“As a dad of five daughters, all who play netball, this project is really close to my heart,” Wharehinga said.
“I want to acknowledge our staff, and also want to acknowledge Trust Tairāwhiti for allocation for these quick wins (projects).”
Cranston was pleased to see the work getting done, saying the courts had been talked about for years.
“It’s good to see that we are getting some momentum. Practically it’s such a good solution.”
As part of the development, the existing outdoor netball pavilion would be demolished alongside the current tennis clubrooms — the latter making way for the main building.
The current outdoor netball courts would be resurfaced in an effort to bring them up to a national standard.
Resurfacing the courts had received a funding commitment from Trust Tairāwhiti, the council report said.
Anticipated next steps included ground testing, project scoping, stakeholder negotiations and funding confirmation.