Seymour Tennis Complex gets LED lighting upgrade, boosting local sports

By Contributed

Jul 11, 2024

Victorian Community Sport Minister Ros Spence unveils the Seymour Tennis Complex Lighting Project. Photo: Supplied

In a major development for local sport, Victorian Community Sport Minister Ros Spence visited Seymour on Wednesday, July 10, to unveil the Seymour Tennis Complex Lighting Project.

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The project installed top-quality LED lighting on four courts, meeting the highest standards for club and competition play.

This transformation comes as a response to the evolving trends in tennis play in Seymour.

The lighting upgrade responds to the shift in tennis trends in Seymour, with more players opting for weeknight games under lights. Photo: Supplied

Historically, tennis matches were confined to daylight hours on weekends, spanning from October to March; however, this traditional schedule has seen a decline.

Instead, more and more players are opting for weeknight competitions and social games under lights, effectively extending the tennis season from August to May.

Mitchell Shire Acting Mayor Nathan Clark hailed the project as a pivotal upgrade for the complex, emphasising its importance for the local community.

“This upgrade is not just about enhancing our sports facilities; it’s about promoting active living, improving local health outcomes and strengthening our community bonds,” he said.

“The improved lighting will make our courts more accessible and safer, encouraging more participation.

“We’re very thankful for the support of the Victorian Government for this project. These works are another great example of what we can achieve in partnership.”

The $164,772 upgrades were funded by $109,848 from the Victorian Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund and $54,924 from Mitchell Shire Council.