As you would be aware from the GM's recent update, the new certificates of title were recently issued for the two allotments that have been sold and a new title issued for the remainder of the golf course land.
We hoped to be in a position to provide a full financial reconciliation in this edition of BTG, however this will now done by separate email when settlement has been completed which is expected to occur over the course of the next week.
The new owners of the house and land allotment have moved into the house under licence as their lease expired on their rental property prior to Easter.
The owners of the vacant land allotment will shortly be lodging plans with the Onkaparinga Council for approval to build their new house.
The Committee of Management have agreed to contribute half costs for external fencing around the two allotments and this is expected to be constructed shortly after settlement.
Environmental Policy and Implementation Plan
The 2023-2028 BGC Strategic Plan includes the following as a component of its mission: "Developing and maintaining the course and its surrounds and providing services to members and visitors in an environmentally responsible manner." Key actions to achieve this included developing an Environmental Policy and an Environmental Management Plan for the course.
In February 2025 the Committee of Management approved a BGC Environmental Policy. Subsequent to this an Implementation Plan has been approved in principle. A summary of the policy and Implementation Plan can be accessed (here).
Phil Donaldson, member of the Course Sub Committee, has been instrumental in the development of the Environmental Policy and an Environmental Management Plan and has recently sought feedback from members on the Implementation Plan. If members have any feedback, please provide this on the attached Implementation Plan Feedback Form can be accessed (here) and return it to gm@blackwoodgolf.com.au
A grant from Green Australia Grassroots Grants is being sought to assist the club with the Implementation Plan.
Annual Volunteer Thank You Function
The Annual Volunteer Thank You Function will be held in the Clubhouse on Thursday May 22nd 2025 from 4pm - 6pm. The Annual Volunteer Thank You Function has been planned to coincide with National Volunteer Week, a week to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the contribution volunteers make to communities. Invitations have been sent to members who have contributed to the functioning of our club over the past twelve months.
Chris Lemm
President- BGC
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