Pictured: Tennis NSW officials Daniela Scivetti (Regional Manager) and Brett Pettersen (Manager Places to Play) share the good news with Parramatta City Tennis officials Terry Rogerson (President) and Kumar Kadatoka (Vice-President).
Tennis NSW has announced $500,000 of funding has been awarded to 22 applicants from right around the State in the inaugural Tennis NSW Facility Enhancement Fund.
The funding awarded in 2024 will support $2.018 million in facility improvement projects featuring LED lighting upgrades, access and lighting control systems, clubhouse and amenity refurbishment, accessibility and shelters, court upgrades, irrigation and more.
The 2024 round received strong interest with 34 applicants seeking well in excess of the available funds.
The Tennis NSW Facility Enhancement Fund is for small to medium facility upgrades or enhancements, typically between $10,000 and $250,000 in value.
Successful applicants demonstrated how their projects would increase the number of participants; improve the participant experience; enhance venue sustainability; address barriers to participation; and/or create/improve pathways for performance and competitive play.
A full list of recipients is provided below.
Tennis NSW President Melissa Achten spoke positively about the impact of recent infrastructure funding:
“Over the past five years, Tennis NSW has invested significantly in grassroots tennis facilities across the state, including through the ATP Cup Legacy Fund, into small to medium sized projects and towards regional tennis hubs at Tamworth, Wollongong and Wagga Wagga.
“This injection into our network of venues has now leveraged in excess of $35M in critical legacy infrastructure for the sport, working to address strategic outcomes identified in the Tennis NSW State Infrastructure Investment Strategy.
“We are delighted that we can continue to directly invest into tennis venues in NSW through the Facility Enhancement Fund and look forward to this being a regular funding opportunity for Tennis NSW members,” Ms Achten said.
Tennis NSW continues to support its members plan and implement a more resilient and sustainable network of venues and tennis delivery models through its approach to Project and Investment Readiness – with a wealth of resources and assistance available.
For more information on how to get started on Project and Investment Readiness speak to your local Tennis Development Officer and visit our website.
PARRAMATTA ACES ANOTHER GRANT
Tennis NSW officials were on hand to share the good news with successful recipient Parramatta City Tennis who planned to use the $38,000 granted from Tennis NSW to upgrade dilapidated shade structures, related electrical work and add an ambulant toilet and ramps to improve accessibility for all abilities play.
President Terry Rogerson reflected “A few years ago, we spoke to Tennis NSW frustrated that we continued to apply for grants and missed out on a regular basis. The help we have received through using the Tennis NSW resources and access to their helpful team has really made a difference.”
Parramatta City Tennis has now received five grants over the past five years, including the Facility Enhancement Fund, ATP Cup Legacy Fund and several government grants, that in combination with club funds have been used to upgrade to LED Lighting, resurface 13 of their 17 courts and this most recent project.
Tennis NSW Regional Manager Daniela Scivetti added “The Parramatta Committee and club coach professional have worked hard and done a great job to not only obtain grants and plan these projects, but to also improve its overall operation and programming offerings, digital solutions, governance and collaboration with Council. This has together led to improved venue sustainability which translates into higher visitation, better participant satisfaction, improved finances (which have helped co-fund critical asset renewal) and appreciation by the local community as a valued asset and service.”
Parramatta City Tennis have big plans for the future, including the replacement of their sixty-year-old clubhouse and other works which will see them realise the vision to transform the venue into a premier community tennis hub. Brett Pettersen, Tennis NSW Places to Play Manager, said “the ongoing investment in facility funding is a key initiative of our State Infrastructure strategy and is having a real impact leveraging projects big and small in venues all over the state, and in particular in critical strategic venues like Parramatta.”
“We’re grateful to Tennis NSW for this funding and all the wonderful support we receive,” said Rogerson.
| Applicant (Venue) | Project Description | Amount Awarded | Total Project Value |
| Aces Tennis (Figtree) | Lighting Upgrade | $7,830.00 | $31,320.00 |
| Albury Tennis Assoc | Grass court upgrade and irrigation | $26,525.75 | $106,102.99 |
| Avoca Beach Tennis Club | Full reconstruction and resurface of courts | $50,000.00 | $209,527.00 |
| Bangalow Tennis Club | Court resurfacing (safety and venue sustainability) | $19,137.50 | $76,550.00 |
| Bareena Park Tennis Club | Lighting (new) | $39,787.50 | $159,150.00 |
| Berala-Carramar Hardcourt Tennis Assoc (Auburn Tennis Centre) | Court resurfacing (multi-sport) | $7,484.50 | $29,938.00 |
| Bulli & District Tennis Assoc | Lighting Upgrade | $6,709.00 | $26,838.00 |
| Bundanoon Tennis Club | Accessible viewing area and access | $6,676.00 | $26,704.00 |
| Byron Bay Community Tennis (Suffolk Park Tennis Courts) | Lighting Upgrade | $9,022.50 | $36,090.00 |
| Clarence Valley Council (Iluka Tennis Courts) | Full reconstruction and resurface of court | $33,125.00 | $132,500.00 |
| Corrimal Tennis Club | Lighting Upgrade | $7,606.75 | $30,427.00 |
| East Albury Tennis Club | Lighting Upgrade | $34,437.50 | $137,750.00 |
| Eurobodalla Shire Council (Batemans Bay Tennis Club) | Lighting Upgrade | $37,111.66 | $256,950.00 |
| Evans Head Tennis Club | Court resurfacing (flood affected venue and community) | $33,429.00 | $66,858.00 |
| Exeter Tennis Club | Lighting Upgrade | $3,670.00 | $14,681.82 |
| Helensburgh & District Tennis Asso | Lighting Upgrade | $5,664.00 | $22,659.00 |
| Kendall Tennis Club | Fence and Storage | $10,040.75 | $40,163.00 |
| Maidens Brush Tennis Club | Lighting Upgrade and Integrated Court Access Solution | $32,000.00 | $64,000.00 |
| Mudgee Tennis Club | Kitchen Refurbishment | $4,625.00 | $18,500.00 |
| Parramatta City Tennis (PH Jeffries Reserve) | Shelters, accessibility ramps and disabled unisex toilet | $38,636.38 | $154,545.50 |
| Sydney Maccabi Tennis Club (White City) | New acrylic hard courts | $36,481.21 | $145,924.85 |
| Tweed Shire Council (Arkinstall Park) | Court resurfacing (strategic venue upgrade) | $50,000.00 | $231,133.00 |
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