$840,000 to $1.75M capital investment in the Golf Course to address errant golf ball safety concerns.
We are seeking feedback on a proposed new lease to Cheltenham Golf Club (the Club) to manage the operations of the facilities on the Cheltenham Golf Course (CGC) Cheltenham.
The Club’s current lease has 5 years remaining, expiring on 28 November 2030. The Club is seeking a new 21-year term lease to provide longer-term security, enabling the implementation of their proposed capital works program, including works to address errant golf ball safety issues.
The Cheltenham Golf Course (CGC) site is made up of a clubhouse, car park and 9-hole golf course. The clubhouse and part of the car park is owned by the Club on freehold land. The 9-hole golf course and part of the car park is situated on Crown Land, reserved for use as a public park.
The Club is classified as a not-for-profit entity, and operates as a private club, with the lease stipulating that green fee players may book available times when not reserved for members.
The Club has strong community connections, with approximately 90% of its members residing within a 10km radius of the course. The Club has been operating at this site for nearly 100 years, and has been fully responsible for all maintenance, capital investment and renewal of the site since its inception.
The CGC site currently returns approximately $69,994 (plus GST) in annual rental to Council. The proposed new lease will provide the Club with the stability required to facilitate the required course upgrades to address the errant golf balls safety concerns on its boundary with Victoria Golf Course (8th & 9th Tee) and the 5th Tee, while also enabling the Club to proceed with its implementation of their Tree Management Plan.
CGC contributes to the social and physical wellbeing of the Bayside community by promoting ongoing and affordable participation in golf.
Find out more about the proposed leases below, and provide your feedback before consultation closes on 21 September 2025.
Proposed new lease includes substantial investment in the site:
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$150,000 over 5 years to implement the Tree Management Plan
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Base rent of $46,000 GST inclusive.
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Assignment of Telstra Mobile Tower Lease to Council with current rental of $33,000 per annum
Summary of key terms for the proposed lease:
Cheltenham Golf Course covers a 17.05 hectare aggregation across multiple Crown Folio Statements located in the heart of Melbourne’s world famous sandbelt golf region. The site lies approximately 23 kilometres southeast of Melbourne’s Central Business District.
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Permitted use
9 hole golf course and related golf activities
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Annual rental
$46,000 GST inclusive.
Rent escalation at CPI per annum.
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Term
21 years from date the Minister signs the Lease.
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Investment
$840,000 to $1.75M capital investment in the Golf Course to address errant golf ball safety concerns and $150,000 over 5 years to implement the Tree Management Plan.
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Maintenance
All structural and vegetation management, maintenance and renewal costs.
Have your say
We’re seeking community feedback solely on the lease proposal and its terms. Consultation closes 21 September 2025
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How to participate
To make a submission or enquiry, please get in touch via the following methods:
- Online via the survey on this page
- Download and post or email a copy of the survey
- Ask a question in the Q&A forum
- Email Shane Macfarlane, Property Officer, smacfarlane@bayside.vic.gov.au
- Phone 9599 4457
- In person at 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham
- Post to Bayside City Council, PO Box 27 Sandringham 3091
- Anonymously via the contact details above.
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