From the Green Keeper and Course Convenor.
Bridges
The grassed areas of the bridge crossing the creek on hole no 14 and 18 were recently sprayed off and have now been top-dressed with crusher dust to improve the condition of the bridge crossings, particularly for carts during the winter months.
Green Keepers Shed
We will shortly start on the construction of a new 3 bay pole shed immediately behind the existing water tank stand. The work will be carried out by club members. Thanks to Menzies for the work done of digging out, filling and consolidating the base area. The shed area will be used to house the sand spreader and other green keepers equipment, currently stored in the Skyline garage. This space will then become available for storage of non-electric carts and trikes, currently stored in the main cart shed and in turn will make available additional spaces in this shed for the storage of members electric carts.
The club was also fortunate to obtain some funding from Pub Charity for this project. The shed materials are supplied by PlaceMakers and thanks to Simon Rees for his input.
Gator
The club has purchased a new John Deere gator utility machine to replace the current machine which is over 25 years old. We were fortunate to have been granted $8 k funding from the Bobby Foundation [TAB ] towards the purchase. The old machine is to be sold once we receive the new machine which is anticipated to be around Mid to late February.
Tree Stumps
A number of members have asked about the tree stumps around the course. All tree stumps are an integral part of the course and therefore no relief is given.
Trees
Members are advised that a large percentage of new trees planted around the course and car park were funded from anonymous member donations. If you would like to contribute to the purchase of new trees please discuss this with the Course Convenor, Neville Burt
Future Course Projects
Soon after the completion of the Summer Classic, we intend to complete a number of course enhancement projects.
Firstly, the very large old conifer between No 1 and 7 will be felled and removed. The old stump will be covered with spoil and shaped to form a new mound and merge with the existing one on the LHS of No 1.
Secondly, the ’teeing ‘ area of the practice area will be extended and levelled, then sown with new grass seed.
The stockpiled soil adjacent to the domain side of the practice area will be utilised for both these projects.
Thirdly and lastly, Damian hopes to complete the levelling of another teeing area – in this case No 8 .
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