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Media | Elite Tennis Training – Brisbane (Dakabin)
Media Resources - Dakabin High Performance Tennis
Elite Tennis Training Facility — Dakabin (North Brisbane)
A privately funded, not-for-profit high-performance tennis centre
built for juniors and touring pros — on Brisbane’s northside.
Featured Media Coverage
The First Serve has published an article on the Dakabin high-performance tennis project.
Read the full story to understand the long-term vision, the benefits to Australian tennis, and the current approval challenges facing the project.
Key Facts
ModelPrivately funded, not-for-profit (no grants or handouts)
Investment$5M+ construction; land purchase $2M
Site~11 acres, Boundary Rd, Dakabin, QLD 4503 STCA
SurfacesAll four Grand Slam surfaces incl. clay (currently none on Brisbane’s northside)
Facilities2 extra Roofed courts, gym, pool, recovery, breakout & education spaces; accommodation for pros
AccessFree for world-ranked players; high-performance pathway for juniors
OperationsPrivately sustained; philanthropic mission to lift junior performance pathways
ContactJohn Newton — 0414 237 573
Fast Pitch (30s)
We’re building Australia’s first privately funded, not-for-profit elite tennis training estate in North Brisbane — a quiet, high-performance base with Grand Slam surfaces, privacy, and recovery facilities for touring professionals and emerging juniors. It fills the gap between social club tennis and limited elite programs, without public funding.
Current Status
- Applications lodged with SARA, EDQ, MBRC via Doyen Town Planning
- Design partners: Invilla Architecture, specialist consultants (landscape, hydraulics, bushfire)
- $518k+ in civil works & consulting already committed
- Seeking advocacy from respected tennis leaders to expedite approvals
Quotes
“This isn’t a commercial club — it’s a philanthropic base camp for serious training. If a player is chasing points or coming back from injury, we want them to have a quiet, world-class place to reset and work.”
— John Newton, Founder
“On Brisbane’s northside there’s no clay and limited elite infrastructure. We’re building the missing link so juniors can train properly without leaving home.”
— John Newton
“World-ranked players will train here free of charge. The return we want is simple: mentor the next generation.”
— John Newton
Project Timeline
- Land Acquired: $2.1M (Dakabin, QLD)
- Civil & Consultants to date: $518k+
- Build Cost: $5 million
- Design & Planning: Invilla Architecture + specialist reports (landscape, hydraulics, bushfire)
- Applications Lodged: SARA, EDQ, MBRC (via Doyen Town Planning)
- Next: Approvals; staged construction of courts, roofing, recovery, accommodation
Why It Matters
Elite tennis is expensive and logistically difficult. Many promising juniors outgrow their local clubs yet don’t fit limited elite programs. Touring pros need privacy and recovery between events. Brisbane’s northside lacks clay and purpose-built high-performance spaces. This centre addresses all three gaps without relying on public money.
- Bridges the gap from club to elite training
- Privacy & recovery for pros between tournaments
- Mentorship loop: pros help juniors
- Philanthropy-first: community benefit over profit
Facilities (Planned)
- All four Grand Slam surfaces, incl. clay
- Two roofed courts for all-weather training
- Gym, pool, ice/recovery, treatment rooms
- Breakout & education spaces
- On-site accommodation for visiting pros
- Secure, private environment for focused training
Media Assets
Logos, renders, site plan, and photography are available for editorial use. Credit “Elite Tennis Training Facility — Dakabin”. Request
Filming & Photo Guidelines
- Media must be accompanied on site; please book in advance
Media Contact
John Newton Founder
SMS: “Media – Dakabin” to 0414 237 573
FAQ
Is this a commercial tennis club?
No. It’s a privately funded, not-for-profit training estate focused on high-performance outcomes, not court-hire volume.
Are you competing with Tennis Australias NDS programs in Tennyson?
No. This complements statewide pathways by providing an elite base on Brisbane’s Northside — especially valuable for clay and privacy.
Who can access the facility?
World-ranked pros (free access) and emerging juniors approved through our high-performance pathways.
What support are you seeking?
Advocacy and leadership from respected tennis figures to help accelerate approvals and ensure Queensland benefits sooner.
Location: Boundary Rd, Dakabin, QLD 4503 — STCA
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The First Serve has published an article on the Dakabin high-performance tennis project.
Read the full story to understand the long-term vision, the benefits to Australian tennis, and the current approval challenges facing the project.
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