Somerton Park Tennis Club upgrades complete

The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments continue to partner with the City of Holdfast Bay to get high-priority local community facilities off the ground – with upgrades to Somerton Park Tennis Club on Adelaide’s south-west coast officially opened. 

The $990,994 project was delivered over two stages and included renewed surfacing, fencing and lighting for the club’s playing area. These upgrades will bring Somerton Park in line with Tennis Australia's standard, allowing club-level competitions to be played with a new level of precision. 

With the installation of a Disability Discrimination Act-compliant access gate and new fencing, the courts will now also be in line with community expectations for improved disability access.

The upgrades will support the club’s 160 members partake in both social and competitive matches, and will also ensure that the broader community can enjoy a hit. 

The upgrade was supported by $140,000 from the Australian Government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, $38,500 from the South Australian Government, over $773,000 from the City of Holdfast Bay and $38,500 from the Somerton Park Tennis Club.

Construction began in May 2024 and was completed in September 2024, just in time for those who want to get in to tennis ahead of the upcoming season. 

For more information, visit www.yourholdfast.com/court-renewal.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Local Government, the Hon Kristy McBain MP:

“It’s fantastic to see work complete on the upgrades at Somerton Park Tennis Club, because I know how important having modern, fit-for-purpose facilities is to ensuring the success of local sporting activities. 

Sport is the centre of so many communities, which is why we have partnered with the City of Holdfast Bay to get this local priority project off the ground - one of many projects supported as part of over $3.1 million in LRCI funding from the Australian Government.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Boothby, Louise Miller-Frost MP:

“The upgrades at Somerton Park Tennis Club is something that our local community has long called for, and I have no doubt that it will inspire the next generation of tennis champions in Boothby. 

“I know how exited the community has been for this project, and I look forward to seeing club competition being taken to new heights as well as the boosting in participation across the community for those who are interested in a social game.”

Quotes attributable to South Australian Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, the Hon Katrine Hildyard MP: 

“Community clubs bring people together, provide a sense of belonging, help people know they are not alone and fundamentally improve people’s lives.

“I am so proud of our Government’s investment into this inclusive facility and our collaboration with a club that is sending a message that regardless of your gender, background or ability, you are welcome at the Somerton Park Tennis Club.”

Quotes attributable to Deputy Mayor, City of Holdfast Bay, Cr Susan Lonie:

"This project has been three years in the making with strong advocacy from the Somerton Park Tennis Club and we are so pleased to have now delivered the upgraded courts and sports lighting.

"As a council, we're committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents and increasing community wellbeing by investing in recreation and sporting amenities. 

 "We also work with local sports clubs to increase participation and support continued growth and sustainability."