Weston Creek Tennis Club cheering for Labor federal election victory after $800k funding commitment

The ACT government would make a $100,000 contribution to the proposed project in addition to a contribution by Tennis Australia.

"This new funding is a win-win," Member for Bean David Smith said of the work that would see four new acrylic hard courts built and current courts upgraded.

"Tennis ACT and the local club get new and upgraded courts and the community gets a greater opportunity to enjoy the game of tennis.

"I know how valuable community sport is and this $800,000 commitment will provide more courts for more games and more coaching here at the Weston Creek Club."

ACT Minister for Sport Yvette Berry announced the funding commitment at a meeting with members from the club and Tennis ACT.

Berry said working "constructively" with a Labor federal government on the project will boost the game in the Molonglo region, with over 32,000 Canberrans currently enjoying the sport.

"This investment will also help create and protect good, local jobs at a time when our city needs it most," she said.

Weston Creek president Peter Ward said the club established in 1971 was "thrilled" about the proposed funding.

"The upgrade will provide a major benefit to the citizens of Weston Creek, Molonglo and the surrounds, and will ensure the club continues to provide a valued and well-maintained community tennis facility for many years to come," he said.

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