The new pump station
installation and start up time is here!!! The station was delivered into the
clubhouse parking lot on the 6th of March. We delayed starting the
project for a week due to the 1.5” rain that fell overnight on the 5th.
The reason for the delay was a crane was needed to lift all of the old, and new
pump station components into and out of the building and it had to be driven
across #1 Fairway. Finally on the 14th
we were dry enough and able to get the project started. The picture below is a
look at our process for getting the crane across the fairway. The sheeting
provides a wider footprint for the tires of the crane to go across reducing the
amount of tracking the unit would do on the fairway. We were able to get the crane across and backed
out when he was finished without an issue so I was happy we delayed a week and
let the ground firm back up. The project started with the old system was cut
apart and removed through the roof of the building. After that was completed new
system was lifted in and assembled. 
The entire process took about 8 hours to complete so it was
very quick. The new system takes up about ½ the space of the old one. It’s
pretty dramatic to see the difference after walking into that room for the past
six seasons. Tentatively we will be starting the new station up on Wednesday
March 21st and filling the pipes. I just wanted to put out a note
and extend a big thank you to the Board of Directors and Jimm for making this
dream a reality. We are very excited and I’m hoping for a very good year with
the irrigation system and much lower energy costs!!
