18th GREEN DRAINAGE

We have started some drainage work on the 18th green this week with the turf lifted on Monday 26th January.  

The area of the green where water initially starts to puddle is along the back edge, as illustrated in photo below.

18th green - December 2013.

We are initially targeting this area of the green by installing sub surface drains. Two drain channels are being excavated along the back of the green and will be connected to an existing drain on the approach as a positive outlet.  

Once the drain is installed, a sand root zone will be back filled to a specific depth of 300 mm (12") and will be carefully consolidated every few inches.  When the back filling of root zone is complete, the turf will then be re layed.

Turf is cut, using a turf cutter machine and put to the side.

Now the turf has been removed, boards are layed ready for the trencher machine to excavate the drain line.  Use of boards are essential to protect the green surface during the work.

'Kanga' pedestrian trencher midway along the first line.

Wheel barrows are used to remove to root zone from trench, then load to trailer.

Work in progress.....