Moore Park golf course to be cut by a third instead of 50% under compromise to create new parklands
Summary
The NSW state government has decided to reduce the Moore Park golf course in Sydney from 18 holes to 12 holes instead of cutting it in half as originally planned. This change will free up more space for new public parklands with facilities like walking paths, dog areas, sports courts, and a mini-golf course, with the new park to open in stages from July and be completed by 2028.Key Facts
- Moore Park golf course will be reduced from 18 holes to 12 holes, not 9 holes.
- The park will cover 45 hectares and include green spaces for sports and outdoor activities.
- Facilities will include running and cycling paths, a dog off-leash area, sports fields, courts, and outdoor fitness gear.
- The park plan also has an expanded driving range, putting and chipping greens, and an 18-hole mini-golf course.
- The new park will serve nearly 790,000 people living within 5 km in the next five years.
- The government states that at least nine golf holes will remain playable until the new 12-hole course opens in 2027.
- Golf groups preferred keeping all 18 holes and proposed alternate plans using underused land but were not accepted.
- The golf course lease expires in mid-2026, after which the new plan will take effect.
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