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NORTH LAKES RESORT GOLF CLUB

SOLD TO DEVELOPER

proposing a massive development of 130,000m2 of retirement
units, which is the same size of North Lakes Westfield, as well
as a 100 bed, 3 level, nursing home to be built right on top
of existing Open Space land. With the balance of the land
to potentially be used as public park, to be known as North
Lakes Common. But you need to ask yourself some questions
regarding this proposed public park; Who will fund the park
being built? Who will maintain the park? To what standard will
the park be maintained? Will the park land just end up being
built over like the golf course is currently threatened to be? Will
the park become a crime area? Couple all that with the fact that
the land is made up of mostly low lying, flood prone areas. The
golf course plays multiple roles for North Lakes as it limits the
human impact and provides a great sanctuary for wildlife, great
stormwater control, beautiful vistas, a lovely wedding venue, a
large function centre and a great local restaurant, all of which
attracted people to build their home in the area”, a spokesperson
from Save North Lakes Golf Club Group has said.
A message on North Lakes Resort Golf Club website reads:
‘North Lakes Resort Golf Club and Lomandras Restaurant
are permanently closed for business. We wish to thank our
members, customers and the broader golfing community for
their support over the past 17 years. We are forever grateful
for our team of exceptional employees. Thank you for you all
the laughs and fond memories, we will cherish these and wish
everyone happy golfing.’

Many locals supporting SNLGC are worried that council will not
uphold the Development Control Plan, allowing the protected
golf course land to be subject to commercial development.

Only time will tell the extent to which SNLGC will be required
and are prepared to go, in order to protect the interests of their
concerned local residents.

Follow SNLGC on Facebook to keep
up with the latest news and how you
can get involved -

@SaveNorthLakesGolfCourse

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