Cardinia Shire Council has entered into an agreement with Golf Services Management (GSM) to operate and maintain the golf course at Deep Creek Reserve in Pakenham.
Golfing ceased at the reserve in April after Deep Creek Golf Club went into voluntary administration. In June the council called for expressions of interest for a new operator.
Under GSM’s stewardship, the golf course, which was previously known as Deep Creek Golf Club, will be rebranded as Pakenham Golf Course, a name which pays homage to the venue’s original naming convention.
Cardinia Shire mayor councillor Tammy Radford welcomed the new agreement with Golf Services Management to revitalise and reopen the 18-hole golf course and manage the Deep Creek Reserve Centre.
“We know our community values the golf course at Deep Creek Reserve, that’s why we’ve worked hard to find a new partner to bring golf back to Pakenham,” Cr Radford said.
“We’re confident that Golf Services Management will breathe new life into this marvellous course and offer great services for our local community.”
Ian Denny, managing director of GSM, said the company was proud to take on a course so central to the local area.
“We are delighted to be working with Cardinia Shire Council and look forward to the challenge of reopening what we acknowledge to be notable centrepiece and a central hub, for the Cardinia Shire community,” Mr Denny said.
“We believe the venue holds immense potential and are excited to introduce a range of initiatives in the coming months that will be valuable additions to the local community as well as to GSM’s extensive existing local customer base.”
GSM said they will now embark on an extensive works program associated with restoring the golf course and driving range to a playable standard after an extended closure period.
They stated golf operations are expected to resume in phases from early December which will include the reopening of the Deep Creek Reserve Eco Centre featuring a retail space, café, bistro, functions rooms as well as shared spaces utilised by various Cardinia Shire community groups.
A comprehensive recruitment drive is now underway to establish a new team for the next chapter of the venue.
A range of job opportunities, spanning golf operations, hospitality, and maintenance, are now listed on the newly launched Pakenham Golf Course website at pakenhamgolf.com.au/jobs
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