Wembley Golf Course Redevelopment

 Artist impression of proposed hospitality development at the Wembley Golf Course (select to enlarge)
Please note this image is not a final design. The outcomes of current investigations will shape the size and nature of the works.

For several years the Wembley Golf Course has been the subject of extensive redevelopment.

The first project to be completed was the construction of a state-of-the-art driving range, 'The Swing', which opened in August 2010.

Hospitality Development ... public comment invited

The next stage of the project is provision of upgraded hospitality facilitities.

This phase commenced with the April 2012 appointment of architects Gresley Abas, engaged to design a range of new hospitality facilities.

Gresley Abas have now completed the design concept which is ready for public comment.

Visit the Hospitality Development page to learn more and to have your say!

Keep up-to-date with what's happening with the redevelopment of the Wembley Golf Course with regular progress reports posted below.

Progress Report 4 - August 2012

The survey of nearby residents and golfers provided valuable insights into what facilities people would like to see at Wembley Golf Course. Our design team is currently resolving a schematic design of the proposed facilities.

The survey results which were used for this guidance can be found here.

  Download WGC survey results report

Progress Report 3 - May 2012

The design team recently conducted a survey of golfers, and residents living in the immediate vicinity of the golf course, inviting their feedback on the concept deisgn and any suggestions they may have for facilites to be included in the next stage of development at Wembley.

The survey was well received with over 500 respondents, supporting many of the ideas put forward in the concept design including the need to improve the food and beverage offerings at the course.

Residents, in particular, were keen to see a cafe/bistro developed that they could use.

For participating in the survey a $100 Swing Driving Range gift voucher was offered as a prize with the lucky winner being Mr Brad Schultz.

Concepts are now being developed and, when complete, will be displayed for further community consultation.

Some respondents also took the opportunity to provide feedback on the golf course in general, including the current food and beverage facilities.

Cambrige appreciates the feedback and will immediately review these matters to improve our service.

Progress Report 2 - April 2012

Cambridge has appointed GresleyAbas Architects to design the new facilities.

Planning and investigation will be undertaken over the next five months before a recommendation is put to Council on the scale and nature of this next phase of development.

The architects will be supported by specialist consultants who will provide guidance regarding hospitality and other facilites to be developed.

Progress Report 1 - Planning for hospitality upgrade in full swing

The next stage of the Wembley Golf Course development will involve an overhaul of the hospitality facilities for both golfers and non-golfers alike. Planning is in full swing for improved food and beverage facilities which may include:

• a bistro/café or restaurant;
• a bar;
• a kiosk; and
• function room space.

Improvements to golfer amenities and change rooms are also being planned.

The major focus in the planning and design of the hospitality outlets is to capture the tremendous views provided by the course location.

The upgrades will make the Wembley Golf Course a place local residents can visit for a meal as well as where golfers can enjoy an impressive range of food and beverage outlets before and after their game.

Further investigation is underway researching additional leisure and complementary facilities which could be provided to meet demand.

Completed Works - All about The Swing 

After five years of extensive research into driving range development, the $12million 'The Swing' opened in August 2010.

The development was officially opened by Mayor Simon Withers, with support from golf professional Nick O'Hern on 25 November 2010.

A $12 million course upgrade endorsed by Council in April 2009 has paved the way for the development of The Swing Driving Range - the largest driving range in the southern hemisphere.

The two storey, 80-bay driving range comes complete with touch screens that allow patrons to adjust the tee-height, with golf balls automatically being re-teed every six seconds. The Swing has a state-of-the-art teaching room featuring launch monitors and putting analysis so patrons can refine their swing. There are also outdoor chipping greens available for practice.

Other features of The Swing include radio frequency identification cards and a Central Control System to record usage patterns. A central piazza has been created with an alfresco area for over 200 patrons. 

To support these improvements a new entry road and additional carparking has been provided.

The Swing View Function Room was built and is available for hire for social or corporate events along with a redeveloped Golf Shop.

        View the Official Opening media release

Visit the Golf Course

For more information or to book a game on-line, visit the Wembley Golf Course website.