Construction is officially underway on the new Gungahlin tennis facility in Amaroo, marking a major milestone in delivering a high-quality tennis hub for one of Canberra's fastest growing regions.
This exciting project, which is being delivered in partnership with Tennis Australia and Tennis ACT, is set to bring high-quality courts and amenities to the heart of Gungahlin.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry, said the project will provide an exciting boost to local sporting infrastructure.
"Breaking ground on this new facility is an exciting milestone for tennis fans across Canberra. This project was an election commitment and I'm excited to see it progressing," Minister Berry said.
"Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the Territory. This new facility will provide more opportunities for Canberrans to get active, connect with others, and enjoy the game in a welcoming, high-quality environment. As our city grows, the ACT Government is committed to delivering more sporting facilities to help Canberrans engage in the sports they love."
It will feature 10 full-size courts, two Hot Shots courts, a hitting wall for practice, and a modern pavilion with change rooms, amenities, and a community space. The site will also include LED lighting for night play, accessible pathways, carparking, and landscaped surrounds.
The Gungahlin tennis facility is designed to support a wide range of programs - from junior development to all-abilities tennis. This includes Hot Shots, cardio tennis, school and community programs, as well as both social and competitive leagues for juniors and adults. All courts will be available for online booking through the Tennis Australia platform, ensuring the facility can be enjoyed by players of all ages and abilities.
To learn more and follow the progress of the Gungahlin tennis facility, visit the Built for CBR website.
Quotes attributable to Mark La Brooy, CEO at Tennis ACT:
"The realisation of this tennis facility, in a growth corridor like Gungahlin, is of huge importance to the local community. Not only does it serve the sport of tennis by providing a regional training facility to enable coaching, competition and social play for all ages, stages and abilities; it also provides a beautiful space for the young and young at heart to come together, have fun, embrace a healthy lifestyle and socially connect through our great sport."
Quotes attributable to Tom Larner, Chief Tennis Officer at Tennis Australia:
"We are excited to see Gungahlin able to access a high-quality tennis facility that enables a range of playing opportunities for the community as well as for visitors of the events that it will host. The growing community having access to a culturally significant sport like tennis will unlock social, health and economic impacts for the area and we are confident that it will improve the liveability of the area for many residents. We thank the ACT Government and Tennis ACT for their significant contributions to bring this vision to life."
