1st CLUB IN SCOTLAND TO INSTALL ESCALATOR ON COURSE

Planning permission has been granted for the installation of an escalator to take players to the 5th Medal tee. The Centre had been advised that the 18.5 degree of slope contravened the Construction of Golf Course Act - 1986. The choice was to either to move 500 tonnes of earth to reduce the degree of slope or to install the escalator. The costs were similar but it will be easier and quicker and cause less disruption to play to have the escalator installed. To fit in with health and safety and the local rural planning policy a mini poly tunnel will be erected to cover the length of the moving stairs. Work will start immediately after the Scottish Under 16 Girls and be completed before the end of April.