Hervey Bay RSL breaks ground on Torquay mini golf course
Excavators have broken ground on a new mini golf course on the Fraser Coast, which has been touted as a destination for corporate events, tourists and local families.
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A new mini golf course is coming to the Fraser Coast with Stage 1 of the project underway in Hervey Bay.
The first stage of the course, being built by Hervey Bay RSL on the corner of Bideford and Truro Streets in Torquay, will be followed by Stage 2, which will feature 14 townhouses built and Stage 3, which will include a 32-bed motel.
A Facebook page dedicated to the development went live as the announcement was made, with Hervey Bay RSL CEO Jason Lynch saying it was clear from the hundreds of positive comments and shares on the Facebook page that the course was set to fill a void in the region when it comes to entertainment for locals and tourists.
Mr Lynch said that was always the intention for the long-awaited project.
He said the 2500sq m course was modelled off the popular Maroochy River Mini Golf at Bli Bli and would feature an additional 800sq m reception area, licensed cafe and space for family fun.
The shaded 18-hole course will have the added challenge of a creek running through the course, landscaped humps and hollows, water features, sand traps and lights for night games.
The mini golf will be open seven days a week.
“Seeing the excavators break ground on the site this week means that the development is now in full swing,” Mr Lynch said.
“Our vision was to bring an attraction to Hervey Bay that gives families and businesses something different to do in the region, and I believe the mini golf will definitely fill that void.
“It’s not just about tourism. It’s also about giving businesses somewhere different to hold corporate events and functions, and we’ll have an area for children’s parties too.
“There will also be special ‘pro’ days where putt-putt enthusiasts can bring their own putter to play.”
Mini Golf Hervey Bay is expected to open in mid-2023.
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