Telosky Stadium, Golden Ears Field, and Samuel Robertson Technical Field
The synthetic turf infill (small green plastic pellets between the grass blades) for the fields at Telosky Stadium, Golden Ears Elementary School, and Samuel Robertson Technical School will be replaced.
Description
The replacement was needed due to deficiencies in the previous Thermo-Plastic Elastomer (TPE) infill product. This work was carried out under warranty by the supplier at no cost to the City.
The replacement infill product is a recycled crumb rubber infill which is used at the Karina LeBlanc Field and on most other synthetic turf fields in the region.
The TPEremoved from the fields was sent to a recycling facility.
September 22, 2026: COMPLETED - All fields Re-opened
Polygon field (Telosky 1): Start Date: July 30th, 2026; Reopened September 22, 2026
Golden Ears Field: Start date July 13, 2026; Re-opened July 30, 2026 (Partially completed)
The existing infill at Golden Ears Field is heavily compacted deep into the turf fibres and so equipment was not able to fully remove it. For consistency and safety, the contractor removed the surface clumps and re-instated the field with the same infill. We will continue to monitor the field and plan for a full turf carpet replacement at a later date.
Morningstar field (Telosky 2)- closest to the skate park): Start date: May 18th, 2026; Re-opened July 13, 2026
Samuel Robertson Technical Field: Start date August 21, 2025; Re-opened October 10, 2025
Replacement of the infill was needed due to deficiencies with the existing Thermo-Plastic Elastomer (TPE) product. This work was carried out under warranty by the supplier at no cost to the City.
Why did the City install TPE infill originally? At the time, TPE was selected based on industry standards, and sport performance and environmental benefits. It was also in use in other jurisdictions and met all safety requirements. Over time, the product did not perform as anticipated, and the City is now replacing it under warranty to maintain safe and high-quality fields.
How is this project funded? The infill replacement is covered under the original warranty. There is no cost to the City.
Are there health concerns associated with crumb rubber infill? According to public health authorities there are no known increased health risks associated with playing on fields that use crumb rubber infill.
