Private sector taking over golf course

By Charlotte MacAulay
charlotte@peicanada.com
The Northumberland Community Development Corporation (NCDC) has sold the Eagles View golf course.
Previous members of the course received a letter dated March 18, 2010 part of which it states “NCDC is proud to announce that they have finalized a deal that will see the golf course turn over into the private sector. Additional details on NCDC’s new parteners will be provided shortly.”
There has been no further communication with members, but the Graphic has found the only director of the purchasing company is Sterling Stewart, President of Black Eagle Construction in Mirmichi New Brunswick.
Neither Jamie Richards, chairman of NCDC or Mr Stewart wanted to comment on the deal or say if any changes will be coming to the course.
Eaglesview is a nine-hole par 36 course that was opened by the NCDC in 2002.
The course was constructed around and over MacLures pond, the Province’s largest body of fresh water.
In addition to the course the NCDC runs walking trails and an interpretive centre in the area.
It is unclear at this time whether these assets are part of the deal.
It is due to open on May 1 as in previous years said General Manager Gary Sheehan.
The course has wintered well and the greens are in great shape for the season, Mr Sheehan said.
He said he doesn’t know at this time of any changes in operations happening with the new owners.