A £3.6million upgrade at a historic golf club will provide a “significant economic boost” to East Lothian, according to planning documents.
Dunbar Golf Club is awaiting a final decision on proposals for a new clubhouse, academy and driving range, as well as a new short course.
The plans have angered some local residents as they also include 78 houses, which would be sold to enable the rest of the development.
Some objectors have claimed the plans only benefit the club’s members and not the local community.
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But bunkered.co.uk has seen a document sent to councillors alongside the application which lays out the potential benefits of the development.
It says the improvements would “provide a significant economic boost to Dunbar as well as East Lothian as a whole” and states the project would create jobs, both in the construction phase and in the longer term.
Club chiefs believe the upgrades would create a “pathway” for junior golfers, particularly girls, and the proposals have won the backing of local active schools chiefs.
“Having these exciting new facilities will not only be a major benefit for our members and visitors, but it opens up significant opportunities for local people to get involved in…
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