you\u2019ve got Pegasus golf course being sold<\/a>. We are trying to protect that.\u201d<\/p>\nHe said members were being referred to recent developments on land surrounding Ellerslie Racecourse as examples of what the club could do to ensure its ongoing viability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe type of money they got from that was just unbelievable … It\u2019s provided them a future that they wouldn\u2019t have had otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Fletcher Living’s residential project, “The Hill”, taking shape last year on former Ellerslie Racecourse land. Photo \/ Carson Bluck <\/p>\n
Patten said retaining the golf facilities had also been an important consideration throughout planning.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe got really good support from the golfers, because we were able to show them exactly what it meant,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The proposal now moves into detailed feasibility work and resource consent planning, with significant progress unlikely before next year.<\/p>\n
Patten stressed members should not expect immediate changes, describing the project as a long-term process expected to take at least five years, but locals can still look forward to work beginning on the bowling club\u2019s new artificial turf in August.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a long-term plan that we don\u2019t want to rush, that we don\u2019t want to make any mistakes on. <\/p>\n
\u201cSo we just need to take our time and get it right.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club\u2019s board has committed to remaining in place throughout to provide continuity and see the plan through, Patten said.<\/p>\n
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