New Launceston tennis centre now open for the community

Launceston’s new $3.1 million tennis centre is officially open and ready to serve up a powerful impact on the local sports scene.

The Launceston Tennis, Community and Events Centre stands as a testament to collaborative vision, with funding partners including the Tasmanian Government contributing $2 million, alongside support from the Federal Government, City of Launceston and Tennis Australia.

Explaining that the state-of-the-art facility represents a pivotal moment for the sport in the region, Tennis Tasmania General Manager, Darren Sturgess commented “this Centre will serve as a vibrant year-round hub for tennis and community activities across the region and the state, welcoming people of all ages, genders, and abilities. It has already played a pivotal role in securing one of two Junior International events next week and the much-anticipated return of the Launceston International. Its impact on participation, well-being, and the community will be transformative for Northern Tasmania and beyond.

Tasmanian Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan said it was fantastic to watch these upgrades transform into the northern regional hub for tennis in Tasmania, stating “the facility’s opening marks a major milestone for tennis enthusiasts and athletes of all ages, and excitingly, is now ready to host the Launceston International when it returns next month.”

City of Launceston Mayor, Matthew Garwood added “we are absolutely stoked at the City of Launceston to see the upgraded Northern Regional Tennis Centre ready to host the returning Launceston International Tournament in 2025.

"This project has been a really awesome collaboration between a diverse and passionate team of people from the City of Launceston, State Government, Federal Government and Tennis Australia and represents a really significant investment in the future of tennis in Launceston.

"I want to thank all our project partners for sharing the vision and working collaboratively to make this project a reality, and I can't wait to see the redeveloped facility in action."

An official opening celebration will be just before the Launceston International tournament next month.

Images: Facilities at the new Launceston Tennis, Community and Events Centre.