The Dauphin County (Pa.) General Authority (DCGA) has approved the $45.6 million sale of Dauphin Highlands Golf Course in Swatara Township to Harrisburg I, LLC, a purchasing entity formed by Dallas-based Provident Realty. The decision follows a competitive process in which six groups submitted proposals, with Provident ultimately selected.
The sale includes property spanning both Swatara Township and Steelton. Proceeds will allow the DCGA to pay off $13 million in debt tied to the course, which has consistently operated at a deficit. Officials noted that the purchase price is nearly ten times the recorded value of the land and described the transaction as a major step in reducing nonperforming assets, a process the authority has pursued for 15 years.
While officials emphasized the long-term financial benefits for Dauphin County residents, community members expressed concerns about the project. Nearby homeowners worried that a data center would bring noise, heavy water consumption, and higher utility demands. Golfers and club members, meanwhile, lamented the loss of one of the region’s most popular public courses.
The golf course will remain in operation until the projected closing date of December 31, 2027, at which point Harrisburg I, LLC will assume full control of development. The authority underscored that several conditions must still be met before the transaction is finalized.
In addition to Dauphin Highlands, the DCGA also owns other properties, including the Riverfront Office Center at 1101 S. Front Street in Harrisburg, which houses PennDOT services and several magisterial district judge offices.
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