Contractors hope to complete the tree clearing and installation work in the Sologne forest, 20km south of Orléans, by the end of July.

The contract is the company's first in France for a decade and involves converting the three current nine-hole courses into a definite 18-hole heathland course and separate nine-hole course.

The project was designed by British architect Martin Hawtree and work began in January.

Phase one includes installation of primary drainage and a new irrigation system.

A new putting green will also be built in front of the club house.

The project is due to be completed within weeks and work on the remaining nine holes is currently scheduled for winter 2010. 

 

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