Robertson Park Development

Vincent's largest Tennis Centre and surrounding park on Fitzerald Street will undergo a major transformation as the City sets its Robertson Park Development Plan in motion. 

The first stage was completed in October 2024. Courts at the Tennis Centre have been refurbished in line with Tennis Australia standards, complete with new lighting, fencing, multi-use sports courts and  walkways to provide a much-improved playing experience. 

Plans for future stages include a nature playground, outdoor exercise equipment, lighting, improvements to the dog exercise area and a public toilet.

The Robertson Park Development Plan responds to a need for more flexible, multi-use public space in Vincent while ensuring our ageing facilities are renewed. With increased density, smaller backyards and a growing population in our inner-city area, access to recreation and leisure activities is more important than ever.

Now complete

Tennis Centre: multisport courts

In the first stage of the project, six tennis courts have been refurbished and converted to four multi-sport courts complete with LED floodlighting and new fencing. The upgrade not only accommodates tennis, but open opportunities for other sports including netball to be played at Robertson Park. 

A dual hit-up wall and half basketball court are now open to the community with a vibrant mural as the backdrop. The new look entrance has improved accessibility and made the centre more welcoming to visitors of all ages and abilities.

These works are 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.

Lighting

We are upgrading the lighting at Robertson Park to solar after a fault with the existing lighting.

Temporary lighting is in place while works are underway.

Rather than replacing like for like, Vincent is taking the opportunity to improve overhead lighting at the reserve with a more energy efficient option.

The upgrade will take place in stages with the first installation planned to be complete before the end of 2024.

 

Happening next

 

Tennis Centre: court refurbishment 

Planned to start in early 2025

In early 2025, 12 of the existing synthetic grass courts will be upgraded to a hard playing surface in line with Tennis Australia standards. Lighting and fencing will be upgraded and a new walkway created between the courts.

Tennis Centre: final upgrades 

Date TBC

The final upgrades to the Tennis Centre, will see the remaining seven courts, north of the clubhouse, converted from grass to six hard courts. The remaining grass courts along Randell Street will be converted into public open space.

Robertson Park

Date TBC

Robertson Park will benefit from a new public open space along Randell Street. Further park upgrades include a nature playground, outdoor exercise equipment, lighting, improvements to the dog exercise area and a public toilet.

See the full Robertson Park Development Plan adopted by Council in September 2021.

Robertson Park Development Plan

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