Redland City Council unveil renewed tennis courts and relocated cricket nets at William Taylor Memorial Sports field, Thorneside

The upgrade of the facilities included complete renewal of the four courts, new lighting fixtures, access gates, nets and posts.

The new courts were laid with a premier sports surface, and existing courtside shelters were repainted and given new lights and roof repairs.

Two public cricket nets were also installed in a new location at the fields following concerns between soccer players and locals using the nets.

Mayor Karen Williams said the revamp was part of a $13.8 million project to improve parks and sports fields in the area.

Division 10 Cr Paul Bishop said the facilities will be used by the whole community.

"Youth cricket has been growing again recently with higher numbers of girls playing the sport. These nets are great for family fun and practice sessions," Cr Bishop said.

"The tennis courts have been a much-loved facility for many decades under the management of Thorneside Community Tennis Association.

"These courts were built and cared for by community members and now that council has taken over the lease holding, the Thorneside Community Tennis club and committee will continue to ensure they are looked after by locals, while the courts remain accessible for all users for many, many years to come," he said.