City of Newcastle seeks new operator for Beresfield Golf Course
The City of Newcastle Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for the management of Beresfield Golf Course.
With the current lease for the popular Council-owned facility set to expire on 31st August, an EOI campaign is aiming to identify new proponents to manage City of Newcastle Council Executive Director Corporate Services, David Clarke stated "we want to identify a new operator with the vision and capability to leverage strong local community support for the facility.
“City of Newcastle works hard to ensure the things we want and need are nearby and easily accessible, so it’s important to retain this facility for the community.
“We showed our commitment to Beresfield Golf Course by providing grant funding in early 2024 to create the region’s first 18-hole disc golf course.
“Not only does the facility provide a range of different sporting options, it’s also one of the few golf courses that is dog friendly.
“We’re open to considering different approaches and models for the operation of Beresfield Golf Course.”
The Council has engaged an external agent to manage the leasing campaign.
“City of Newcastle will assess the submissions based on criteria such as demonstrated financial capacity, expertise in operating similar facilities, staffing plans, and a five-year business plan.
“We hope to enter into an initial five-year lease agreement with the successful proponent, a time frame that was supported by the community as part of the public exhibition of the lease.”
EOI submissions must be lodged no later than 4pm on Thursday, 10th July 2025, with the lease to commence on 1st September.
Beresfield Golf Course is located midway between Newcastle and Maitland, just a short drive from the M1 Pacific Motorway. The 24-hectare site also includes a Pro Shop, amenities and change rooms, a club house, greenkeepers’ workshop, a barbecue and picnic area, as well as a large car park.
More details on the EOI process can be found at www.beresfieldgolfcourselease.com.au
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