Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has thrown his voice behind the campaign to “save” Sydney’s Moore Park Golf Course.
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has urged NSW authorities to save a popular Sydney landmark after a government decision angered many.This means that up to 20 hectares of the public course will be repurposed in a bid to support an estimated 80,000 residents living within two kilometres of the Moore Park area by 2040.The change will see more green space opened up to the general public, with grassroots sports and recreation being prioritised for the new “central park”.
In a video shared on Saturday from Moore Park’s 10th hole, Wahlberg called on authorities to reverse their decision and keep the full 18-hole course.“I know I am not a citizen of Australia but I am pleading to you to save Moore Park Golf Club,” said Wahlberg, an avid golf fan who recently touched down in Australia.
“Please, I’ve seen lots and lots of parks and I haven’t seen too many lovely public golf courses like this that have access for everybody. Please save Moore Park Golf Club.”NSW Premier Chris Minns said last year local residents – as well as others from metropolitan Sydney – have been asking for more parklands.
Speaking to golfers who may take issue with the decision, the Premier emphasised that the area is “one of the most densely populated parts of the entire country”. “And it’s a recognition by the government that given we are making decisions about urban consolidation, more units, more apartments, there’s got to be more green space too, this has got to be a trade off and this is part of our vision for Sydney.”He added that the government is “certainly not declaring war on golf”, but that this particular golf course has better use for apartment blocks.
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