Wondai and District Tennis Association treasurer Margaret Burrows, Wondai; and president Denise Steinhardt, Hivesville, watch on as Cr Scott Henschen officially opens the refurbished courts

March 7, 2023

The Wondai tennis courts have enjoyed a $96,610 makeover, thanks to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Two of the three Council-owned courts in South Street have been recovered with artificial grass.

The funding application, by the Wondai and District Tennis Association, was made on behalf of its four member clubs: Wondai, Tingoora, Chelmsford and Mondure.

The refurbished courts were officially opened on Saturday morning by Cr Scott Henschen at a small ceremony attended by members of the four clubs.

Association treasurer Margaret Burrows said sand had been sprinkled on top of the artificial surface which will work in and create a “good bounce” for the players.

She said the courts can be hired by members of the public for a small fee.

The Association hosts social tennis games every Monday night from 7:00pm, alternating between the four member clubs.

Margaret and Winston Burrows, from the Wondai Tennis Club, presented former local councillor Ros Heit with flowers as a “thank you” for writing the funding application (Photo: WTC)
Keryn Andersen, Tingoora; Wendy Hams, Wondai; and Ruth Mason, Chelmsford
Wondai and District Tennis Association president Denise Steinhardt with John Kratzmann, from Windera
Ailsa Goschnick, Wondai; Robyn Kratzmann, Windera; and Gayleen Schultz, Fairdale
Club member wait in the shade for Saturday morning’s official opening
Sand has been sprinkled on the new artificial surfaces on the two courts

 

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