Two tennis courts in Peterborough are set to reopen after a major renovation.
The courts in Central Park and Itter Park have been transformed as part of a £140,000 renovation project across the Peterborough City Council area.
This project was managed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and funded by the council, with support from the LTA Tennis Foundation.
The Parks Tennis Project, led by the LTA, is delivering the biggest investment in parks tennis facilities across Britain.
This has resulted in the transformation of six courts across Peterborough, providing a significant boost to sporting facilities.
Extensive work has been carried out on the courts to ensure their long-term viability.
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Four courts at Central Park have been resurfaced, and two courts at Itter Park have been repainted, with new fencing installed.
Smart gates have also been installed at both venues, making it easy to book and reserve courts and activities online.
Councillor Alison Jones, Peterborough City Council’s cabinet member for housing and communities, said: “I’m delighted that two of our most popular parks now boast fully refurbished tennis courts.
"People of all ages will benefit from these facilities for years to come, providing many hours of enjoyment and tying in with our work to create healthy, sustainable communities."
As well as weekly Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions, with equipment provided, the refurbished courts will host Local Tennis Leagues, giving people the opportunity to get involved in friendly and social local competitions.
The LTA and Peterborough City Council will work together to ensure Barclays Free Park tennis sessions are available on the courts.
Scott Lloyd, LTA chief executive, said: “We’re delighted to see park tennis courts across Peterborough officially re-open to the public, and in better shape than ever.
Thanks to this investment the sport will be opened up to more players, for years to come.”
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