Golf course expansion plans move forward

Times Reporter

 

Over the past year there has been a lot of discussion coming from the Strathmore Golf Club (SGC) regarding the possibility of a future expansion. 

“The Strathmore Golf Course shareholders approved, in principal, the future expansion of the golf course,” said Craig Stone, Chairperson for the Strathmore Golf Club Strategic Planning Committee.

At the Annual General Meeting held on March 14 a motion was made, and approved, to give approval to the SGC board and the Strategic Planning Committee to move forward and take the steps necessary to complete a business plan for the proposed expansion and diversification of the club. 

A second motion was made to approve a capital budget of $50,000, which will be used to cover the costs to complete the business plan. 

Crunching the numbers has shown the approximate cost of the expansion will be in the range of $6.5 million. The proposal as of now includes renovating the clubhouse, a six lane bowling alley, four virtual golf simulators, meeting rooms, a performing theatre, and a banquet facility to host weddings and tournaments. 

By approving the motions the board is now able to move forward with securing donation commitment’s from various outlets.    

“It’s going to come from grants, and corporate donations, personal donations, fundraising, casinos, that type of stuff,” said Stone. 

While the idea of the expansion is exciting, and it will provide a venue for service groups in town, it will still be some time before it comes to fruition. Once everything is complete for the plan, then it will be brought back to the shareholders for a vote of approval before moving on to the construction stage.