Plans to restore Royal Sydney Golf Club to its glory days have pitted the golfing establishment against locals campaigning to save 569 trees | juliepower
Plans to restore Royal Sydney Golf Club to its glory days have pitted the golfing establishment, including Olympic bid supremo Rod McGeoch and the head of the game's governing body based in Scotland, against locals campaigning to save 569 trees.
Conceding that removing trees was a difficult decision, Professor Entwisle wrote the club would "reap great environmental benefits" and create "one of the world’s most stunning and attractive golf courses". Woollahra Council is waiting on more information from the club about the trees before it makes a decision. It has received 298 submissions against the development.Of 58 submissions in support, 26 were members of the club including Mr McGeoch. Another 13 were golf industry professionals, including the Australian PGA, which said the development would attract new golfers and retain members, and create an international standard course.
The club says it will increase biodiversity by planting an additional 100 species of shrubs, low profile plants and native grasses, sedges and rushes.
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