drawing on our water supply," he said.

The first official fixture was hosted with Canberra City taking on Belconnen United.

The surface will be field tested to FIFA 2 Star which means it is designed to basically mirror the playing characteristics of professional football and FIFA final found competitions and top UEFA competitions can be played at the venue.

TigerTurf Soccer Real produces a pitch that performs like a freshly watered, high quality national turf, without the need for water. Players skills and enjoyment are enhanced as the surface is more consistent and safe.