If you've played or been around hole #3 in the past 2-3 weeks you've noticed a large hole dug near the cart path just after you cross the bridge. You've also noticed the mini-excavator stationed nearby. When we started the irrigation system up for the season we found that a valve on one of our main lines was leaking, and repair turned out to not be an option. A new valve would be required. The new valve finally arrived and Alex and his crew were busy installing it today. Changing an irrgation valve doesn't sound like much, but beings that this is on an 8" main line it is a LARGE valve, weighing in at about 200 lbs. The mini-excavator was used to lower it into the hole where the old valve had been removed and preparations made to install the new one.
It took quite a bit of manpower to finally get things lined up and the new valve installed, but it appears that the installation was a success. This valve is used to shut off about 1/2 of our golf course when the need arises.
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