Clarence City Council has approved a development application for a second 18-hole golf course within Mathew Goggin’s Seven Mile Beach golf course development.  

The second course at Five Mile Beach will share its clubroom and facilities with the neighbouring Seven Mile Beach course, which is currently under construction.  

Clarence City Council Mayor Brendan Blomeley said as council saw with the proposal for the first course, this project is a great example of a private investment for public use. 

“Activating relatively dormant land and breathing new life into it, while keeping the varied needs of the community front of mind,” said Mayor Blomeley. 

“These types of developments are propositions that councils across the world sit up and pay attention to.  

“What is proposed is not just a public golf course, but a world class public facility.  

“The area will be open to walkers, horse riders, cyclists in effect become golf course designed around a public amenity. 

“This development has the potential to become a community asset – a place for everybody. 

“The development also opens up a world of opportunities for local and surrounding businesses and the local community. 

“Ask Barnbougle, ask Cape Wickham, golf tourism is a huge industry, and the opportunity to have two courses on par with the best in the state right here in Clarence could provide significant social and economic opportunities to our community.” 

Watch the meeting decision here or view the agenda here.