Rugby Council Reopens Caldecott Park Tennis Courts after Major Refurbishment

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Rugby Council in the UK has officially reopened the tennis courts at Caldecott Park, following a near £75,000 refurbishment supported by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The refurbished courts boast new hard court surfaces, net posts, nets, security gates, and fencing, and now feature an online booking system. The project was supported by a £50,000 grant from the LTA Tennis Foundation's Park Tennis Project, backed by Government funding. The council plans to host local tennis leagues and offer free park tennis sessions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tennis courts at Caldecott Park were refurbished with a total cost of near £75,000, supported by a £50,000 grant from the LTA Tennis Foundation's Park Tennis Project.
  • The refurbishment included new hard court surfaces, net posts, nets, security gates, and fencing.
  • The court now features an online booking system, allowing users to book a court online and gain access with a PIN code.
  • The council plans to host local tennis leagues and offer free park tennis sessions.
  • The project is part of the LTA's Park Tennis Project, aiming to deliver the biggest investment in park tennis facilities in Britain.
  • The online booking system allows Rugby residents to book the courts for free during an introductory period.
  • The refurbished courts are open seven days a week and can be booked via the LTA's website at www.lta.org.uk/play.
  • The total refurbishment bill came to just under £75,000, with the remaining cash coming from Section 106 contributions for outdoor sports provision.

Statistics:

  • £75,000: The total cost of the refurbishment of the tennis courts at Caldecott Park.
  • £50,000: The grant from the LTA Tennis Foundation's Park Tennis Project that supported the refurbishment.
  • GB: The total investment planned by the LTA Tennis Foundation in park tennis facilities across Britain.
  • £0: The cost of booking a court at Caldecott Park during the introductory period, thanks to the support of the LTA.

Sources:

  • Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Tennis Foundation's Park Tennis Project
  • Rugby Council
  • LTA Chief Executive, Scott Lloyd
  • Councillor Maggie O'Rourke, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for partnerships and wellbeing
  • Councillor Neil Sandison, Rugby Borough Council's Liberal Democrat group spokesperson for partnerships and wellbeing.