(NAPLES, Florida)
In May, the crew from Glase Golf Construction, together with Jacobsen Hardy Golf Design, completed the rough shaping of tees, bunkers and putting greens on holes 5, 6 and 8. Next month, the focus of construction will be the shaping of holes 2, 7 and excavation of the ponds on holes 9 and 7.
Major drainage infrastructure continues to be installed on all 9 holes. Minor or smaller drainage pipe will connect to this larger drainage pipe as part of the overall engineered project drainage system. Proper subsurface and surface drainage is crucial to maintaining firm fairways and preventing wet playing conditions after rainfall. This is especially important in our Southwest Florida climate as we generally see increased rainfall during the summer months.
In advance of the rainy season, the crews laid Bahia grass sod in the existing swales to create “bioswales” between holes 2 and 8, as well as on holes 3, 5, and 6. As part of a larger drainage conveyance system, the bioswales will carry water away from the fairways and drain into channels that flow to the ponds on the golf course. The bioswales will help naturally filter and clean the water. The planned drainage conveyance system is a benefit to the course and surrounding community. Installation of the main line of the irrigation system is scheduled to start in June in preparation for grassing that begins in July.
Construction of the Village is expected to begin in June as planned.
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