Part of Sydney's iconic Moore Park golf course to be converted into public parkland
Part of the golf course at Sydney's iconic Moore Park will be turned into public parklands, despite opposition from golfers.
The Minns Government will convert 20 hectares of a public 18-hole golf course into a parkland to cater for a booming local population.
At least 690,000 people currently live within five kilometres of Centennial Parklands, with the majority living in apartments, townhouses or terraces.
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At least 690,000 people currently live within five kilometres of Centennial Parklands, with the majority living in apartments, townhouses or terraces. Nine
Part of the golf course at Sydney's iconic Moore Park will be turned into public parklands, despite opposition from golfers. Nine
The figure is set to rise to 790,000 by 2041, according to the state government.
During its proposal stage, the government received thousands of responses to its call for feedback on how Moore Park should evolve.
At least 55 per cent of respondents wanted the golf course retained, while 30 per cent wanted a recreational hub.
To make room for more green space, the golf course will be cut from 18 holes to nine.
The move had attracted criticism from golfers, and even garnered an appeal from Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg.
Premier Chris Minns said the decision to convert the golf course into a public park was the right one for the city and for the densely-populated Moore Park Precinct.
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