Specialised-Projects | Roll Out Turf

PORTABLE CRICKET WICKETS

The StrathAyr “Drop-In” Portable Cricket Wicket roll out turf technology enables cricket wickets to be fully prepared off the ground, transported into position and used immediately. Portable wickets solve the problem of having cricket pitches on football and rugby fields and enables wickets to be produced in a controlled environment away from field traffic.

The cricket wickets are transported in one slab (25m long, 3m wide, 200mm deep). The wickets are generally moved with the StrathAyr TransportAyr, a purpose built low floatation machine, which minimizes damage to the outfield.

Where a TransportAyr is not practical crane and a lifting frame may be utilized.

StrathAyr design, manufacture and supply TransportAyr machines to enable installation and removal of drop in wickets. StrathAyr also proudly provide specialist teams to perform TransportAyr work on a contract basis.

Strathayr “drop in” portable cricket wicket Installations include:

MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Melbourne, Australia
StrathAyr install and remove the MCG Drop In Wickets on
a contract basis.
Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
StrathAyr install and remove the Optus Stadium Drop In Wickets on a contract basis.
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
StrathAyr install and remove the Adelaide Oval Drop In Wickets on a contract basis.
North Sydney Oval, Sydney, Australia
StrathAyr install and remove the North Sydney Oval Drop In Wickets on a contract basis.

ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Spotless Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
Otago Rugby Football Club, Dunedin, New Zealand
Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
Lords Ground, Marylebone Cricket Club, UK
Three portable cricket pitch trays have been installed by StrathAyr, with the pitches constructed and maintained by the MCC, as a joint research and development program into the use of this technology under UK conditions.

TRANSPORTAYR

The TransportAyr system is the ultimate roll out turf tool that has been discovered around the world, from Australia to New Zealand and the UK. This custom-designed StrathAyr equipment ensures a sporting field is capable of hosting a range of sports, from rugby to AFL, soccer, cricket and more.

The TransportAyr is self-propelled and can be extended and contracted under its own power. It has full hydraulic motor steering and the ability to load removable wickets/cricket pitches on extendable trailers. It has high toque and high speed drive motors to get the job done effectively and efficiently.

StrathAyr’s interest in resolving the problems associated with the incompatibility of cricket and football sharing a ground was sparked by the advent of World Series Cricket. The company’s first major venue turfing contract resulted from damage caused to the outfield of Waverley Park, Melbourne, by the movement of the concrete tub wickets to the centre of the ground. This world series innovation inspired StrathAyr’s interest and future developments.