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The Tennyson Riverside Development
The proposed new development consists of:
- An international-standard State Tennis Centre.
- Tennyson Reach - A premium residential precinct of high quality apartments.
- Extensive public landscaped parklands, bikeways and pathways for jogging and walking.
The site covers 12 hectares with 400m of north facing river frontage - approximately half of the site will be utilised for the State Tennis Centre and half for the associated residential development and parklands.
The provision of the residential development allows the State Tennis Centre to be delivered at minimal cost to the Queensland community.
The State Tennis Centre
The State Tennis Centre will include:
- A 5500 seat international-standard centre court with corporate facilities.
- A total of twenty-three International Tennis Federation standard match and training courts including two grass courts, four clay courts and sixteen hard courts.
- Administrative, commercial and support facilities including change rooms, pro shop, café, media facilities and function rooms.
- Administrative offices for Tennis Queensland.
Designed by internationally recognised stadium designers HOK Sport and Venues and Mirvac's in-house architects, Mirvac Design.
Tennis legend John Newcombe has participated in the design process to ensure the best outcome for players, coaches and spectators.
Home of the Queensland Academy of Sport’s tennis program.
Tennyson Reach
The associated residential development consists of:
- Approximately 390 luxury apartments in six buildings.
- Extensive public landscaped parklands, bikeways and pathways for jogging and walking, providing public access to this stretch of Brisbane River for the first time.
Developed by leading national property company Mirvac with over 36 years of integrated property experience.
Timing
The State Tennis Centre and access road – construction works commenced in March 2007, completion end 2008
Stage 1 - Tennyson Reach
115 residential apartments - construction works commenced in July 2007, for completion mid 2009.
Stage 2 - Tennyson Reach
92 residential apartments - construction works commenced in November 2007, for completion in late 2009.
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