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With construction on the $26.7 million Monash Tennis Centre and multisport pavilion in the Glen Waverley Sports Hub now complete, the new venue is ready for its official opening on 23rd March.

Three years in the making, this exciting new venue in Glen Waverley's Jells Park is the result of a successful partnership between City of Monash and the Victorian Government, through North East Link, with the Victorian Government contributing $21 million in funding and Council $5.77 million.

As well as a successful collaboration between City of Monash and the Victorian Government, the project has been an invaluable partnership between BlueFit - the site's operation manager, Council and the community.

The facility features a regional level tennis venue with 18 courts, including two show courts; a multisport pavilion for tennis and golf participants; golf practice facilities; public open space improvements; car parking; a café and supporting infrastructure.

Glenvale Tennis Club will relocate to the facility and hold a licence agreement with Council for eight of the courts, as well as having access to player amenities and an upstairs social space in the new multisport pavilion.

Courts and facilities will also be available for casual community use and to accommodate local and regional tournaments.

Glen Waverley Golf Club will join Glenvale Tennis Club as co-users of the pavilion and upgraded facilities, making it another important partner in Council's vision for this thriving multisport precinct.

The tennis centre will be the new home for major tournaments replacing the former tennis centre in Boroondara, where the new North East Link tunnels will connect to an upgraded Eastern Freeway.

Monash Mayor Nicky Luo enthused "the $26.7 million tennis and multisport facility has been a significant project for Council and I'm delighted that it will be opening soon.

"Participation in tennis continues to grow in Monash, and the new facility will be a massive addition to an already thriving sports and recreation precinct that includes the Glen Waverley Golf Course, the Waverley Netball Centre, and the Waverley Softball Association.

"I want to thank the Victorian Government for their support, as well as everyone who has worked on this project - which will be a game-changer for tennis in Monash.”

Tamatha Harding, Tennis Victoria Interim Chief Executive, said Tennis Victoria is thrilled to welcome the Monash Tennis Centre to the Victorian tennis community and adds "Tennis Victoria aims to create safe, inclusive and thriving Victorian tennis communities that enable more people to play tennis more often. This new facility in the City of Monash will offer the opportunity for club-based play as well as future regional tournaments and competitions.

"We thank the City of Monash and the Victorian State Government for their investment in this new venue."

Image. Aerial views of  Glen Waverley Sports Hub from the sky, featuring the new Monash Tennis Centre regional level tennis venue with 18 courts, two show courts and a multisport pavilion, as well as golf practice facilities, public open space improvements, car parking and a café. Credit: City of Monash

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