Published on Monday, 2 December 2024 at 10:29:00 AM
Local tennis and netball players can now score aces and shoot goals on four new multi-sport courts at Robertson Park.
Vincent’s largest tennis centre underwent a major transformation this year as part of the Robertson Park Development Plan.
The aim of the plan is to deliver improvements to the courts, buildings and green spaces to meet the needs of inner-city residents and the tenants, Tennis Central.
As part of the first stage of the plan, six tennis courts have been refurbished and converted to four multi-sport courts with new LED floodlighting and fencing.
The upgrade not only accommodates tennis but opens opportunities for other sports including netball, with a new home for the North Perth Dynamites.
A dual hit-up wall and half basketball court, with a colourful mural backdrop painted by artist Tyrown Waigana, has also opened to the community.
To top off the makeover, the entrance has been improved to make the centre more accessible and welcoming to visitors of all ages and abilities.
These works were partially funded by the State Government, through an election commitment from the Hon. John Carey MLA, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ (DLGSC) Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund, DLGSC’s Club Night Lights Program and Vincent.
The next stage of works is expected to begin in mid-2025.
This stage will see 12 of the existing synthetic grass courts upgraded to hard surfaces, in line with Tennis Australia standards.
Comments attributed to Mayor Alison Xamon
“Robertson Park has been an iconic tennis ground and local green space for inner-city residents and athletes for decades.
“The new multi-sport courts will not only be a welcome addition for tennis players, but also the youngsters from North Perth Dynamites Netball Club who will now train at the centre for the first time.
“We’re committed to taking the space to another level over the next few years with more upgrades to come.”
Comments attributed to Hon. John Carey MLA, State Member for Perth
“It’s fantastic to see Stage 1 of Robertson Park completed, with major new multi-use courts, new lighting and a half-court basketball space.
“Our Government has provided nearly $1 million for this renewal of Robertson Park, which is about providing critical recreational amenities for our local community.
“I am also proud for the first time to have dedicated courts for the North Perth Dynamites Netball Club, which was an important local election commitment to support this great junior sports club.”
Comments attributed to Tennis Central director of coaching Ben McLaughlin
“The new entrance is clear and inviting for the community and the new half-court basketball area has been very popular.
“The new surface and lights make for great playing conditions, and they are a game changer for competitive play at night.
“The courts are getting used for various programs and by multiple different groups, and we are looking forward to the North Perth Dynamites netball club joining us next year for their home training base.”
Comments attributed to North Perth Dynamites Club president Luke Walladge
“We are thrilled to have Robertson Park as our new home – as the only netball club in the City of Vincent, we’re delighted to be based in the heart of the City.
“We are experiencing rapid growth to now have sixteen teams across primary school, high school and open grades.
“The development of the facility at Robertson Park gives us space to accommodate that growth well into the future and provide a home for netball in our community.”
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