Beaton Park is set for an ace facility upgrade, with new tennis courts to feature in the first stage of the Beaton Park Regional Precinct Master Plan 2018-2038.
We are asking the community if they think the plans are a winner, with the proposed court upgrades seeing the current ageing court slabs removed and replaced with eight professional standard hardcourts and space for grandstand seating. In addition, there will be six club-size courts – five of these will be synthetic grass; one hardcourt and four junior hotshot-sized courts.
The works will also include the installations of a practice wall, sports lighting, shaded viewing areas, new pathways connecting the courts to a temporary car park and accessible parking spaces.
The construction and new court layout will make space for other facilities proposed in the Beaton Park Master Plan, and further Beaton Park's development as a regional centre of excellence that has high-performance facilities for the community.
This project is funded through the NSW Government Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund 2020-21, NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund and Wollongong City Council, with the proposed layout designed by leading architectural firm, Brewster Hjorth Architects. Specialist tennis master-planning consultant, Sport Dev, along with Tennis NSW and local tennis groups also provided input into the design.
Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM believes the new tennis courts will be a real hit with the community.
"These upgrades will provide us with one of the best regional tennis centres in NSW and will also allow us to attract more professional level tournaments to our region," Cr Bradbery said.
"Importantly though, this will be a facility for all of the local community to enjoy, and it's the community who will be able to provide valuable feedback and details on practical elements of the project. This is an opportunity to get an early look on what is set to be a great asset for Wollongong.''
Once feedback from the community has been finalised, it is anticipated that with good weather the project will take 12 months to complete. Construction is scheduled to start in 2022.
To provide feedback on the plan, visit Council's engagement website before 6 September.
