Wednesday, September 29, 2010

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.

Friday, September 17, 2010

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.

Friday, September 3, 2010

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.