Course Development
NELSON BAY GC
CLUBHOUSE REBUILD
By Mathilda Andersson
The popular Port Stephens club saw its
renovated clubhouse and restaurant burn
down on Father’s Day 2015, with only the
course left intact.
The club’s much anticipated new state-
of-the-art venue is estimated to a cost of
around $10 million and local companies EJE
Architects, Coffey Project Managers and Club
Projects oversaw the project.
According to sales and marketing manager
Natalie Kelly, the club has relatively been
able to go about business as usual during the
time of construction with little loss in terms
of playing memberships.
“The demountable clubhouse building has
served the members well, Kelly said. “The golf
wasn’t affected at all during this time and we
only lost a few social members due to the
inability to hold functions.”
“The temporary clubhouse has served its
purpose however it hasn’t been the most
comfortable experience so it will be great to
get into the new facility.”
The open day, held on Sunday August 27,
concluded a week of festivities where the
club hosted a myriad of events giving the
public an opportunity to celebrate the rebirth
of a Nelson Bay icon.
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The 2100-square-metre multi-leveled
clubhouse has a fully stocked pro shop, a
retail space for lease, restaurant, kids room,
café/lounge, sports bar and gaming facilities
and balconies with a180 degree views over
the 27-hole championship course and
surrounding national park.
Additionally the rebuild features function
rooms with ability to cater for small intimate
gatherings or large events for up to 200
people with its own dedicated entrance, bar,
balcony andoutdoor courtyard area.
The new Blue Water Grill Restaurant located
within the building seats approximately 120
patrons serving Modern Australian cuisine
with spectacular views over the course.
This year the Nelson Bay Golf Club has
hosted several major events including the
port Stephens Accommodation Ladies Golf
Classic on 11-14 September; and will host
the upcoming Social Club Challenge on 27-29
October.
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