HBC - KING GEORGE RECREATION GROUND, BUSHEY - REFURBISHMENT OF TENNIS COURTS - AWARD

Hertsmere Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to refurbish the existing four tennis courts in King George Recreation Ground, Bushey.

King George Recreation Ground is an award winning destination park which is busy at all times of the day with dog walkers, children and families all enjoying the wide range of facilities and features. These include a café, splash park, large play area, bowling green, table tennis tables, outdoor fitness equipment and multi-sports court. Continuing improvements to the park provide opportunities for everyone to benefit from this valuable community resource in the heart of Bushey. The refurbishment of the tennis courts is the latest of these.

The current tennis courts opened in Spring 1998 with the most recent court markings overlaid in 2013 and some repairs to cracks and dips in 2014. The tennis courts, being constantly used, even in the winter months, are now beginning to show a lot of wear and tear over their surface and it is clear that the courts now require full refurbishment.

A range of options have been discussed with the Lawn Tennis Association who have advised on consultation and specifications for the work and in November 2021, Hertsmere Borough Council Executive Committee approved the project to tender for the refurbishment and enlargement to LTA competition standard of all 4 tennis courts along the construction of a retaining wall and the installation of 2 electronic gates to control access to authorised and booked use only.