SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - An old tennis court
has been given a second chance in Southport.
The newly renovated courts are located
across from city hall in the downtown district.
According to city employees, the
courts were deemed unsafe years ago. The typical "wear and tear" got the best
of the court and forced city leaders to make a big decision.
City leaders were going to renovate or
tear down the original surface. They ended up renovating the property.
Locals said they're excited to try them out.
"They look ten thousand times better," said Mark
Southerland. "They were red and green and had cracks all over them."
Southport city leaders celebrated the renovations on
Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The city's parks and recreation department is planning to
hold a tennis tournament at the new courts next month.
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