The tennis centre project has moved into the design phase with the announcement that Touch Projects has been appointed to provide project management services.

Touch Projects has overseen a number of major projects in Victoria, including the Maroondah District Aquatic Centre in Ringwood for the Maroondah City Council and the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre for the City of Whittlesea.It has also collaborated extensively with Parks Victoria on projects, including the Wilsons Promontory Light Station, Twelve Apostles lookout, Grampians Peak Trails project and the Port Campbell Creek pedestrian bridge.

Council has also decided to retain the Halcyon Positive Ageing Activity Centre at its current location adjoining the tennis centre site. Users of the centre and their families have been informed and are pleased with the decision. Council has also advised nearby residents that the centre will remain.

Applications for the architectural services contract have now closed and Council is currently assessing candidates. An announcement on the successful applicant will be made shortly.

It is expected that the design phase will continue until early-2022 with construction to commence in mid-2022 and that the centre will be ready for play in early-2024.

Council will continue to inform and consult with local residents as the design phase of the project progresses.