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GOLF CLUB PROPOSALS GET GREEN LIGHT FROM MEMBERS
Proposals to remodel one of Wales’s oldest golf courses to create an improved 18-hole course layout and a modern, multi-purpose clubhouse facility, along with an adjacent 180-home residential development were overwhelmingly supported by club members at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) last night (26th January).
A strong turnout at the EGM saw almost 300 members of Brynhill Golf Club in Barry cast their votes, with 88% voting in favour of the proposals. Developed jointly by the club’s committee and Redrow Homes, the plans include the remodeling of the course to form two sets of nine holes both returning to the new clubhouse, a full length buggy path and improved drainage and irrigation systems. On completion of the work, the agreement would create an estimated £2m surplus that will be reinvested in the club.
The EGM followed a four-day exhibition of the proposals where members, as well as the wider community, had the opportunity to review the plans and put their questions to representatives of the golf course architects Weller McEvoy and Redrow.
Speaking after the vote, club Captain Steve Jones said; “After the success of the exhibition, it was great to see over 70% of the club’s membership turn out for an EGM on a Thursday evening and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Members have now given the committee their blessing to progress the proposals with Redrow and hopefully secure the future of the club. It is a landmark day for Brynhill Golf Club but we know that the work has only just started in terms of making these proposals a reality.”
Paul Backhouse from Redrow added; “A lot of hard work has been put in behind the scenes by the club’s committee and advisers, who have worked closely with us to put forward the best possible proposals for all parties involved. It is fantastic to be given such strong support from the members, but we have always maintained that the benefits of these proposals will be felt across the wider community in terms of jobs, housing, local amenities and tourism.”
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Press release for proposed Redrow Development.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION ANNOUNCED ON REMODELLING PLANS
FOR BRYNHILL GOLF CLUB
Proposals to remodel an 18-hole golf course in Barry to create a new, multi-purpose clubhouse facility and adjacent residential development will go on public display at an exhibition in mid-January.
The proposals, being put forward by Brynhill Golf Club, will see a parcel of land near the A4050 Port Road East set aside for new housing, while additional currently unused land, in the ownership of the club, will be integrated into a new 18-hole course layout. The proposals will enable Brynhill to secure its financial future at the same time as improving playing facilities and developing a modern clubhouse facility that can be used by both club members and the local community.
Brynhill Golf Club Captain Stephen Jones said;
“As with many traditional members clubs across the UK, Brynhill is experiencing significant financial difficulties, with several factors impacting on the club’s ability to maintain its current operations. These proposals will enable us to make vital improvements to both the course and the clubhouse by using land already owned by the club in a different way. There is simply no way the club could raise the capital to make this kind of investment and the alternatives, which include reducing staff numbers, cutting spending on maintenance or increasing membership fees for adults and juniors, are not in the best interest of the club, its members or the local community.”
After a competitive process, Redrow Homes was selected by the club as its preferred partner. If approved, following a period of consultation with the local community and club members - including the public exhibition of the plans - Redrow and the club intend to submit a planning application for the housing scheme, together with the remodeling of the course and the construction of the new clubhouse.
A Redrow Homes spokesperson said; “Redrow has experience of delivering similar schemes and has a number of sites in the region at various stages of development. Our aim is to take forward the best possible scheme, which will include around 180 new homes, as well as an improved junction with the A4050 and areas of public open space, while minimising any impact on the local community.
“If the proposals are given the go ahead then not only will the club have a secure financial future and enhanced facilities, but much-needed quality family housing will be provided for this part of Barry. The residential development will also create around 250 construction jobs over the build period, while securing more than twice this number in businesses involved in the supply chain, all of which are desperately needed in the current economic conditions.”
Three of the existing holes, along with the current clubhouse and car park, will form the site of the new housing development which will border existing residential areas to the south of the course. The reconfiguration will be overseen by experienced golf course designers WellerMcEvoy and will create two sets of nine holes both returning to the new clubhouse and a full length buggy path that can be used all year round. It will also be a safer layout, where golfers will always be playing away from houses.
Full details of the proposals, including a draft masterplan of the proposed housing scheme and new 18-hole course layout, will be made available at the public exhibition between the 20th and 21st January in the Brynhill Golf club house. Further information and timings will be published on the club’s website at www.brynhillgolfclub.co.uk
“Brynhill is one of the oldest surviving members clubs in Wales, a popular destination for visiting golfers and a hotbed for developing local talent,” added Mr Jones. “Our forward-thinking policies of encouraging more women and young people to take up the game have been recognised by both golfing and government bodies but the club needs these proposals to come to fruition if we are going to be able to carry on this work.”
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New Caterer at Brynhill.
Kim and Nigel John, proprietors of Rhoose Flying Club, are delighted to announce they have now taken over the catering at Brynhill. Guests can be assured of a warm welcome and delicious home cooked food.
Bookings for Sunday lunch will be taken from the 27th Nov 2011.
1 course £6.95, 2 courses £8.95.
Breakfasts will be served daily from 10.00am.
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