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Bowen Tennis Courts Close for Resurfacing

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 7, 2014 11:00 AM

Summary

The lower tennis courts located in Bowen Park will undergo a renovation starting the week of August 5 and are expected to reopen at the end of September. The courts will be dug up, a new surface will be laid and, once the new surface is set, repainted.

The courts will be closed while the work is carried out. The upper tennis courts, which were repainted the week of July 28, will be open for the public's enjoyment.

Link to Strategic Plan: This project supports the Asset Management priority in the 2012-2015 Corporate Strategic Plan.

Key Points

  • The lower tennis courts in Bowen Park will be closed for resurfacing starting the week of August 5 until the end of September. The upper courts will remain open.
  • Other tennis courts are located in Beban Park, Diver Lake Park, Departure Bay Park, Beaufort Park, Cinnabar Valley Park, Harewood Park, John Weeks Park and May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park.

Quotes

"The lower courts in Bowen Park are wearing out and in need of a new surface. The City appreciates the public's patience while this project is underway."

Sandy Raddysh
Manager, Recreation Services
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • Looking to explore Nanaimo's Parks? Check out the Nanaimo Parks Search app at http://www.nanaimo.ca/PRC/Locations/Parks

Images

Lower tennis courts in Bowen Park
Lower tennis courts in Bowen Park
Upper tennis courts in Bowen Park after repainting
Upper tennis courts in Bowen Park after repainting
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Contact:

Sandy Raddysh
Manager, Recreation Services
City of Nanaimo
250-755-7512

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