Issue - meetings

To consider information  (tabled) about planned improvement and investment works for the Alexandra Park pitch and putt course from David Bugg, Golfwise.

The Committee received verbal presentations from David Bugg (Golf Wise Ltd) and John Angel (Urban Crazy Ltd) and other representatives on drainage and landscaping improvements, and proposals for the existing pitch and putt area, and a mini-golf course in an area which was not currently used. 

The pitch and putt drainage would be improved by using crushed materials to enable water to drain out of the soil, and to the bottom of the course. The fairways and slopes would be re-graded and re-grassed.  The course appearance would remain natural with no damage to existing mature trees.

A document detailing the mini-golf course was tabled and the Committee was informed that the installation would not change the visual aspect of the Park and would use natural resources.  The course would be approved by the British Mini-Golf Association (BMGA) and accessible to all and training for young children could be provided.  The Committee noted that this was not an adventure golf course.

In response to questioning the Committee was informed that the toilets and refreshments facilities in the pitch and putt course would be accessible for patrons using the mini-golf course.

Committee members expressed concerns that heavy duty lorries entering the Park to deliver materials would have an adverse affect on local roads and residents.  Apart from this, the Advisory Committee approved the proposals as long as the view of the Park was not materially affected by the proposed works.

RESOLVED

That the proposals be noted and that the Board be asked to note the Advisory Committee’s comments.