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Albany Regional Tennis Centre - Stage 1

Background

The delivery of Albany Regional Tennis Centre has seen Merrifield Park Tennis Club and Lawley Park Tennis Club amalgamate to form the Albany Tennis Club.

The overarching purpose of the project is to develop a 16-court regional tennis centre, as a multi-stage project in the Eastern Precinct of the Centennial Park Sporting complex.

Stage 1 involved the construction of 6 courts and the implementation of a court booking system.

Should future funding allow, additional stages will include: an additional 10 tennis courts, flood lighting and extension to the existing shared clubroom facilities.

Objectives

The main project objectives were:

  • Increased participation in tennis with new local and state event opportunities.
  • Encouraging social and sporting club growth to further develop local community spirit, pride, participation, and activity.
  • Complement and build on the recently completed and well-developed sporting infrastructure throughout the Centennial Park Precinct.

Scope

Stage 1 involved:

  • Construction of 6 x ITF minimum standard Tennis Courts.
  • A book-a-court system (enabling the community to book courts via a mobile application at any time.
  • Associated infrastructure including fencing, poles, nets etc.
  • Storm water and drainage works.

Funding

The total project value was $1.325M and has been funded from the following organisations:

  • Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
  • Great Southern Development Commission
  • City of Albany
  • Tennis Australia

Timing

Construction commenced in February 2024 with Stage 1 completed and officially opened in January 2025. 

The courts can be booked through the Albany Tennis Club.  

Project Information Board 
 Albany Regional Tennis Centre - Stage 1

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