The $2.25 million Glenburn Tennis Club court reconstruction is open and ready for play, much to the delight of club members and the local tennis community.
Work on the reconstructed courts, which started in October 2025, saw the upgrading of the six synthetic grass tennis courts at the club in Chesterville Road, Glen Waverley, helping to improve ageing infrastructure at the venue.
New LED lighting to meet competition standards was also installed, using cutting-edge design technology to better direct light towards the sports surface, and not out into the surrounding environment.
Court fencing was replaced with new chain mesh fencing while a pathway, with seating between the upper and lower courts, was added.
Tree root barriers were installed along the eastern and southern boundaries to prevent future damage.
We've also added the book-a-court online booking system, making the venue more accessible to both members and non-members.
Glenburn Tennis club President Andy Quah said, for many years, club members and Council had been patching up the ageing venue in a Band-Aid solution.
"Roots had come up through one of the courts rendering it, basically, unplayable," he said. "Well, some members tried, but the ball would strike a root and bounce off at right angles. Which isn't safe."
Losing the use of one of its courts meant pressure on the club's ability to maintain its membership.
"We have one of the biggest junior memberships around," Andy said. "We often overflowed onto other clubs. Having the courts fixed, was very important to us."
The lighting refurbishment will also benefit the club.
"Half the courts were lit and half had never had lighting," Andy said. "This will really modernise the club."
Redevelopment completed, the club is looking forward to getting back out on the court and building on its 300+ membership.
"Our members were very patient," Andy said. "They realised that this was a necessary pain to go through. But now it looks fabulous, we really are very grateful to Council.
"We have the members; we have the community - young and old, men and women. We have the people and, now that we have the courts, we have the facilities."
Picture: Aerial view of Glenburn Tennis Club following the court reconstruction (Picture courtesy of iDwala)
