The Town of Comox will receive $400,000 from the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development's Community Recreation Program to help fund a project to revitalize tennis facilities at Anderton Park.
The project, announced March 21 by the provincial government, will include reconstruction of four tennis courts, laying new asphalt, installation of a new drainage system and installation of fencing.
"Anybody who drives by the park realizes just how well-used the tennis courts are," said Comox Valley MLA Don McRae. "They do need some renovation. The mayor and council in Comox have recognized this. This is a project they've been wanting to work on for a while.
"Tennis courts play a key part in keeping people of all ages active and healthy," McRae noted. "This project will ensure both Comox and Comox Valley residents will have access to a great facility for years to come."
"The club is thrilled to hear that the funding has come through for this much-needed renovation to the Anderton tennis courts," said Comox Valley Tennis Club president Brenda Dean.
"I know the time and energy put into the application process was huge and without the work of Jim Stevenson and Al Fraser this would not have happened," she added.
The CVTC is preparing for their opening day registrations. They will be held Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lewis Park in Courtenay and Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Anderton Park in Comox.