Netball and tennis players in Palmerston now have access to fully refurbished playing surfaces with the completion of a $450,000 upgrade to the club’s facilities.
The Territory Labor Government continues to back sport in the community and invest in improving facilities at a grassroots level.
Around 1000 participants from the Palmerston Netball Association and Tennis Palmerston will benefit from the upgrade.
The new Rebound Ace Synpave system has four layers of materials that go above the original surface and provide slip resistance and are non-glare. The surface was installed by the Aertex Group.
The surface also has a cool top system that has a 20 to 30 per cent higher solar reflective rating to help the courts retain less heat and reduce surface temperatures.
Territory Labor has a strong track record of investing in sports infrastructure including the $2.6 million upgrade of the Arafura Stadium athletics track at Marrara and $2.97 million towards the construction of oval lights at Gunbalanya and Kalkarindji.
Quotes from Sport Minister Kate Worden
“Sport at a grass roots level plays an important role in bringing our communities together as well as improving our health and mental well being.
“The upgrades to the Palmerston netball and tennis courts give so many participants of all ages a better and more comfortable facility.
“By investing in infrastructure and offering $6 million under the Sports Voucher Scheme we are encouraging all Territorians to stay active and participate in sport.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Drysdale Eva Lawler
“The new playing surface will give 1000 participants in community sport around Palmerston a fantastic new facility to enjoy.
“Territory Labor is committed to improving the lifestyle of Territorians by investing in sporting facilities and encouraging healthy lifestyles.”
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