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read moreOfficially opened in August, the new $6 million Heffron Park Tennis Centre in the Sydney suburb of Maroubra is providing a range of options for the entire community to play the game.
Offering a mix of game options including casual bookings as well as programmed activities such as Tennis Australia’s HotShots and Cardio Tennis programs, organised social play, evening competition, private lessons, group lessons, table tennis and membership options.
Part of the 44 hectare Heffron Park, the new Randwick City Council facility includes an acrylic surface show court, nine synthetic and turf courts and a clubhouse with kiosk and changing facilities.
The Council has appointed Sydney Sports Management Group (SSMG) to run the centre as part of a five year lease arrangement, with the option of a five year extension.
Speaking when the facility opened, Randwick Mayor Kathy Neilson stated “the opening of the Tennis Centre is another significant step in our Heffron Park masterplan. The western edge of Heffron Park is being transformed with a new synthetic sports field opened recently, new amenities buildings, basketball court, handball court and now the Tennis Centre.
“Planning is also well progressed for a new indoor sports centre, indoor gymnastics centre and the South Sydney Rabbitohs High Performance Centre to be built nearby.
“Together these works will further cement Heffron Park’s status as the premier sporting destination in Sydney’s east. I’m very pleased to have awarded the tender to SSMG - a well-known facility management company with a track record of working closely with the community.”
Richard Price, SSMG’s Chief Executive and a local resident, added “Sydney Sports Management Group is delighted to be awarded the contract and look forward to partnering with Randwick Council, Tennis NSW and Eastern Suburbs Tennis Association.
“SSMG’s vision is to create a community hub and maximise usage of this important community asset. With more people hitting more balls, we hope to see the next Ash Barty come from this impressive facility.”
Sydney-based SSMG is a privately-owned facilities management company with over 30 years of experience owning and successfully managing a variety of recreation and sport venues.
Over the years SSMG has strategically moved to expand its field of operations through offering its skills and expertise in the form of management systems and best practice program delivery across schools and local government.
This move has been extremely successful with SSMG now firmly established as the largest operator of tennis facilities in NSW.
SSMG currently partners with City of Sydney, Randwick Council, Lane Cove Council, Willoughby Council, Ryde Council and North Sydney Council as well as with over 100 schools.
Images: SSMG's Richard Price with Randwick Mayor Kathy Neilson at the Heffron Park Tennis Centre (top) and the entry to the new facility (below). Images courtesy of Randwick City Council.
29th September 2019 - New facilities opened at Maroubra’s Mahon Pool ahead of summer
10th April 2019 - 40 tennis clubs to benefit from innovative online booking platform
4th November 2018 - Tennis World Chatswood named top metropolitan club by Tennis NSW
24th April 2018 - Sam Stosur launches ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow
22nd December 2017 - South Sydney Rabbitohs welcomes backing for Community and High Performance Centre
31st October 2017 - ANZ Tennis Hot Shots numbers hit all-time high
5th June 2017 - Sport NSW teams with Randwick Council and UNSW to present Girls Get Active Day
27th November 2016 - Sydney Eastern Suburbs park enhanced with skate park and inclusive playground
12th April 2016 - Tennis Australia announces Fitbit as new Cardio Tennis partner
18th December 2015 - Council forces relocation of Sydney football centre
8th August 2013 - Federal Government commits $16 million to new high performance base for South Sydney Rabbitohs
22nd October 2012 - YMCA facilities dominate Fitness Australia awards
22nd August 2012 - Pilot workshop to expand Cardio Tennis
28th February 2012 - City of Sydney appoints YMCA to manage major aquatic and fitness facilities
4th November 2010 - Breakthrough as Randwick Environmental Park is opened
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