The Member for Northern Tablelands cut the ribbon on two new synthetic grass courts set to be illuminated by modern lighting, all funded by a state government grant.

"Deepwater is well known for its annual thoroughbred race meeting and now it also boasts four of the best tennis surfaces under lights of any small community across the Northern Tablelands," he said.

"The tennis club has made every dollar of this grant count, resurfacing its two existing clay courts with synthetic grass as well as installing new galvanised light posts with six 700-watt LED and four 1,000-watt LED lights.

"The club has more than 60 members and with many of them starting to get on in years maintenance of the clay courts was becoming difficult.

"These new synthetic surfaces require minimal maintenance meaning less work for the committee and more funds for the club to spend on other projects.

"Congratulations to the club on upgrading its facilities, which are critical for the local community to have a place to come together, have a laugh and enjoy a hit of tennis of a weekend and now at night."

Replacing RM Williams boots with runners, Mr Marshall joined other Deepwater tennis fans at a few sets at the nets.

Deepwater Tennis Club Treasurer Lyn Green said having four synthetic tennis courts had long been a dream for the club and community.

"Our courts are used multiple times a week with competition on a Saturday afternoon, women's tennis every second Thursday and evening tennis during summer," she said.

"In the past the lighting on our courts was that bad many of our players struggled to see the ball during evening competition, but these new lights and courts mean we will now be able to play well into the night.

"These facilities also allow us to start working with other clubs in the area to host regional tournaments which would bring a much needed economic injection into our area.

"Tennis has always played a huge role in the lives of our little community with the club dating back to end of World War Two and with this project now complete we are confident the club will continue to cater for the village's needs for many years to come."

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