Our Community
A raucous call to action
Like cheering on your favourite footy team, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos have a loud raucous call, designed to travel great distances through the forested environment. They’re
The powerful need protection
Powerful by name, and powerful by nature – the Powerful Owl is Australia’s largest owl with an impressive wingspan of up to 140cm. A top
A cunning predator at BCO
A bird that fishes is not unusual but have you ever heard of a bird that fishes with bait?! The Striated Heron does just that,
A day in the life of BCO
Dawn breaks… the first birds herald the new day. Joggers and dog walkers emerge on to the grass, solitary or in chatty pairs. Convivial clusters
The Case for Grass
Q&A with Dr Mick Battam – you’re invited
Please join us for a Q&A session with Soil Scientist Dr Mick Battam: 7.30pm Wednesday 1 December Greenwich Sailing Club, O’Connell St. We’re really keen
We need you!
You may have liked, commented, shared our Social Media posts, or even signed up on this website to stay in touch. But if you haven’t
This is what 4G turf really is.
Looks like normal turf doesn’t it? But it isn’t. It is polyethylene plastic, made in the petroleum industry. When polyethylene plastic is exposed to sunlight
Share our flyer
Natural turf areas support a rich level of soil biodiversity, with soil invertebrates able to gain nutrients and water from the fertile topsoil. Download and
Ask the scientist
Dr Battam, Soil Scientist, identifies four key issues that have led to the poor performance of Bob Campbell Oval, all of which can be rectified.
>>Why new generation natural turf can work at BCO
Dr Battam, Soil Scientist, explains why natural turf can carry high loads at BCO, but it requires a totally different approach – amended soil, new turf types, different maintenance regimes. Links to a case study.
The resilience of natural grass
>>Mosman Football Club – Making natural turf work
Richard Pike, President of Mosman Football Club, talks about the results of choosing new natural turf instead of synthetic.
>>Middle Head Oval: case study
Carolyn Corrigan, the Mayor of Mosman, talks about the decision to choose new generation natural turf for Middle Head Oval, instead of synthetic.
About Bob Campbell Oval
Bob Campbell Oval, or Gore Creek Reserve, is a little slice of heaven on Sydney Harbour. It sits at the bottom of a creek that winds up through Lane Cove and is one of the last remaining natural creeks on the harbour.
Gore Creek reserve was established around the time of the formation of the Greenwich Sports Club in 1936. The site was named as a heritage site within the Lane Cove Council’s Local Environment Plan Lane Cove Council due to its immense heritage and ecological value. This greenspace is an important social hub for the community, hosting a large oval, a playground, picnic facilities, outdoor fitness equipment, toilets, BBQ facilities and waterfront access.
Today Bob Campbell Oval is home to sporting clubs, dogs and their walkers, community groups and gatherings, locally organised sporting fixtures and large community events such as the Greenwich Village Games (https://gvg.org.au/).
A plastic sports pitch dedicated to one or two sports would change the context of this wonderful green space and potentially see some of these lost to the community.
Natural Grass @ BCO acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands where we live and we pay our respects to all the First Nations Elders past, present and emerging.
