New tennis clubhouse an ace for the Stuarts Point community

Tennis fans will be able to enjoy a well-earned rest and a cup of tea between sets after the completion of a brand-new clubhouse in the picturesque mid-north coast town of Stuarts Point, funded via a partnership between the NSW Government and Kempsey Shire Council.

Crown Lands through its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund and Kempsey Shire Council co-funded the project which cost about $323,000.

Work involved the removal of the former unsafe and derelict clubhouse and its replacement with a new purpose-built clubhouse with upgraded facilities, including a kitchenette, LED court lighting and improved stormwater drainage.

The new tennis clubhouse will encourage more residents across the region to get outside and be active. Players can rest between sets with a tea or coffee thanks to the kitchenette in the building.

The shaded, outdoor veranda will allow guests to watch games up close under cover, while the new perimeter fence, security cameras, and alarm monitoring will improve safety and amenity onsite.

Players will be able to hire courts for night tennis in the evening with the newly installed LED lights.

Chair of the Stuarts Point Hall Committee Malcolm Heather said the committee was pleased to be re-appointed managers of the upgraded Stuarts Point Tennis Courts.

“With new and improved facilities, the committee is keen to promote tennis in the area to enhance social activity, wellbeing, community spirit, and foster youth involvement,” Mr Heather said

Tennis fans will be able to enjoy a well-earned rest and a cup of tea between sets after the completion of a brand-new clubhouse in the picturesque mid-north coast town of Stuarts Point, funded via a partnership between the NSW Government and Kempsey Shire Council.

Crown Lands through its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund and Kempsey Shire Council co-funded the project which cost about $323,000.

Work involved the removal of the former unsafe and derelict clubhouse and its replacement with a new purpose-built clubhouse with upgraded facilities, including a kitchenette, LED court lighting and improved stormwater drainage.

The new tennis clubhouse will encourage more residents across the region to get outside and be active. Players can rest between sets with a tea or coffee thanks to the kitchenette in the building. 

The shaded, outdoor veranda will allow guests to watch games up close under cover, while the new perimeter fence, security cameras, and alarm monitoring will improve safety and amenity onsite.

Players will be able to hire courts for night tennis in the evening with the newly installed LED lights.

Chair of the Stuarts Point Hall Committee Malcolm Heather said the committee was pleased to be re-appointed managers of the upgraded Stuarts Point Tennis Courts.

“With new and improved facilities, the committee is keen to promote tennis in the area to enhance social activity, wellbeing, community spirit, and foster youth involvement,” Mr Heather said

Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said the upgraded facilities will benefit the region.

“The new clubhouse will be of great benefit for the whole Stuarts Point community as well as surrounding villages as it means more people will be able to play tennis, socialise on and off the court, and keep healthy,” Mr Kamper said.

“Investments on Crown land reserves like this improve our public spaces and their facilities and support prosperous and resilient communities across our state."

Kempsey Shire Council Property Coordinator Fiona Newberry said the project is another example of a successful collaboration between Kempsey Council, the NSW Government and community.

“The upgrade provides residents and visitors with a quality recreation facility where people can come together, supporting social and physical wellbeing,” Ms Newberry said.

“The Stuarts Points community played an instrumental role in gaining funding for the tennis club upgrade, with the Stuarts Point Hall Committee and the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) working overtime advocating for the importance of this project.” said the upgraded facilities will benefit the region.

“The new clubhouse will be of great benefit for the whole Stuarts Point community as well as surrounding villages as it means more people will be able to play tennis, socialise on and off the court, and keep healthy,” Mr Kamper said.

“Investments on Crown land reserves like this improve our public spaces and their facilities and support prosperous and resilient communities across our state."

Kempsey Shire Council Property Coordinator Fiona Newberry said the project is another example of a successful collaboration between Kempsey Council, the NSW Government and community.

“The upgrade provides residents and visitors with a quality recreation facility where people can come together, supporting social and physical wellbeing,” Ms Newberry said.

“The Stuarts Points community played an instrumental role in gaining funding for the tennis club upgrade, with the Stuarts Point Hall Committee and the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) working overtime advocating for the importance of this project.”