JUDY Murray has abandoned plans for a centre of tennis excellence despite securing £10million of funding in recent weeks. The tennis coach ’s decision to axe the £20million Park of Keir project was welcomed as a “good day” for campaigners against it. 3 Andy Murray's centre has been scrapped Credit: AFP 3 It was meant to celebrate his and his brother Jamie's acheievements Credit: Getty 3 Plans have been on pulled on mum Judy's plans Credit: Getty The facility near Dunblane was intended to cement the legacy of sons Sir Andy and Jamie 's trophy-laden careers.
Local Tory MSP Alexander Stewart said: “People fought hard to protect this highly valued green belt area. “This should never have been considered for such a development and it has turned into a complete fiasco. “I’m delighted at this U-turn.
” READ MORE SPORT STORIES KEEP THE FAITH Celtic backed to spend on signings as Brendan Rodgers pinpoints targets FREE BETS Deposit & Bet £10 to Get £60 in free bets for Scottish football at William Hill The trustees of Murray Play Foundation — set up by Judy and two others — blamed spiralling costs and said she had come up against “indifference” for much of the project’s 12-year life. They added: “Judy has invested significant time and encountered opposition for much of that period. “However, she persevered until several factors conspired to leave the project unviable in current form.
” The centre had faced fierce local opposition amid fears it was being used as a “trojan horse” for luxury homes on the green belt. Most read in Sport BHOY BACK? Celtic 'interested' in ex-Hoops hero reunion as Arsenal poised for £25m man exit MATT FINISH Matt O'Riley saga finally over as EPL side pays TWENTY times what Hoops did FRESHLY MAED Hoops ace spotted at popular Scottish restaurant celebrating St Mirren victory MCTOM MONEY Scotland Euro 2024 star set to become most expensive Scottish player ever The plug was pulled despite pledges of £10million from the Scottish Government and Lawn Tennis Association. The project was originally rejected in 2015 but Scottish ministers backed it.
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