Construction begins on new golf course in Hong Kong
Construction is underway at Plover Cove Golf Club, a new development in Hong Kong that includes an 18-hole golf course designed by Fry/Straka.
The project will see the 53-hectare Shuen Wan landfill site transformed into a golf destination – an investment estimated to cost 4.5 billion Hong Kong dollars (US$580 million).
“Plover Cove Golf Club is a groundbreaking golf course that represents a new standard in both design and conditioning, positioning itself among the finest courses in the world,” said Dean Nelson, general manager of Plover Cove. said Dean Nelson, general manager of Plover Cove. “Transforming this once-overlooked parcel of land into a remarkable golfing destination underscores our commitment to preserving Hong Kong’s status as a premier global hub.”
Flagstick Golf Course Construction Management began building the course last year, and the project team also includes golf consultancy, Turfgrass. Plover Cove’s construction has included sandcapping, the installation of state-of-the-art drainage and bunker systems, Zoysia grasses and a subsurface moisture management system that is in use at Augusta National, TPC Sawgrass and Muirfield Village. Collectively, these will help the club to maintain quality playing surfaces and withstand local weather conditions.
Plover Cove will have a rainwater harvesting system featuring a water tank and recirculation system. This system will capture and store rainwater for irrigation, enabling it to be reused and help reduce the club’s reliance on grid-sourced water. The irrigation system will also feature automated sensors that precisely control watering schedules, ensuring efficient water use and minimising waste.
Two rare incense trees will be incorporated in the golf course design – their preservation is due to their classification as a protected species and listing as ‘near threatened’ under Hong Kong’s ‘Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance’. Plover Cove is also committed to minimising potential adverse effects on local protected species, such as the collared crow and the black kite, by allocating a dedicated area of 1.2 hectares for them.
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Construction is underway at Plover Cove Golf Club, a new development in Hong Kong that includes an 18-hole golf course designed by Fry/Straka
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Contractor Flagstick began course construction last year
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A rendering of the twelfth hole
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he development is being built on 53 hectares of what was the Shuen Wan landfill site
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