Iconic tennis courts set for stunning redevelopment
Perth's Robertson Park tennis centre is set for its next stage of redevelopment.
The City of Vincent will begin works on April 22 converting 12 synthetic turf tennis courts to acrylic hard courts in line with Tennis Australia standards.
The central walkway will also be enhanced to incorporate shade structures, seating, drainage and rain gardens with native plants and trees.
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The works involve installing 350 lux LED floodlighting, replacing the tennis court fencing, widening the central thoroughfare to 10m and establishing rain gardens with native tree planting, as well as an integrated stormwater drainage system, new shade structures and seating throughout the site.
The leisure park upgrades will see expanded public space, new nature play and outdoor experience equipment, lighting, improvements to the dog exercise area, and a new public toilet.
Mayor of Vincent Alison Xamon said the works would ensure that Robertson Park met the needs of the community into the future. Robertson Park tennis centre. Credit: COV
'These upgrades will see Robertson Park become a more flexible, multi-use outdoor recreation space suited to the growing and changing needs of our community,' she said.
In December last year the centre completed the first stage of developments.
The first stage of works involved the refurbishment and conversion of six tennis courts into four multi-sport courts with LED floodlighting and new fencing as well as a dual hit-up wall and half basketball court.
'We are already seeing the benefits . . . it's been fantastic to see the North Perth Dynamites Netball Club now training at Robertson Park,' Ms Xamon said.
The Robertson Park development plan was endorsed by council in September 2021 after it identified a need for more flexible, multi-use public open space in Vincent.
'Robertson Park is important not only as Vincent's largest tennis centre but as a much-needed green community space in the inner city,' Ms Xamon said.
The upgrades to the tennis centre are being delivered with the support of the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, which has co-funded the construction works.
The works are also co-funded by Tennis Australia's National Court Rebate.
The tennis centre carpark will remain open to the public throughout the works.
This stage of works is expected to be completed late this year.
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