KULA, Maui — Two new tennis courts at Kula Community Center were blessed and officially opened Tuesday in a ceremony attended by Mayor Charmaine Tavares, county officials, tennis enthusiasts and community groups.

The court construction project included extensive infrastructure improvements that were needed because of the sloping terrain, realignment of the existing driveway and installation of a new waterline. Total cost of the project was $2.5 million; work was done by contractor David P. Ting & Sons and completed in 11 months.

The original two tennis courts were built in Augus, 1997.