Wimbledon's expansion plan proposes the addition of an 8,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof and 38 new grass courts at a nearby location. This development is designed to improve attendance and revenue, aligning Wimbledon with other Grand Slam tournaments. While tennis stars support the initiative, local residents express concerns about environmental impacts and maintaining green spaces. The proposal has been challenged and will undergo judicial review in the U.K. courts amid tensions between development benefits and ecological preservation.
Wimbledon's major expansion plan includes adding an 8,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof, along with 38 other grass courts to enhance event hosting capabilities.
Local residents express concern regarding Wimbledon's expansion, emphasizing their love for the environment and the preservation of trees and open spaces amidst development plans.
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