The $5.5m upgrade will increase seating capacity to 3500 so that the stadium can continue host tournaments like the ASB Classic. Auckland councillors approved a $5.5 million funding package to upgrade the central city's ASB Tennis Arena at a committee meeting on Tuesday. ASB Tennis Arena is home of annual WTA and ATP international tennis tournaments. Reynolds said the redevelopment of the ASB Tennis Arena is significant due to the economic value of tennis to the region. In addition to Auckland Council, Tennis Auckland has the support of several large funders including Foundation North, Lottery Grants Board, and Major Events NZ.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2019 01:41 UTC