About 3500 metres of line markings have now been painted on the six full-size basketball courts, six netball courts, 12 volleyball courts, six badminton courts, and three international futsal courts.
Handball, korfball and floorball can also be played on the futsal courts.
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Hardwood Technology's James Hooper said the line marking is his team’s favourite part of the job.
"It’s a physically and mentally demanding part of the process.
"There’s a specific colour and line width for each sport and a hierarchy to the lines based on which sports will be played most frequently.
"We go over those 3500 metres of lines about eight times, marking out, running tape, cutting out the courts, rolling, cleaning, clear coating, painting and finally removing the tape.
"Many days installers can end up walking about 20km.
"You may say we don’t look that fit, but you can maintain a good dad bod with the right diet," Hooper said.
Over the coming weeks, Hardwood Technology will use about 500 litres of polyurethane to protect the almost 5000m2 floor.
"It’s exciting to see it all come together," Hooper said.
"The floor looks brand new and we can’t wait to see people using it."
Crown infrastructure company, Rau Paenga, is in charge of building the Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, which is set to open in late 2025.
