September 2010
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The three stages of construction for the 4th hole at Dent Island
appropriate Planning authorities. These
addressed issues such as Coral Reef
Protection, Flora and Fauna Protection,
Tree Clearing, Landscaping, Erosion
Control, Water Management, Drainage
and Bush Fire Management. A full-time Environmental Consultant would
be required to monitor and report on
the construction process to ensure that
the EMP’s were properly executed.
The construction phase proved to
be even more challenging than the
planning and design phase. Being
a rocky island surrounded by a
coral reef, the logistics required to
build this course were exceptional.
All heavy equipment and materials
required to build the course had to
be barged in at high tides to avoid
damaging the reef. The equipment
included bulldozers, excavators,
trucks, tractors, site vehicles, crushing
plants, concrete batching plants, fuel
tanks and eventually golf maintenance
equipment.
a landing facility on Dent, where they
are met and taken to the Clubhouse.
The trip is less than 10 minutes and is
a unique way to prepare for golf and a
reminder that you will be playing golf
in a marine park.
If you are lucky enough to have
the opportunity to play at Hamilton
Island spare a thought for what has
gone before you and hopefully it will
make your golfing experience even
more special. Enjoy ;
