Merricks Beach community tennis court renovation

The only community infrastructure in the village of Merricks Beach are two concrete tennis courts. The courts are available to all to use, free of charge. They consist of four concrete slabs. The last time that any major work was done on them was 1968. The playing surface of the courts has now deteriorated to the point where the steel reinforcing is becoming visible, there are significant cracks, and the surface itself can be slippery and dangerous. Also, the fence is in poor condition. Sections of some posts have corroded away. The court surfaces and the fence desperately need replacement.

The courts at Merricks Beach are used by all ages within the community, exclusively for casual and social recreation. They are particularly popular with children learning to play with their parents. If the court playing surface and the fence are not replaced, they will soon become unusable due to safety concerns. The community would then lose its only public recreational facility. If replaced, the courts could also be used for other recreational activities such as basketball. This project is needed so that this important community asset can be preserved and maintained for future generations.