Huskisson Recreation Reserve sporting facilities upgrade

The City of Whittlesea is undertaking a multimillion-dollar upgrade of sporting facilities at the Huskisson Recreation Reserve in Lalor.

The redevelopment consists of:

Demolition of existing tennis and cricket pavilions
Construction of new multipurpose pavilion
Six tennis courts, including sports lighting
Two pickleball/Hot Shot courts
Car park upgrade and extension, including lighting
Landscaping and associated works.

Project updates

Project update - June 2026

Work on the multipurpose facility is progressing well, with the main structural framework now complete and work continuing on the walls and roof, while excavation for key footings is nearly finished.

At the tennis courts, the ground preparation has been completed, and the underground irrigation tank is now in place.

In the carpark, drainage installations are almost finished, and the contractor is continuing civil works.

Project update - May 2026

Significant progress has been made across the project, with key structural and civil works advancing across multiple areas.

At the multipurpose facility, structural steel erection has commenced, alongside electrical conduit extension for oval lighting. Concrete works for the access ramp are now underway, and foundation works have also started.

At the tennis courts, subbase proof rolling and soft spot rectification works have been completed.

In the carpark area, stormwater pipes and pits are nearing completion. Subbase works will continue following the replacement of some damaged electrical pits within the carpark.

Project update - March 2026

Significant milestones have been achieved across the Huskisson Recreation Reserve sporting facilities upgrade, with under‑slab services completed and slab preparation underway for the multipurpose facility.

At the tennis courts, the retaining wall has been completed along with installation of the in‑ground water storage tank.

In the carpark area, major works are now complete, including the retaining wall, electrical works and light pole footing excavation, with stormwater pipes and pits largely finalised.

Project information

Tennis courts upgrade

Huskisson Reserve is home to the West Lalor Tennis Club, which has about 500 active members and is one the largest tennis clubs in the City of Whittlesea.

The club provides programs for juniors, men, women, people with disabilities, First Peoples and more than 700 children through a school partnership.

The redevelopment will help the West Lalor Tennis Club to attract new members and increase opportunities for community members to play via Tennis Australia’s book-a-court system.

The tennis court redevelopment will consist of two en-tout-cas courts, four clay courts, sports lighting and two acrylic pickleball/Hot Shots courts.

New multipurpose pavilion

The new community pavilion will consist of multipurpose spaces, a kitchen, meeting room, first aid room, change rooms and storage for club and community groups.

The pavilion will feature a number of sustainability features, including water tanks to save water, energy-efficient LED sports lighting, a solar photovoltaic system and double-glazed windows.

The new facility will provide Council and football and cricket clubs with a suitable overflow venue.

Car park upgrade

The upgrade to the car park will feature an asphalt extension, drainage, car park lighting, pedestrian walkways and landscaping works.

Funding

The City of Whittlesea is funding the $9.5 million project with the support of a $150,000 grant from the Victorian Government's Local Sports Infrastructure Fund for tennis and pickleball court lighting and $70,000 from the Community Sport and Recreation Grant for the West Lalor Tennis Club play space. The West Lalor Tennis Club is also making a $50,000 contribution.