Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club opens new clubhouse by Christmas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club's new clubhouse and cafe will open around Christmas, delayed from September.

Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club's new state-of-the-art clubhouse and permanent cafe is set to open around Christmas, after original plans to open in September. The multi-million-pound project represents a major investment in the club as a community asset.

Construction by Ipswich-based SEH Construction began in January. The 1,020 square metre clubhouse at Ferry Road will feature a sloped, living roof and include public toilets. The development also comprises five new homes called Balfour Place with views of the sea and golf course.

The project faced several obstacles including a lengthy planning and public consultation process, potential judicial proceedings, and the impacts of the pandemic and rising construction costs. Mick Thomas, chair of Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club, said the club is 'incredibly proud' of its heritage as the fifth oldest club in England with nearly 150 years of golf history, and looks forward to a clubhouse meeting 'the modern needs of everyone, including the wider community'.

How it is being reported

• Golf club’s new clubhouse and permanent cafe set to open by ChristmasThe new Felixstowe Ferry Golf clubhouse and permanent cafe is set to open around Christmas after initial plans to open in September.Ipswich Star · 13 Oct, 04:30
• Golf club’s new clubhouse and permanent cafe set to open by ChristmasThe new Felixstowe Ferry Golf clubhouse and permanent cafe is set to open around Christmas after initial plans to open in September.East Anglian Daily Times · 13 Oct, 04:30

In this story: Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club · SEH Construction · Mick Thomas · Felixstowe

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