PHOTO: SUPPLIED The $5.5m upgrade will increase seating capacity to 3500 so that the stadium can continue host tournaments like the ASB Classic.
Auckland councillors approved a $5.5 million funding package to upgrade the central city’s ASB Tennis Arena at a committee meeting on Tuesday.
The stadium upgrade will involve redeveloping two stands to ensure the arena has enough seating capacity to secure hosting future tournaments.
Councillor Wayne Walker said the redevelopment of the stadium was important for the growth of tennis in the country.
“This is not just a facility for international events, it’s a place Kiwi tennis players can aspire to play at someday,” he said.
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