Final #9 pond update

We are pleased to write that the project on #9 pond is wrapping up quickly. Following sod today, it will be complete.

Excavating the new trench

To recap, the existing culvert deteriorated and broke last winter, draining the pond. Rather than take our chances on the condition of that culvert, we elected to install an entirely new pipe. That trench was dug, and the pipe installed over the last 2 weeks.

The new inlet in the pond

At the end of last week, the final touches were put on the new pond outfall, which is in a different corner of the pond. Then the old pipe was excavated, exposing a completely rotted culvert. We built a concrete wall several feet wider and taller than the pipe itself to block any further water loss through the old pipe. We also filled the old outfall with concrete to further seal the trench.

The outfall of the new pipe

Back-filling the large hole was done on Friday, as well as a smaller sink hole that had developed. Sod will be finished this morning (Monday morning). Aside from playing the new sod as Ground Under Repair until it starts to grow, the project will be complete. The water level is already rising.

The extra soil was placed on the back side, along the cart path, where the old pipe used to empty into the creek. We replaced the soil that eroded over the last few months, grading it back to a gentle slope. Seed and straw matting were placed over the soil for stabilization.

Digging to the old pipe

The old pipe hole

While having to make the repair was unfortunate, we were able to complete it at a time that caused minimal impact and allowed for quick work.

Etiquette Reminder of the Month

When parking your cart at a tee or green, please keep all 4 tires on the path

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

Old pipe hole

Adding concrete to old inlet

 

Ground under repair

Soil before grading near cart path

See you on the course!

Joe

jvillegas@bwrc.org