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the bowling green covers specialists

The Bowling Green Cover Specialists

Enjoy perfect playing conditions all year round, day or night.

 
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Breathe new life into your club

Lightweight Structures’ award-winning copyright ‘DOME’ design provides virtually complete protection from all wind & rain and even from early morning & late afternoon sun. All this, while doubling your playing time, reducing maintenance costs & potentially increasing turnover & property values.

  • Guaranteed scheduling

  • Play in comfort around the clock

  • Reduced maintenance costs

  • Attract new members

  • Introduce night games

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Capalaba’s Story …

 
“Now our patrons can play in all weather conditions, seasons & times of day.”
— Cameron Spencer, Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Wavell Heights Queensland
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Deal with the specialists in bowls shade structures

Lightweight Structures is an innovative company delivering unique fabric roofs for bowling greens. Bowling green covers is our core business, not just part of what we do. From protection from wind, rain & cold in Victoria, to shielding players from the sun and heat & torrential rain of Queensland, every project requires a unique design. Our resume of award-winning fabric projects is testament to our expertise and professionalism. 

  • Small, flexible & innovative company

  • Designs customised to your club layout & climate

  • Award-winning, bowling green cover specialists

  • Dedicated building crew travels interstate to each site

 
 
“Our membership has increased and our players absolutely love it”
— Rodney Beckwith, General Manager, Sebastopol Bowling Club.
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Work with the boss at every stage

Trevor Scott.

Trevor Scott.

When dealing with Lightweight Structures, you don’t deal with a salesman you deal with Trevor Scott, the Principal. With Trevor’s vast experience, he can quickly and knowledgeably answer any questions you may have, deal with any issues that may arise and be held accountable to his word. Trevor’s expertise allows us to be flexible with your design and customise projects to suit your club’s unique needs and budget.

  • Project designer & builder on-site at critical stages

  • Problems fixed on the spot

  • European Trained, award winning designer

  • Approachable, personable and adaptable

  • Flexibility in design

 
 
“Now, in winter we can get everyone playing bowls every day”
— Dandenong Bowls Club General Manager Ross Dunlop & President Charlie Daly
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Ask our clients

As 13 other Australian bowls clubs will attest, Lightweight Structure’s award-winning copyright design provides virtually complete protection from all wind & rain and even from early morning & late afternoon sun. All this, while doubling your playing time, reducing maintenance costs & potentially increasing turnover & property values. The weather protection structures we designed for these clubs really helped them. Can we do the same for you?

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Testimonials
col pearce

We are in the process of planning a second shade structure with Trevor, and from my perspective, it has been a fantastic experience — Colin Pearce, CEO, Morwell Bowls Club, Victoria

Col Pritchard

We would do anything to make other clubs aware of Trevor Scott, because his input and knowledge has transformed our facility, and by extension, our club — Col Pritchard, Chairman Mooloolaba Bowls Club

City Memorial Bowls Club

Trevor Scott has been one of the easiest men to work with & his input has been wonderful for our club — Ray Cooknell, City Memorial Bowls Club, Warrnambool, Victoria

Rod Beckwith

The membership of our club has increased now that we are able to bowl all year round & our members absolutely love it. Participation & social engagement are all in the plus — Rodney Beckwith, Sebastapol Bowls Club general manager.

Cam Spencer

From the conception of the design to the delivery, Trevor was extremely impressive. He was on site & hands on throughout the entire process. I particularly appreciated having a single point of contact. — Cameron Spencer, Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Wavell Heights Queensland

Charlie

Normally we'd be shut down in winter. Whereas now, in winter, we can get everyone playing bowls every day — Dandenong Bowls Club President Charlie Daly

Ross Dunlop

Trevor was here while all the work was happening — and the restructure actually finished about a week before the target date, so you've got to be happy with that! — Ross Dunlop, Dandenong Bowls Club General Manager

Kingsley Theiber

Our new structure is referred to as the "Opera House of the Pioneer Valley" and we are thrilled with the way it has become such a focal point for our community — Kingsley Theiber, CEO, Western Suburbs Bowls Club, Mackay

Dandenong players can now bowl in winter, protected from wind and rain.

Dandenong players can now bowl in winter, protected from wind and rain.