Tennis players of all levels and abilities are set to benefit from the redevelopment of the Sale Tennis Centre, now complete with support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria Danielle Green announced the refurbished centre has officially opened, with Wellington Shire Council receiving $1 million for the project as part of the Labor Government's Latrobe Valley Sports and Community Initiative.
The redevelopment of 12 tennis courts included the construction of four new red porous surface courts that meet requirements for hosting ITF-level tournaments, and eight existing courts were upgraded to improve club-level competition.
Seating and shared pathways have been upgraded to help connect facilities and improve accessibility, and new lighting installed for evening games.
Sale Tennis Club also received additional Labor Government funding to install solar power and a new battery storage system to increase the club's sustainability and energy efficiency.
The Sale Tennis Centre redevelopment was one of seven major sports infrastructure projects delivered through the Latrobe Valley Authority's $85 million Sports and Community Initiative which is boosting community pride, local participation and helping to attract major events to the region.
For more information visit lva.vic.gov.au.
As stated by Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria Danielle Green
"We're proud to support Wellington Shire Council with the major redevelopment of Sale Tennis Centre which will boost the local economy through visitor attraction at ITF-level tennis tournaments."
"The upgrades to the Sale Tennis Centre are a major win for the community, which will help grow local tennis talent at grassroot levels and boost community participation."
As stated by Wellington Shire Mayor Garry Stephens
"Wellington Shire Council is improving access to sporting facilities for everyone in our community, across all abilities. This project was an important one to improve access and participation of tennis in Sale."
"We look forward to increased activity at the tennis club and the hosting of high-quality competition that will also bring economic benefits to the region."
