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    Default Nora Creina Golf Course (SA, proposed)

    Thought this deserved its own thread. Would love to see this go ahead being two links style golf courses...and the location looks incredible.

    (PS: There is a map of the proposed layout of the courses contained within the PER document linked below)

    Background to this 36 hole proposal: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel...d64dc4e5aa166d

    Location: Approx. 15km south of Robe

    Planning development and associated documentation over on the DPTI website:

    Nora Creina Golf Course and Tourism Resort, comprising of a 36-hole world class public golf course, an abalone farm, a boutique Wagyu beef farm, a boutique vineyard and recreational facilities (such as nature trail, recreational fishing and diving). The site is located on the coast between Robe and Beachport in the south east region of South Australia.

    Release of Public Environmental Report (PER) for Public Consultation - Nora Creina Golf Course and Tourism Resort
    Original Public notice: http://www.dac.sa.gov.au/__data/asse...a_approved.pdf

    Major Project information and status of the project at this point in time: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/propert...tourism-resort

    The proposal

    The proposal is for the development of an international standard, links style golf course and mixed tourism resort near Nora Creina (approximately 15 kilometres south of Robe) in the South East region, by South East Abalone Pty Ltd.

    The proposal comprises:
    •36 hole international standard golf course (links style), comprising a 'Red Course' (Stage 1) and a 'Blue Course' (Stage 2), and associated practice range and greens.
    •Golf course maintenance facility.
    •Clubhouse, including bar, lounge, pro shop and associated parking.
    •Tourist accommodation complex, including restaurant and retail facilities. The accommodation is anticipated to comprise four-star hotel-style accommodation (two storey), with 20 rooms provided initially. A limited number of exclusive, high end tourist accommodation opportunities would also be provided within the site.
    •Abalone farm, including caretaker's residence.
    •Boutique Wagyu beef farm and boutique vineyard.
    •Recreational facilities, such as nature trails and for recreational fishing and diving.
    •Infrastructure, including an access road, waste water treatment plant, water supply (including storage dams) and three-phase power supply.
    •Storm water and sewage infrastructure for the capture, treatment, storage and re‐use of recycled water throughout the development (where possible).
    Public Environmental Report: http://www.dac.sa.gov.au/__data/asse..._-_23Dec15.pdf

    Description of proposal (from PER):

    The conceptual design and site configuration for the proposal is shown below and contained in Appendix C.
    The proposed development is centred around the establishment of a world-class golfing destination with the construction of two 18-hole golf courses, which is loosely modelled on the highly successful Barnbougle Dunes golf course near Bridport on the north-east coast of Tasmania. Bridport is a small coastal town not dissimilar to Robe and is situated near the Tamar Valley, which is a region also famous for its food and wine.

    Just like the land at Nora Creina, Barnbougle Dunes had its first golf course laid out through coastal dunes with spectacular views over Bass Strait and quickly became the top-rated golf course in Tasmania. Barnbougle Dunes is currently ranked around 5th in the Top 100 courses in Australia and is now one of the Top 50 courses in the world.

    A second 18-hole course, called 'Lost Farm' has now been constructed alongside Barnbougle Dunes and is also highly regarded. With players coming from all over the world to play the courses (including up to 200 charter flights a year directly to the site), the golf course complex, which also offers a restaurant, golf shop and accommodation, has transformed the local economy of Bridport and the surrounding region. A third course is now under construction.

    The vision at Nora Creina is similar - not to build simply another 'good' golf course, of which South Australia has many, but to capitalise on the spectacular oceanfront dunes and build two great, world-renowned golf courses that will rank in the Top 10 courses in the country and firmly focus attention on golf in South Australia from both interstate and overseas.
    The components of the proposal as envisaged as follows:

    Golf Courses

    The proposal at Nora Creina would see two 18-hole golf courses laid out over the dune area and a small part of the grazing area. The aspiration for the courses are for them to be in the Top 10 courses in Australia within a short time. The layout, shown indicatively on the attached concept plans prepared by Harrison Golf, would be a true links course and would seek to use the existing landforms and integrate and retain as much of the existing vegetation as possible. As a result some of the holes would have direct ocean frontage and views, which will be a crucial element in the appeal, status and eventual ranking of the courses.

    A clubhouse and pro-shop to service the golfing requirements of visitors to the site would be situated between the two courses as part of the main building complex, which is described in more detail below.

    A practice range would be situated near the clubhouse to allow for golfers to warm up and practice. Several practice greens are also proposed for putting and chipping practice.

    It will also be necessary for a number of small service buildings to be constructed at various points across the golf course to provide shelter, toilets, food and beverage facilities for golfers using the golf course.

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    SA's Barnbougle?

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    Has there been any progress on this in the 18 months since it was announced?

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    Never been to Barnbougle, but have been to Nore Creina and the coastline is spectacular and would make a first rate links course. Fingers double crossed here!

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    Hopefully it doesn't turn out to be another 'Dunes'.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Spud View Post
    Has there been any progress on this in the 18 months since it was announced?
    https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/propert...tourism-resort

    The PER took time to construct, being released on 27 January 2016. Given that there is no date yet under "Assessment report by Minister" I assume it's still being assessed by the Ministers office.

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    How to make a small fortune from golf. Start with a large fortune and build a course(s) ��

    Can only hope that this venture is a success and not the same as other golf course fails in S.A. The Dunes and Cuddly Creek just to name a few.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hatchman View Post
    How to make a small fortune from golf. Start with a large fortune and build a course(s) ��

    Can only hope that this venture is a success and not the same as other golf course fails in S.A. The Dunes and Cuddly Creek just to name a few.
    I don't think this is the same. This is destination golf (with an amazing course), vs Residential golf (with average resort / housing development style course).

    As long as they have an excellent bakery near by, Peps will ensure its survival.

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    Was watching a thing last night on course architects.
    It's amazing how may courses that Norman has done and then gone broke immediately afterwards.
    I know Norman isn't doing this one but his offsider is.
    Would be real nice but still apprehensive about it's future viability.
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    They should've given it to Ogilvy's new company.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wazamac View Post
    Was watching a thing last night on course architects.
    It's amazing how may courses that Norman has done and then gone broke immediately afterwards.
    I know Norman isn't doing this one but his offsider is.
    Would be real nice but still apprehensive about it's future viability.
    That's more the fault/problem with the developers/owners not Normans course building company I would have thought.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wazamac View Post
    Was watching a thing last night on course architects.
    It's amazing how may courses that Norman has done and then gone broke immediately afterwards.
    I know Norman isn't doing this one but his offsider is.
    Would be real nice but still apprehensive about it's future viability.
    Plenty of tracks have gone belly up - some got further than others, and its not just Norman tracks.

    San Remo (which Spanner linked to here) , Triabunna (Solis) in Tasmania was cleared and getting shaped when it fell over. Then Port Hughes (is that the Dunes mentioned by Hatchy?) only got 9 built...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hard_Pan View Post
    Never been to Barnbougle, and frankly I'm sick of people banging on about it. Cascata... now there's a course!!!
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    Hearing there's some interest from the local ingenious group, so that will add more time, and even more money to the project.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lagerlover View Post
    Hearing there's some interest from the local ingenious group, so that will add more time, and even more money to the project.
    Why am I not shocked by this
    I'm sure the greenies will claim there are some rare plants or wildlife there too.
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    "$30m 36 hole golf course at Nora Creina receives final approval. Will feature two 18-hole publicly accessible links-style golf courses shaped out of privately-owned sand dunes along a picturesque stretch of beach."



    And Millicent is only an hour away from here.

    Suddenly have a certain Beatles song ringing in my head..

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    still looking for investors though Hard_Pan.

    They have two years to commence under this approval (I think).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benje View Post
    still looking for investors though Hard_Pan.

    They have two years to commence under this approval (I think).
    And we are right back to here now again.

    How to make a small fortune from golf. Start with a large fortune and build a course(s)

    Looking for investors now they have approval has destined to fail written all over it.
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    Greetings from Robe. Any update on this? The locals seem to think it’s completely dead in the water.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Webster View Post
    Greetings from Robe. Any update on this? The locals seem to think it’s completely dead in the water.
    Genuinely don't know how it had any legs to start with...
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