Tennis

It was identified back in 2019 that three of the existing artificial turf courts were in a poor condition, with the existing court levels having deteriorated over time to the point of being a health and safety risk to users. Sportex were chosen to completely reconstruct the profile of the courts which included planing and removing the existing asphalt substrate and installing two new layers of porous asphalt to a consolidated depth of 65mm.  The club choose TigerTurf ‘Advantage Pro’ as the new playing surface. Key stage inspections were carried out at critical point of the project to ensure the new facility was delivered in line with current SAPCA code of practice.

The work included removing an old and tired artificial turf carpet before setting to work on the underlying asphalt. New perimeter kerbing, tennis post sockets, new regulating asphalt performance surface as well as a brand-new perimeter fence complete with viewing area made up the main scope of works for the project. Finally, the completed courts were finished in a striking two-tone green acrylic paint finish to complement the beautiful natural landscape of hotel and its surroundings.

Sportex were delighted to deliver this project for one of the most iconic hotel brands in the world.

Whitecraigs Tennis Club has a rich history of Scottish tennis success, and is known across the country for developing and producing some of the Scotland junior players.

Summer 2015 saw the complete refurbishment of 8 new outdoor synthetic turf courts at Whitecraigs in Glasgow; six in artificial clay and two in, sand-dressed, artificial grass. The club set up a sub-committee tasked with researching and presenting back to the membership, their recommended options for the new surfaces.

After nearly two years of work and countless visits to tennis clubs across the U.K., the sub-committee recommended Edel ‘Advantage Redcourt’ as the preferred artificial clay surface with SPORTEX recommended as the lead contractor for the entire project. All works were completed within a tight schedule to ensure the courts were complete for the club’s championships in August.

A £100,000 investment by East Renfrewshire Council, has delivered two public courts to further enhance the much-loved, greenspace and now offer opportunities for local residents to engage with the sport. Tennis enthusiasts can use the courts, at any time, without having to make a booking.

The work began in spring 2018 to transform an un-used area of grass, into 2 new porous macadam tennis courts. Works included the full excavation of the proposed area, down to formation, before constructing the profile of courts, up to painted macadam level. New fencing, floodlighting and sports equipment were also delivered as part of the project.

Established 1904, Murrayfield Lawn Tennis Club is one of the oldest and most picturesque tennis club in the East of Scotland. Nestled just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Murrayfield Stadium, the summer of 2018 saw the reconstruction of the club’s existing block of four courts by SPORTEX.

The old construction profile of sand-filled, synthetic turf, laid on porous concrete panels, were completely removed from the site, thus exposing the underlying formation. This was CBR tested to ensure it achieved acceptable levels of stabilisation, prior to the new ground profile being installed. The industry leading ‘Advantage PRO’ texturised monofilament sand-dressed carpet, by TigerTurf, provided the finished playing surfacing, in a pleasing red/green combination.

Refurbishment to the existing fencing and the provision of new tennis court fixtures, completed the delivery of this prestigious project.