Irrigation Update

Just wanted to update everyone on the irrigation project.  First off, via a great recommendation from one of our members, I have hung a layout of the irrigation design in the golf shop where I will be highlighting the areas of the golf course that have been completed so everyone can visualize where they have been.  Currently ISI is working down #5.  I wanted to post some pictures so everyone can see the trench lines filled in.  So everyone knows, THIS IS NOT THE FINISHED WORK, we expect settling in the trench lines, and ISI is well aware and they will address any issues we have to make sure everything is to grade before they complete this project.  Also, where they have to cut through the cart path, currently there is just gravel covering the trench, all areas cut will be asphalted.

Cedar Bridges

Some new bridges will be installed on the golf course! The bridges will be custom built for us by Cedar Bridges in Illinois, shipped by truck, and installed with a crane. The company will send us progress photos throughout the building process. It takes about 2 weeks per bridge and we will post the progress photos here for you to check them out. 
The plan is to replace all 3 cart bridges on holes 10, 11, and 13 first and eventually the 4 walking bridges as well.  Everyone should know that the bridge being closed on 13 was not because the Willow Tree fell on it.  We had it inspected by an engineer to check for damage because of the tree and he condemned it due to the rotting of the bridge from all the weathering.  Following this we checked out the other two bridges and found them to look identical as to the one on 13. 
Prior to the installation of the bridges, we will have to remove the current bridges and pour a new form on #11.  I am not sure how long, but there will be at least a week without bridges on holes 10, 11, and 13.   Therefore, please check in with the golf shop because the back nine will possibly be closed.



example of a Cedar Bridge



example of a Cedar Bridge

The photos here are of bridges that were done for another site and were provided for an example to show you. We will keep you posted on this aspect of the work on the golf course.

Irrigation

Near 8 green, 9 fairway.

Hello everyone, I am writing to let you know where we stand with the irrigation project.  Today is Friday, January 20th.  ISI, the contracted installation company should get started by Monday, if not today.  Paul and his crew are probably going to start on #8 but could jump around a little bit, especially if the the lower holes by the creek stay frozen.  Just so everyone knows, I will be updating this blog weekly to keep everyone informed of what is going on out there.  So please keep checking this blog. 

Make sure to check in with the Golf Shop before heading onto the golf course for the next couple of months.  You have to remember there will be construction going on and the contractor has asked us to close the hole they are currently working on for safety reasons.  So check in because the hole being closed could change from day to day.  We ask that you use 9B to make up for the hole closed on the course. 

Near 8 green, 9 fairway.

I wanted to let everyone know what to expect when this project gets going.  There could be a little bit of a mess throughout this process but your course will benefit from the 3 months of disturbance.  Very likely you will see dump trucks driving on the course and maybe even some more heavy equipment depending on what the contractors run into during installation.



Also, on Monday the 30th, ISI will be cutting the entrance road to the club down by 15 tee box in order to install irrigation pipe, so please be cautious and courteous as they might stop or reroute you.  Please stay tuned to this blog, I will be giving you updates. 

Take care,


Near 8 green, 9 fairway.



Scott Cornwell