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Victoria Golf Club Brisbane - The Victoria Park Golf Course will be permanently closed to create Brisbane's biggest public park in almost half a century.

The plan was welcomed by Brisbane's opposition Labor councillors, who argued they had been calling for a rethink of golf courses for at least a year.
On Sunday, Brisbane lord mayor Adrian Schrinner announced the council-owned inner-city golf course would be transformed into a 45-hectare park.

"When you think of some of [the] great parklands across the globe, Central Park in New York City, Lumpini Park in Bangkok and Hyde Park in London come to mind for their hundreds of trees, free attractions and for offering people a green sanctuary within a busy capital city.

"About 26 hectares of this council land is currently used as a pay and play public golf course, which over recent years has seen a decline in patronage and a reduction in revenue."

Labor councillor Kara Cook said the transformation was a good idea but called for the park to be delivered on time and on budget.

"We've been calling for a rethink on golf courses across the city for at least the last 12 months," she said.

" ... The LNP have said that the ALP was waging a war on golfers. If that was a war, this [closing Victoria Park Golf Course] has got to be armageddon."

In June 2018, Cr Cook questioned a $17 million commitment to the Cannon Hill Community Links Golf Course, which she said Labor would instead spend on lifestyle and community services that would benefit "all of Brisbane".

"Council already owns two golf courses and the cost to ratepayers is enormous compared to the few who benefit from them," she said last year.

In response, councillor Matthew Bourke accused Cr Cook of "declaring war on golf and golf lovers across this city".

"The 257,000 people who go to our public golf courses, apparently, is a small number," he said.

"We see significant usage of our golf courses and ... we will continue our investment into those spaces."

Council has allocated $1 million in 2019-20 for community consultation and design for the new park, with work due to begin in 2021.

"Other successful parklands across Brisbane have pop-up cinemas, different types of markets, community events and include revolutionary play areas for all ages," Cr Schrinner said.

"These are all options we will explore with the community."

Cr Schrinner said the council would work with the current tenants on the project to ensure the function centre, wedding venue, putt putt course and driving range were part of the new parkland.

When completed, the new park will be more than double the size of the City Botanic Gardens.

The council also owns the St Lucia Golf Links.  The new public golf course at Cannon Hill is due for completion by the end of 2021.

Source : brisbanetimes.com.au

Situated just two kilometres from Brisbane's Central Business District, Victoria Park Golf Complex is an inner city sanctuary and home to truly amazing experiences. Facilities include:

Putt Putt

Victoria Park's 18-hole mini golf Putt Putt course is jam-packed full of fun and is like no other you’ve experienced before. Open morning until night every day.

Driving Range

Victoria Park's all-weather, two level Driving Range includes 53 hitting bays and a grass hitting tee and target greens. It’s fully licensed, is open morning until night every day.

Golf Learning Centre

Victoria Park's Golf Learning Centre features seven coaching bays equipped with the latest technology.

Kid's Playground

Victoria Park's Playground hosts equipment for kids aged 3 to 12 including a slide, climbing ropes, farm tractor, rock climbing wall and imaginative play areas.

Restaurant Dining

The Victoria Park Bistro offers stunning views of the Brisbane city skyline, free on-site parking, and a seasonal menu which showcases local flavours.

Special Events

Victoria Park also features an award-winning function venue. Their eight function spaces offer an impressive wow factor with views of the spectacular Brisbane city skyline and Victoria Park Parklands.

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