By Neville Idour.

Millbrook Village all action

Caption: Work being done at Millbrook Resort near Queenstown. Photo credit: Neville Idour.

A recent visit to world class Millbrook Resort near Queenstown revealed major developments and upgrades underway in and around the Village Centre amenities. They are being targeted towards coinciding with the opening of the new Coronet nine holes later in the year.

The aim is to enhance the member and guest experience as Millbrook prepares for the launch of the 36-hole offering which will feature at the 2022 New Zealand Open. The first two rounds will be played on the Remarkables 18 and the two weekend rounds on the Coronet Championship 18.

The $4 million-plus project features a new practice putting green near the golf shop and reception building. The enhanced golf cart storage and grooming facility buildings are being built on the previous putting greren. The golf shop is being refurbished and includes a new retail fit out.

It was also exciting to see that the iconic and hugely popular Hole in One bar and café was closed and is undergoing a complete refurbishment. The finished article will be eagerly anticipated.

Road access to the central facilities will be upgraded and a 25 metre wide tree-lined boulevard will be created between the new cart barns and golf shop. It has been designed as a shared space for pedestrians, golf carts and vehicles from the reception area and other facilities.

There will be improvements to the arrival court and entranceway which will be enhanced by hard and soft landscaping. These projects are all part of the overall developments at the resort. The almost completed Mill Farm area is quite spectacular as it includes the new Coronet nine holes and residential areas associated with it.

Management is confident work will be completed by December. Certainly an exciting timeframe to look forward to