Golf course redesign seeks input

The primary intent of the redesign is to fix certain areas of the course and also try to get it off of the municipal water supply. The committee thought it may as well take advantage and make some strategic changes to enhance play.

The golf course’s former pro and planning consultant Dan Jutras said the changes stay true to the legacy of the course, which has been in the community for 101 years.

“This golf course is one of the city’s biggest assets. It’s a great thing for the city and can be even greater,” said Justra.

“We owe it to build this, these capital improvements—we’re building for the next generation.”

Original estimates of the renovations were pegged at around $4.3 million, said Jutras.

Committee chair and city councillor Martin Ring said the number may seem high but he reminded the group that the golf course actually balances its budget and saves some money in capital reserves. As well, he noted the projected would be prioritized and done over a number of years.

Ring also said the course had a history of strong volunteerism and much sweat equity would come from the members themselves.

“We’re looking at all avenues. We want to stay away from going to the taxpayers,” said Ring.

“We’ve always taking pride in the operations of the golf course being paid for by the users themselves.”

City director of community services Greg Zeeben said the master plan would be revised where possible with suggestions from the meeting.

He said once the plan was finalized it would be a slow process to prioritize and finalize construction and secure funding before any work could begin.

The city will host the second public consultation session at City Hall on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.

A copy of the city’s Golf Course Master Plan is available here.

adesouza@panow.com

by Andrew de Souza

Golf course redesign seeks input

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