Lakelands upgraded tennis facility reopened
Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser officially reopened Lakelands Tennis Facility on 20 June 2019 following a $740,000 makeover.
Mayor Cr Kay Fraser with Lakelands Tennis Club representatives
The upgraded facility now features a modern amenities building with an accessible toilet and functional storage space, three top quality hard courts and new nets.
The project also involved construction of a shared pathway on the north side of Medcalf Street, from Lakelands Drive west to the Lakelands Tennis Facility, as well as improvements to the car park and pedestrian access to make both the community hall and tennis facility more accessible for users.
Cr Fraser said the upgraded amenities and tennis courts provide a quality facility for tennis players in the Lake Macquarie area.
“Lake Macquarie is very much a sporting community, and to have a tennis facility of this quality in our city is a tremendous asset to our community,” Cr Fraser said.
“This upgraded
facility will provide our next generation of tennis players the opportunity to
train at a quality facility without the need to travel out of region.
“I would like to thank the volunteers of the Lakelands Tennis Club Inc for
their hard work and dedication to this facility and support of sport in the
region.”
Lake Macquarie
MP Greg Piper said the State Government was delighted to contribute $15,000
towards the resurfacing of the hard courts through the Community Building
Partnership Fund.
“This project is a great example of how co-operation between various levels of
government and community groups can result in a positive outcome for the
community,” Mr Piper said.
