Edmonton/Abbotsford (CNW) – The City of Edmonton has awarded GTR Turf, a Canadian leader in synthetic turf innovation for over 20 years, a contract worth more than $2 million to replace the playing surface at Commonwealth Stadium and the Field House at the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre.
There is an Abbotsford connection.
Originally installed by GTR Turf in 2015, the current surface has provided a decade of exceptional performance and durability. This renewal marks another milestone in the City’s long-term collaboration with GTR Turf, delivering a next-generation field designed for superior performance, durability, and athlete safety.
The new turf system combines Monofilament and Slit Film fibers, a hybrid technology engineered to deliver enhanced resilience, realism, and safety. Its anti-glare finish ensures a natural, vivid appearance for broadcast, setting a new visual standard in the CFL.
This same turf system is installed at W J Mouat School in Abbotsford, as well as TELUS Stadium at Université Laval in Québec City, recognized as the top football field in the U Sports circuit, and a benchmark for performance and realism in Canadian sport. The Mouat installation was completed in August 2025 and ahead of schedule.
The new field will meet FIFA Quality Pro and World Rugby certification standards, ensuring elite-level play, safety, and longevity.
GTR Turf are not involved with the new field that is planned for Chilliwack’s Exhibition Field.
