The proposed tennis dome just outside of Chatham is behind schedule.
A report by Chatham-Kent Director of Parks and Facilities Rob Pollock, going before Chatham-Kent Council Monday night, stated construction of the tennis dome is set to start in June 2025 and be completed by the middle of October 2025, two years later than anticipated.
An agreement reached with Tennis Clubs of Canada (TCC) in August 2023 stipulated the construction of the tennis dome would be completed in the Fall of 2023 and it would be operational by 2024. However, that didn't materialize because of equipment delays, according to TCC.
TCC will be responsible for installing the tennis courts and the dome above the courts to allow for year-round use.
Phase 1 servicing for the park, including water, sanitary, electrical, design fees, and parking lot with lights has been completed, according to Pollock.
"TCC informed administration they were unable to fulfill the agreement timelines due to delays in equipment which would not allow them to meet the construction period for 2024," wrote Pollock. "TCC has indicated they are committed to constructing and operating the tennis dome."
Administration will be bringing a report back in the Spring regarding Phase 2 of the new St. Clair College Community Park.
The new 19.5 acre park at McNaughton Avenue West and Bear Line Road was previously referred to as Bear Line Regional Park, but will now be known as St. Clair College Community Park.
St. Clair College is allowed to name the park because it donated the land.
