Plover Cove takes shape in Hong Kong

Below are excerpts from an article that originally appeared in Golf Business News.

The development of Plover Cove Golf Club in Hong Kong – which is due to open in 2027 – took a major step forward this month with the completion of a 1.5km retaining wall around the 53-hectare site in Shuen Wan.

The Plover Cove project is being developed in collaboration with Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, agronomy and sustainability consultants Turfgrass, and Flagstick Golf Course Construction Management.

The landmark development will transform a restored landfill site into a 6,600-yard, par-71 championship course, complete with luxury clubhouse and other leisure facilities, at a projected cost of $4.5 billion HKD ($600m US). The club, when fully open, is expected to create 350 jobs. 

The retaining wall, also known as a reinforced fill slope, is an integral component in this by providing long-term stability and a foundation offering integrity in the construction as well as environmental protection and safety. Averaging six to eight metres in height, the 1.5km retaining wall improves functionality by expanding the playable area in the project footprint, creating level surfaces and offsetting uneven terrain and elevation changes. It also supports course design by enhancing drainage and allowing flexible layout options, while offering protection against erosion by stabilising the soil against rain, wind and irrigation.

Levelling work is also being carried out on site, enabling the transfer of select fill materials and drainage filter layer with geotextile and geogrid. The materials will be compacted into layers a maximum of 400mm in depth, using a roller to achieve the required standard. 

Dean Nelson, General Manager at Plover Cove Golf Club, said: “This is a significant milestone in the delivery of a transformative project that will measure up to some of the finest golf courses in the world. The project footprint is transforming in front of our eyes, and we will continue to work in a manner that safely strikes the balance between ecological preservation and world-class development.”

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