Love all at ace new Frankston Centenary Tennis Club
Published on 15 November 2021
Two much loved Frankston City tennis clubs now have an amazing new home!
Frankston Tennis Club and Frankston East Tennis Club have merged to become the Frankston Centenary Tennis Club and are settling into their stunning $4.2 million facility, located on the corner of Centenary Park Drive and McClelland Drive, Frankston North.
Mayor Kris Bolam said the redeveloped pavilion includes open social space, kitchen and servery, storage and cool room, accessible shower and public toilet, meeting room and tournament office, painting and service upgrades and new male and female change rooms and amenities, as well as car park upgrades and soon to be completed landscaping works.
“Importantly, the new club features 13 fully upgraded hard surface courts with new lighting and fencing,” the Mayor said.
Mayor Bolam, Deputy Mayor Nathan Conroy, Council CEO Phil Cantillon and dignitaries including the State Member for Frankston, Paul Edbrooke MP, club officials and members and Tennis Victoria representatives gathered recently to formally open the new club.
The new tennis club facility was completed thanks to funding from Council ($1.15 million), sale of land costs provided to Council by the Victorian Government ($3 million), a joint contribution from the Frankston East Tennis Club and Frankston Tennis Club ($35,000) and Tennis Australia ($50,000).
Cr Conroy said: “Frankston City has a major infrastructure program underway with a significant focus on our much loved and used sports facilities. The new Frankston Centenary Tennis Club underscores our commitment to providing the best for our residents and particularly cements Council’s commitment to future-proofing tennis in our region for generations to come.”
The State Member for Frankston, Paul Edbrooke MP, said: “I’m proud to support the $4.2 million Frankston Centenary Tennis Club project, which will provide modern facilities and become a major asset to our local community and region as an attractive location for competitions, encouraging increased membership and participation.”
Frankston Centenary Tennis Club President John McGillivray said: “The merging of Frankston Tennis Club and Frankston East Tennis Club is now complete and has been a smooth and amicable process.”
Mr McGillivray added: “The new plexi-cushion courts have been a success, with all players being impressed by the surface. The lighting of those courts is first class.
“The renovation and modernisation of the clubhouse is complete and has been well received by both members and visitors.
“Membership is steadily growing and several tournaments have been booked to take place at the new modern venue.
“Planning with Frankston City Council for the completion of landscaping is well underway and should be completed within the coming months.
“Special thanks to Frankston City Council and their Recreation Team for their involvement and assistance during the very important and challenging period of redeveloping the venue,” Mr McGillivray said.
Tennis Victoria Acting CEO Adam Crameri said: “Tennis Victoria is pleased to support and look forward to seeing the Frankston Centenary Tennis Club continue to provide welcoming, safe and inclusive playing opportunities for the Frankston community.”
The merger of the two tennis clubs and new $4.2 million project responds to Frankston Tennis Club’s need for a new relocated home due to the upcoming $605 million Frankston Hospital expansion.
Frankston Centenary Tennis Club is at 240 Centenary Park Drive, Frankston North. For more information, please visit https://www.fctc.net.au/