[Trident Lakes Condo Rendering]Trident Lakes When it opens in 2018, Trident Lakes will be one of the most unique gated communities in America. The plans include a spa, a gun range, and 532 fortified subterranean condos built to withstand the apocalypse. Trident Lakes is one of a growing number of luxury developments in the US where "doomsday preppers" can live out Armageddon in the event of a catastrophic event. A spokesperson describes the $300 million development as a "five-star playground with DEFCON 1 preparedness." In early February, the developers unveiled plans for an extravagant, 18-hole golf course on the Dallas, Texas, property. The course, which will sprawl across the development's 700 acres and three 15-acre lagoons, will be named "Course of The Gods." The holes will borrow names from Greek mythology, including Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes, and Nesoi, according to a company statement. "Our board of directors and investors share an ultimate vision of security. Turns out that, through business conversations and social gatherings, they realized a lot of them also share a love for Greek mythology and ornate architecture," Jim O'Connor, CEO of Trident Lakes Corporation, told Business Insider in an email. It is certainly an interesting choice of words to give a golf course — where one-percenters play as the world comes to an end — the name "Course of The Gods." Decorated architect Dave Edsal of DE Golf Design will take the helm on the project. [trident lakes doomsday shelter]YouTube/Trident Lakes Residents at Trident Lake will also enjoy running trails, an equestrian center, restaurants, shops, and a lavish fountain that could create a Guinness World Record for height. The condos, which will range in size from 900 to 4,500 square feet, are made from reinforced steel. Off-the-grid systems will be put in place to supply food, water, and electricity. A spokesperson estimates the cost of a condo will pass the mid-six figures. The developers are currently accepting applications, though the first round of enrollment is by invitation only. Doomsday preppers can join the waitlist online now. NOW WATCH: These doomsday shelters for the 1% make up the largest private bunker community on earth
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