Sunshine Coast, Queensland -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- Synthetic grass supplier Andyman Synthetic Turf announced today its support for community sports organizations that have been greatly impacted by the recent flooding and heavy rainfall due to La Nina. Though the weather phenomenon has brought some relief to drought-stricken areas, the company said, sports organizations are now faced with challenging conditions for maintaining natural turf fields.

The weather phenomenon La Nina had recently showed signs of dwindling in the past month. Unfortunately, heavy rainfall has remained throughout the eastern coast particularly along New South Wales and the Sunshine Coast area of Queensland. Earlier this year, thousands of residents from New South Wales were forced to evacuate and authorities expected 300mm to fall within a day’s time.

“It is true that major flooding is starting to subside in parts of the country, however, the effects of La Nina are still felt, especially by athletic departments and sports organizations that must try to make use of unfit fields,” Andyman Synthetic Turf Managing Director Andrew Sullivan said. “We encourage the use of artificial grass fields for their low maintenance requirements and superb drainage systems.”

Heavy rainfall can seriously compromise playing conditions for natural turf mainly due to lack of proper drainage. When standing water collects on the field, it becomes unplayable. Andyman Synthetic Turf recommends fake grass in Sunshine Coast and other regions that are being hit hard by La Nina.

Many sports sectors have seen the benefits of fake grass with stadiums across the country implementing artificial turf. A healthy-looking field can be seen all year round with very little maintenance in times of drought or heavy rainfall.

“Long periods of drought have ruined many sporting fields until they are just about unplayable. Heavy usage and prolonged rainfall only add to the corrosion of the field,” Sullivan said. “Artificial turf fields have a proven track record of durability and have proper drainage which can go a long way in preventing missed practices or competitions.”

Sports teams and athletic departments that use, practice, and compete on fake grass can count on:

- Low maintenance. No need to mow, water, or worry about weeds. Forget about fertilization, topdressing, aerification, and seeding, too.

- Great drainage. Artificial turf drains better than real grass and can solve most drainage problems associated with damp areas. Over the years, constant innovations have improved drainage.

- Rugged endurance. Rubber and/or sand is scrubbed into the fake grass and is held firmly in place by connecting fibers, resisting wear and tear.

Andyman Synthetic Turf offers the best artificial grass Sunshine Coast athletic departments, sports teams, and residents can find, Sullivan said, and Andyman is dedicated to supporting community sports and activity programs during times of heavy rainfall and sporadic flooding.

About Andyman Synthetic Turf
Andyman Synthetic Turf is an Australian owned and operated company and a leading artificial grass installer and reseller along the Queensland Sunshine Coast. Offers high-quality products and installation, the company has helped hundreds of families reduce their water consumption and bills through the installation of life-like artificial turf.

For more information, visit http://www.fakegrasssunshinecoast.com.au/ or call 1300 88 11 69.