Plans have been called off to build a sprawling multimillion-dollar tennis complex in Roswell, which had been expected to include the largest concentration of clay courts in the nation.
A family foundation had proposed the Angela Krause Tennis, Pickleball and Fitness Center at Roswell’s Big Creek Park, which was to feature more than 135 tennis courts, including 80 clay courts and an indoor facility. The project had a price tag of $50 million.
Statements from city and family foundation officials were released Sunday in the wake of opposition after last week’s announcement of the project.
The planned 60-acre complex along Old Alabama Road was to be designed for not only local players but as an international destination for tournaments, project supporters said. However, the proposal quickly drew opposition from residents who say the city was secretive in its plans to woo the $50 million facility.
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