Distribution uniformity test performed on number 11 tee of the Lakes course on December 17th, 2010.  This test covered 3 locations and began at 6am and was completed at 9am. 

As part of the DU test, this unit measures the amount of water applied within an established period of time.

Distribution uniformity test performed on number 11 green of the Lakes course on December 17th, 2010.  Once data is compiled this test will help measure the efficiency of the new irrigation system.

Distribution uniformity test was performed on number 11 fairway of the Lakes course on December 17th, 2010.

Components of the old common grounds irrigation system along Timber Pines Blvd.  In this case, system degradation was the biggest concern.

Worksheet utilized to track installation of electric valves in the field.  This material is then conveyed to the Irrigation Consultant and TPCA representatives which is then downloaded into the central control system at the irrigation pump house.

Electric valves that will control irrigation heads along Timber Pines Blvd.  Please note the attention to details during installation.

Pipe fusion along Timber Pines Blvd.

Irrigation Mainline "pipe pulling" installation along Timber Pines Blvd. This process reduces damage to existing St. Augustine.

Pipe fusing began this week in preparation for irrigation installation phase 1 along Timber Pines Boulevard that will begin the week of November 8th.

AVK valves that will be utilized along Timber Pines Boulevard.

Additional materials.

Materials begin to arrive for the common grounds irrigation phase 1 along Timber Pines Boulevard.

Areas impacted by mainline installation were restored to the original condition.

20 inch mainline installation adjacent to Grandfather Mountain.

20 inch mainline bore completed adjacent to irrigation pumphouse.

Boring and fusing of 20 inch mainline.

Auger utilized during 20 inch mainline bore.

20 inch mainline boring begins adjacent to pumphouse.

This flow graph represents an evening irrigation cycle utilizing the new system.  Please note that there are no spikes or valleys in this chart which reflects an efficient watering cycle.  This provides less wear and tear on the pumphouse system due to the fact that the irrigation flow is more consistent because of the new irrigation system design.  This represents an ideal flow graph example.

This flow graph represents an evening irrigation cycle for the old system.  Please note the peaks and valleys in this graph which reflects inefficient watering.  The spikes you see also represent wear and tear on the irrigation pumphouse motors.

We are currently using 2 irrigation central computers, 1 for the old system and 1 for the new system.  These are located within the irrigation pump house.

Installation of 20 inch mainline valve.

Fusion of 20 inch mainline begins on hole # 14 of the Lakes course.

Installation begins of 20 inch mainline for new irrigation system.

Pink flags denote location of existing 20 inch mainline which runs under this corner of the irrigation lake.

Sonar detection device being utilized to locate existing 20 inch mainline.

20 inch mainline arrives on property.

Temporary tie in from new system to existing system that will allow all areas to continue to receive irrigation.

Pipe bore being installed under Timber Pines Boulevard.

Timber Pines irrigation technicians left to right, Steve, Tom, and Doug.  They have done an excellent job adapting to the new system installation while continuing the daily maintenance of the old irrigation system.

Individual wire paths which control irrigation heads in the field are color coded to facilitate identification of wire groups in the field.  Please note the bare copper wire which provides grounding and protects overall system.

Old irrigation system which has been repaired numerous times over the years.  Please note the bend in existing pipe which is attributed to old age and many repairs.

Temporary quick coupler for watering new sod in areas where mainline irrigation pipe has been installed.

Mainline valve which will allow us the opportunity to utilize the maximum capacity of the existing irrigation pump station.

Mainline valves to be installed adjacent to irrigation pump house.

Additional road borings being performed behind #17 Tees of the Lakes course.

Underground road boring for new system adjacent to the irrigation pump house.

Timber Pines staff received training for handheld Freedom radios that will be utilized in the field for irrigation purposes.

Installation of irrigation pipe located at the Lodge well pump station.

Irrigation components utilized for the backup Well Pump Station located behind the Lodge.  This will give us the capability to irrigate the golf courses and common grounds if effluent water supply becomes unavailable.

Parts of old irrigation system, the valve seen in the center of photo did not close properly.

All turf grass areas impacted by irrigation project are rolled with a 2 ton roller to provide a level playing surface.

Mainline pipe being transported to hole #17 of the Lakes.

Temporary directional signs for Members and safety netting installed while Lodge area is impacted by irrigation project.

Compaction of mainline trench to prevent settling that could occur after completion of project.

Mainline fusion in progress on hole #7 of the Lakes course.

Lateral irrigation line installation on hole #7 of the Lakes course.

Irrigation As Stake provided by AquaTurf Int. to Mike Roach Inc. for installation purposes.

New system running on Hole #1 of the Lakes course.