THE final layer of asphalt has been laid forming the playing surface and vibrant line markings have been completed at the new, multi-purpose courts at Mungindi to this weekend celebrate 100 years of tennis in Mungindi.

Tennis has long been a regular social gathering for the community from tournaments like the Murphy and Bingham Cup to social tennis games.

Netball enthusiasts and local school children will also have the opportunity to play outdoors on the new high-quality multi-purpose courts, which will serve as a vital hub for community engagement, health, youth and intergenerational connections.

Director of Infrastructure John Dyer is delighted to announce the completion of the courts.

“It has been a priority to rebuild this vital community asset and we are delighted to have completed stage one of the project, for all to enjoy,” Mr Dyer said.

The multi-purpose courts consist of four tennis courts and two netball courts, with stage two comprising the installation of permanent fencing, final landscaping and a Tennis Australia compliant playing surface will be laid (weather conditions permitting).

Council thanks the Mungindi community for their patience and the countless volunteers who have assisted us in delivering the project.

The majority of work was completed by local contractors, creating local job opportunities and long-lasting benefits.

The project has been delivered under Federal Government funding, the Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 3 (SCCF3) grant of $208,780 and Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Round 2 (LRCI2) grant of $300,000.

The Mungindi Tennis Club’s first tournament in 1929 left the committee in a quandary.

The same year, a third tennis court was added to the complex.

The North West Champion reported “the function was pronounced a success and there were many visitors from the district. The entries were excellent and the tennis generally good standard. But the results have mysteriously disappeared. No-one seems to know what has happened to them. The committee will be considerably inconvenienced by the loss, as these first-of-the-season results are so handy in connection with the handicapping of members during the season”.