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The project is phased over five years. First to be completed were renovations to Devonshire Park Theatre (link to page above) at the end of 2016.
The entire development will be ready and open to visitors in 2020.
Eastbourne Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association are jointly funding the major improvements to the tennis courts and players facilities. The entire scheme costs £54 million.
Funding streams for Devonshire Quarter include £5.6 million from the government’s Local Growth Fund through the South East Local Enterprise Partnership as well as cash reserves. Independent business experts have projected increased income from events and conferences being held in the new Welcome Building.
No. The project is being delivered in stages, ensuring this major event on the tennis calendar continues unaffected.
With such a large scale development, many contractors are at work simultaneously on the elements of the overall project. They are:
Devonshire Quarter will build on Eastbourne’s reputation as a venue with first-rate international sporting, cultural and conference facilities. This will also mean even better facilities for residents as well as supporting the sustainability of the park for future generations.