Lichfield tennis court refurbishment starts
The first phase of Beacon Park’s tennis courts refurbishment has got underway.
Lichfield District Council and Beacon Park Tennis CIO agreed a 21-year lease of the city's four community tennis courts.
The new lease means the charity can focus on improving the facilities and encouraging more people to play tennis and netball more often, after taking over the management of the facility.
Diggers moved in for the first phase of the refurbishment work, which includes creating new foundations and resurfacing the four tennis courts and phase two will see new floodlighting installed.
Councillor Liz Little, cabinet member for recycling and leisure, said: “We’re delighted Beacon Park Tennis is giving a new lease of life to Beacon Park’s tennis courts.
"And, with their plans for keeping the tennis courts open for the local community to enjoy and to introduce more people of all ages to the game, we are looking forward to working with the charity in the future to boost tennis locally.”
Phil Shaw, trustee and chairman for Beacon Park Tennis CIO, added: “We are excited to have this opportunity to take on the tennis courts at Beacon Park. Our mission is to serve up a sustainable tennis facility in the heart of Lichfield, which is accessible to the entire community.
“Through a series of low-cost, first-class facilities and free coaching-led sessions, we look forward to promoting tennis and encouraging people from all walks of life to be healthy through the Tennis For Free initiative.”
