by Communications TEAM | Oct 2, 2023 | announcement, News
Work began last week by Construction Management Solutions Fife Ltd who shared the photos of progress below.
The old dilapidated blaes has been lifted out, drainage restored and the site graded and rolled. The old fence and posts were removed and new fence posts and perimeter kerbs have been installed.
CMS Ltd will continue to carry out ground works and fencing installation, sub base layer and new net socket installation. Then sportex will install the porous macadam surface.
by Communications TEAM | Sep 17, 2023 | announcement, News
Drumbrae Woodland Creation Consultation
On August 25th a number of representatives from the Edinburgh University project were on hand to display the plans and answer any questions about the Drumbrae Woodland Creation project. What did you think of what was on display? Much of the information is available online via their website and the links to the right
An interesting part of the plan is for a some community woodland spaces. There is still an opportunity to complete the consultation survey until Friday 29th September.
Maps
Reports and visualisations
Refurbuishment of Keir Street tennis courts to start this month
Good news that refurbishment to the Keir street tennis courts will be starting soon. The original blaes courts have been in a state of disrepair for several years.
Stirling Council has been in discussions with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) for a number of months regarding a funding opportunity to upgrade the tennis courts.
The contract has been finalised with the works commencing on 25 September 2023. These works will involve new fencing, resurfacing and lining the court. New net posts will be installed and a controlled entry gate will be fitted which can be accessed by downloading an app.
With the change to the access arrangements to the courts we are pressing for clarity on how this will work in practice, and that the facility remains free and open to all.
Further information from recent Stirling council news
The project is part of a £30m nationwide investment by the government and LTA Tennis Foundation, delivered by the LTA, to refurbish thousands of public tennis courts in poor or unplayable condition and open up the sport to more people across Scotland, Wales and England.
Tennis courts in Bridge of Allan and Kings Park in Stirling will be renovated thanks to the funding which will provide high quality sporting facilities for the local community. Alongside the investment, Stirling Council and Active Stirling will work alongside the LTA to deliver a range of activities across the park sites. This will include organised free weekly tennis sessions for all ages, playing levels and experience where equipment is provided. Local Tennis Leagues will also provide friendly, sociable opportunities to get active through local competition.
The renovated park venues will be available to book online including via the LTA website making it far easier to find and book a court or activity.
Fire in Mid Wood
Sadly it was reported to us that a fire had been set in mid wood leaving behind metal and plastic debris. There is always a risk that a uncontrolled fire could spread out of control. This is antisocial and irresponsible behavior that spoils our shared green spaces. The Stirling council ranger service have been informed.
Sports Club Open Day
Want to try out Tennis, Squash or Padel? Bridge of Allan sports club are hosting an open day on October 7th 12.30-3.30. Drop in to have a go and check out the facilities.
by Communications TEAM | Jan 8, 2020 | announcement
Community Council seeks resident’s views on Keir Street Tennis Courts
Following several years of neglect, the Public Tennis courts at the east end of Keir Street are now not fit for purpose.
The Community Council are concerned at the loss of this public facility and have identified potential funding sources, which would enable the courts to be brought back to an acceptable condition, but the views of as many residents as possible are needed before embarking on efforts to restore this local historic facility.
Community Council Chair, Mike Watson said. “It is sad to see the decline in use of the courts in recent years, but investment in restoring the courts, including new, easily maintained playing surfaces, would bring this facility back into regular use for the community and visitors to Bridge of Allan.
I would encourage as many residents as possible to complete this survey”.
If the resident’s response is in favour of restoring the courts and any subsequent funding applications successful, the works would include providing an all-weather surface and disabled access to the courts.
Residents can have their say by completing a survey, which can be accessed at: –
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BoATennis
Paper copies are also available in the library and at the Allan Centre. The survey ends on Friday 14 February 2020.
More information can be found about the tennis courts project and other Bridge of Allan activities, at the Community Council website: www.ccbridgeofallan.org.uk
