South Hall's Royal Lakes development sold

Royal Lakes Associates announces the sale of Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club. <br> <br> The 18 hole championship golf course,developed unsold lots and remaining undeveloped acreage has been sold to Royal Lakes Ltd., LLC of Roswell. <br> <br> Royal Lakes Ltd., LLC is comprised of Steve Rocklin, Jeff Bolton and Jonathan Edwards who are all from the Roswell area.<br> <br> The project was developed by The Norton Agency in 1989 and encompasses 500 acres, a clubhouse, 2 freshwater lakes and 400 homes upon total build out.<br> <br> Royal Lakes Ltd., LLC has an extensive background in high-end development, marketing and construction of luxury homes. They will begin an immediate, major improvement program for the course, club facilities and amenity areas. These will include 19 new prescription green complexes, 14 tee box additions added to make an alternative junior course and import sand identical to sand at Augusta National.<br> <br> &#34;Royal Lakes Ltd., LLC is excited about the Hall County community and its enhancements of Royal Lakes will help position the project to attract quality builders and executive residents.&#34; Steven Rocklin, General Partner, Royal Lakes Ltd., LLC.<br> <br> In the Fall of 2002, Royal Lakes Ltd., LLC intends to construct a new junior Olympic pool complex, water slide, infant pool and associated improvements. Royal Lakes existing courts will be resurfaced with additional tennis court, lights and seating will be added for tournaments and clinics. <br> <br> Future plans include club house renovation, enlarged pro-shop/club and the expansion of facilities to add new banquet dining room, kitchen and a pool snack bar area.<br> <br> &#34;The Royal Lakes partners began this project over a decade ago to provide a first class recreational development for the vibrant South Hall community. Royal Lakes Ltd., LLC&#39;s purchase will insure that Royal Lakes legacy will endure.&#34; Frank Norton, Sr., Chairman, The Norton Agency.<br> <br> The master planned residential community will continue its phased development and active home construction program. The Norton Agency New Homes Division will continue marketing for the new ownership.<br> <br>

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