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Albany Regional Tennis Centre - Stage 1

Background

The delivery of Albany Regional Tennis Centre will see 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 will involve 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 are:

  • 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 will involve:

  • 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 is $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 and is expected to be open for bookings in January 2025

The courts will be able to be booked through the Albany Tennis Club.  

Project Information Board 
 Albany Regional Tennis Centre - Stage 1

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