Following a Council Meeting held on Tuesday 27 May 2025, Ararat Rural City Council moved a decision to remove the unused building at the Kokoda Park Tennis Courts facility, located on Wilson Street in Ararat.
Council have received several complaints from residents in the area relating to ongoing issues at the site, including graffiti, rubbish and vandalism, with a request for the unused building to be demolished and removed.
Council have approved the demolition and removal of the small unused building located next to the tennis courts, and any additional related structures at the site.
"The unused building at the Kokoda Park Tennis Courts is no longer meeting the needs of our community and has unfortunately attracted vandalism and unauthorised gatherings," says Ararat Rural City Council CEO, Dr Tim Harrison.
"We are proceeding with the removal of the unused building in direct response to resident requests. While we understand there may be interest in the site's future, Council's foremost concern remains the community's safety. Repurposing the site is not an immediate priority."
