AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Work goes on at The Patch. The total redesign of the city golf course, under the direction of the Augusta National, is shooting to be ready for play in April.
“Everybody is excited about the new Patch and what the National has done for us,” Tameka Allen Augusta City Administrator.But the makeover here has hit a rough patch involving the course’s next door neighbor, Daniel Field Airport.“We are working through some details of making everything right,” said Allen.According to sources, The Patch project has gone a bit out of bounds and is now sitting on about 12 acres of land belonging to Daniel Field.Sources say solutions have been discussed in commission and airport legal sessions.The path the city is taking is to get the property in question appraised and then work out a lease agreement with the airport.“We’re working through those details now, George. We’re trying to figure out what’s going to be the best solution for both sides but right now our goal is to make sure nothing stops. The progress doesn’t stop and we continue to do what is necessary to keep both entities happy,” said Allen. Daniel Field’s Assistant Director said the airport could not comment on the ongoing talks with the city.But it’s clear a final solution has yet to land…