The $3.45 million Treloar Park redevelopment is now fully funded with the final piece of the funding puzzle coming from $600,000 of the NSW Government’s Regional Facility Fund.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said it was exciting to be able to be a part of the project which will see yet another major sports infrastructure development in Tamworth.

“Tamworth is fast becoming a major player for regional sports in the country. We have world class hockey, athletics and basketball facilities and this project will only add another feather in the cap for our city’s sporting infrastructure,” Mr Anderson said.

“Our hoteliers and businesses have already seen the benefit of previous sports infrastructure upgrades with vacancy rates becoming almost non-existent when our city holds major sporting events.”

The redevelopment of the facility will mean the Treloar Park facility will have 13 tennis courts and a clubhouse redevelopment and will give Tamworth the opportunity to host ITF level events and host more junior, senior and veterans’ tournaments.

Deputy Prime Minister and Member for New England Barnaby Joyce said he fully supported the Federal Government providing the lion’s share of funding for such an important redevelopment.

“Mr Joyce said, “The Treloar Park Tennis Complex has been part of the city’s sporting infrastructure for decades and this new injection of funding will not only ensure its future but will take the complex to a new standard of excellence.

“The project will generate immediate and ongoing economic benefits and delivers on my ongoing efforts to see a better standard of living for people in rural and regional areas, so more people settle here and established residents stay.”

Tamworth Region Mayor Col Murray said that he was excited to see another world class sporting facility being built in our region.

“We are looking forward to starting this project, and I would like to thank the NSW Government for their generous support.”

Total contributions include $1.4 million from the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, $975,000 from West Tamworth League Club, $225,000 from Tamworth Regional Council and $200,000 from Tennis NSW.