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 bein.