New golf academy at Magenta Shores Resort

A new golf academy is planned for the 18-hole course which is part of Magenta Shores Resort between Tuggerah Lake and the beachfront on Wilfred Barrett Dr, The Entrance North.

The new single-storey building with basement car parking will be nestled into the existing landscape, similar in design to and sitting lower than the original clubhouse.

A new, small amenities block will be located further south of the proposed golf academy, at the start of the sixth tee, adjacent the maintenance sheds.

The golf academy will provide additional support to golf club members with one-on-one coaching on how to swing and stand with teeing off.

The golf club has operated for the past 18 years as part of Magenta Shores Resort, which also offers direct beach access, two tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre and spa facilities for residents and visiting tourists at the resort.

Pathway stencils promote inclusion

Central Coast Council has installed creative stencils along the Tuggerah Lake foreshore shared pathway to increase positive attitudes and behaviours towards people with a disability.

The campaign aims to raise awareness of pathway etiquette and safety for everyone and is an action of the Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2021-2025. Council’s Administrator Rik Hart said through consultation in the development of the DIAP community members said they wanted improved accessibility and inclusion on shared pathways.

“The community told us what was working well for people with a disability and what needed to be improved on the Central Coast,” he said.

“The stencils have been designed in consultation with the Access and Inclusion Reference Group (AIRG), Council’s Disability Inclusion Officer and Road Safety Officers as part of an ongoing community education campaign about the respectful use of shared pathways across the Central Coast.

“Central Coast Council’s

Access and Inclusion Reference Group is made up of people with lived experience of disability and people working in the sector, who guide Council on the implementation of the DIAP.”

AIRG member Bobby Redman said not all disabilities are visible, and the stencils reflect the many dimensions of disability and diversity of people using the shared pathway including older people and those with hearing, vision and cognitive impairments.

“Through the use of the bright and colourful stencils we aim to engage users of the pathway and promote good etiquette and positive behaviours, to improve access and participation for everyone,” Redman said.

“Let’s keep shared pathways as they have been intended, as a shared, welcoming and safe place for everyone to enjoy!”

Messages on the shared pathway include: Shared pathways are for everyone; Slow down when passing; Use your bell before passing; Cycle safely; Be Kind – Share this space; and Keep Left.

Magenta Shores is a private golf course with access only to members and resort guests and is considered to be a championship course – being voted among the top 30 best golf courses in Australia by Golf Australia magazine.

The development application for the new golf academy and amenities building (3093/2022) can viewed on Central Coast Council’s website and public feedback is open until March 24.

Sue Murray