THE ACT government has allocated $825,000 to reconstruct the North Woden Tennis Club’s four hardcourts.
Recognised as a hub for wheelchair tennis in the ACT, the club in Hughes was awarded Tennis ACT’s Club of the Year and Most Inclusive Club in 2018.
Club president Terry Lennard said the hardcourts are a welcome addition to the growing centre, with work on the project set to commence in the second half of next year.
“We have started the planning and design process and look forward to having the upgraded courts available to our members and the community as soon as possible,” said Mr Lennard.
The funding forms part of a broader plan to meet demands for the more than 32,000 tennis players in Canberra.
It includes a new tennis centre for Gungahlin which will include 10-12 full sized courts, hot shots courts, a hitting wall, LED lighting, parking and a pavilion.
The Ainslie, Eastlake and Kambah Tennis Clubs are also set to get new LED lighting to extend playing and lesson times.
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