A go ahead for a modern golf club in Lomonosovsky district of Russian Leningrad Region
The local authorities in the Lomonosovsky district of Russian Leningrad region have given go ahead to a mega golf project that will include a modern golf course and other state-of-the-art facilities.
As of the reports, the local land commission said it was backing the project, aiming at promoting the game of golf in the region.
The project will be located at a piece of land in the natural surroundings of Gorki, a rural settlement about 30 minutes from the Russian commercial hub, St. Petersburg.
It will be spread over estimated 760,000 squares land. It includes an 18-hole golf course, a golf training facility, and a golf academy.
The local land commission recently approved the design of the project. With the final green signal from the local authorities, the designing process was started right away.
After the design completed, the construction work on the relating facilities started on and around the course. This includes construction of a housing settlement in close vicinity of the golf course. It will cater to the accommodation needs of players, staff
and game officials.
Overall, the project cost is estimated at about 26 million Euros, and is expected to completed at the end of the year 2013.
The golf course has been designed while keeping in view all the modern golf trends and facilities. The commission hopes that it will benefit the aspiring young golf players to train and develop their game skills.
Some of other facilities to be made available for the golfers and spectators are all amenities, recreational and entertainment services outlets.
The location of the project is selected in such a way as to give priority to the availability of communication and social infrastructure. This includes transport, restaurants and civic amenities.
Paved alleyways will lead to the course and other key points such as parking, housing, eating and many other entertainment places.
According to the project officials, the provision of maximum services and convenience to players has been at the centre of the project design. On its completion, it will be ranked among the best golf courses in the world, they have hoped.
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