A tennis facility in Edinburgh has reopened following ‘state-of-the-art’ renovations worth £100,000.
The work at Juniper Green came after almost £50,000 was raised by Juniper Green Tennis Club, matched by grant funding from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The project involved ‘extensive’ work on the two courts, including resurfacing, repainting, new fencing, nets, and a smart entrance gate.
Through the parks tennis project, the LTA is delivering the biggest ever investment in parks tennis facilities across Britain. This nationwide programme of investment is seeing thousands of existing park tennis courts in poor or unplayable condition brought back to life for the benefit of communities across the country, providing vital opportunities for children and adults to get active.
City of Edinburgh Council councillor Margaret Graham, culture and communities convener, said, “I’m delighted to see these tennis courts upgraded at Juniper Green, and offering fantastic facilities for all those who use them.
“Juniper Green Tennis Club pulled out all the stops to fundraise for these renovations and it’s thanks to them, along with funding from the Lawn Tennis Association, that there will be even more opportunities for residents to get involved in the sport.
Scott Lloyd, LTA chief executive, added, “We’re delighted to see the courts at Juniper Green transformed and in better shape than ever.
“Park tennis courts are vital for providing people with opportunities to pick up a racket, and we want as many people as possible, of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, to enjoy playing tennis and being active. Thanks to this investment the sport will be opened up to more players, for years to come.”
Juniper Green Tennis Club chair, Paul Murphy, commented, “A group of local organisations, businesses and individuals successfully secured our participation in this fantastic nationwide scheme to transform local tennis facilities by making generous cash donations, providing five-year interest free loans and committing to five-year fixed term memberships. The support of the local community allied to the critical contribution from the LTA Park Tennis Project has helped to future proof the tennis courts in Juniper Green which have been such an important part of village life, on the current site, since their opening in 1907.”
