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Event description
On 23rd June 2023, the NTA presented a Community Forum on Natural vs Synthetic Turf. Leading Scientists and Community Leaders presented latest information on this debate to over 120 representatives of community groups throughout Sydney.
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PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY FORUM
- To provide evidence-based information that upgrading sports fields with natural turf is the best choice for players, the environment, and the community.
- To provide evidence of the environmental, health, and safety dangers of plastic turf.
- Present the facts about how the processes used by the Ku-ring-gai Council to proceed with the construction of a synthetic turf field at Norman lacked proper environmental assessments and thorough community consultation.
- Provide an opportunity to ask the scientists, experts, and community members questions.
- Outline recommendations and suggest actions to ensure proper Governance.