Edgbaston Priory Club's development programme is set to benefit from up to £5m from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as part of efforts to secure the future of tennis in Birmingham.

The cash injection will go towards providing a bespoke tournament venue with permanent grass show court for the AEGON Classic, the LTA's annual international women's event. Plans are also afoot for a new six-court indoor tennis centre to support the club's development programme, which aims to boost community access to tennis throughout the local area and across the city.

The indoor tennis facility will form part of a multi-million pound revamp of Edgbaston Priory Club, which will comprise new squash, gym and leisure provision and a refurbished clubhouse. LTA chief executive Roger Draper said: "[The redevelopment of the Edgbaston Priory Club] will provide the community with access to this site and improve the delivery of tennis across the whole city, boosting the sport from both a performance and grass roots perspective."

Plans are now being finalised before being submitted to Birmingham City Council, with the club agreeing to lease 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of land on the former Tally Ho! Bowling Club site from Calthorpe Estates for the new indoor facility. Club chair Michael Fallows said: "The substantial injection of funds from the LTA, and the support of the City Council, has given the project a massive boost, representing a huge vote of confidence in Edgbaston Priory Club and the city's ability to deliver a bright and secure future for tennis in this country."