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10/24/2026

Christina Lake Golf Club update. In order to minimize disruption to play for the members and guests, the strategy was to break down the irrigation system installation project into two phases - which worked great for the first nine holes which was completed in 2018.

Phase 1. (Fall 2026) Install the large diameter HDPE main line pipe system (10” thru 4”), isolation valves, control system power cable & satellite field controllers and the road crossing to connect to the existing 10” service (installed in 2018).

Phase 2. (Spring 2027) Install the remaining irrigation system components including the new sprinklers heads, small diameter HDPE pipe system and control system wiring for the greens, tees and fairways (tree line to tree line).

This week Olson Beatty Golf (the irrigation contractor) completed Phase 1 of the project in just five weeks which was remarkable. They installed 14,600 ft of large diameter HDPE pipe, 52 isolation gate valves, 9,300 ft of control system power cable, and the satellite field controllers along with the 10” road crossing as shown. The new piping was then flushed and pressure tested with zero leaks.

Every effort is made to minimize the damage to the turf on the golf course during construction, which helps to keep the restoration costs down. This means routing the main line pipe in the rough along the edges of the tree lined fairways or in some cases through the trees where possible. This also keeps the isolation valves in safe locations for the maintenance staff.

However, the team is careful to not destabilize the large pine trees by severing the root system. The exposed turf areas are backfilled, compacted and cleaned up - and left to settle over the winter months to be sodded or seeded in the spring.

Play continued throughout the installation process with minimal disruption - which certainly helps with course income and member enjoyment. Travis (the golf course superintendent) and his staff were very accommodating working with the team for a positive outcome.

We are looking forward to completing the Christina Lake irrigation project in the spring.

10/04/2026

Starting in 2022 the St. Charles Golf & Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba moved forward with an ambitious renovation project for the 27 hole facility which was completed in 2026. The third nine holes, known as the Woods Nine originally designed by notable Canadian architect Norman Woods was built in 1954.

As part of the 27 hole renovation project, the massive redesign of the Woods Nine was recently completed by Canadian Architect Riley Johns & Keith Rhebb of Rhebb Johns Golf Course Design.

The redesign features dramatic bunkering and wide fairways with strategic playability and sight lines reminicent of Norman Woods designs back in the day, as well as a large relocated irrigation storage pond.

The new irrigation system design for the Woods Nine utilizes individual sprinklers to separately water the short cut fairways and roughs as well as the green surfaces and surrounds.

The Woods Nine opened for limited member play recently and as you can see form the photos, it looks fantastic - thanks to course superintendent Braydon and his crew and the grow-in crew from Rhebb Johns Golf Design and irrigation contractor Cameron Pittner who also did a great job.

09/30/2026

Last week members of the renovation team and representatives from the City of Red Deer and River Bend golf course met on site for the one year warrantee inspection.

The golf course is recovering nicely and looks fantastic thanks to the hard work from superintendent Jason and his maintenance staff.

Here’s what the course looked like a year ago and now. Special thanks to CTC Golf Construction, Alpine Irrigation and golf course architect Wade Horrocks for another successful project. Also thanks to the City of Red Deer and River Bend GC team who were great to work with.

09/13/2026

In 2017 the Christina Lake Golf Club in Southern BC moved forward with plans to install a new irrigation system on the front nine of the beautiful 18 hole facility. That plan also included the installation of a new irrigation pumping system and raw water transfer pump system from the adjacent river. The project was a great success thanks to Olson Beatty Golf (irrigation contractor) and Iconix Waterworks (the main supplier).

This week we are gearing up to complete the second phase of the project, the new irrigation system installation for the back nine holes - utilizing the same irrigation contractor and supplier.

Pacific Irrigation Consultants is proud to once again be joining the team. Construction work will start next week with the new HDPE main line pipe installation this fall and the irrigation on fairways, tees and greens in the spring of 2027. We will post some photos of the progress in the coming weeks.

07/31/2026

With temperatures expected in the 36C (97F) range on Saturday, the new irrigation system at the Picture Butte Golf Club in Southern Alberta is up for the task as shown here.

Just over 1,000 sprinkler heads for 18 holes, the new irrigation system installation project is close to 80% complete, which is great news.

06/16/2026

Last week we were on site at the historic Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba designed by Canadian Architect Stanley Thompson. The advance planning process is well under way for a complete irrigation system and pumping system upgrade. Pacific Irrigation Consultants is proud to be working with Niakwa Country Club.

05/24/2026

The historic Castlegar Golf Club, located in Southern B.C. has retained Pacific Irrigation Consultants to prepare an Irrigation System Master Plan Design for the property.

The championship course is nestled in the Selkirk Mountains overlooking the mighty Columbia River. Treelined fairways with gentle elevation changes and mountain backdrops make this an outstanding site.

05/21/2026

Although the weather this spring has been difficult, the new wall-to-wall coverage Toro irrigation system installation at the Picture Butte Golf Course in Southern Alberta is moving along nicely.

Soil conditions are perfect for trenching which allows for easier cleanup and compaction over the large diameter HDPE pipe. Accurate sprinkler head staking and layout is critical to the success of the project.

05/01/2026

The warmer spring weather has finally arrived (a few weeks late) in the Calgary area. That means the golf construction crews are also back on site at the Bearspaw Country Club to complete the improvements to the 5th green & pond, and new tees on the 3rd hole.

Pacific Irrigation is assisting the golf club with the upgraded irrigation design and layout.

04/03/2026

You know spring is here in Southern Alberta when it’s time to get back on site at the Picture Butte Golf Club to continue more irrigation system layout prior to construction.

The course will quickly green up with some daytime heat and water - although they received 2” of snow today.

We are looking forward to completing this wall-to-wall 1,000 plus sprinkler head project by early June (weather permitting) for another great client.

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