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Golf course to get a revamp to bring it to the fore

A Telford golf course is to get a revamp as part of a council commitment to make the borough cleaner and greener.

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Lawley and Horsehay Village Golf Course is to have a number of bunkers across the site upgraded, which the council say will dramatically improve the golf course for residents.

Telford & Wrekin Council say the work includes upgrades to a number of bunkers on the ‘Wrekin 9 holes’ side of the course as well as various improvements to the current drainage system and pathways around the course.

The work means the Wrekin area of the golf course will be closed during week days between Monday June 5 and Friday. July 28. The full course will be still be open during weekends.

Councillor Carolyn Healy (Lab)Cabinet member for climate action, green spaces, heritage and leisure said: “This is an exciting time for golfers at Horsehay.

"These latest improvements are going to make a big difference to residents who use the golf course.

"It’s important that all of our leisure facilities across the borough are well maintained and up to date so residents can enjoy them, this is always at the forefront of our minds when we are planning investments.”