Construction of the biggest Padel facility in the North of England has started on site in TraffordCity, Manchester.
Planning for The Padel Club’s £2.5 million facility in TraffordCity was approved by Trafford Council in April.
Regeneration specialists Peel Waters, who have been working in partnership with The Padel Club on the landmark club have already started work on clearing the site.
Wellness design experts Zynk Design have been appointed for the interiors, exteriors and social spaces of The Padel Club.
The Padel Club TraffordCity will have 11 purpose-built and high specification courts of which; nine will be covered courts and two will be open air courts; offering year-round playing which isn’t weather dependent.
State-of-the-art Sports LED lighting will illuminate each court, guaranteeing optimal visibility for players during evening sessions.
Spectatorship and involvement will also be encouraged at this new facility, with a range of seating areas surrounding the courts being installed to maximise the viewer experience, providing comfortable spots for spectators to enjoy matches and tournaments.
Kris Ball, founder and CEO of The Padel Club (pictured left) said: “After working towards establishing our TraffordCity site for so long, it is incredibly exciting to see work progressing on site. We are now full steam ahead and working hard to get the site built and operational at the earliest opportunity. As we’ve said before, there really isn’t a better leisure destination in the UK and we are looking forward to being a thriving social hub amongst so many other great businesses.”
James Whittaker, managing director of Peel Waters (pictured right) said: “We’re committed to offering a sport for everyone at TraffordCity and with Padel being one of the fastest growing and inclusive sports in the UK; this new facility will add another quality experience to the already amazing offering in this remarkable destination.”
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, who is an original investor in The Padel Club said: “It’s great to see that construction has started at the Club’s TraffordCity site. We are very excited for the build, it will have more courts to attract more Padel players and once completed; having many players enjoying the sociability at TraffordCity.
The build programme is expected to take approximately 20 weeks with completion of the site expected for January 2025.
