Lakes #4 Rough Project Update 10/17/19

The area to the right of the cart path on Lakes #4 was recently hydroseeded, along with a few other areas, also on the Lakes course.  The hydroseed consisted of Kentucky Bluegrass and Fine Fescue grass seeds, a starter fertilizer, and hydromulch.  The hydromulch makes up the largest portion of the spray mix and is mostly paper fibers.  The grass seed attaches to the mulch during the application process, and the mulch holds water that the seed needs to germinate faster.  If applied properly, the mulch will also stick to the ground and minimize washouts during rain events.  We've had a couple heavy rains and the areas have not washed out thanks to the proper application by the contractor.  The next few days are supposed to be sunny and a little warmer, so we should see new seedlings in that time.  We won't mow the new grass until it has mostly filled in and had time to mature.

Lakes #1 tee where the gazebo used to sit is prepped and ready for hydroseed.

Hydroseeding along the road at Lakes #4 tee where we stockpiled topsoil during the project.

The contractor started hydroseeding down near the rain shelter on Lakes #4 and worked his way back up towards the tees.

Right of the cart path on Lakes #4 after hydroseeding was completed.  The bluish material is the hydromulch and makes it easy for the contractor to determine if enough mixture has been applied.

Hydroseeding above Lakes #7 green where a large Oak tree was removed.

2019 Drainage Project Update 10/3/19

The contractor has been working on Grove #6 this week in the left rough before the pond.  There has been standing water in this area for the past several years even during times of drought, but there isn't any irrigation that far down in the rough.  Once the contractor dug several inspection holes we quickly realized that the cause of the problem was a clogged pipe.  Over the years gravel, dirt, and other debris found its way into the 6" pipe and eventually plugged it up.  Once we determined the problem our only option was to dig up the existing pipe and replace it with new pipe and fresh gravel from the edge of the fairway all the way to the pond.

The contractor first started digging in the wet spot on Grove #6 to locate any existing drain lines.  A six inch diameter drain line was found, but wasn't flowing water.

After removing a section of the 6" line we realized it was clogged with mud and debris.  Cleaning it out wasn't possible so our only option was to replace it.

Here's the trench that starts at the pond and extends up to the edge of the fairway.  The pieces of pipe you see laying next to the trench are the old 6" pipe that was clogged.

Near the edge of the fairway we discovered a 4" pipe laying on top of the 6" pipe.  The 4" pipe comes from further up the fairway and had a constant flow of water.

Once the trench was excavated and the old pipe was removed, the contractor installed new 6" drainage pipe and fresh gravel to keep the area dry.

Another pipe was found during excavation which connected to the original 6" pipe closer to the pond.  The contactor replaced the damaged section of pipe and connected it to the new 6" pipe.

A 12" diameter basin was installed near the edge of the fairway to connect the 4" and 6" pipes to.  The incoming water will then be carried away by the new 6" discharge pipe.  The basin also allows for visual inspection that the pipes are flowing water and has enough room for us to get a hose into should a pipe become clogged.