Thornlie Tennis Club have received a big upgrade to their tennis club with the redevelopment of their old clubroom and instalment of six new hard courts.
The $1.2 million City of Gosnells project was part-funded by the State Government and replaced three ageing courts with six new courts, complete with LED floodlighting, fencing, landscaping and irrigation.
The facility and courts were officially opened at the Thornlie tennis Club open day on March 11.
Mayor Terresa Lynes said the Thornlie Tennis Club had outgrown its previous facilities, particularly for their strong junior tennis program.
“The new courts, new club rooms at the recently completed Thornlie Park Centre and six more existing courts on site will allow the Thornlie Tennis Club to expand to a district level centre,” she said.
“The standard of lighting will allow pennant matches to be played after dark, and the court markings have been designed to accommodate the club’s junior program as well as senior matches.
“This means community members of all ages will have better access to tennis and all the benefits of exercise and being part of a community group.
Tennis West Club Development Officer for Metro South Megan Allen praised the work of the Thornlie Tennis Club committee for the hard work and the relationships they have built with the local council and wider community.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the club and coach to enhance opportunities for more people within the Thornlie community to become involved in tennis and get physically active out on court as well as fostering the social connectedness that this facility will allow.”
The State Government contributed $150,000 to the project, through its Community Sport and Recreation Facility Fund, with the City providing $1.05 million.
Applications are still open for the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and the Club Night Lights Program. Applications close March 31st.
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