Thought you all might want to see a few photo's of what is going to be THE most expensive municipal course project in history. Greg Nash is the architect. So far, the cost is at $78 million! These photo's were the best I could do since the property is completely fenced off. Enjoy.

David,

I can see them, but they still aren't working.  

Sorry guys. I'll try to fix it.

Some information from their website:

Habitat Preservation
"Half of the 400-acre golf course will be preserved for habitat to protect multiple endangered species, and will help tie together more than 1,000 acres of open space in the central part of the city."



Cost and funding

"The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course will cost an estimated $55 million to build. Its funding will be split between a loan from the City of Carlsbad and the sale of tax exempt municipal bonds by the City. The construction will be cost-conscious, but not at the expense of the city's high standards for its public facilities. The project will reflect the quality of public facilities Carlsbad is known for and the public has come to expect."







I dont know if its the "cost-conscious" or the "tie together more than 1,000 acres of open space" that these pictures are trying to describe.

or maybe this?




Whats the word on why this course costs so damn much to build. I know there has to be some explination.

The waterfall sure blends in well with the landscape in Carlsbad OK Legoland.....

Do you think they're building a sphinx or a pyramid?

Another article on the course said they re-routed the fairways 10 times, in part to avoid archaeological sites they uncovered during construction.

Wow!

Is this going to be on the "SilverRock" fee schedule?  I.E. affordable for Carlsbad residents but absurdly overpriced for everyone else?

From the course website:

Course Management
KemperSports, a professional golf course management firm, has been contracted by the City of Carlsbad to manage the course for a fee.

For more information, general questions about the course, or to contact the general manager, please contact the clubhouse number at (760) 476-9933.

Habitat Preservation
Half of the 400-acre golf course will be preserved for habitat to protect multiple endangered species, and will help tie together more than 1,000 acres of open space in the central part of the city.

Greens fees
The golf course will be open to everyone. Residents will be offered a preferential rate. This rate will be established by April and will be competitive with other quality public courses.



www.carlsbadca.gov/parks/golf.html

Here are David's photos - his host didn't seem to like us.

Looks like a great ride...

My best guess is this Nash is a paving contractor.  

Well Tom,

Unless I simply cannot see stuff that is there, it looks like that long path was built simple to allow a shorter bridge.