Wellington Park Court Artwork – East Perth, Western Australia
At Wellington Park in East Perth, sport, art and landscape come together in a bold public space designed to be experienced from every angle.
This large-scale court artwork was created for the City of Perth, transforming the recreational space into a vibrant landmark inspired by the site’s natural history. The design references the wetlands that once existed along Wellington Street before the area was developed, bringing the memory of the natural landscape back into the modern urban environment through colour, movement and form.
Sweeping curves, layered shapes and strong colour blocking flow across the court surface, creating an abstract interpretation of water, land and connection. Viewed from above, the artwork reveals itself as a striking composition. At ground level, it becomes an immersive space for play, movement and community interaction.
A Surface Designed for Performance
Beyond the visual impact, the project required a durable coating system capable of performing in a demanding outdoor environment while delivering sharp colour definition across a large-scale painted surface.
The court was mechanically prepared, etched, and primed before being coated with NuCourt RollCoat, NuTech’s acrylic sports surface coating designed specifically for basketball courts, multi-use play spaces, and recreational environments.
The scale of the artwork required approximately 24 x 15L pails, with every section carefully mapped and applied to bring the final concept to life.
NuCourt RollCoat was selected for its:
- Excellent adhesion to prepared concrete surfaces
- Durable finish suited to outdoor recreation zones
- UV stability and colour retention
- Slip-resistant performance for sporting applications
- Ability to deliver clean, vibrant colour across complex custom designs
Where Art Meets Community
Projects like Wellington Park show how a sports court can become more than just a place to play. It can become part of a neighbourhood’s identity.
By combining creative design with high-performance surface coatings, this project delivers both function and visual impact, creating a public space that feels energetic, memorable and uniquely connected to its location.
From above or at ground level, the result is a standout example of how colour can transform recreational spaces into something truly engaging for the wider community.
View the project time-lapse video here. Via official perth.wa.gov.au
Project Credits
This project was made possible by the creative vision of the court artwork, which draws inspiration from the historic wetlands that once shaped the East Perth landscape.
Artwork concept and installation by Chris Nixon / Nixon Creative.
Chris’s design reimagines the site’s pre-colonial wetland environment through colour, movement and form, transforming the court into a space that connects recreation, art and place.
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NuCourt: Refresh & Reimagine Old Sports Surfaces with Professional-Grade Coatings
When your tennis court, basketball court or school play area starts to fade, crack or look worn, it doesn’t have to mean complete replacement. NuCourt coatings can breathe new life into tired surfaces, giving you vibrant colour, renewed performance, and years of durability ahead.
1. Why Resurfacing Beats Full Replacement
Many regional or community courts sit unused simply because they look old, are slippery, or require constant maintenance. However, complete demolition and resurfacing are costly in both time and money.
By contrast, applying a quality coating system is quicker, more sustainable, and delivers real ROI. With NuCourt Rollcoat, NuCourt Pro Coat, NuCourt Primer, NuCourt Fill Coat and NuCourt Line Marking, you get a system built from the ground up to bond to existing concrete or asphalt and restore functionality and aesthetics. Best of all. It’s perfect for DIY’ers. No need to pay an applicator to do the job.
Key advantages:
- With less downtime, courts can return to use faster
- Lower cost, avoid full excavation or overlay
- Sustainable, reuse existing structure, reduce waste
- Colour & branding flexibility, choose your surface palette
- DIY application
For a better visual, imagine a worn, greyed tennis court in a country town transformed overnight into a terracotta-toned, crisp-lined showpiece.
2. NuCourt in Action: Court-by-Court Transformations
Here’s how NuCourt product lines apply to different facility types.
Tennis Courts (Outdoor & Regional)
- Prep & Repair: Clean, pressure wash, patch cracks, and prime the surface using NuCourt Primer
- Surface Coat: Apply one or two coats of NuCourt Rollcoat Terracotta (or alternate colours)
- Marking: Use NuCourt Line Marking White (or contrast tones) for match-quality lines
- Optional Upgrade: For heavier wear zones, add NuCourt Pro Coat for enhanced durability.
This combo restores grip, UV resistance, and aesthetics, turning a dull court back into match-ready form.
Pickleball / Multi-Use Courts
Pickleball is booming, and converting older tennis or multipurpose courts makes excellent sense. For these:
- Use NuCourt Rollcoat Blue or a contrasting colour scheme
- Overpaint your old surface with the same primer + rollcoat + line system
- Add a non-slip additive if local climate demands extra grip. We recommend using AntiSlip Cast On.
The result: bright, modern, safe courts that invite play rather than discourage it.
Schoolyards & Indoor Sports Surfaces
School courts endure heavy foot traffic, spill zones, benches, and multipurpose use. The approach:
- Repair with NuCourt Fill Coat to level out uneven patches
- Prime with NuCourt Primer
- Apply NuCourt Rollcoat
- Mark multipurpose lines with NuCourt Line Marking
For indoor areas, you may choose a satin or matte finish to minimise glare under gym lighting. NuCourt is flexible for indoor/outdoor use.
Technical Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Coverage | 4.5 m² / L (varies by surface) |
| Finish | High-build, smooth, non-slip |
| Dry Times | Touch dry 4 hrs / Recoat 8–24 hrs / Full cure 7 days |
| Min. Film Thickness | 200 µm per coat |
| Application Temp | Between 12 °C – 30 °C |
| Packaging | 4 L & 15 L pails |
| Shelf Life | 24 months @ 25 °C |
Bring Your Court Back to Life
NuCourt coatings are engineered to perform, ensuring safe play, strong adhesion, and vibrant colour for years to come.
Contact NuTech Paint to discuss your project or locate your nearest stockist.