City hears updates from parks’ private partners on golf, water park and Hidden Cove projects

Parks and Recreation staff told The Colony City Council the department oversees six public-private partnerships and provided updates tonight on three of those partners — Matthews Southwest, Hawaiian Waters (the Colony’s water park) and MarineQuest (Hidden Cove Park).

Jackie Kopsa, Parks and Recreation staff, introduced the report and said the intent was to update council members on lease terms, revenue streams, recent investments and planned audits. “We do maintain 6 private public private partnerships that are under the observation of the Parks and Recreation Department,” Kopsa said on the record.

Matthews Southwest (operating the Tribute and the former Old American golf course) summarized several years of private investment at the Tribute clubhouse and course, and described ongoing marina construction on their property. Christian Teleki, with Matthews Southwest, said the company has invested heavily in clubhouse and course improvements, listing projects including clubhouse enclosure, locker-room renovations and cart-path…