Subject:
Hawker Tennis Centre
Eligibility:
Residents of ACT
Sponsoring member:
Mr Peter Cain
No. of Signatures:
94
Posting Date:
3/2/2026
Closing Date:
24/3/2026
Information about the Principal Petitioner is available through the sponsoring Member of the Legislative Assembly's office
TO: The Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly
Reason for this Petition
This petition of certain residents of the Australian Capital Territory draws to the attention of the Assembly that:
- Community sporting facilities play a vital role in fostering community cohesion and promoting health and wellbeing. High quality sporting facilities provide opportunities for participation, learning and personal development.
- The Hawker Tennis Centre was established on block 9, section 3, Hawker, in 1977. The Centre became a highly valued and successful sporting facility which continued to serve the community until 2012.
- Over the last 13 years the site has become derelict and is the subject of ongoing vandalism, dumping of rubbish and items associated with illegal drug use.
Requested Actions
Your petitioners therefore request the Assembly to call on the ACT Government to:
- Terminate the Crown Lease and ensure public ownership of the site.
- Commit to using the site for the purpose of sport and recreation facilities only, in consultation with the community.