Ground Protection for Events & Temporary Infrastructure

Events and temporary infrastructure projects often need fast access, safe movement and surface protection across parks, ovals, venues, showgrounds and public spaces. Ground Nurse helps event teams, councils, contractors and venue managers protect turf, manage pedestrian access and support vehicles, services and temporary structures during bump-in, operation and pack-down.

Fast Bump-In Access

Create temporary access routes for trucks, forklifts, telehandlers, service vehicles and event crews.

Protect Venue Surfaces

Help protect turf, ovals, parks, paths, public spaces and finished surfaces during event activity.

Public Movement

Support pedestrian walkways, queues, crossings and temporary movement routes across busy event areas.

When The Venue Becomes The Worksite

Event sites can change quickly once bump-in begins. Trucks, forklifts, crowds, temporary buildings, fencing, toilets, generators, staging and service runs all place pressure on the ground. Parks, ovals, showgrounds, venues and public spaces often need to be protected while still allowing people, vehicles and equipment to move safely. The right temporary access and ground protection setup helps reduce turf damage, manage pedestrian movement and support event infrastructure from setup through to pack-down.

Typical Applications

  • Bump-In & Pack-Down Access: Temporary access for trucks, forklifts, telehandlers, service vehicles and event crews.
  • Public Walkways & Queues: Pedestrian access, queue areas, crossings and temporary movement routes across event sites.
  • Turf & Venue Protection: Protection for parks, ovals, showgrounds, golf courses, schools, sports fields and finished venue surfaces.
  • Temporary Infrastructure: Ground support for toilets, fencing, staging, site offices, marquees, generators and service areas.
  • Cable & Hose Protection: Covers and matting to help manage temporary services across public or high-traffic areas.

Top Products Used

Common product groups used to protect venue surfaces, manage temporary access and support event infrastructure during bump-in, operation and pack-down.

Ground Mats

Reusable mats for machinery access, turf protection and temporary routes across lawns, parks, ovals and finished surfaces.

Site Mats & Ramps

Temporary matting for pedestrian access, queues, crossings, public walkways and high-traffic event areas.

Ramps

Portable ramp solutions for temporary access over kerbs, thresholds, uneven ground and site transitions during event setup and pack-down.

PROJECT EXAMPLE

Protecting Surfaces at Diesel Dirt & Turf

Ground Nurse supplied 150 Track Mats HD with stillages to Diesel Dirt & Turf for use at the annual event held at Sydney Speedway.

The mats were supplied in a custom colour to help deter pilfering and were used extensively throughout the site under steel-tracked machines and equipment, helping protect asphalt and grassed surfaces during the three-day event. They also provided more stable and practical access for pedestrians moving throughout the site.

This project highlights how Ground Nurse supports event operators and contractors who need to manage heavy machinery, public access and sensitive venue surfaces at the same time. With the right mix of mats and stillages, the site team was able to protect key areas while keeping event setup, movement and access running more smoothly.

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