Happiness

At the beginning of April we took a risk when the field was still soaking by asking Geddes of Arbroath to commit the Traxcavator to Hill of Tarvit from Monday the 8th of April. Our picture can't hide the satisfaction felt by Bryan Dickson (NTS) and David Anderson (G&T) on Thursday 13th when it is clear that Ian Forsyth has had dry conditions to work with all week and made great progress. It's grand to have him back.


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Irrigation and GPS

The earthwork in the background is the result of Tony Barnett of Barrsystems laying 1,600 metres of piping for watering tees and greens in the event of drought!
Making connections to previously installed water and power systems has proved difficult due to a lack of necessary records.
That shouldn't be a problem for those that follow us in the years to come.
Our picture shows Bob Whiteford who provides a satellite mapping service for golf courses. We will be provided with a precise record of everything we do both above and below ground. Although Bob lives in Blairgowrie, he does not really need satellite tracking. He was brought up on the farm next door!


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Drains and Fencing

Fortunately the weather hasn't stopped Bob Stewart finding time to remove the barbed wire fence that previously stopped livestock getting into the "Dovecot Wood" near the second and third greens. The old wall looks a lot better already.
Our photo shows Bob's brother David and his team laying new pipes for collecting water coming off the 3rd fairway that would flood the 4th and 8th greens. Following the discovery of an old broken field drain similar work has been carried out on the left of the 5th fairway to protect the 8th tee.


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