Long Reef Golf Club: Plans for radical revamp of seaside golf clubhouse revealed
Plans for a $21m ‘Mediterranean’ makeover of a popular Sydney oceanfront golf clubhouse have been revealed. See images of what’s proposed.
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Plans for a proposed $21.5m “Mediterranean’ makeover of the Long Reef Golf clubhouse have been made public.
The 104-year-old club wants to transform the building at Collaroy by adding a second storey and radically transforming the interior on the ground floor.
A key feature of the refurbishment is the creation of an outdoor covered dining area, with a garden with views across Fishermans Beach towards Long Reef Headland, according to planning documents lodged to Northern Beaches Council this week.
The club’s more than 4000 members, and their guests, will have two bars downstairs in the clubhouse on Anzac Ave if the plans get the go ahead.
There will also be a members’ lounge, with its own terrace, as well as indoor dining area and kiosk. A new lobby entry will also be created.
The first floor would have a bar lounge, another members lounge and two outdoor terraces “designed to maximise views of the stunning coastal setting”.
Documents show that the clubhouse started as a timber building in circa 1923 and underwent a major reconstruction in the 1950s.
The new clubhouse is “deeply inspired by the timeless spirit of coastal pavilions, particularly those from the Interwar Mediterranean style that have graced the Sydney coastline for decades,” according to an architectural design statement by Luchetti Krelle Architects.
They said the style was used in “iconic Sydney structures” such as the bathers pavilions at Manly, Balmoral and Bondi beaches that were known for their “connection to the coastal environment”.
“The choice to draw from this architectural language is about capturing the emotion and essence that these pavilions represent — a deep connection to the beach, a sense of welcome, and an openness to all.”
“This design is a celebration of the club’s heritage, a tribute to the coastline and an invitation for all to come together in a space that feels timeless yet utterly contemporary.
“The redevelopment will preserve the club’s legacy while looking toward a bright and vibrant future, ensuring that it remains an integral part of the local community for generations to come.”
A visual impact assessments report suggested that any loss of views experienced by nearby homes would vary between “negligible and minor”.
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