Pulling the plug...

Last week we installed the new turf on the slope behind #5 green after the wall was removed and slope re-graded.  Now that the sod is establishing nicely, we felt comfortable removing the plug and allowing water to fill back into the lagoon.  Each high tide cycle will fill the lagoon further.  The last steps of the project will be to install native grass landscaping on the waters edge and portions of the slope to further stabilize the slope and add to the aesthetics of the area.

Oakridge Photo Update

Here are a few progress photos from this week...

Concrete

Today we are starting the first of the new path installations. Our first priority is finishing the path work around the pro shop and front range area. We expect to be in that area for the remainder of this week.

We ask that you please refrain from driving through this area for the next 10 days as we allow the concrete to cure to full strength. Parking for the pro shop should utilize the main car parking lot until the barriers around the pro shop are removed. 

Wall Update #5

We knew the wall on #5 was failing, although we really didn't understand the extent until we de-watered the lagoon and were able to see first hand the decay of the wood.  The photos below give you a much better appreciation for exactly why this work was necessary.  Currently we are working on establishing the rough grade of the new slope and anticipate installing the "turf reinforcement mat" beginning early next week.  We have scheduled grassing of the bank for June 11th and 12th.

Oakridge Project highlight - Practice Facility Plans

Beginning today, we close the Oakridge Practice Facility. We are incorporating work in this area to upgrade the practice facility as part of the Oakridge restoration project.  Current plans include:

• Conversion of asphalt paths to concrete
• Repairing root intrusion along the “member path” to the back range tee, along the #10 side of the range
• Removing redundant paths and improving the safety and flow of traffic
• Defining parking spaces and curbing to prevent parking on the turf
• Improving irrigation coverage and efficiency
• Defining range targets and enhancing the short game practice facility
• Laser leveling and regrassing of both range tees with Celebration bermuda grass
• Re-landscaping the pro shop and range areas

It is our desire to get the Practice facility re-opened to members as soon as possible and anticipate that re-opening within 2-3 weeks.  We appreciate your understanding on the closure while the work takes place.

Oakridge Restoration

The work surrounding the wall project behind #5 green at Oakridge started this week. Lowering the water level of the lagoon and sod stripping is taking place in preparation for mass grading to begin on Monday.

Weapon of mass destruction...

The long awaited day has arrived! Today we started the demolition of the existing cart paths on the Oakridge course. Meet the BoMag 1200, it's sole purpose is to grind up the asphalt paths and dump them into waiting trucks to be hauled off site.  We started today on #1 and will be working our way forward around the course.

Please remember for safety of all, the Oakridge course is now a construction area and access to the course is limited to construction traffic only. 

It's official...

The Oakridge project got under way as the course officially closed yesterday. The construction contractor has started installing erosion control measures in anticipation of the demolition of existing cart paths later this week.

Additionally, the irrigation contractor has started installing laterals pipes and sprinkler heads since finishing the main irrigation line last week. Holes 1 and 2 are finished and currently using the new irrigation system, and they are working on #3 today.