Marangaroo golf course upgrade

Preferred concept designs for the proposed upgrades at both courses were endorsed at the December Ordinary Council Meeting.

Proposed improvements to the Marangaroo facility include a new clubhouse and hospitality area with modern and functional retail areas, food and beverage facilities and an undercover single level driving range with smart golf technology.

Carramar patrons can look forward to a renovated club house and a single level driving range with smart golf technology.

Mayor Linda Aitken said with golf participation rates climbing around Australia, it was time to update the already popular courses.

“Marangaroo and Carramar are already successful golfing destinations, and these upgrades will create even more opportunities for the courses to increase community engagement, be sustainable and remain competitive,” she said.

“The City has worked closely with operators Belgravia Health & Leisure Group to ensure the improvements fit with the City’s Tourism Plan 2019-2024, which positions Wanneroo as a vibrant destination, activated by exciting events, connected communities and nature at its best.”

Belgravia Leisure Business Operations Manager, Douglas Bailey, said he was pleased with the progress on plans to upgrade the courses.

“This endorsement represents a significant step towards realising the planned upgrades at both facilities, ensuring they meet not only the golf community’s expectations, but delivering modern, family-based entertainment and hospitality facilities,” he said.

The upgrades align with the Golf Courses Strategic Plan 2024-2039, which outlines a 15-year vision for Carramar and Marangaroo, with an emphasis on smart technology, improved hospitality options and inclusive activities to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

Belgravia will now proceed to the detailed design stage.

The final plans, as well as estimated costs and funding options to support the proposed upgrades, will be discussed at a Council meeting in 2025.

Many members of our local golfing community enjoy the traditional golfing experience, and the City is committed to continuing to deliver this type of facility while creating opportunities to provide a more inclusive community hub. 

The recent tender was required by the expiry of the current contract and leases, which were last approved by Council in 2017. The tender invited experienced parties to make submissions to manage and operate the golf courses for a 10-year period. Current operator, DC Golf, was included in the tender process.

The successful tender submission from Belgravia Health and Leisure Group provides the best opportunities for the future of the Carramar and Marangaroo golf courses, and aligns with the City’s Golf Courses Strategic Plan and goals to revitalise the courses and make them more appealing to a wider range of users through new services and facilities. 

As a long-term partner of the City, DC Golf has played a key role in the success of these much-loved community facilities. We are grateful to DC Golf, in particular Tim Crosbie and Robert Farley, for their contributions to generations of golf at the courses and more widely to our local community.

The City will work closely with DC Golf and Belgravia Health and Leisure Group throughout the transition to ensure services continue uninterrupted. Existing services, including hospitality, pro shop and training/lessons, will be maintained under the new contract with Belgravia.

The City invites expressions of interest from companies with a track record in creating vibrant destination venues.

Whilst the golf courses are already popular with local golfers, the City wants to revitalise the sites to attract a wider audience.

The actual golf courses, including natural environment, tees, greens and fairways are not expected to be changed as part of the upgrades.

Expressions of interest are open until 5pm on Monday 29 October 2018.

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Mayor Tracey Roberts said the City is also inviting the community to have their say and help shape future concepts and designs for the golf courses. “I encourage everyone with an interest in these projects to visit the City’s website (wanneroo.wa.gov.au/yoursay) and tell us what they’d like to see in future at our golf courses,” Mayor Roberts said.