Wimbledon Expansion Approved Despite Local Opposition

The All England Club's £200-million project to build 39 new courts and an 8,000-seat stadium has been greenlit by the Greater London Authority

• The expansion will allow Wimbledon to host its qualifying tournament on site, aligning with other Grand Slam events.
• Local residents and environmentalists have opposed the project, citing concerns over the loss of green space and biodiversity.
• The AELTC has committed to creating a 23-acre public park and planting 1,500 new trees to mitigate environmental impact.
• The project is expected to generate over £300 million annually for the UK economy and create hundreds of new jobs.
• Legal challenges are anticipated as opponents vow to continue their fight against the development.

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