Kat Theophanous MP

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NORTHCOTE ELECTORATE - Tennis Courts

Ms THEOPHANOUS (Northcote): My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and I ask the minister: what is the latest information on the status of the tennis courts and land on the western side of the Mernda line at Croxton station? For many years there have been tennis courts adjacent to Croxton station on the land known locally as Spencer Reserve, which is owned by VicTrack. The courts were managed by the local Uniting Church, were the home of the Northbury Tennis Club and were used by locals, who could collect the key from the nearby milk bar.

Recently the church ended its lease and the courts were demolished, having fallen into disrepair and with many players choosing not to use them for fear of injuring themselves on the uneven surface. The site currently looks like a large pile of dirt surrounded by temporary fencing. Clearly this cannot remain long term. Minister, an update on the status of the courts and the land would be greatly appreciated.