Fort Thomas staff report delays on tennis courts, praises new woodland trail

Council was briefed that work on new tennis courts and a multipurpose trail was delayed by recent weather. Staff said contractors expect completion “at the end of next week” but expressed concern that the lower courts show excessive puddling. They are awaiting results of a 24-hour drying test to determine whether the lower courts will need to be relaid or otherwise repaired before opening.

A staff speaker said the upper courts and the new path through the woods "turned out great," noting positive comments from people who used the path during the pumpkin walk and from older residents and parents with strollers who found the route easier than root-filled trails. The speaker recommended council members walk the trail to evaluate it in person.

No formal decision was made at the meeting to open the courts; staff said they would perform the indicated tests and report back before issuing any final go-ahead.