Plans to radically transform the Moore Park golf course site over the coming years have been released. A new discussion paper outlines ideas and proposals that stakeholders are considering for the publicly-owned land.
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Central park and reimagined golf facilities
The centrepiece of the vision is a 20-hectare central park that would be created after seizing part of the existing 45-hectare course. This would leave a condensed 9-hole golf course and related facilities on the remaining 25 hectares. The paper states that more parkland is needed to serve the nearly 800,000 residents projected to live near the Centennial Parklands by 2041.
Suggestions for the new park put forward in the paper include native meadows, nature play spaces for children, and nighttime wildlife refuge areas. Officials acknowledge the importance of providing green space as Sydney tackles growth in higher-density housing.
Upgrades across entire site
While golf would remain in a reduced capacity, the paper indicates the whole site could see upgrades to attract more visitors.
Night golf, hospitality, entertainment options, and short-form golf are among proposals outlined. Officials note the need to appeal to demographic groups less likely to play traditional golf, like youth, women and families.
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The NSW Planning Minister says the plans aim to improve quality of life in Sydney’s most densely populated suburbs. The public can submit ideas for the Moore Park golf course redevelopment until April 10, 2024.
Final plans will be implemented after 2026 once feedback is assessed over the coming months.
Published 25-February-2024
