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Tennis Facility Planning Guide

State Government Victoria Department of Planning and Community Development Tennis Australia

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Minister"s and #!ecutive Director"s fore$ords%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%& A'out t(is guide%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%) Conte!t%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%* +ey resources and references%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%, Principles of facility provision%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%#ffective planning%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%#fficient management%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%Considered researc( and design%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%Financial management%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%#nvironmental sustaina'ility%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%. T(e facility planning process%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%/ P(ase 1 0 Clu'1community needs%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%12 P(ase 3 0 Feasi'ility and site assessment%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%11 P(ase & 0 Design%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1& P(ase ) 0 Construction process%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1* P(ase * 0 Management%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1, Facility development considerations%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1. Site investigation%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1. Court layout and orientation%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1/ 4ase construction%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%31 Court surface types%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%3) Court surface selection%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%3/ Multi5use courts%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%3/ Floodlig(ting%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&2 Fencing%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&& Court e6uipment and accessories%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&) Grounds and surrounds%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&) Clu'(ouses%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&* T(e environment%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&-

Pro7ect funding%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&. 8ational Court 9e'ate Sc(eme%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&. Facility :oan Sc(eme%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&. 8eale Fraser Foundation%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&. Victorian government%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&. :ocal government%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&. :ocal community%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&/ #ducation sector%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&/ Private sector%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&/ ;t(er agencies and funding programs%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&/ Furt(er resources and information%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)2 Glossary and definitions%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)1 Appendi! 1 0 Clu' assessment tool 5 court surface selection%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)& Appendi! 3 0 Case studies%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)) 4undoora Tennis Clu'%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)) Sale Tennis Clu'%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%), C(ec<list%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%). Ac<no$ledgements%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)/

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Minister"s fore$ord
Tennis is a sport en7oyed 'y an estimated )32=222 Victorians annually% More t(an 1=222 tennis clu's and centres are encouraging Victorians to play tennis and lead active lifestyles% T(e Victorian Government (as 'een a strong supporter of community tennis facility development% T(is support (as 'een aimed at providing 6uality facilities for all Victorians to en7oy a sport t(at is part of our nation"s sporting culture% T(at"s $(y t(e Victorian Government= t(roug( Sport and 9ecreation Victoria= is proud to (ave teamed up $it( Tennis Victoria to develop t(is Tennis Facility Planning Guide% T(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide $ill (elp tennis clu's1organisations and councils plan for= and develop sustaina'le tennis facilities t(at can 'e en7oyed 'y t(eir local communities% n t(is guide you"ll find tips on a $ide range of facility development topics from planning t(roug( to construction% We are confident t(is guide $ill 'ecome an invalua'le tool $(en planning your tennis facility and assist you to develop a stronger= (ealt(ier clu' and community% Wor<ing toget(er $e can improve more of our sporting facilities across t(e state= encouraging more Victorians to get active t(roug( sports li<e tennis% >?G> D#:A>?8T@ MP Minister for Sport and 9ecreation Minister for Veterans" Affairs

#!ecutive Director"s fore$ord

Tennis is a sport t(at can 'e accessed and en7oyed 'y all mem'ers of t(e community% Tennis Victoria aims to 'uild upon our state"s strong participation in tennis 'y ma<ing t(e sport a part of every Victorian"s life and advancing tennis as Victoria"s preferred game% A <ey factor for people"s a'ility to access tennis is t(e 6uality of courts and associated facilities% T(at"s $(y Tennis Victoria"s Strategic Plan includes t(e goal to Apromote and support inclusive= 6uality and sustaina'le tennis environmentsB% T(an< you to t(e Victorian Government for t(eir support of tennis facilities and ma<ing t(is guide a reality% n partners(ip $it( Sport and 9ecreation Victoria= $e 'elieve t(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide $ill 'e an important resource for tennis clu's and councils to create an inclusive= 6uality and sustaina'le tennis environment% T(ere are over *=*22 tennis courts in Victoria $it( a 'road range of surfaces= construction met(ods and maintenance tec(ni6ues% T(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide $ill 'ecome a <ey tool for t(e tennis community to use $(en planning and developing tennis facilities% We encourage tennis clu's1organisations and councils to use t(e Guide= and also consult Tennis Victoria= so t(at strong partners(ips are 'uilt for t(e 'enefit of increasing community participation t(roug( t(e sport of tennis% MATT>#W +#88#D@ #!ecutive Director Tennis Victoria

A'out t(is guide

T(is Tennis Facility Planning Guide CDt(e Guide"E (as 'een prepared in partners(ip 'y t(e Victorian Government CSport and 9ecreation VictoriaE and Tennis Victoria and see<s to provide guidance to tennis clu's1organisations and local councils regarding tennis facility development pro7ects% mproving community facilities is a <ey focus area of t(e Government in order to encourage more people to 'e active and improve p(ysical activity levels in Victoria% n addition= providing $elcoming= sustaina'le and 6uality tennis environments is one of Tennis Victoria"s five strategic goals identified $it(in its Strategic Plan% Supporting clu's= facility o$ners and managers to deliver t(ese environments is a <ey focus for Tennis Victoria"s operational team% T(e facility planning process is an essential element of providing 6uality tennis facilities t(at can continually meet t(e needs of clu' mem'ers= participants= administrators= coac(es= facility operators= local councils and communities% Planning t(e development of a ne$ or improving an e!isting tennis facility is an involved process t(at $ill ta<e time= effort and resources Dto get it rig(t"% nvolving sta<e(olders= communicating $it( local councils= com'ining clu' mem'er s<ills and engaging professional services are all important steps to consider% T(is Guide provides an overvie$ of t(e tennis facility planning process= andF identifies t(e <ey planning stages identifies facility provision principles (ig(lig(ts <ey resources availa'le provides lin<s to a range of industry sources identifies opportunities for pro7ect funding% T(e purpose of t(e Guide is not to provide detailed tec(nical information regarding every step in t(e facility design and construction process= 'ut to provide clu's and local councils $it( a common process and approac( to tennis facility development%

Typical tennis facility pro7ects

T(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide provides information and processes for a range of typical local level tennis clu' and centre facility pro7ects% T(e Guide $ill assist pro7ects suc( asF facility development court construction or redevelopment court resurfacing and surface conversion $ater and sustaina'ility initiatives floodlig(ting installation fence replacement clu'(ouse refur'is(ment or e!tension% Development of t(e Guide is a <ey outcome of t(e Victorian Government"s and Tennis Victoria"s commitment to provide 6uality tennis facilities to Victorians%

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Facilities Planning Frame$or< CFPFE
Tennis Victoria"s Facilities Planning Frame$or< CFPFE is designed to ensure t(at current and future tennis facility provision is delivered t(roug( a responsi'le= colla'orative and targeted approac(% T(e FPF (as 'een developed 'y Tennis Victoria in con7unction $it( independent consultants and local and state government representatives% +ey o'7ectives of t(e FPF in relation to facility development and provision are toF 1% Plan and s(are information% 3% dentify demand= opportunities and gaps% &% mprove environmental sustaina'ility% )% mprove clu' sustaina'ility% T(e principles and o'7ectives of t(e FPF $ill 'e used 'y Tennis Victoria to colla'orate $it( clu's= government and t(e tennis industry%

Tennis 3232 0 Facility Development and Management Frame$or<

Tennis Australia"s Tennis 3232 clearly identifies t$o <ey foundations of tennis successF facilities and facility management% Tennis 3232 provides a facility development and management frame$or< for Australian tennis% T(e document outlines Tennis Australia"s Community Tennis vision and approac( to nurturing and advancing t(e prospects of tennis and its facilities in partners(ip $it( state and territory mem'er associations= clu's= government and ot(er sta<e(olders%

+ey resources and references

T(e follo$ing documents and reference material (ave 'een revie$ed in t(e preparation of t(is guide% nformation sources listed 'elo$ $ill provide an additional level of tec(nical information in t(e event t(at furt(er detail is re6uired% 9efer to t(e DFurt(er resources and information" section for information on (o$ to access relevant resources%

Tennis G:D Tec(nical Manual

n 322- t(e Tennis Gueensland Tec(nical Services Advisory Group and Tennis Australia produced a Tec(nical Manual for t(e Design= Construction and Maintenance of Tennis Facilities% T(is manual provides tec(nical level detail on a variety of tennis facility development pro7ects and is availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au16ld%

Australian Standards
Many elements of tennis facility construction (ave relevant Australian Standards% #!amples include lig(ting and fencing standards t(at guide design= construction processes= selection and use of materials and various management practices% 9eference is made t(roug(out t(e Guide to specific Australian Standards t(at s(ould 'e used in tennis facility construction pro7ects% More information on Australian Standards is availa'le via $$$%standards%org%au and specific standards and documents are availa'le for purc(ase via $$$%saiglo'al%com%

Artificial Grass for Sport Guide

Sport and 9ecreation VictoriaHs Artificial Grass For Sport Guide targets t(e 'road and differing needs of sporting clu's and associations= t(e education sector and local government $(en installing artificial grass% Guide c(apters are devoted to su'7ect areas suc( as planning= design= pro7ect delivery= management= maintenance and replacement% T(e Guide outlines proven processes t(at deliver 6uality outcomes= (ig(lig(ts case studies and provides Htop tipsH to ac(ieve t(e 'est outcome%

Principles of facility provision

T(e preparation of Tennis Victoria"s Facilities Planning Frame$or< identified a num'er of <ey principles a'out tennis facility provision and development across t(e state% T(ese principles includeF 1% #ffective planning% 3% #fficient management% &% Considered researc( and design% )% Financial management% *% #nvironmental sustaina'ility% An e!planation of <ey elements of eac( principle is provided 'elo$%

1% #ffective planning
All pro7ects must 'e planned% For planning to 'e most effective= your pro7ect must align $it( t(e aspirations and overall strategic direction of your clu' and 'e defined $it(in a clu' 'usiness plan or ot(er relevant planning document% To ma!imise t(e effectiveness of planning and alignment $it( ot(er organisations= it is advisa'le for your pro7ect to align $it( current local government sport= recreation and community development plans% Consultation $it( a range of individuals and organisations outside of your clu' $ill (elp to identify an agreed pro7ect plan= potential partners= opportunities and mutual 'enefits%

3% #fficient management
Consider t(e scale of your pro7ect and potential development% t is li<ely t(at a large redevelopment may re6uire a c(ange in facility and1or clu' management structure% t is important to prepare a li<ely sc(edule of use for your improved facility t(at identifies all potential facility users Cne$ and e!istingE and reflects management re6uirements needed to operate your improved facility%

&% Considered researc( and design

DDo your (ome$or<"% n particular= consider all availa'le options to firmly identify t(e preferred course of action% @our preferred option s(ould 'e documented and 'e prepared $it( t(e assistance of appropriately 6ualified professionals% f your pro7ect is to include t(e provision of a ne$ or different court surface= select a range of suppliers and spea< to ot(er clu's to find out t(e positives and negatives of eac( surface% T(is $ill (elp to test t(eir c(aracteristics and suita'ility for your mem'ers%

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)% Financial management
T(e feasi'ility of all pro7ects s(ould 'e assessed for 'ot( t(e s(ort and long5term% :ifecycle costs for <ey facility components s(ould 'e considered in addition to t(e initial capital investment re6uired% For larger scale pro7ects suc( as t(e development of a regional tennis centre= t(is is generally done t(roug( a feasi'ility study% Clu's s(ould also 'e a$are t(at as your facility gro$s= so $ill your re6uirements on management= administration and maintenance items% T(is s(ould 'e factored into future clu' and facility 'udgeting%

*% #nvironmental sustaina'ility
T(e continuation of droug(t conditions and increasing scrutiny of t(e impact of (uman activities on t(e environment $ill furt(er support t(e move to$ards more environmentally friendly clu' operations and en(ance t(e need for $ater conservation plans at tennis clu's% Tennis facility development pro7ects s(ould incorporate #nvironmentally Sustaina'le Design C#SDE principles $(ere practical% 4eing environmentally sustaina'le refers mostly to $ater= energy use and $aste management% #SD principles $ill 'e particularly relevant for court construction and clu'(ouse pro7ects= $(ere drainage and $ater capture opportunities may 'e provided% 4o!

#nvironmental Policy Tips

t is important to consider Tennis Australia"s Court Surface Policy and Tennis Victoria"s Court Surface Position Statement and #nvironmentally Friendly Clu's Policy $(en assessing #SD principles% Sport and 9ecreation Victoria re6uires all facility funding applications to demonstrate consideration of #SD principles t(roug( facility design aspects% Sport and 9ecreation Victoria"s #SD nformation S(eet can 'e accessed via $$$%grants%dpcd%vic%gov%au= clic<ing on Grants Finder and selecting t(e Community Facility Funding Program%

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T(e facility planning process

n planning and delivering a successful facilities pro7ect= t(e follo$ing <ey p(ases Cdetailed in t(e follo$ing pagesE of t(e facility planning process s(ould 'e underta<en% Furt(er e!planation of eac( p(ase is provided in Figure 1% T(e level of detail re6uired in t(e planning and feasi'ility p(ases of your pro7ect $ill depend on t(e type and scale of your pro7ect% For instance= t(e replacement of court enclosure fencing $ould re6uire significantly less planning t(an t(e installation of ne$ courts% >o$ever= t(e <ey principles and process remain t(e same% For pro7ects underta<en on council land= often councils may manage pro7ect design and construction p(ases as t(ey (ave staff $it( appropriate s<ills and e!pertise% Figure 1: Facility Planning Process

P(ase 1
P9;I#CT P:A88 8G
Needs assessment W(at do $e $ant to ac(ieve= $(y and $(o forJ dentify clu' and community values Complete a demograp(ic analysis dentify relevant trends Analyse t(e local tennis mar<et 9evie$ t(e ade6uacy of e!isting facilities Consult $it( <ey tennis and community partners Develop a clu' 'usiness plan Decision Point 1% 4etter utilise e!isting facilities ;9 3% ?pgrade e!isting facility ;9 &% Develop ne$ facility

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P(ase 3
P9;I#CT P:A88 8G
Feasibility and site assessment W(at= $(ere= (o$ muc( and (o$ do $e ma<e it $or<J Prepare a detailed description of t(e proposed pro7ect Consult $it( <ey tennis and community partners dentify and assess preferred sites1locations Prepare draft concept plans Prepare a draft management plan Assess capital= operational and life5cycle costs Decision Point 1% Proceed= modify= postpone or stage development ;9 3% A'andon proposal

P(ase &
P9;I#CT 9#F 8#M#8T
Design W(at does it loo< li<eJ 0 t(e tec(nical elements dentify goals for pro7ect development Prepare a pro7ect 'udget Csee<1confirm fundingE Prepare a design 'rief See< necessary approvals ie% planning and 'uilding permits Appoint design team and1or consultants Prepare detailed designs and 'udget estimates #ngage contractors

P(ase )
P9;I#CT D#V#:;PM#8T
Construction Facility construction and commissioning Management Pro7ect evaluation Facility operational

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P(ase 1 0 Clu'1community needs

T(e first p(ase in t(e facility planning process is to underta<e a clu'1community needs assessment% ?nderta<ing t(is process $ill assist sta<e(olders to verify actual sta<e(older and facility needs% T(e needs assessment s(ould include discussions $it( <ey tennis groups= local and state agencies Cincluding Tennis VictoriaE= your local council= local sc(ools= community and ot(er relevant agencies Csuc( as Access for All A'ilities providersE and ot(er providers of tennis and recreation programs% f a facility development appears necessary= t(e needs assessment $ill also provide clear direction regarding pro7ect scope= scale and preferred mi! of facilities to 'e provided% t $ill also (elp all partners involved to develop <ey o'7ectives around D$(y you are underta<ing t(e pro7ect and $(at $ill it aim to ac(ieveJ" T(e <ey elements of a facility needs assessment includeF identification of clu' mem'er and player aspirations sc(edule of e!isting court usage identification of any local trends t(at may influence a facility development consultation $it( your community and people outside your clu' and as< $(at t(ey may $is( to see provided revie$ of e!isting on and off5court facilities and services provided at t(e clu' assessment of current court and facility maintenance practices assessment of ot(er local clu's or similar facilities to identify competitors and1or gaps in t(e mar<et% ;ne effective $ay to conduct a needs assessment is to complete a clu' 'usiness plan $(ere all clu' needs= including programs= services= mem'ers(ip= communication= mar<eting and financial management can all 'e addressed in detail% 4o!

4usiness Planning Tip

Tennis Australia and Tennis Victoria eac( provide various resources to assist clu's in developing 'usiness and clu' management plans% Contact Tennis Victoria on C2&E .)32 .)32 or visit $$$%tennis%com%au for t(e latest information on 'usiness planning%

P(ase 3 0 Feasi'ility and site assessment

All facility development pro7ects $ill re6uire some level of site assessment and

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feasi'ility to determine $(et(er t(ey are via'le and practical% T(e primary purpose of preparing a feasi'ility assessment is to ena'le an o'7ective decision regarding t(e longer5term via'ility of your proposed pro7ect% T(e level of detail re6uired in your feasi'ility assessment $ill differ depending on t(e scale of your pro7ect% For large scale pro7ects= t(e appointment of an independent consultant may 'e re6uired% @our pro7ect feasi'ility s(ould com'ine a range of input and advice from various planning and tec(nical partners and may includeF analysis of t(e local mar<et for tennis preparation of pro7ect success criteria a tec(nical analysis of e!isting facilities and1or any proposed ne$ location concept plans and options li<ely pro7ect and facility lifecycle costs impact of your pro7ect on t(e local environment a potential management and operations plan= including pro7ected facility operating costs= $(o $ill manage and (o$ identification of <ey partners to assist in pro7ect support= resourcing= delivery and future use and management% 4o!

Tec(nical Tips
A tec(nical analysis of your facility at t(is early stage may include a geotec(nical assessment and site survey plan of t(e proposed land area% T(is $ill assist you to 'etter understand t(e e!isting soil type and t(e implications it may (ave on construction% Additionally= identifying any su'surface issues and t(e e!act siKe and levels of t(e land area availa'le $ill (elp to ensure concept options prepared are as accurate as possi'le% Addressing t(ese items at a later stage in t(e process mig(t incur additional costs and potentially re6uire redesign if issues are not considered in advance% Site services plans s(ould 'e re6uested from your local council and service suppliers Ci%e% $ater= drainage= se$erage= po$er= gas and telecommunicationsE% 8%4% Some or all of t(ese plans may 'e sourced via DDial 4efore @ou Dig"% For more information go to $$$%dial'eforeyoudig%com%au% t is also advisa'le to underta<e a 'uilding condition audit s(ould any redevelopment of clu'(ouse= pavilion= s(ed etc 'e part of your pro7ect% Tennis Victoria (as tec(nical advisors availa'le to assist clu's in preparing concept plans= design options and pro7ect cost estimates to (elp inform a

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feasi'ility analysis%

4udgeting
;nce t(e decision (as 'een ta<en to proceed $it( your pro7ect= you $ill need to set a realistic 'udget for t(e proposed scope of $or<s 5 one t(at is also ac(ieva'le to fund% Capital replacement and lifecycle costs associated $it( your pro7ect $ill 'e considered in previous planning stages= 'ut s(ould 'e confirmed in your pro7ect 'udget% Allo$ance for cost escalations and contingencies are an important element to pro7ect 'udgeting as materials and la'our costs can vary $it(out notice% 4e mindful t(at from t(e time you commence planning your pro7ect to Dturning soil"= it is li<ely t(at t(e cost of construction and materials $ill increase= particularly if your pro7ect planning spans a num'er of years% Managing your pro7ect cas( flo$ $ill 'e important to your success% Contractors $ill e!pect to 'e paid as t(ey complete various stages of $or< and you $ill need to ensure t(at clu' or partner funding is availa'le to pay out upon satisfactory completion of $or<% 4o!

Tec(nical Tip
Tennis Victoria (as produced a lifecycle cost guide for tennis court surfaces and ot(er associated facilities% T(is guide is availa'le at $$$%tennis%com%au1vic and considers t(e long5term replacement and maintenance costs associated $it( various components of tennis court infrastructure% Sport and 9ecreation Victoria (as also produced a Capital 9eplacement Program information s(eet t(at $ill assist clu's to 'udget for t(e eventual replacement of infrastructure% T(e information s(eet can 'e accessed via $$$%grants%dpcd%vic%gov%au= clic<ing on Grants Finder and selecting t(e Community Facility Funding Program%

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4udget Tip
Clu's s(ould ma<e allo$ances for GST $it(in your pro7ect 'udget% Many prices are often 6uoted e!clusive of GST= creating an un'udgeted additional 12L on top of your pro7ect costs%

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P(ase & 0 Design

S(ould your feasi'ility assessment and pro7ect 'udget identify t(at your pro7ect is via'le= t(e pro7ect t(en enters t(e design p(ase% T(is stage is critical to t(e overall success of t(e pro7ect and in ac(ieving its o'7ectives% During t(is stage= t(e clu' management committee or facility manager s(ould 'e involved in all facets of t(e facility design process% Any facility design s(ould consider t$o important facetsF 1% Site and tec(nical elements% 3% Future management and operational re6uirements% Site and tec(nical elements to consider in facility design includeF site details= topograp(y and any identifia'le constraints site plan s(o$ing t(e e!tent and scope of land availa'le and o$ners(ip details plans and details of e!isting 'uildings= main services and ground1soil conditions sc(ematic diagram of proposed development sc(edule of specific development or construction re6uirements details of any planning conditions to 'e considered in development Ceg% car par<ing re6uirements= 'uilding (eig(t restrictions= floodlig(t spillE timeline for construction and pro7ect delivery and any climatic influences% Most site and tec(nical elements of pro7ect design are generally incorporated into dra$ings= layout plans and associated documentation% T(is collection of information is often referred to as a tec(nical specification% Management and operational planning $ill outline (o$ t(e ne$ or redeveloped facility $ill 'e used and s(ould consider t(e follo$ing <ey componentsF <ey programs and services to 'e delivered court and facility sc(edule of use mar<eting and promotional initiatives proposed facility management structure capital replacement program Csee Tec(nical Tip on page 13E ris< management annual operating 'udget% #ven if your facility development provides little c(ange to your e!isting operations= t(e a'ove points s(ould still 'e considered%

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Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises and ?niversal Design

T(e Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises set out t(e re6uirements for ne$ and refur'is(ed 'uildings to allo$ access 'y people $it( a disa'ility% t is e!pected t(at all ne$ facility developments comply $it( t(e Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises as a minimum% Please visit t(e DDisa'ility Discrimination" section of $$$%ag%gov%au for copies of t(e Standards and incorporate t(em into your 'uilding planning% n addition= clu's and councils are strongly encouraged to consider universal design% ?niversal design is a p(ilosop(y t(at encourages 'uilding development 'eyond $(at is re6uired 'y t(e Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises% T(e intent of universal design is to create environments to 'e usa'le 'y everyone= to t(e greatest e!tent possi'le% ?niversal design encourages t(e development of facilities suita'le for use 'y everyone including people $it( vision and (earing impairments= families $it( prams and young c(ildren= people $it( in7uries= t(e elderly and people $it( mo'ility impairments% Clu's and councils s(ould consider $ays to ensure access in any facility development= not 7ust for people $it( a disa'ility 'ut for t(e $(ole community% Facility developments s(ould considerF T(e num'er of accessi'le sanitary facilities Circulation space in lifts and at door$ays Passing or turning spaces along long passage$ays Access to upper floors= eit(er via a ramp or lift Appropriate access to people $it( (earing or vision impairment

Design consultants
W(ilst an additional cost to your pro7ect= design consultants are (ig(ly recommended and are a valued part of your design team= particularly for medium to large scale pro7ects% T(ey 'ring specialist s<ills in defined disciplines and can ensure t(at independent design input is provided to meet pro7ect needs% T(ey also ensure t(at appropriate design solutions are recommended and meet relevant industry standards= universal design principles and 'uilding codes= as $ell as <eep pro7ect costs $it(in 'udget% +ey design consultants to consider include C84% t(e num'er of consultants used is li<ely to depend on t(e scale of your pro7ectEF arc(itect geotec(nical engineer civil and structural engineer 'uilding and land surveyor

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electrical engineer lig(ting designer 6uantity surveyor or cost planner landscape designer or arc(itect ar'orist acoustics consultant

P(ase ) 0 Construction process

Follo$ing t(e preparation of t(e design 'rief and tec(nical specification= contractors can 'e soug(t to start 'uilding your facility% @our pro7ect manager or local council $ill 'e a'le to provide advice on t(e most relevant process to underta<e $(en appointing contractors% Commonly= medium to large scale pro7ects re6uire formal tenders to 'e su'mitted= $it( smaller scale pro7ects re6uiring a num'er of contractors to provide 6uotations% ndustry 'enc(mar<s usually specify a minimum of t(ree 6uotes to assist $it( price comparison% Tec(nical specifications are commonly used to define t(e pro7ect scope of $or<s and t(e standards or re6uirements 'y $(ic( t(e $or< is to 'e completed% @ou Cor your pro7ect managerE $ill also use t(e tec(nical specification to apply for planning and 'uilding permits= and to guide contractor tender processes% A construction timeline s(ould also 'e developed to (elp monitor progress and to ensure your clu' can revise its operations and maintain mem'er services t(roug( t(e construction p(ase% 4e a$are t(at various construction pro7ects may 'e su'7ect to $eat(er conditions= $(ic( s(ould 'e factored into t(e construction timelines% 4o!

Tec(nical Tip
W(en re6uesting 6uotations or tenders from contractors Cfor small= medium or large pro7ectsE= al$ays prepare a 'rief Cdesign 'rief and1or tec(nical specificationE for contractors to 'ase t(eir price and scope of $or<s on% T(is $ill (elp you to compare li<e for li<e prices and evaluate $(ic( companies are providing t(e 'est value for money%

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Planning permits
A planning permit may 'e specific to a person or operator and it is al$ays su'7ect to a time limit and e!pires under specified circumstances% T(e issuing aut(ority Cusually your local councilE may impose conditions $(en granting a permit% T(e 4uilding Commission of Victoria defines a planning permit as Da legal document giving permission for land use or development"% Planning permit re6uirements may vary 'et$een local councils% @ou s(ould al$ays see< advice from your local council planning department regarding planning sc(eme provisions and planning permits early in your planning process%

4uilding permits
@ou s(ould see< clarification from your local council planning department on $(et(er you re6uire any 'uilding permits as part of your facility planning process% 4uilding permits relate to t(e met(od of construction of a 'uilding or development% f you (ave a planning permit you may still need to get a 'uilding permit%

Australian Standards
Many elements of tennis facility construction (ave relevant Australian Standards t(at guide materials= construction and installation met(odologies and various management practices% More information on applica'le standards is provided in t(e follo$ing c(apter 0 Facility development considerations%

Pro7ect management
f your pro7ect is not large enoug( to 7ustify t(e services of a pro7ect manager= your local council may assist you in evaluating and appointing various contractors% t is advisa'le if clu's are managing t(eir o$n pro7ect to appoint an internal clu' contact $(o $ill provide communication and liaison services 'et$een all pro7ect partners= including clu' committee= mem'ers= contractors and local council representatives% f your pro7ect is of a significant scale= you may $is( to engage a pro7ect manager to assist you in t(e coordination of design and construction p(ases% T(e pro7ect manager $ould 'e responsi'le for managing t(e activities and delivera'les of t(e pro7ect% T(ey $ould also prepare a pro7ect timeline t(at considers a range of e!ternal factors including= council 'udget cycles= grant funding cycles and ac6uittal procedures= lead time for ordering materials= implications of $eat(er impacts and impact on e!isting clu' operations and court use%

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Pro7ect Management Tip

f you are managing your o$n construction program= ensure a representative attends t(e site eac( day t(e contractorCsE are $or<ing% Don"t 'e afraid to as< 6uestions or c(ec< $(at t(ey are doing against your tec(nical specification% t"s your pro7ect and you s(ould 'e in control%

P(ase * 0 Management
Clu' staff and1or volunteers s(ould 'e consulted to provide practical and operational advice to ensure your facility can 'e managed efficiently% T(is consultation s(ould occur t(roug(out t(e planning= refinement and development p(ases of your pro7ect= and definitely prior to any construction% Follo$ing t(e construction stages of your pro7ect= getting your facility operating to its full potential 'egins= as does regular monitoring of its performance% 9is< management is a <ey factor in t(e operation of your clu' and facility= and includes addressing potential financial ris<s= maintenance= safety and potential in7ury ris<s= resource availa'ility etc% All identifia'le ris<s s(ould 'e documented= evaluated and addressed to assist in alleviating and1or managing t(em% 4o!

9is< Management Tip

Tennis Victoria (as developed a 9is< Management Manual for Tennis Clu's t(at $ill (elp you identify and evaluate ris<s and create a policy to manage t(em $it(in t(e tennis clu' environment% >4 0 322) Guidelines for Managing 9is< in Sport and 9ecreation is a resource t(at provides t(ose involved in sport and recreation $it( guidance on ris< management principles= process steps and applications 'ased on AS18MS )&,2F322) C9is< Management Standard and GuidelinesE% t offers a national frame$or< to guide t(e understanding and management of ris<= and a common platform to support strategies and resources directed to$ards dealing $it( ris< management issues%

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Management performance 'enc(mar<s

Tennis Australia= in colla'oration $it( T(e ?niversity of Sout( Australia CC#9MNE (ave developed a series of tennis clu' and centre performance 'enc(mar<s to assist Australian tennis facility operators to annually 'enc(mar< t(e performance of t(eir tennis facility% Providing 'enc(mar< indicators $ill assist clu's and facility operators in determining $(ere 'est to allocate resources and regularly identify any operational issues to address t(em 6uic<ly% Clu' management and performance 'enc(mar<s can 'e accessed via $$$%tennis%com%au%

Facility development considerations

T(e <ey facility development considerations included in t(is c(apter includeF site investigation court layout and orientation 'ase construction court surface type court surface selection multi5use courts floodlig(ting fencing court e6uipment and accessories grounds and surrounds clu'(ouses t(e environment% All elements of a tennis facility are lin<ed and often depend on eac( ot(er to function effectively and 'e managed efficiently% Careful consideration needs to 'e given to t(e scale of eac( facility element to ensure it is aligned $it( its intended purpose and use% t is also important to ensure t(at off5court amenities can ade6uately support court related infrastructure%

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Site investigation
All site specific conditions s(ould 'e assessed prior to underta<ing any construction $or<s and prior to any 6uotes= tenders or contracts 'eing prepared% Site investigation s(ould 'e conducted as part of your pro7ect planning= follo$ing t(e completion of your needs assessment% T(is p(ase is li<ely to re6uire professional service contractors to underta<e specialist or tec(nical analysis tas<s% @our site investigation s(ould address t(e follo$ing <ey elementsF storm $ater flo$ condition of su'5grade 'ase location of e!isting services Ceg% po$er= $ater= se$erage= telecommunications etcE vegetation or remnants of tree roots site levels= orientation and $ind e!posure site access for construction mac(inery residential or ur'an development considerations t(at may 'e impacted 'y your development%

Soil conditions
n tennis court construction= proper grading and consistent compaction often determines t(e success of installation% To ac(ieve t(is= <no$ledge of su'5grade and soil conditions are re6uired% Most sites $ill re6uire an investigation of e!isting soil conditions= and it is (ig(ly recommended t(at no ma7or construction commence $it(out first o'taining a soil report from an appropriately 6ualified professional Ceg% geotec(nical engineerE% :i<e many construction pro7ects= tennis courts are suscepti'le to variations in soil type= t(e presence of moisture and c(anging environmental conditions% A soil report $ill determine t(e sta'ility of t(e proposed site and $ill inform engineering decisions around t(e most appropriate court 'ase design= construction and infrastructure installation% 4o!

Tec(nical Tip
A soil report prepared 'y a 6ualified geotec(nical engineer $ill 'e t(e single greatest investment you can ma<e into your pro7ect planning% T(e findings from t(is report $ill provide recommendations on t(e most appropriate design for court 'ases= drainage= floodlig(ting= fencing and clu'(ouse footings%

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Court layout and orientation

@our court layout $ill 'e dependent upon t(e configuration of your e!isting courts= 'uildings and availa'le land area% T(is Guide infers t(at most clu's and facilities are underta<ing redevelopment and refur'is(ment pro7ects rat(er t(an constructing ne$ facilities on Dgreenfield sites"= alt(oug( t(e principles are still relevant for ne$ sites%

Court dimensions
T(e standard dimensions of a tennis court CTotal Playing Area 5TPAE are defined in t(e nternational Tennis Federation"s C TFE 9ules of Tennis% Alt(oug( t(e game is 'est played on a full siKed court enclosure C&,%,m ! 1.%&mE= t(e TF (as a minimum recommended court enclosure siKe C&)%--m ! 1-%2-mE% t is recommended t(at all ne$ tennis courts 'e 'uilt to full siKe re6uirements% T(is $ill assist in ensuring current standards are 'eing met and may also reduce t(e li<eli(ood of player in7ury% T(e follo$ing diagram provides a guideline for minimum and recommended court dimensions for 'ot( recreational and clu' play% Figure 2: Recommended tennis court and enclosure dimensions APicture of t(e recommended tennis court and enclosure dimensionsB

Playing lines
T(e $idt( of all lines on a tennis court s(ould 'e a minimum of 3%*cm in $idt( and a ma!imum of *cm= e!cept t(e 'aseline $(ic( may 'e 12cm% Centre services lines and centre mar<s s(ould 'e *cm% T(e follo$ing diagram provides a plan for tennis court line mar<ings% All measurements are to t(e outside of t(e lines% Figure 3: Line markings for a standard tennis court APicture of t(e line mar<ings for a standard tennis courtB

Court run5off
Suggested minimum dimensions and run5off areas 'et$een t(e Principal Playing Area CPPAE of a tennis court for clu' and recreational standard play isO *%).m from eac( 'aseline to fenceO &%2*m from sidelines to fence and &%,,m 'et$een courts t(at do not (ave a fence or ot(er o'struction 'et$een t(em% T(e follo$ing diagram provides a guideline for minimum and recommended court run5off areas 'et$een courts and ot(er o'structions for 'ot( recreational and clu' play%

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Figure : !ennis court run"off APicture of tennis court run5off in case of no o'structionsB APicture of tennis court run5off in case of netsB APicture of tennis court run5off in case of fi!ed o'structionsB

;rientation
T(e optimum tennis court orientation is nort(0sout(% T(is is preferred to minimise t(e effects of sun glare% n some instances= depending on individual site conditions= t(is orientation may not 'e ac(ieva'le% f t(is is t(e case= consideration s(ould 'e given to sun rotation 'e(ind 'uildings= $ind conditions and1or t(e provision of additional s(ade trees% f possi'le= orientating courts nort(5sout( and east5$est at t(e one venue s(ould 'e avoided= particularly if courts run 'e(ind eac( ot(er= creating a visual annoyance during play%

Facility footprint guidelines

#ac( tennis facility site provides its o$n uni6ue opportunities for design and layout 'ased on site conditions and availa'le land area% As a guide= t(e follo$ing ta'le provides an estimate of land area re6uirements to develop a facility% T(e first column provides an estimate of land area re6uired for court enclosures only and t(e second column provides an estimate for court enclosures along $it( spectator areas= clu'(ouses and car par<ing% !able 1: !ennis facility land area guide 4o! 8um'er of courts 3 courts ) courts , courts . courts 13 courts 1, courts #stimated land area re6uired for court enclosures 2%1& (a 2%3* (a 2%&. (a 2%*1 (a 2%-, (a 1%23 (a #stimated total land area re6uired for full site development 2%&3 (a 1%2* (a 1%32 (a 1%*2 (a 3%32 (a &%22 (a

Facility e!pansion
W(ere possi'le= consider future gro$t( $(en planning and designing your court and facility layout% A design t(at can accommodate future gro$t( $ill 'e more cost effective in t(e long term%

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4ase construction
T(e most important factor in tennis court development is undou'tedly its 'ase and foundations% #ven t(oug( court 'ases are generally not visi'le= t(ey $ill (ave t(e most impact on t(e ultimate cost= playa'ility and longevity of your tennis court% #sta'lis(ing t(e correct foundations and 'ase construction specific to your site is essential to ensure t(e integrity and sta'ility of $(at is 'uilt on top% Poor foundations and 'ase construction $ill inevita'ly lead to court damage= surface imperfections= surface life reduction and ultimately large and often unnecessary rectification costs% Selection of 'ase and foundation materials $ill also influence your court surface selection= as not all surfaces can 'e laid on all 'ases% T(e follo$ing typical 'ase construction tec(ni6ues are currently 'eing used to support (ard court= synt(etic grass and synt(etic clay surfacesF reinforced concrete asp(alt compacted eart(% An overvie$ of eac( 'ase construction met(od is provided in t(e follo$ing sections% Grass court and red porous court construction re6uires more specialised and layered 'ase preparation and do not re6uire concrete= asp(alt or compacted eart( 'ases to 'e constructed% More details on grass and red porous courts are provided under court surface types on pages 3) and 3*%

Concrete 'ases
A reinforced concrete sla' is a common form of 'ase= consisting of a layer of concrete reinforced $it( steel mes(% T(e t(ic<ness of t(e sla' $ill 'e determined 'y site specific conditions and tec(nical specifications% A $ell constructed concrete 'ase C'uilt to appropriate specification and site conditionsE is li<ely to provide t(e greatest longevity of all 'ase types% Concrete 'ases are generally e!pensive to construct in comparison $it( asp(alt and crus(ed roc< materials and are t(e most costly to rectify if not 'uilt correctly% Ground and soil conditions play a greater role in t(e appropriateness of concrete 'ases= in t(at t(ey accommodate ground movement 'y 'ridging lo$ areas% T(ey (ave minimal fle!i'ility% Concrete 'ases are generally accepta'le for t(e application of asp(alt and acrylic surfaces= as $ell as sand filled artificial grass and synt(etic clay% Additional care t(roug( t(e concrete curing and preparation process must 'e
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ta<en if applying an acrylic surface to a concrete 'ase% Most acrylic surface manufacturers pu'lis( tec(nical information on court 'ase constructions suita'le for t(eir individual products% Additional tec(nical information on concrete construction and curing processes is availa'le in t(e Tennis G:D Tec(nical Manual for t(e Design= Construction and Maintenance of Tennis Facilities% T(e manual is availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au16ld%

Asp(alt 'ases
An asp(alt 'ase consists of at least t$o elements% 1% A structural layer Ctermed t(e Dgranular layer"E= $(ic( consists of a 'ase of crus(ed roc<% T(is layer provides t(e strengt( of t(e structure% 3% An asp(alt layer covers t(e 'ase of crus(ed roc<% t provides a smoot( surface for sound 'all 'ounce= as $ell as acting as a moisture 'arrier to protect t(e structural layer from erosion and $ater penetration% Asp(alt 'ases are commonly referred to as a Dmore fle!i'le 'ase" t(at allo$s some ground movement $it(out failure% Asp(alt 'ases are generally accepta'le for t(e application of acrylic surfaces Ccus(ioned and non5cus(ionedE= as $ell as sand filled artificial grass and synt(etic clay% T(e introduction of porous asp(alt (as 'een seen in many surface conversion pro7ects across metropolitan Mel'ourne= $(ere red porous courts are 'eing converted to synt(etic surfaces% Porous asp(alt is often used as a 'ase layer Cover red porous courtsE in con7unction $it( needle punc(ed synt(etic carpets% T(is met(od allo$s for vertical draining= rat(er t(an reconstructing court 'ases to provide necessary drainage falls% T(is met(od of reconstruction is only effective $(ere 'ot( t(e underlying e!isting drainage system is functioning properly and t(e e!isting scoria pavement is sound enoug( to support t(e laying of porous asp(alt% 4o!

Tec(nical Tip
t is prefera'le t(at acrylic surfaces are not applied to porous asp(alt surfaces= primarily due to t(e incompati'ility of acrylic surface application tec(ni6ues and porous asp(alt materials%

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Compacted eart( 'ases

Compacted eart( 'ases (ave traditionally 'een used in con7unction $it( t(e laying of sand filled artificial grass and synt(etic clay surfaces% n some cases= t(e fle!i'ility of t(e 'ase (as 'enefits $(ere small amounts of ground movement occur% W(ilst a cost effective practice= t(e tec(ni6ue can reflect any significant failure in= or movement of= t(e 'ase construction t(roug( t(e playing surface 'y creating an uneven surface% ?se and application of compacted eart( 'ases s(ould 'e dependent on t(e full investigation of ground= soil and drainage conditions% Compacted 'ases are not suita'le for acrylic surface application%

4ase construction considerations

Some important considerations in all forms of 'ase construction include t(e follo$ingF T(e investigation of soil= ground and drainage conditions $it(in and around t(e site area s(ould 'e conducted to inform t(e preferred 'ase construction met(od% 4ase construction design s(ould 'e developed and guided 'y court surface c(oice Crefer Ta'le 3 on page 3&E% nstall a moisture 'arrier or $aterproofing mem'rane underneat( concrete pavements% #nsure court fall ratios follo$ pavement specifications and are appropriate for t(e court surface and site drainage re6uirements% #nsure su'5surface and1or perimeter drainage is included in any 'ase construction design% All 'ases $ill re6uire ongoing maintenance dependent upon site specific conditions and e!pected design life% For e!amples visit $$$%tennis%com%au for t(e lifecycle and cost guide% T(e follo$ing ta'le provides a comparison of t(e suita'ility of 'ase construction met(ods $it( t(e range of suita'le court surfaces%

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!able 2: Court surface and base construction matri# 4o!

Court surface
Asp(alt Asp(alt Cus(ioned acrylic 8on5cus(ioned acrylic Sand filled artificial grass Synt(etic clay

4ase Construction Met(od

Porous Concrete asp(alt Compacted eart(

refers to generally appropriate 'ase construction met(od refers to inappropriate 'ase construction met(od refers to an accepta'le met(od if site= ground and drainage conditions support t(is type of 'ase construction Figure $: %eneric tennis court cross section T(e follo$ing diagram provides a generic cross5section of t(e typical construction layers of a tennis court including su'5grade= 'ase construction1pavement and court surface layers% :ayers $ill differ depending on construction met(od= drainage re6uirements and surface selection%

8ot to scale
8oteF 9ecommended court slope 0 Minimum 2%.&L= Ma!imum 1%22L :i6uid applied acrylic surface system Ccus(ioned or non5cus(ionedE Compacted asp(alt surface course CMin 2%23*mE Compacted 'ase course CMin 2%1mE Compacted su'grade

Court surface types

Tennis Australia classifies court surfaces according to type rat(er t(an 'rand% T(ere are four surface type categoriesF 1% Clay1red porous% 3% 8atural grass% &% Acrylic (ard court% )% ;t(er variationsO including Sand Filled Artificial Grass CSFAGE= carpet and synt(etic clay% For eac( surface type category t(ere are multiple 'rands $it(in t(e tennis and leisure industry%
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Surface and playing c(aracteristics

t is difficult to generalise a'out t(e playing c(aracteristics of surfaces= due to t(e num'er of variations availa'le in t(e mar<et place% Playing c(aracteristics vary according to type of product= age= condition= original construction met(od etc% Ta'le & on page 3.= provides a summary of typical surface c(aracteristics for a range of surface types availa'le in Australia% T(e TF also classifies specific surfaces into various pace categories% T(e TF $e'site 0 $$$%itftennis%com provides up5to5date information on individual surface products and t(eir pace rating% T(e lifespan of all surfaces referred to in t(is Guide are influenced 'y levels of usage= maintenance regimes and $eat(er conditions% 4udgeting for t(eir ongoing maintenance and eventual re7uvenation and1or replacement $ill 'e essential for all surface related pro7ects%

Clay1red porous
Across Australia clay courts are <no$n 'y differing names% n Victoria clay courts are commonly referred to as red porous or en5tout5cas courts% For many years t(ey (ave 'een t(e traditional court surface for t(e ma7ority of clu's in metropolitan Mel'ourne% t also remains a preferred player development surface of Tennis Australia% Clay is a generic term used to descri'e a playing surface t(at (as a clay5li<e natural material loo< and feel a'out it% T(e playing surface is made from a layer of material $it( co(esive properties= not unli<e slig(tly moist natural clayO it can 'e a com'ination of natural and1or synt(etic materials% Clay surfaces are al$ays permea'le= allo$ing surface $ater to drain vertically do$n t(roug( t(e court= facilitating play soon after rain% Prolonged droug(t conditions and t(e availa'ility of sustaina'le $ater resources (ave impacted t(e retention and maintenance of red porous courts in Victoria% To ensure t(e longevity of red porous courts= it is essential t(at an ongoing maintenance regime Cincluding regular $ateringE is ad(ered to% Several recent e!amples in red porous court re'uilding (ave (ig(lig(ted a variety of ne$= more environmentally sustaina'le tec(ni6ues t(at $ill assist clu's to retain and1or re'uild t(eir red porous courts% 9efer to Tennis Victoria"s #nvironmentally Friendly Tennis Clu's Policy for recent case study e!amples% n addition= $ater treatment programs are availa'le to assist in retaining moisture $it(in red porous courts= allo$ing t(eir continued use t(roug( droug(t and staged $ater restrictions%

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For more information on availa'le researc( and $ater sensitive red porous court construction and maintenance= contact Tennis Victoria for up5to5date advice%

8atural grass
8atural grass courts remain prominent across regional Victoria and are popular on t(e local and regional tournament calendar% T(ey also remain a preferred player development surface of Tennis Australia% Grass courts= $(en constructed properly= provide t(e fastest court surface availa'le% T(e surface promotes a serve and volley game= generally due to lo$= fast and varia'le 'all 'ounce% A variety of grass species are availa'le and suita'le for tennis court surfaces= alt(oug( t(e success of certain species $ill 'e dependent on $eat(er conditions% T(e 6uality and retention of natural grass courts is (eavily dependent on climatic and environmental conditions= in particular= access to a sustaina'le $ater source% T(e use of grass courts is generally limited to summer season play due to climatic conditions affecting grass gro$t( and usage must 'e managed to protect t(e integrity of t(e surface% Muc( li<e red porous courts= many natural grass courts are slo$ly 'eing converted to less $ater and maintenance intensive surfaces t(at can also provide for year5round and floodlit use%

Acrylic (ard courts

Generally in Australia t(ere are t(ree types of acrylic surfacing systemsF non5cus(ioned li6uid applied cus(ion mat laid cus(ion% Acrylic coated tennis court surfaces are popular in Australia and can 'e eit(er non5cus(ioned or cus(ioned% Acrylic courts are suited to all levels of coac(ing= training and competition play% An acrylic surfaced tennis court is 'asically an application of multiple layers of acrylic material Ceg% resin= paint= etcE on a 'ase surface= commonly concrete or asp(alt% T(ere is a $ide selection of proprietary acrylic surface systems availa'le in Australia% n very 'asic terms an acrylic surface comprises of applying an initial CfillerE coatCsE to t(e 'ase surface t(en applying t(e final coloured coats% T(e composition and application met(od of t(e acrylic material (as a direct influence on t(e playing c(aracteristics of t(e court% T(e e!act performance of acrylic surface differs from product to product and from its usage= 'ut t(ey can generally 'e descri'ed as 'eing medium5paced $it( an
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e!tremely true 'all 'ounce of medium5(ig( (eig(t% T(e performance= aest(etics and longevity of acrylic surfaces are dependent on conducting an appropriate maintenance regime% T(e single most important factor in prolonging t(e useful life of an acrylic tennis court surface is <eeping t(em clean% T(e lifespan of an acrylic surface is not forever% 4udget provision s(ould 'e made for recoating every seven to ten years Cdepending on use= maintenance and surface 6ualityE at a cost of appro!imately .2L of t(e original acrylic surface cost C7ust t(e surface= not t(e $(ole of court costsE% 4ot( li6uid applied and mat laid cus(ioned acrylic surfaces re6uire t(e same acrylic surface layers as non5cus(ioned surfaces% T(e <ey differences in cus(ioned courts are t(e layers of cus(ioned properties 'uilt into t(e construction process% Cus(ioned courts are more li<ely to spin and also provide a level of comfort for players underfoot% :i6uid applied cus(ioning is provided in layers spread across t(e court area until t(e desired t(ic<ness is ac(ieved% T(is met(od (as t(e advantage of 'eing a'le to ad7ust cus(ioning t(ic<ness 'ased on preference and 'udget constraints% Mat laid cus(ioning systems differ in t(at t(e cus(ion layer is delivered in pre manufactured rolls of a predetermined t(ic<ness% 9olls are laid out= placed in position and t(en ad(ered to t(e 'ase% Generally acrylic surfaces= particularly cus(ioned surfaces= are more e!pensive to construct t(an ot(er surfaces= predominately due to more intensive 'ase construction and drainage re6uirements= and t(e cost of cus(ioning materials% Acrylic surfaces s(ould only 'e applied to concrete or asp(alt 'ases Ct(at (ave undergone appropriate curing time and cleaningE and only 'e applied 'y e!perienced professionals approved 'y t(e product manufacturer%

Sand Filled Artificial Grass CSFAGE

;ver recent years t(ere (as 'een an increasing trend of installing artificial grass court surfaces= more correctly referred to as sand filled artificial grass% A SFAG surface is 'asically a tufted synt(etic carpet laid on a 'ase usually constructed of concrete= asp(alt or crus(ed roc<% T(e carpet is t(en filled $it( sand to occupy t(e space 'et$een t(e carpet fi'res to $it(in a'out 3mm of t(e top of t(e pile% T(e purpose of t(e sand is to (old t(e carpet in place= to provide a firm playing surface and to facilitate t(e drainage of surface $ater% SFAG courts are a cost effective court surface t(at provide soft underfoot properties desired 'y many players% f laid correctly= t(eir efficient drainage and a'ility to 'e played on $(en damp ma<e t(em popular $it( commercial centres

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and coac(es% T(eir playing c(aracteristics vary significantly 'et$een products= 'ut generally provide medium5to5very fast 'all speed and medium5to5lo$ 'all 'ounce% T(eir playa'ility is dependent on maintenance regimes= in particular t(e regular grooming of t(e surface and t(e re7uvenation of sand particles% 4udget provision s(ould 'e made for resurfacing SFAG surfaces every 12 to 13 years Cdepending on use= maintenance and manufacturer $arrantiesE%

Synt(etic clay
Synt(etic clay is t(e collective term given to a range of products availa'le in t(e mar<et place% Synt(etic clay surfaces are SFAG carpets t(at are overfilled C'y 1mm to 3mmE $it( a red coloured sand product to simulate t(e appearance and playing c(aracteristics of a clay or red porous tennis court% T(e overfilling of t(e carpet re6uires sand to 'e 'rus(ed from lines on a regular 'asis= muc( li<e red porous courts% T(e surface does not re6uire $atering and provides similar cus(ioning and drainage properties as SFAG courts% Synt(etic clay courts are generally a more e!pensive product t(an SFAG surfaces= placing t(em in t(e middle range of surface development costs% T(eir playing c(aracteristics vary significantly 'et$een products as $ell as on $et or dry conditions% T(eir playa'ility is dependent on maintenance regimes= in particular t(e regular maintenance and management of sand particles% 4udget provision s(ould 'e made for resurfacing synt(etic clay surfaces every 12 to 13 years Cdepending on use= maintenance and manufacturer $arrantiesE%

Contractors and suppliers

T(ere are many different court surface products manufactured in= and supplied to= t(e Australian mar<et% Contact Tennis Victoria for a list of suppliers= manufacturers and contractors <no$n to operate $it(in Victoria% Additionally= t(e Sports Contractors Association can provide a listing of mem'ers t(at service t(e Victorian tennis industry via t(eir $e'site at $$$%sportscontractors%com%au%

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!able 3: Com&arison of court surface c'aracteristics T(e follo$ing ta'le provides a summary of c(aracteristics of various court surfaces% T(e performance= aest(etics and longevity of acrylic surfaces are dependent on conducting an appropriate maintenance regime% ndicative costings for various court surfaces are availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au 4o! Court surface 9ed porous 8atural grass Speed of >eig(t of Trueness Topspin Slice Footing court 'ounce of 'ounce 0 sliding Slo$ Fast Medium :o$ Almost consistent Varia'le @es :ittle @es @es Sliding S(oc< a'sorption 1firm Medium5 soft Soft

8on5 Varia'le Cus(ioned acrylic

Medium5 (ig(

Consistent @es

Partial slide Csurface may 'e slippery particularly if $etE @es Firm

Medium5 (ard Medium5 soft Medium5 soft Medium5 soft

Cus(ioned Varia'le Medium acrylic 0(ig( Sand filled Medium5 Medium5 acrylic fast lo$ grass Synt(etic Medium5 Medium5 clay fast (ig( SourceF Tennis Australia

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Court surface selection

Selecting a surface or surfaces t(at meet all mem'er= player and sta<e(older needs and o'7ectives is difficult% >o$ever= engaging t(em and ot(er users in t(e selection and decision ma<ing process $ill (elp to ma<e a $ell researc(ed c(oice% As it is difficult to generalise a'out t(e playing c(aracteristics of all court surfaces availa'le= t(e 'est $ay to inform yourself and your mem'ers of different surfaces is to play on t(em% Tennis Victoria (as a gro$ing list of clu's and t(eir specific surfaces provided and encourage all clu's to try a range of surfaces as part of t(eir decision ma<ing process% ;t(er considerations t(at s(ould 'e ta<en into account $(en selecting t(e most appropriate surface for your clu' includeF mem'er and user preferences intended use and level of play future clu' directions and management coac(ing re6uirements tournament re6uirements any re6uirement for similar surfaces or reasons to provide a mi! of different surfaces site conditions cost of installation and replacement surface lifespan and $arranty maintenance o'ligations and cost access to funding opportunities afforda'ility and value for money environmental impacts potential for vandalism% Appendi! 1 provides a sample court surface assessment tool for clu's to adapt and use in t(eir surface selection process%

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Multi5use courts
Multi5use courts are a practical solution to supporting a range of sports= including tennis= and are more commonly used in sc(ool and recreation reserve environments% n all multi5use environments= some compromise $ill 'e re6uired 'y all sports in surface and infrastructure provision= as it is difficult for one single surface to meet t(e range of needs of all sports to 'e played on it% Multi5use applications t(at include tennis courts are commonly provided $it( net'all C(ard court acrylic surfacesE= (oc<ey CSFAG surfacesE or soccer Csand filled1ru''er crum'ed surfacesE% Various products are availa'le on t(e domestic mar<et to suit multiple sports% Some <ey considerations in providing multi5use surfaces and facilities t(at cater for tennis includeF ?se more dominant line mar<ing colours to suit t(e main intended use% For e!ample= $(ite lines for t(e main user sport= yello$ lines for t(e secondary user sport= etc% T(e appropriateness of sleeves and caps for relevant goal and tennis net posts or t(e use of roll5a$ay nets and goals% :ig(ting re6uirements for tennis are different to ot(er sports% Floodlig(ting design s(ould meet minimum Australian Standards for all intended users% #nsure one lig(ting system serves t(e variety of users% Court dimensions and run5off areas vary 'et$een tennis and net'all% Cus(ioned and non5cus(ioned acrylic surfaces are suita'le for net'all competition% Drainage re6uirements of various users% T(e use of s(oc< pads underneat( (oc<ey playing surfaces is not ideal for tennis 'all 'ounce= (o$ever t(ere are e!amples of t(is s(aring in e!istence% A compromise position may 'e using a t(inner s(oc< pad t(an is ideal for (oc<ey% Carpet pile lengt( for SFAG surfaces s(ould 'e investigated to ensure t(ey provide a playa'le lengt( for tennis Cgenerally not longer t(an 1/mmE% T(ird5generation surfaces commonly used on soccer pitc(es are not suita'le for tennis due to t(eir longer pile (eig(ts Ceg% often greater t(an ,2mmE% 8et'all Victoria= >oc<ey Victoria and Foot'all Federation Victoria all provide surface information and tec(nical re6uirements for t(eir sports% t is advisa'le to contact t(e relevant pea< 'odies if implementing a multi5use surface pro7ect%

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Floodlig(ting
Floodlig(ting is a (ig(ly desira'le element to any clu' or tennis facility% :ig(ting (as t(e a'ility to ma!imise court use= create diversity in clu' activities and allo$ your clu' to <eep pace $it( t(e latest tennis participation trends% T(ere are a num'er of considerations t(at s(ould 'e addressed t(roug( planning and consultation discussions $it( t(e follo$ing groupsF Clu' mem'ers regarding potential uses= needs and costs% @our local council regarding planning re6uirements= permission and impact on t(e local environment% #lectricity suppliers regarding e!isting service capa'ilities and potential upgrades re6uired% Gualified persons regarding lig(ting design= installation options and material selection% ;t(er tennis clu's 'y visiting t(em to gain an appreciation of lig(ting demands and lu! levels% Tennis Victoria to see< specialist lig(ting design and installation advice% ;t(er sports to determine t(eir lig(ting re6uirements if it"s a multi5use court%

:ig(ting configurations
Tennis court lig(ting systems generally consist of t$o main types% 1% Corner lig(ting systems are typically used for dou'le court configurations= $it( (ig(5to$er lig(ting masts located 7ust outside eac( corner of t(e court enclosure% To$ers are generally no (ig(er t(an 1*m in clu' environments% Figure (: )tandard 2"court corner lig'ting design provides a standard 35court lig(t pole configuration for (ig( to$er corner lig(ting% APicture of standard 35court corner lig(ting designB 9ecent lig(ting trends (ave seen an increase in t(e num'er of side5lig(ting configurations% A vast range of pole configurations e!ist for side5lig(ting systems= 'ut t(ey typically include four to si! lig(ts and poles per court= ranging from .m to 13m in (eig(t% Figure *: and ( &ole side lig'ting design o&tions+ T(e follo$ing diagram provides typical four and si! pole floodlig(ting configurations% APicture of ) and , pole side lig(ting design optionsB 4ot( corner and side5lig(ting systems s(ould 'e designed and installed to meet Australian Standards AS3*,2 Guide to Sports :ig(ting and AS3*,2%1 5 Part 1 General Principles and AS3*,2%3%1 0 Part 3%1 :ig(ting for ;utdoor Tennis for design= luminaries= lu! levels= uniformity and pole (eig(ts%

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Tec(nical Tip
Generally= planning permission is re6uired for t(e installation of ne$ floodlig(ts% #arly in your planning= see< advice from your local council regarding your o'ligations= restrictions and t(e information t(e council re6uires for a relevant planning application% T(is may include t(e provision of proposed lig(ting designs= engineered dra$ings= lig(ting spill diagrams or an environmental impact study% :ig(t pole installations Cover .m in (eig(tE may also re6uire a 'uilding permit= irrespective of $(et(er planning permission is also re6uired%

Court lig(ting levels

W(ile meeting t(e lu! level standard is important= t(e consistency of lig(t is critical and is measured 'y uniformity% W(ere uniformity is poor= t(e eye struggles to follo$ t(e flig(t of t(e 'all and predict its speed% Tennis court lig(ting levels s(ould 'e developed 'ased on t(e intended standard of play% T(e follo$ing ta'le recommends lig(ting levels suita'le for various levels of play% !able : Recommended maintained 'ori,ontal illuminance -alues .from /)2$(0+2+11 4o! :evel of play 9ecreational Clu' competition nternational P 8ational Minimum >oriKontal lluminance PPA C:u!E TPA C:u!E 3*2 &*2 1222 1*2 3*2 .22

PPA 0 refers to t(e Principle Playing Area TPA 0 refers to t(e Total Playing Area

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Considerations of lig(ting provision

A range of design= material selection and installation options and alternatives s(ould 'e considered in your floodlig(ting pro7ect% Assess t(e ade6uacy of your e!isting po$er supply to accommodate ne$ or more court lig(ting% 4udgeting for po$er upgrades can significantly add to your pro7ect costs% Future e!pansion% f you are not installing lig(ts on all courts= consider ma<ing an allo$ance for t(e $iring and po$er supply for ot(er courts if you $is( to add more lig(ts at a later date% Geotec(nical assessment of ground conditions for pole installations and footings is essential= and certification of lig(ting poles 'y a structural engineer $ill 'e re6uired for second (and poles% 9is< management issues may result if lig(ting poles are placed $it(in court enclosures and t(is s(ould 'e discouraged $(enever possi'le% Providing access to a secure lig(t control system e!ternal to clu'rooms may (elp to ma!imise use and minimise facility management re6uirements% Various coin and <ey operated mec(anisms are availa'le to ensure a user pays system is availa'le% Provide ade6uate safety lig(ting to e!it courts $(en lig(ts are s$itc(ed off% Consider (o$ t(e po$er cost and replacement of glo'es $ill 'e paid for and underta<en%

Fencing
Fencing performs a num'er of functions= all of $(ic( s(ould 'e considered in your facility design% +ey functions includeF t(e retaining of 'alls on court dividing courts providing access to courts safety and security $ind'rea< support signage display%

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W(ilst fencing provides 'asic functionality to t(e tennis court= it is important to consider 'udget= environment and site restrictions% ;t(er considerations includeF Top and 'ottom rails to provide longevity= sta'ility= safety and visual en(ancement% Visual amenity can also 'e improved 'y using 'lac< poles and mes( Crat(er t(an galvaniKed finis(ingE and also provides good 'ac<ground contrast to 'all colour% 9educed side fencing (eig(ts to en(ance spectator vie$ing% #nsuring gates are $ide enoug( for accessi'le entry and for maintenance e6uipment% Pro!imity of trees and over(anging 'ranc(es% Wind'rea< planting in ad7acent areas% Wind and sig(t screening and signage loads are incorporated into structural design% Future court e!pansion%

Australian Standard AS1-3*%3

Australian Standard AS1-3*%3 Tennis Court Fencing 0 Commercial recommends standard tennis court enclosure fence (eig(ts of &%2m or &%,m for clu' and pu'lic court environments% Tennis Victoria recommends a (eig(t of &%,m $(erever possi'le% 4o!

Tec(nical Tip
9educed side fencing (eig(ts are fast 'ecoming a trend in ne$ facility design and development= particularly $(ere clu' and court security is provided 'y e!isting 'oundary fencing% T(e follo$ing diagram provides a typical alternative side fencing profile t(at en(ances spectator vie$ing and promotes visual appeal% Tennis court fencing s(ould 'e designed and 'uilt considering local conditions% Fencing s(ould 'e designed to support additional $eig(t loads t(at $ind screening and signage may re6uire% T(is s(ould 'e a particular consideration in $indy areas% Figure 2: /lternati-e side fencing &rofile APicture of alternative side fencing profileB

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Court e6uipment and accessories

T(e type and use of court e6uipment and accessories $ill 'e dependent on t(e type of facility you operate= t(e $ay in $(ic( it is managed and your c(oice of court surface% T(e most common need for court e6uipment is for net posts= nets and centre straps% T(ese can ma<e a significant difference to t(e visual appeal of your courts= functionality of play and use and safety to players% T(e TF"s 9ules of Tennis 322/ specifies t(e re6uirements for net posts% n t(e clu' environment= t$o important net post considerations includeF 1% T(e selection of internal or non5o'trusive $inding mec(anisms% Winders t(at protrude present a safety (aKard for players rounding t(e net post= particularly $(ere t(ey are at (ead (eig(t for c(ildren% 3% T(e use of sleeves in net post installation $ill allo$ for post replacement $it(out (aving to dig posts out of footings% T(is $ill prove (elpful and more cost effective $(ere concrete or asp(alt 'ase constructions are used and in multi5use applications%

Grounds and surrounds

T(e management of grounds and surrounds= as $ell as court maintenance= s(ould 'e considered in your pro7ect% Do not underestimate t(e po$er of visual appeal and atmosp(ere on current and prospective mem'ers% Consider t(e follo$ing <ey items in your planningF Create a strong entry to your clu' and associated clu'(ouse and accessi'le t(oroug(fares 'et$een court enclosures Cincluding application of standards for accessi'ilityE% Cater for spectators and court vie$ing= t(roug( t(e provision of covered areas= seats= accessi'le toilets and access to food and 'everages% :andscape areas for visual appeal $it( managea'le and easy to maintain vegetation or ot(er materials and products% #nvironmental 'enefits and potential for inclusion of $ater reuse and recycling initiatives% #nsure car par<ing is ade6uate to meet your local council"s planning sc(eme guidelines= as $ell as cater for e!pected volumes% Par<ing $it(in close pro!imity to courts and clu'(ouse is recommended% Provide an outdoor area for social gat(ering and functions and1or an area for c(ildren to play safely% Venue security and potential for vandalism and graffiti%

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Clu'(ouses
A clu'(ouse plays a vital role $it(in t(e tennis clu' environment% T(e clu'(ouse is often t(e visi'le face of t(e clu' and (as t(e a'ility to create a lasting impression% t is a factor in attracting and retaining mem'ers% Player= participant and community e!pectations are continually increasing= as are 'uilding regulations and re6uirements% +eeping pace $it( e!pectations and c(ange can 'e c(allenging for clu's in providing 6uality and $elcoming facilities% T(e siKe= location and layout of your clu'(ouse s(ould 'e commensurate $it( t(e num'er of mem'ers= t(e intended use of t(e facility and t(e preferred management model of your clu'% Clu'(ouses t(at do not meet mem'er and usage needs may restrict t(e via'ility of your facility= and t(ose t(at are too large 'ecome cum'ersome to manage and maintain% Clu' mem'ers= your local council and local community groups and sta<e(olders s(ould all 'e consulted to (elp determine t(e most appropriate clu'(ouse facility% f contemplating clu'(ouse refur'is(ment= improvement or replacement= t(e principles and processes (ig(lig(ted in t(is Guide $ill assist you to ac(ieve your goals%

Clu'(ouse design considerations

Professional 'uilding and arc(itectural e!pertise s(ould 'e engaged if you are considering a clu'(ouse improvement or development pro7ect% T(e follo$ing s(ould 'e given specific consideration t(roug( t(e design p(ase of your pro7ect% Conduct a 'uilding condition audit to understand $(at areas of your e!isting clu'(ouse may 'e retained and $(at areas must 'e c(anged% Any c(ange to an e!isting 'uilding structure must accommodate and promote t(e Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises and include universal design principles% Consider future court= facility and clu'(ouse e!pansion plans in your design% ncorporation of #SD practices including $ater recycling and reuse= energy efficient materials and products= use of natural lig(t and insulation= 'uilding orientation etc% A central location close to courts and car par<ing is prefera'le= ma!imising vie$s across as many courts as possi'le% Ade6uate storage areas for court= coac(ing and maintenance e6uipment% Storage areas a$ay from t(e clu'(ouse may 'e re6uired $(ere fuel operated e6uipment or c(emicals are to 'e stored% Provision of an office if you intend to provide on5site management= tournaments and events% +ios<= canteen or cafQ t(at provides 'ot( an internal and e!ternal servery along $it( plenty of storage space% ;pen area large enoug( to cater for intended num'er of players and mem'ers% Providing t(is area as fle!i'le space may increase your a'ility to
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use it for a range of ot(er tennis and non5tennis related activities% ;pportunities for s(ared and1or community use% Toilets= s(o$ers and c(ange rooms t(at meet 4uilding Code re6uirements% Ade6uate (eating and cooling to maintain comfort levels% S(ade and outdoor spaces to cater for family friendly activity%

T(e follo$ing concepts define t(e ideal layout configurations (o$ever it is ac<no$ledged t(at t(ese configurations may not 'e possi'le in all circumstances% Please contact Tennis Victoria on C2&E .)32 .)32 for furt(er detail on design guidelines% Figure 3: )mall community club APicture of facility layout of small community clu'B Figure 10: Medium community club APicture of facility layout of medium community clu'B Figure 11: Regional community centre APicture of facility layout of regional community clu'B

T(e environment
Tennis Victoria (as produced guidelines to assist tennis clu's to 'e more a$are of environmental impacts in t(e planning and management of t(eir facilities% n particular= t(e guidelines are designed to assist clu's to $or< to$ards 'eing more environmentally sustaina'le in relation to $ater and energy use and $aste management% Sport and 9ecreation Victoria encourage t(e inclusion of #SD elements in Sport and 9ecreation Victoria funded pro7ects% #nvironmental sustaina'ility s(ould 'e considered t(roug(out all p(ases of facility development% Alternative environmentally friendly options are often availa'le in many areas of design= operation and management of your facility% We all play a role in environmental management and in ac(ieving environmental sustaina'ility and efficiency% Court surface c(oice= maintenance practices= $ater reuse= plum'ing fittings and fi!tures= floodlig(t use and design= $aste recycling= 'uilding materials= mulc(ing gardens etc all (ave an impact on t(e environment% Please refer to Tennis Victoria"s #nvironmentally Friendly Tennis Clu's Guidelines t(roug(out t(e development of your pro7ect 0 availa'le at $$$%tennis%com%au1vic%

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Pro7ect funding
Funding for your facility pro7ect may come from a num'er of different sources= including t(e tennis community= government and1or private sector% Funding programs= guidelines and levels c(ange regularly= so researc( your options and opportunities for eac( pro7ect you underta<e%

8ational Court 9e'ate Sc(eme

Tennis Australia"s 8ational Court 9e'ate Sc(eme is a national funding program aimed at stimulating court gro$t( and improving facilities around t(e country% Affiliated clu's are eligi'le to su'mit applications via Tennis Victoria for funding to develop or upgrade court surfaces Cplease confirm $it( Tennis Victoria $(at surfaces $ill 'e funded under t(is sc(emeE and associated infrastructure= including 'ase preparation and development= lig(ting= fencing= $ater saving initiatives and ancillary items% Guidelines and application forms are availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au%

Facility :oan Sc(eme

T(e Tennis Australia Facility :oan Sc(eme is availa'le to financially assist affiliated clu's= centres and associations to upgrade= replace or improve t(eir tennis facilities= 'y providing lo$ interest loans% A clu'= centre or association $ill often em'ar< on a pro7ect utilising grant monies from local and1or state government= as $ell as t(eir o$n funds% T(e Tennis Australia Facility :oan Sc(eme is designed to assist $it( s(ortfalls t(at applicants may (ave in pro7ect funding after ot(er funding avenues (ave 'een determined% :oans of up to R.2=222 are availa'le% Guidelines and application forms are availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au%

8eale Fraser Foundation

T(e 8eale Fraser Foundation is a registered pro7ect $it( t(e Australian Sports Foundation :td CASFE% T(e Foundation provides affiliated tennis clu's t(e opportunity to offer ta! deducti'le donations for potential donors to$ards facility development pro7ects% More information is availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au1vic%

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Victorian government
T(e Victorian Government provides funding assistance to support local community clu's and organisations t(roug( a range of grant programs% Sport and 9ecreation Victoria"s Community Facility Funding Program contri'utes to t(e provision of (ig( 6uality and accessi'le community sport and recreation facilities across Victoria% Guidelines and application forms are availa'le via $$$%grants%dpcd%vic%gov%au%

:ocal government
Availa'ility of funding varies 'et$een local councils and it often re6uires a contri'ution from t(e clu'= eit(er a financial commitment or contri'ution in5<ind% :ocal government commitment can 'e re6uired to attain Tennis Australia funding and pro7ect support%

:ocal community
Community funding can 'e sourced t(roug( a range of different avenues= including fundraising activities= t(roug( volunteer la'our Csupervised 'y 6ualified contractorsE and 'y donations and pro7ect sponsors(ip activities% Don"t underestimate t(e po$er of your local community to support your pro7ect% t is li<ely t(at t(ey may $ant to see it succeed 7ust as muc( as you do%

#ducation sector
f your facility is located $it(= on or near a sc(ool facility= opportunities for 7oint funding t(roug( t(e sc(ool and education department may 'e availa'le% Funding opportunities are li<ely to 'e treated on a case5'y5case 'asis and consultation $it( sc(ool personnel $ould 'e essential%

Private sector
Private interests suc( as local 'usinesses= developers= <ey users or ma7or local employers operating $it(in your local community may contri'ute financially or 'y providing in5<ind services and materials to$ards your pro7ect% All levels of support $ill count to$ards getting your pro7ect up and running%

;t(er agencies and funding programs

Grants may also 'e availa'le from time5to5time t(roug( ot(er government agencies and funding 'odies% ;rganisations may include state and federal government departments= regional agencies= service providers Ceg% $ater and po$erE and ad5(oc community development programs% Stay in touc( $it( Tennis Victoria= your local council and1or regional sports assem'ly for up to date information on availa'le grant and funding programs%

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Furt(er resources and information

Tennis Australia (as a range of fact s(eets and tec(nical information t(at s(ould 'e sourced t(roug(out t(e various p(ases of your pro7ect% nformation can 'e provided on t(e follo$ing topics and is availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%auF court and enclosure dimensions court surfaces clu'(ouses floodlig(ting fencing foundations and 'ases funding maintenance and e6uipment management nets outside amenities% Tennis Victoria can provide furt(er information on t(e follo$ing topicsF 'est practice guidelines for clu's 'usiness plan and clu' development template environmentally friendly tennis clu's policy local contract and supplier listings red porous court construction case studies ris< management guide for clu's%T(e a'ove information can 'e accessed via $$$%tennis%com%au1vic or 'y contacting Tennis Victoria on C2&E .)32 .)32%

American Tennis Court Construction and Maintenance Manual CFourt( #dition 322,E
T(e ?nited States Tennis Association and American Sports 4uilders Association (ave colla'orated to prepare a compre(ensive guide and construction principles used 'y contractors operating in t(e Australian mar<et% T(e pu'lication is availa'le 0 $$$%sports'uilders%org% T(e Sports Contractors Association is an industry 'ody t(at can offer advice on design specifications and provide mem'er and associate contacts 0 $$$%sportscontractors%com%au% T(e Victorian Government t(roug( Sport and 9ecreation Victoria and its regional offices can provide advice regarding facility development and funding opportunities 0 $$$%sport%vic%gov%au%

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T(e Municipal Association of Victoria CMAVE provides contact details for local government areas in Victoria 0 $$$%mav%asn%gov%au% t is recommended t(at all clu's discuss t(eir pro7ect $it( t(eir local council to ensure future plans meet council o'7ectives and community e!pectations% t is important to (ave t(ese discussions prior to see<ing funding or resource support%

Glossary and definitions

T(e follo$ing definitions are provided for generic terms referred to t(roug(out t(e Guide%

Acrylic
Material used for surfacing courts t(at provides colour and te!ture in t(e court surface%

4ase
T(e part of a court structure on $(ic( t(e playing surface is applied%

4usiness Plan CClu'E

A formal statement of a set of clu' goals and t(e plan for reac(ing t(ose goals%

Capital replacement program

A statement of all t(e re6uired tas<s= responsi'ilities and costs t(at s(ould 'e ta<en into consideration for t(e future replacement of infrastructure%

Cus(ioned acrylic
Acrylic surface t(at includes cus(ion properties%

Geotec(nical report1engineer
A ground condition report prepared 'y an appropriately 6ualified engineer for a specific site% t reports suc( factors as soil type= compaction= moisture levels= and potential for ground movement and moisture level c(ange% A Geotec(nical #ngineer is a specialist 6ualified to prepare a geotec(nical report%

Greenfield site
An undeveloped site earmar<ed and suita'le for future facility development%

lluminance
T(e total amount of visi'le lig(t illuminating a point on a surface from all directions a'ove t(e surface% T(e standard unit for illuminance is :u!%

:ifecycle cost
A comparison of not only t(e initial capital cost for specific facility elements= 'ut an analysis of ongoing usage= maintenance and replacement costs%

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:uminaire
T(e (ousing t(at contains a floodlig(t lamp% T(e term includes t(e lamp= reflector and t(e lens%

Principle Playing Area CPPAE

T(e area of t(e court 'ounded 'y t(e 'aselines and t(e dou'les side lines%

Pro7ect manager
A suita'ly 6ualified e!pert $(o is engaged 'y a client to oversee t(e design and construction p(ases of a pro7ect%

Pavement
A term used to descri'e an asp(alt or concrete court 'ase%

Pile1pile (eig(t
T(e tufts or loops of yarn t(at form t(e playing surface in synt(etic grass and synt(etic clay courts% Fi'res are availa'le in a range of colours% Pile (eig(t refers to t(e lengt( of t(e pile Cstandard pile (eig(t is 1/mmE%

9ed porous
Commonly referred to as en5tout5cas= red porous is t(e term given to clay courts t(at are generally found across metropolitan Mel'ourne%

Sc(edule of ?se
A document t(at details t(e intended use of a facility and is sometimes compared to t(e e!isting use of a facility%

SFAG
Sand filled artificial grass%

Standards Australia
T(e nation"s pea< non5government standards organisation% t is c(arged 'y t(e Common$ealt( Government to meet Australia"s need for contemporary= internationally aligned standards and related services%

Synt(etic clay
Collective term applied to outdoor carpet products t(at provide similar playing properties of red porous or clay courts%

Synt(etic grass
Collective term applied to outdoor carpet products used in tennis court and ot(er sports facility surfacing%

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Top and 'ottom rails

>oriKontal rail supporting t(e c(ain mes( at t(e top and 'ottom of court enclosure fencing%

Total Playing Area CTPAE

T(e total court area including t(e principle playing area and t(e court surrounds to t(e edge of t(e court surfaces Cusually all t(at is enclosed $it(in t(e court enclosure fencingE%

?niformity
T(is is a measure of t(e uniformity of lig(t on a tennis court% t is important as it measures t(e difference Cand consistencyE 'et$een t(e 'rig(t and dar< areas%

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Appendi! 1 0 Clu' assessment tool 0 court surface selection

?sa'ility1Functionality Meets Mem'er 8eeds TA player development surface Maintenance o'ligations #nvironmental sustaina'ility Capital costs 9eplacement costs Total score Court surface 9ed porous 8atural grass 8on5cus(ioned acrylic Cus(ioned acrylic Sand filled artificial grass Synt(etic clay Provided a'ove is a sample matri! of $(at clu's $ould generally evaluate court surface c(oice against% T(e (eaders in eac( column are transfera'le 'ased on clu' o'7ectives and <ey selection criteria% Court surface and product c(oices can 'e furt(er refined and evaluated 'y adapting t(e Dcourt surface column" and using specific surfaces or products $(en you (ave decided on t(e type of surface your clu' may $is( to install% For eac( column= develop a scoring system from 1 to * C1 'eing least compati'le $it( clu' o'7ectives and * 'eing most compati'leE and score eac( surface $it(in t(e matri!% T(e surface or surfaces $it( t(e greatest scoreCsE $ill 'e easily identifia'le and your decision 6uantified against a set of agreed selection criteria% Tennis Victoria (as developed a Court Surface Selection matri! tool in Microsoft #!cel format to assist clu's in developing a similar model to $(at is presented a'ove% Please contact Tennis Victoria"s nfrastructure and #nvironment Manager on telep(one C2&E .)32 .)32 or email tvreceptionStennis%com%au for a copy%

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Appendi! 3 0 Case studies

4undoora Tennis Clu'
A>ard $or<= 'ut very re$ardingB is (o$ 4undoora Tennis Clu'"s President= Iames Copes= descri'ed t(eir facility development pro7ect% Wit( a total pro7ect cost in e!cess of R3)2=222= 1. mont(s of researc(= meetings= 'udgeting and tender evaluations (as resulted in t(e 4undoora Tennis Clu' (aving t$o ne$ Ple!icus(ion courts= ne$ 'aselines on four red porous courts= upgraded fencing and ne$ floodlig(ting across four courts Cproviding t(e clu' $it( eig(t lit courtsE% AWe sa$ our courts and infrastructure slo$ly deteriorating and for years $e $eren"t 6uite sure $(at $e needed to do and (o$ to do it=B said Copes% A t $as evident from tal<ing to our local council C4anyule City CouncilE and Tennis Victoria t(at $it(out a plan or clear directions and o'7ectives= $e $eren"t going to develop into t(e future%B T(e first step for t(e clu' $as to prepare a strategic plan t(at engaged $it( mem'ers to identify t(e <ey issues and s(ortfalls $it( t(e clu'"s e!isting facilities% t also (ig(lig(ted t(e areas $(ere t(e clu' (ad not 'een successful previously in attracting funds and support to develop t(eir facilities% AT(roug( t(e development of a strategic plan $e identified t(at mem'er preferences $ere different= 'ut t(is also presented some different opportunities=B said Copes% AWe 'elieve t(e Ple!icus(ion surface $ill (elp attract a good 'ody of coac(ing pupils and provide a surface to assist $it( t(eir future development%B AWe $ere also a$are of t(e need to satisfy our older mem'er preferences and to e!pand t(e num'er and 6uality of our Victorian Pennant teams% 4y retaining our red porous courts and improving t(em= $e could accommodate all t(e preferences%B T(e strategic plan 'ecame t(e catalyst for all future planning= and $as t(e 'ac<'one to t(e development of successful partners(ips $it( t(e 4anyule City Council and ot(er funding 'odies% T(e Council contri'uted R,2=222= Sport and 9ecreation Victoria R,2=222 and Tennis Australia Cvia its court re'ate sc(emeE R&2=222 to$ards t(e pro7ect% T(e remainder of pro7ect funding $as contri'uted 'y t(e clu'%

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t $as vital for t(e clu' to (ave early communication $it( its local council at t(e planning stage= prior to su'mitting funding proposals% t $as also important to ma<e sure t(at any planned $or<s aligned $it( t(e Council"s strategic plan and pro7ect priorities% T(is $as successfully ac(ieved $it( t(is pro7ect= as t(e 4undoora Tennis Clu' (ad clearly communicated to t(e Council $(at t(ey $ere aiming for early on and toget(er= grant su'missions $ere $ritten to o'tain additional funding and support% T(e clu' (ad a num'er of (urdles to overcome along t(e $ay= including tree root invasion and a lac< of po$er supply for additional floodlig(ting% >aving a dedicated and independent pro7ect manager (elped t(e clu' t(roug( t(ese issues $it( little impact on overall pro7ect 'udgets and timing% Mr Copes 'elieves t(at a pro7ect manager s(ould 'e considered 'y every clu' underta<ing a siKea'le facility pro7ect% A t (elped us greatly in liaising $it( contractors and $it( t(e assessment of t(e various pro7ect tenders t(at $ere presented=B said Copes% Some furt(er $ords of advice from t(e clu' loo<ing 'ac< on t(eir pro7ect planning includeF 1% Do your o$n researc( and (ome$or< 0 it is amaKing $(at you can learn% 3% ?se your availa'le resources and partners and $or< $it( t(em% &% Get an independent pro7ect manager CTennis Victoria can assist you in t(is areaE% )% Communicate $(at you are doing to your mem'ers t(roug( all pro7ect p(ases% ;ne final t(oug(t from 4undoora Tennis Clu'"s Vice5President= Matt Testolin= is to understand t(e timeline for construction and t(e impact it may (ave on your e!isting operations% A;ur courts $ere out of action for appro!imately 1* $ee<s during $(ic( time $e (ired courts from surrounding clu's and centres=B said Testolin% T(is may (ave an impact on your overall pro7ect 'udget and needs to 'e $ell communicated to your mem'ers%B

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T(e Sale Tennis Clu' $as esta'lis(ed in 1/*1 and moved to its current site in 1/-1% 4y 322) t(e &2 year old facility $as starting to age 'adly% T(ere $as muc( to 'e done= 'ut limited clu' funds to do it $it(% Wit( a motivated committee= t(e Sale Tennis Clu' set a'out re'uilding t(e facility% A;ur o'7ective $as to create a facility t(at catered to t(e needs of coming generations= a facility t(at $ould ma<e our mem'ers proud and to 'ring family and friends toget(er to en7oy tennis and social interaction in a 6uality clu'(ouse and surrounds=B said 9o'in :o$e= Sale Tennis Clu'"s President% T(e Sale facility originally consisted of 1) en5tout5cas courts= four (ard courts and si! grass courts% T(e committee $as a$are of a num'er of issues= suc( as t(e cost of maintaining t(ree different types of surfaces and t(e importance of different surfaces $(en developing $ell rounded 7unior players% T(e clu'"s first step in t(e facility development process $as to 'rainstorm a $is( list and order t(e list in terms of via'ility= importance= urgency and potential cost% T(e outcome of t(is process $as t(e development of a Facilities ?pgrade Plan for t(e period 322) 5 3213% T(e plan focused on ac(ieva'le goals under t(e (eadings of DPro7ect= ;'7ective1;utcome= Timing and 4udgeted Cost"% AT(ere $ere a total of 3) pro7ects of varying siKe and cost=B said :o$e% A;ur first pro7ect under t(e plan $as completed in Fe'ruary 322* and $as a ma7or s(ade structure%B T(e clu' decided to upgrade t(e en5tout5cas and (ard courts and to forgo t(e grass courts% T(e cost saving on t(e (ig( maintenance grass courts $as used to partially fund t(e upgrades on t(e ot(er courts% AAnot(er added incentive $as t(at $e $ere a'le to implement very significant $ater savings on t(e grass courts $(ile at t(e same time $or<ing $it( Gippsland Water to use recycled $ater on our en5tout5cas courts=B said :o$e% ASale Tennis Clu' (as since completed 33 of t(e 3) pro7ects at a cost of 7ust over R*22=222%B T(e partners(ip formed $it( Gippsland Water is an e!ample of a clu' gaining access to e!pertise and funding in areas vital to t(e upgrading of courts= lig(ting and clu' (ouse%

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AWe recognised t(at our upgrade am'itions $ould need to 'e funded and t(at our internal resources $ould not 'e sufficient=B said :o$e% A;ur starting point $as to educate ourselves as to $(at support $as availa'le and nominate one of our committee mem'ers to c(ampion t(e funding options and e!plore all t(e availa'le possi'ilities%B T(e clu' (as no$ su'mitted over *2 grant applications% n addition to applying for grants= important funding partners(ips $ere formed $it( Tennis Victoria= Tennis Australia= Wellington S(ire Council= Victorian State Government and local 'usinesses% T(e clu' made presentations as often as possi'le and $ere not too concerned $(en grants $ere re7ected as t(ey <ne$ persistence $ould eventually re$ard t(e clu'% A n some instances $e applied for t(e same grant t(ree years in a ro$= improving it eac( time until $e $ere successful% n s(ort= $e $ere relentless in our pursuit of funding to progress our development plans=B said :o$e% AWe also registered our pro7ects $it( t(e Australian Sports Foundation so t(at any donations $ould 'e ta! deducti'le%B T(e clu'"s o'7ective $as to 'uild 6uality facilities t(at $ould last more t(an one generation% Capital facilities are e!pensive 'ut dou'ly so if t(ey (ave to 'e upgraded soon after if t(ey aren"t constructed correctly to 'egin $it(% All of t(e clu'"s upgrades $ere done 'y 6uality contractors $it( 6uality materials and no s(ortcuts% An added 'onus for t(e clu' is t(at t(e ongoing maintenance costs (ave also reduced% T(e ne$ facilities (ave aided in developing community and 7unior programs to (elp develop and support t(e sport of tennis t(roug(out t(e region% AWe are no$ an active= vi'rant clu' $(o participates fully in our local community=B said :o$e% AWit( 6uality facilities $e can cater for all types and levels of participation and $e no$ provide an e!citing (u' for our community%B

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C(ec<list
W(en underta<ing your ne!t tennis facility development pro7ect= please ensure t(at you (aveF Conducted a needs assessment and1or 'usiness plan for your pro7ect in con7unction $it( clu' mem'ers% Consulted $it( your local council= Tennis Victoria and ot(er <ey sta<e(olders% Conducted an assessment of your site= soil and1or associated 'uilding conditions Cdepending on t(e type of pro7ectE% Fully 'udgeted for your pro7ect= including securing of grant monies and provision for cost escalation and contingencies% nvolved professional designers= tec(nical e!perts and a pro7ect manager C$(ere applica'leE% #valuated your pro7ect to ensure you (ave ac(ieved your original o'7ectives%

Ac<no$ledgements
T(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide (as 'een developed in partners(ip 'et$een Sport and 9ecreation Victoria and Tennis Victoria% Special t(an<s is e!tended to nside #dge Sport and :eisure Planning for providing pro7ect researc(= e!pert advice and guide preparation= and to 3M> Consulting and WM :oud for contri'utions made to t(e tec(nical content% T(an<s to Andre$ Gyopar of MouseMedia for supplying p(otos on t(e follo$ing pages of t(is guideF front cover= page ,= .= 12= 13= 1)= 1-= 3-= &) and )3% T(e contri'utions from t(e follo$ing organisations are gratefully ac<no$ledgedF Tennis Australia Tennis Gueensland 4allarat City Council 4anyule City Council 4undoora Tennis Clu' Sale Tennis Clu' Mitc(ell S(ire Council For furt(er information regarding tennis facility development planning= please see Tennis Victoria"s $e'site $$$%tennis%com%au1vic or contact Tennis Victoria on C2&E .)32 .)32%

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T(is resource contains comments of a general nature only and is not intended to 'e relied upon as a su'stitute for professional advice% 8o responsi'ility $ill 'e accepted 'y t(e Department of Planning and Community Development for loss occasioned to any person doing anyt(ing as a result of any material in t(is resource% Any opinions= findings= conclusions or recommendations e!pressed (erein are guidelines only and s(ould not 'e e!pressly relied on 'y pro7ect proponents% Pu'lis(ed 'y Sport and 9ecreation Victoria Department of Planning and Community Development 1 Spring Street Mel'ourne Victoria &222 Telep(one C2&E /32. &&&& Decem'er 3212 N Copyrig(t State Government of Victoria 3212 T(is pu'lication is copyrig(t% 8o part may 'e reproduced 'y any process e!cept in accordance $it( t(e provisions of t(e Copyrig(t Act 1/,.% Aut(orised 'y >ug( Dela(unty MP Minister for Sport and 9ecreation Minister for Veterans" Affairs :onsdale Street= Mel'ourne%

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