Council has made a pre-commitment of $720,000 towards the construction of a new Leopold Tennis Club pavilion with female friendly changerooms at the Leopold Memorial Reserve.
The funding pledge is part of the Council's grant application to the 2021-2022 Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, under the Female Friendly Facilities program stream.
The priority project is estimated to cost $1.52 million and the City will submit the grant application for the remaining $800,000.
The ageing and non-compliant pavilion at the popular Leopold Tennis Club doesn't have changerooms or toilets, leaving members to use the public toilets across the reserve.
A new and expanded pavilion would relieve safety concerns for female and junior members, and support future female participation opportunities for the club.
Councillor Stephanie Asher - Mayor
Council is thrilled to back this project with a pre-commitment for a co-contribution of $720,000 from the 2022-2023 Budget.
A pavilion at the Leopold Tennis Club is worthy of collaboration between the City and SRV so we hope to secure the remaining $800,000 that's needed.
Ensuring club members are safe and facilities are accessible for all is vital to growing membership and encouraging physical activity.
If the application is successful, construction will start within six months of signing a funding agreement.
The project is the last remaining infrastructure priority to be delivered from within the 2011 Leopold Memorial Reserve Master Plan.
We have letters of support from the Leopold Tennis Club and Tennis Victoria, as well as the backing of the Leopold community, so we know this project would be able to deliver great benefits for residents and visitors alike.
