The government has provided $238,000 to the Fiji Sports Council to upgrade the Victoria Tennis and Squash Courts at Knolly Street.
Speaking during the re-opening ceremony, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they have installed new artificial turf surfaces on all five tennis courts, and given a facelift to these very popular squash courts.
He says this sizable investment is an immense achievement for Fiji’s sporting industry and will bring enormous opportunities for sport and fitness to the region.
He adds this push by the Government is not only limited to Suva.
He also says $2.1 million has been allocated for the Fiji Sports Council Sigatoka Facility in Lawaqa Park.
Meanwhile, the National Fitness Centre in Laucala Bay, also welcomed the arrival of 30 new cardio machines this week which was funded from a $100,000 commitment by government to take proactive steps in building a healthier Fiji by giving people the equipment they need to live more energetic lifestyles.
