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New operator needed to drive Beresfield Golf Course into the future

  • Writer: intouch Magazine
    intouch Magazine
  • Jul 3
  • 2 min read
A green golf course with a small flag, two people near a golf cart, surrounded by trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

City of Newcastle is looking to ensure Beresfield Golf Course remains a sustainable and successful community asset by appointing a new operator for the popular Council-owned facility.

With the current lease set to expire on 31 August, an Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaign aims to identify new proponents to manage the recreational facility, which features a 10-hole golf course, 18-hole footgolf course, 18-hole disc golf course and mini-golf.


City of Newcastle Executive Director Corporate Services David Clarke said Beresfield Golf Course is a valued public space that brings people together for active living and social connection.


"We want to identify a new operator with the vision and capability to leverage strong local community support for the facility," Mr Clarke said.


"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.


"To ensure the EOI results in a suitable outcome, we've 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."


The EOI campaign has already attracted plenty of interest.


EOI submissions must be lodged no later than 4pm on Thursday, 10 July 2025, with the lease to commence on 1 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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