Basildon Council and LTA Partner to Revitalize Public Park Tennis Courts

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Basildon Council, in collaboration with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), has embarked on a project to refurbish and revitalize tennis courts in Lake Meadows Park and Mopsies Park. The £90,684.40 investment aims to bring four park tennis courts back to life, providing quality facilities for the local community. This initiative is part of a £30 million nationwide project by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation to renovate public tennis courts across Great Britain.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership between Basildon Council and the LTA will see the renovation of four park tennis courts in Lake Meadows Park and Mopsies Park, with a total investment of £90,684.40.
  • The project is part of a £30 million nationwide investment to refurbish public tennis courts across Great Britain, with over 2,500 courts already completed.
  • The renovated courts will feature improved accessibility with new gate-access technology and booking systems.
  • Basildon Council will work with the LTA to deliver a range of activities, including weekly Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions and local tennis leagues.
  • The partnership aims to increase access to tennis for people from disadvantaged backgrounds, women, and girls.

Statistics:

  • £90,684.40: The total investment in the refurbishment of four park tennis courts in Lake Meadows Park and Mopsies Park.
  • £30 million: The nationwide investment by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation to refurbish public tennis courts across Great Britain.
  • 2,500: The number of public tennis courts already completed as part of the project.
  • 2025: The anticipated completion date of the renovation works, with work expected to start in May.

Sources:

  • Basildon Council
  • LTA
  • UK Government
  • LTA Tennis Foundation
  • https://www.lta.org.uk/play