Woodland Environmental

Chalgrave Manor Golf Club

Client:
Chalgrave Manor Golf Club

Club:
Chalgrave Manor Golf Club, Dunstable Road, Toddington, Beds, LU5 6JN

Location:
Chalgrave Manor Golf Club is located just 2 miles south of the M1 at Junction 12, on the A5120.

Project Type:
Golf Course Build

Site Size:
7.61 Hectares (18.80 Acres)

Scope of Works:
Planning permission was granted for the importation of recovered soils to construct an irrigation reservoir and feature mounding between and adjacent to golf holes. The mounding sort to improve safety issues on the course and address the issue of spooked horses using the adjacent right of way.

Site Description:
The course measures 6,417 yards and is a par 71 with challenging undulations and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Project Key Points:

Creation of an irrigation reservoir to a golf facility restricted to a low mains extraction volume

Improved course condition during the dryer months of the year

Upgraded public footpath to a bridleway, including noise attenuation mounding in the interests of horse safety

Improved player safety around the course

Improved opportunities for flora and fauna

Creation of areas of biodiversity

Increased financial stability/profitability