A total of £164,000 improvement works at over 20 tennis courts have been completed in Dundee.

The partnership project was undertaken by Dundee City Council and Lawn Tennis Association.

Seven parks have seen the resurfacing of courts where necessary, the repainting of court surfaces and lines, infrastructure works to fencing and the installation of smart gates.

The recipients of the works have included Baxter Park, Dawson Park, Camperdown Park, Dudhope Park, Fairmuir Park, South Road Park, and Victoria Park.

The improvements have been part of a nationwide programme of investment to existing park tennis courts to bring them back to life for the benefit of communities across the country, providing vital opportunities for children and adults to get active.

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Dundee City Council's Climate, Environment & Biodiversity Convener Cllr Heather Anderson said: "This investment in the city’s tennis infrastructure and the partnership between the Council and Tennis Scotland will enable us to support many more people to enjoy tennis on their local court.

"The benefits from being active are clear and having the option of using high-quality tennis courts in your community can go far in helping many to maintain a healthy lifestyle."

Fair Work, Economic Growth & Infrastructure Convener Cllr Steven Rome said: "It's very positive to see this additional investment in our city’s sporting facilities for community use. Residents can be assured Dundee’s park tennis courts meet the high LTA standards.

"We are committed to investing in and maintaining the city's outdoor assets, including tennis courts, as we continually make improvements to our communal outdoor spaces."