Bega Council’s website says the proposal has an estimated value of more than $5 million. Photo: Google Maps/Screenshot.
The home of a much-loved South Coast golf club could be getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
Bega Country Club, on Tarraganda Lane, has lodged a development application (DA) with Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC).
The club wants to replace its existing clubhouse with a new building featuring an upgraded bar and outdoor deck areas, improve its parking, and upgrade its utility connections.
The plans also put forward a new bowling green, while the squash courts are set to stay.
“The redevelopment will revitalise an aging facility, improving accessibility, visual appeal, and operational efficiency while maintaining the site’s long-standing recreational use as a private golf and sports club,” an environmental statement lodged with the DA states.
“Works are confined to previously developed areas of [the site], minimising environmental disturbance and preserving the established landscape character.”
While some of the golf club is located on Crown-leased lands, none of the works will occur on those areas.
The plans state the clubhouse will be replaced with a “contemporary, low-profile” building that better matches the area’s rural-residential character.
If given the green light, it will have flexible function rooms, a sports bar, storage space, dining areas (indoors and outside) and an external deck.
“Architectural elevations feature modern materials, generous glazing, and well-proportioned verandas, greatly improving the building’s appearance when viewed from adjoining residential properties.”
There will also be an outdoor smoking area, an administration desk, a pro shop and an entry foyer.
If approval is given, the refurbishment is expected to take about 18 months. Image: Supplied.
Following the proposed redevelopment, the DA says that membership numbers are expected to see a “moderate growth”, especially among those wanting to play golf.
There were about 200 golf members for the 2024/25 financial year.
Carparking at the club will be formalised, with the sealed and informal dirt parking to be replaced with a landscaped carpark.
If approved, the club will have about 60 marked spaces, including two accessible bays.
The works will involve minor removal or pruning of vegetation from the site.
“Any new planting will use endemic species consistent with the local landscape character, ensuring a cohesive green setting that complements the upgraded clubhouse and carpark,” the DA states.
The plans indicate that a golf cart shed will be constructed (this was subject to a previously approved DA).
If the proposal is approved, the documents state the clubhouse rebuild is expected to take about 18 months.
Work on the bowling green will then follow during a six-month second stage.
“[The bowling green] will be established directly in front of the clubhouse, where it will have no adverse visual impact and will instead enhance the recreational offering of the club by providing an additional sporting facility [for use].”
However, there will be layout changes to the golf course to accommodate it.
BVSC’s website lists the development as having an estimated cost of $5,472,123.
The DA, with the application number 10.2026.2.1, is under consideration by the council.
