Where are Council's existing tennis facilities?

    There are seven Council-owned tennis facilities located in the Cessnock Local Government Area. 
    These facilities include: 
    • Branxton Tennis Courts - Miller Park, Branxton. 
    • Cessnock Tennis Courts - Turner Park, Cessnock. 
    • Greta Tennis Courts - Greta Central Oval, Greta. 
    • Kearsley Tennis Court - Jeffery Park, Kearsley. 
    • Kurri Kurri Tennis Courts - Kurri Kurri Central Sports Precinct, Kurri Kurri. 
    • Mulbring Tennis Courts - Mulbring Park, Mulbring. 
    • Wollombi Tennis & Croquet Courts - Paynes Crossing Road, Wollombi

    Who manages these tennis facilities?

    These tennis facilities are either managed by incorporated tennis clubs who license the facilities, Section 355 committees or by Council.

    Why does Council need to develop a Tennis Strategy?

    The Tennis Strategy will determine the future provision, development and management of tennis facilities across the LGA.

    Who has Council engaged with for the development of the Draft Tennis Strategy?

    Engagement with the community for the Draft Tennis Strategy was held during October and November 2023, and a number of engagement methods were used, including: 

    • Online Survey 
    • Online Ideas Board 
    • Site Meetings and Interviews with facility managers and operators. 

    A total of 115 people actively participated in engagement for the Tennis Strategy through completing surveys, participating in the online Ideas Wall and through on-site interviews.

    49% of people who completed the survey were members of tennis clubs and 40% played tennis themselves.

    Council also engaged with Tennis NSW and neighbouring Councils to explore tennis participation and trends, regional provision and future demand. 

    What are the key objectives of the Cessnock Tennis Strategy?

    Council’s vision is to provide an accessible and sustainable network of tennis facilities that meets the needs of the community now and into the future. 

    The vision is underpinned by the following objectives that will guide Council’s provision and operation of tennis facilities: 

    • Improve access to tennis facilities and increase opportunities for informal participation. 

    • Develop a greater understanding of tennis facility use. 

    • Improve sustainability of Council’s tennis facilities.