Golf
consideration, when planning and designing any system, the complex issues of water resourcing. On the Continent, some countries are already restricting the annual quantity of water which it is permissible to use. In Denmark, for instance, some courses are restricted to as little as 5,000m3
per year. Borehole
usage will be controlled by the local CAMS and restrictions may apply in the future. Water collection and the provision of water storage facilities will be essential in future planning. Continued use of potable water from the public water system will, undoubtedly, and at the very least, become prohibitively expensive, if not denied.
Climate change is, indeed, another complex issue, and speculation varies widely. However, over the past few years, few will disagree that the pattern of climate has tended to be more extreme, in particular heavier but less frequent rainfall, for instance. In this area, we must look to the long term to secure our water resourcing and install some form of water storage facility. For a relatively simple greens and tees system in the UK, a storage capacity of some 10,000-15,000m3
should be
adequate but, if expansion is planned for the future, then 25,000-40,000m3
may be
required. We also need to explore the sourcing of that water. Water farming and collection of water
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from the golf course, via drainage, hard standing areas such as car parks should be considered if the site is suitable. Recycling non-soiled clubhouse water through reed beds and ultra violet filters is another. Licence of extraction from bore holes, rivers and streams is yet another possibility. This really is long term planning, and to discuss it should not be procrastinated. Remember that degree in foresight I spoke of earlier. In conclusion; yes, there are some
relatively simple measures which can be implemented to conserve water and improve our irrigation procedures. Demonstrating to the water companies you are being proactive in your water management is a good start. Maintain
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records, monitor application, have service records for the irrigation system, engage in education and have and carry out a water audit. There are, however, also some difficult choices ahead which I have tried to highlight.
Adrian Mortram is Managing Director of Robin Hume Associates (RHA) who are golf course and sportsturf irrigation consultants based in the UK. RHA offer a range of services from irrigation audits through to detailed design, plans and specifications. For more information please visit
www.irrigationconsultants.co.uk, or email
adrian.mortram@
irrigationconsultants.co.uk
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