The Township identifies donated parkland off Brock Street, near the George Street extension and planned school, as the site.
Zorra recreation project committees04Issues & decisionsZorra
Children & recreation
Thamesford’s new courts: when can people play?
Construction is underway.
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1May 26, 2026Scope decision
2Sep 24, 2026Construction
Construction update
Spring event recommended.
September 24 courts committee packet and report 2026-105Who has explained their position?
Compare in depthWhat the evidence establishes
The committee’s May scope: three pickleball courts with acrylic surfacing; a fourth subject to funding.
September 24 courts committee packet and report 2026-105September’s construction report warns that acrylic surfacing may wait until April.
September 24 courts committee packet and report 2026-105The choices on the table
These are editorial alternatives to test, not attributed candidate promises.
How we got here
- Scope decision
Committee expands the scope
Third court and surface included; fourth conditional.
September 24 courts committee packet and report 2026-105 - Construction
Construction update
Spring event recommended.
September 24 courts committee packet and report 2026-105
Questions that still deserve an explanation
- Which work remains before public play is allowed, and who signs it off?
- Is a fourth court funded, and what is the final project cost?
- Will access rules and opening information be published before any ceremony?
Sources and corrections
- September 24 courts committee packet and report 2026-105 Sep 24, 2026Includes May 26 draft minutes and current construction report. Spring event is a staff recommendation; April surfacing is a possibility, not a fixed opening date.
- Zorra recreation project committeesLive page describes mandates and the Thamesford court site. Its May 13 dog-park approval date conflicts with official May 6 minutes; minutes take precedence.
Reviewed Oct 1, 2026. Original records may describe earlier events.
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Thamesford multi-use courts
2026 allocation$305,827zorra · Source budget basis; HST treatment not separately statedSeparate records and funding scopes; amounts are not added together.
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Zorra · Parks, recreation & culture
Thamesford multi-use courts
Courts will sit on donated parkland off Brock Street near the George Street extension, beside the planned school.
Zorra
Awarded; construction awaits development infrastructure- 2026 allocation
- $305,827
- Next target
- No next date listed
- Latest update
- 2025-12-03 · Annual allocation adopted
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