Tennis courts revamp lined up

TENNIS courts in Broughty Ferry will be revamped in time for the summer.

The work can be carried out after Dundee City Council approved £172,000 to upgrade the Esplanade courts.

The plans, given the go-ahead by the neighbourhood services committee on Monday, include a replacement surface, lining, nets and a replacement perimeter fence with an automated gate access system.

Floodlighting will be installed at a later date after separate planning consent is secured.

The Esplanade work is scheduled to begin next month and should be completed in July, shortly after the start of the school holidays.

The proposal follows a previous £150,000 investment in the tennis courts at Dawson Park.

SNP Ferry councillor Kevin Cordell said: “This investment in tennis at the Esplanade will be the final piece of the jigsaw in improving facilities in the Ferry for those who dream of being the next Andy Murray or those simply looking to keep themselves active.

“If a town like Dunblane can produce tennis champions, then so can Broughty Ferry and these improved facilities can only benefit those who wish to play the game they love.

“Infrastructure will also be included for the later installation of possible floodlighting.”