Blacktown City Council has completed the installation of brand new lighting for the tennis courts at Jonas Bradley Reserve in The Ponds.
The lights are now turned on and the community can extend their play at the courts at night.
The Mayor of Blacktown City Brad Bunting said: “Tennis is a sport everyone can enjoy, and an investment of $97,200 to light the tennis courts means it will be easier for current users to play at Jonas Bradley Reserve.”
Mayor Bunting, Councillors Chris Quilkey and Moninder Singh along with the MP for Riverstone Warren Kirby picked up racquets and played under the lights to celebrate the upgrade.
Mr Kirby said: “This upgrade at Jonas Bradley is a perfect example of when state and Councils can work together to provide much needed community amenity.”
New lighting was identified as a priority project for the community by the Council Sports and Recreation Committee, to enable night training and matches.
“We strive for every local resident to have the ability to regularly play and exercise,” said Mayor Bunting.
To assist with the improvement of our facilities, the NSW Government has funded specific upgrades to a range of sporting infrastructure in Blacktown City through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program.
Council contributed $60,000 to the new lights, with the remaining cost of $37,200 covered by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant funds.
Council encourages residents to book a court, grab a racquet and have a hit with family and friends.
