2nd #9 pond update

We are pleased to have another update regarding #9 pond. Although we never had an official timetable, the repair work will begin this week, which is much earlier than anticipated.

Starting this week, the contractor crew will begin digging the trench for the new pipe. They will work from the outlet, back towards the pond, installing the pipe as they proceed. Soil will be back-filled, and sod laid in progression with the installation, keeping exposed areas to a minimum.

The difficult portion of the work will revolve around repairing the sinkholes in the approach and plugging the old pipe. The workers will need to excavate at the point of failure along the bank of the pond. We need to expose the pipe and determine, as much as possible, what happened and how to block the pipe to prevent any future drainage. To block the pipe, we will pump concrete into the cavity and force the concrete outwards until it connects to undisturbed soil. The concrete will fill any voids and, once hardened, will support the soil above. Finally, the sinkholes will be repaired; the sod will be removed, soil added and compacted.

Digging the new trench will be minimally disruptive. Unfortunately, due to the location of the work in the approach, the repair work there will be disruptive, so the entire hole will be closed for a few days. This will allow the work to be done without interruption of golfers. Although it is inconvenient, closing the hole should reduce considerably the amount of time the work takes. The Golf Staff will be informed of the timing for the closure and signs will be posted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

We hope that the work is finished within a couple of weeks and the pond is back to its normal depth.

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

Please keep carts on cart paths for the entirety of par 3 holes.

Also, as part of a Golf Committee initiative to improve course etiquette, we have included links to videos teaching proper on course etiquette. Please take a moment to watch:

Ball Marks - How to properly repair

Bunker etiquette

  

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org