Members of the club signed a deal last week for the work to get under way in August, ready for the start of the new bowling season in October.
Club secretary Joanne Mitchell said the construction of an all-weather green was a big achievement and would mean the artificial turf would be in use year round.
Led by president John Roberts, the club has been busy fundraising over the past year, and also sourced funds from the Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury, the Southern Trust and the Geraldine Lions.
"We also received a bequest from a past member and a large anonymous donation from a person connected to Geraldine who has a strong family association with the game of lawn bowls."
Mrs Mitchell said there had been plenty of cancellations in past seasons because of weather conditions when members could only play on a lawn surface.
"The artificial turf will allow the game of bowls to be enjoyed by our members and visitors the whole year round and will encourage an increase in the number of members joining us from our growing older population in Geraldine in particular."
Schools and businesses often use the club’s facilities for team building or social events.
"Our club members are always available to coach and encourage an interest in the sport. The age groups who use our facilities includes the very young to the very old, from morning to night hours."
Mrs Mitchell said the president’s efforts, foresight and perseverance had been key to the success of the project. Tiger Turf will do the contracting work.
