3G synthetic turf
Cost & lifecycle
Football / Soccer
Planning
Supported
Moderate
Lifecycle cost matters more than upfront capex alone
A surface decision made only on capital cost is likely to miss the real trade-off; lifecycle cost, maintenance burden, and usable hours should be weighed together.
Supporting citations
Trace the evidence
Community Facility Guidance — Surface Planning and Lifecycle
pp. 11-12
Whole-of-life planning guidance
Capital cost alone is an unreliable decision metric; lifecycle cost and usable hours matter more.
Capital cost alone is an unreliable decision metric; lifecycle cost and usable hours matter more in many public-facility decisions.