Wimbledon's Expansion Triumph: Court Greenlights Ambitious Growth
Wimbledon's expansion plans gained momentum after a judge dismissed legal challenges against the proposed development. The plan, which involves tripling the tournament's grounds, includes an 8,000-seat stadium and new grass courts. Opposition from Save Wimbledon Park focused on environmental concerns and preserving open spaces, but the court ruled in favor of expansion.
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Wimbledon's ambitious expansion plans, aimed at significantly increasing the size of the tournament grounds, received a major legal endorsement when a judge dismissed objections from a campaign group.
The proposal faced litigation from Save Wimbledon Park, challenging the Greater London Authority's planning approval due to environmental impact concerns and preservation demands for the historic golf course.
Despite the opposition, the All England Club plans to construct an 8,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof and numerous grass courts, relocating its qualifying rounds on-site. The project promises local benefits by transforming private property into public parkland.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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