Protecting your venue
The Challenge Outdoor events put thousands of people and heavy production vehicles onto turf venues that can quickly become unusable — creating safety risks and leaving venues damaged long after the event.
The Solution JWA event matting protects venue surfaces while providing safe access for crowds and equipment across all outdoor event types.
Large crowds and vehicle movements quickly overwhelm soft turf, creating muddy, impassable conditions.
Event footfall strips grass and compacts topsoil, leaving venues unusable well after the event.
Matting must install and remove within tight bump-in/bump-out windows without disrupting programming.
Deploy rapid access systems that protect the environment while supporting heavy loads.
Engineered composite mats distribute weight effectively, preventing bogging and ground damage.
Quick installation and removal means minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
Our systems provide reliable access in any weather conditions, keeping projects on schedule.
Durable construction allows for multiple deployments, reducing overall project costs.
Effective event mat deployment starts with vehicle access routes and working platforms before laying pedestrian areas. This allows production vehicles to operate on mats from the first day of bump-in without damaging the areas being laid for crowd use.
On low-lying or compacted venue surfaces, trapped water beneath mat panels can remain after rain events. Slightly crowning mat areas and ensuring the mat edge overlaps existing drainage channels helps water escape and prevents aquaplaning risk for pedestrians.
Real-world examples of how composite matting solves access challenges for event matting projects.
A 4-day large-scale sporting event in Sydney featured a unique car race held on an island. Dura-Base mats were chosen to provide a high-performance surface capable of handling high-speed manoeuvres, replacing generic light-duty options that were insufficient.
Gold Coast, QLD
The opening ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games premiered on the 4th of April at Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast and was in need of event matting. JWA provided comprehensive ground protection solutions for this world-class sporting event.
Miami, QLD
Lighting experts GM Poles were tasked with the supply and installation of lighting upgrades for the City of Gold Coasts’ Miami Aquatic Centre. The project involved moving a 33-tonne Hitachi Zaxis excavator across sensitive concrete flooring and protecting buried high-pressure water pipes and tanks.
Woolloongabba, QLD
For Adele’s first ever Brisbane concert at The Gabba, JWA provided a man-portable Rhino Mat solution. This created a temporary staging area that protected the sensitive stadium grounds during the massive event setup.
