Safe passage for people
The Challenge Event venues and construction sites need firm, safe walking surfaces over grass, mud, and uneven ground — but conventional solutions damage turf and take too long to install.
The Solution Lightweight composite mat walkways install rapidly to create stable, slip-resistant pedestrian paths that protect the ground surface beneath.
Event and construction sites need firm, level walking surfaces over grass, mud or uneven terrain.
High foot traffic concentrates pressure, killing grass and degrading ground in short periods.
Temporary walkways must install and remove rapidly around event schedules and site programmes.
Deploy rapid access systems that protect the environment while supporting heavy loads.
Seamless interlocking designs eliminate trip hazards for public events and site personnel.
Engineered surface textures provide high traction for pedestrians even in wet and muddy conditions.
Supports massive footfall without degradation to the mat or the underlying grass/soil.
Man-portable systems can be installed and removed by hand in hours, keeping event schedules tight.
For large events, JWA models expected crowd movement patterns to determine walkway widths and junction configurations. High-density crowd areas require wider mat runs to prevent bottlenecks and ensure safe egress.
Pre-event ground saturation significantly affects walkway stability on soft turf venues. JWA recommends installing walkways 24–48 hours before events where possible to allow the mat system to settle and stabilise before crowd arrival.
Real-world examples of how composite matting solves access challenges for pedestrian walkways projects.
The construction team at the new Reservoir station in Melbourne required a clean and safe access solution for their site office, which housed over 50 staff. To prevent the office from becoming muddy and to protect the grounds from erosion, a temporary footpath was installed using man-portable, interlocking composite mats.
West Melbourne, VIC
800m of light-duty composite matting was installed to be used as a temporary shared user pathway. This major infrastructure project required innovative solutions for maintaining public access during construction.
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.
Clyde North, VIC
Naturform, a leader in urban landscape, was tasked with constructing a 167m boardwalk over a seasonal wetlands lake in a new housing development. Dura-Base mats were used to provide access to the marsh bed and create a stable platform for pouring concrete piers.
