Planned Drainage - January 2014

Hole 13

Next month we plan to start drainage works in an area of the golf course that has become increasing wetter over the years.

The old clay pipes, which run from the 14^th hole, through the 13^th and across the 12^th fairway have either collapsed or become blocked with tree roots

Exploratory work on the left-hand side of the 13^th hole has revealed that the roots from the adjacent tree plantation have left the drainage in this area totally ineffective.

We have now completed a detailed survey of the area and established where the main drain and laterals should be sited.

But before drainage works commence, we need to construct a positive outlet for the main drain.

We have selected an area in the woodland on the left-hand side of the 12^th fairway and this outlet will also serve as an inspection point.

In early January (weather permitting) we will start the first phase of drainage works with the installation of a new drainage main (section A to B). This will run from the right-hand side of the 13^th hole across the 12^th hole and connect with the new outlet.

Plan of Drainage Works

I will update members in early January with more detailed plans and progress reports.

In closing, I would also like to take this opportunity to wish the members of both courses a Happy & Health 2014.