It is good to read an honest review from some one who can see what the club have taken on rather than the "rose tinted glasses"attitude of some on the thread that was started when it was first announced  thatthe site was now part of a fully inclusive organisation 

 I don't find it surprising that the CC opened the site for the season 'as is'. There were already bookings and deposits taken from customers. As a design engineer before retirement I would want a full survey being taken out including surveys of existing drainage, electricity and water supply runs. Then it would be a question of deciding on any amendments to layouts and pitches that may be required along with facility upgrades. Employing design engineers unless the CC has sufficient of their own. As there was a question of the adequacy of electric supplies that could well require consultations with Electricity supply company. Might well need to consult planning department and licensing authority. All these things take time. After planning and designing changes there are then contract documents to prepare, followed by probably a minimum of two months to get on site with construction. The site would probably have been unused for at least 6 months if not opened.