Squash courts will go warn protesters

Published on Tuesday 15 July 2008 10:28

SAVE Meadowbank campaigners warn that the squash courts at the city's sports facility will be lost when the current centre is demolished.

They claim thousands of people will disagree with the city council's plans not to include squash courts in the new "mini-Meadowbank".

Save Meadowbank spokesman Kevin Connor said: "Squash is not part of the council's plan for mini-Meadowbank.

"It's one of many sports the council has decided not to provide. Thousands of people disagree with this council vision.

"We call on the council to listen to what their citizens are telling them and retain the entire Meadowbank site for sports use."

Mark Wishart, who has been playing squash for two decades says there are not enough courts at the centre as it is.

He added: "When I asked what other council courts are available I was directed to Craiglockhart.

"But they told me their courts are now closed and are expected to remain so for at least a year.

"Two squash courts for a city the size of Edinburgh is simply ridiculous."

The Save Meadowbank campaign, which was formed in March last year, was set up to oppose plans to demolish the current stadium and sell off land to private developers.