Nairnville Park’s new $900,000 artificial sports surface opened on 4 April.  It will mainly be used for rugby and football, though it can be used for other sports.

“The new turf will put an end to years of poor drainage and muddy conditions,” said Wellington City Councillor John Morrison.  ” People were understandably frustrated at the impact last winter’s weather had on outdoor sports but now we can use this pitch 365 days a year which provides certainty for sports codes.”

Read more: Wellington City Council news, 31 March 2009