Launceston Country Club Casino Golf Course

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An extended golf course may be out of the picture, but the more than $400 million Country Club Estate proposed venture is a step closer with the council set to consider a planning scheme amendment to allow it. In May, when the project was first announced, it proposed the golf course holes north of Country Club Avenue would become a residential development and nine new holes would be built on disused land around the Country Club casino and resort. Instead it will be staged over 10 years and involves turning land around the Prospect Vale casino and resort into a residential development with a retail space, a park, open spaces and a retirement living area. In other news: The site is currently zoned as major tourism under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, but part will need to be rezoned to allow the residential development and the retirement living areas. The Meander Valley Council has agreed to consider a scheme amendment for the project. Federal Group's corporate affairs executive general manager Daniel Hanna said the project would create up to 380 residential lots. 'The rezoning application with the Meander Valley Council is a vital next step towards fulfilling the vision for a high-quality development surrounding the Country Club Resort,' he said. 'As part of proposal we have been in consultation with the local Prospect Vale community and have taken on their feedback to our initial development plans and in particular the proposal to extend the golf course. 'After listening to the community, a decision was made to instead focus efforts on making sure the existing golf course layout is retained, but upgraded to offer a truly world-class experience.' The proposed scheme amendment will be publicly exhibited for public comment before it is handed to the Tasmanian Planning Commission. If the amendment is successful, then a development application for the site can be lodged. Related: Federal Group proposes Country Club expansion The project is a venture between Federal Group, property developers Kin Capital and project partner Engine Room. Kin Capital managing director William McGeachie said working with the community was vital to ensuring the project enhanced the surrounding area and therefore information sessions would be held. Information sessions will be held from December 3-5 and Mr McGeachie said residents would have the opportunity to view the proposed masterplan, share their ideas and ask questions. People are asked to register their interest in attending, due to COVID-19 restrictions, at www.countryclubestatetasmania.com.au. What do you think? Send us a letter to the editor: Federal Group is planning to pump millions of dollars into a residential and golf course development on land around the Country Club casino and resort in Prospect Vale. The staged proposal over 10 years involves turning the golf course holes north of Country Club Avenue into a residential development, creating nine new holes on disused land next to the course, reworking holes to championship standard and adding a retail space, aged care and retirement living areas. Coronavirus: All the latest updates on COVID-19 for Tasmania The company has enlisted the expertise of Tiger Woods golf course designer Beau Welling to lead the redesign. The golfing component of the plans would take priority, while the residential lots would be released in a staged process over 10 years. The plans are yet to be submitted with council and a dollar figure could not be put on the overall construction works at this stage. Federal Group has partnered with property developers Kin Capital and Engine Room VM for the project. Engine Room VM managing director William McGeachie said the idea was to bring the standard of the golf course in line with Tasmania's other premier courses, with the addition of accommodation alongside. 'The real opportunity around the upgrade of the course is that it becomes essentially a hub to the Northern Tasmanian courses,' he said. 'So those people on the golf trail, as such, are flying into Hobart, they might base themselves in Launceston, play at the Country Club course, and then you might play Barnbougle or you might go to King Island.' IN OTHER NEWS: Nine holes will remain open while the course is upgraded. Early design plans show that the majority of the residential lots would be added across a vast swathe of land at the rear of the casino. Mr McGeachie said investors were keen to proceed despite the COVID crisis. 'At the moment everyone is still working out exactly what does the future hold, and how are we going to come out of it. We're certainly positive in terms of Australia and Tasmania,' he said. 'Because it is a staged development, we've always had the view that depending on where the market sits, we'll stage and release lots as required. 'We're still very confident around property prices.' About 1000 nearby residents will start to receive letters in regards to the proposal in the coming weeks.

The property features an 18-hole golf course, several bar and dining options, a hot tub and an indoor pool. It is 12 minutes’ drive from Launceston. Tasmanian Country Club guests can work-out in the fitness center, relax in the sauna or play a game on the squash or tennis courts. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site parking.

Launceston Country Club Casino Golf Course Tee

1. Launceston Golf Club is a friendly members club and a great venue for a days golf in Cornwall. To see what's on at the Club click the Members drop down above. The Club welcomes Members and non-members at all times. Location - We are located just off the A30 and the first golf club as you cross the Cornish border, close to both North and South.
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3. Let the good times roll Country Club Tasmania is home to Launceston’s only casino, a boutique venue with table gaming, electronic gaming, TASkeno, and TAB facilities. The two gaming floors cater for holidaymakers just wanting a fun, casual flutter.