How Track Mats Protect Turf on Film & TV Production Sites
Learn how Australia's biggest productions use track mats to protect parks, heritage sites, and private land from heavy vehicle damage during filming.
Protecting Locations for Film & TV
Film and television productions bring massive trucks, generators, lighting rigs, and support vehicles to locations that were never designed for heavy traffic. Parks, heritage properties, and private land can be destroyed in a single day of filming.
The Problem
A standard film production unit base might include:
- 10-20 large trucks (wardrobe, props, catering, facilities)
- Generators and lighting trucks
- Camera vehicles and grip trucks
- Cast and crew vehicles
That is potentially hundreds of tonnes of vehicles crossing grass, gardens, and sensitive ground surfaces.
Our Track Record
Coastal Trackmats has completed over 15 major Film and TV productions across South-East Queensland. We have provided reliable access solutions for productions that need to protect:
- Council parks and reserves
- Heritage-listed properties
- Private farmland and estates
- Coastal and wetland areas
How It Works
1. Pre-production survey - We assess the location and plan mat placement 2. Rapid deployment - Mats are delivered and laid before the crew arrives 3. During filming - Mats provide stable, all-weather access for all vehicles 4. Wrap - We collect mats and leave zero trace
Why Productions Choose Us
- Zero damage guarantee - Non-porous HDPE prevents turf damage
- Fast turnaround - We understand tight production schedules
- Experienced crew - We know how film sets operate
- Clean removal - No remediation required, maintaining location relationships
Maintaining Location Relationships
The biggest benefit is not just ground protection — it is maintaining relationships with councils and private landowners. When you can demonstrate that your production will leave zero trace, securing future filming permits becomes much easier.