St Patricks Field Restoration

We are thrilled to provide you with the latest updates on the St. Patrick's Field restoration project, an initiative aimed at bringing our beloved field back to life. Over the past few years, wear and tear had visibly affected the field, prompting us to embark on this consolidated venture.

 

One of the major challenges we encountered was identifying the root cause behind certain parts of the field not receiving enough water to sustain the grass. After careful analysis, we made the decision to replace over 90 sprinkler heads. This task required extensive digging and resetting, but was a necessary step to address the dying areas of the field.

 

However, after we began this endeavor, we encountered an unexpected setback. It was discovered that there was a blockage within the system that was preventing water from reaching any of the sprinklers. Our lead engineer, Ryan Fong, devised an ingenious solution that involved digging and laying a new pipe system to bypass the blockage. Remarkably, what was initially expected to take weeks of digging was accomplished in just three days, thanks to the dedication and hard work of our team.

 

With the bypass system now in place, water flow has been restored to the field. Our focus has shifted to ensuring the system maintains sufficient pressure to support the necessary sprinkler coverage. To this end, we have engaged the services of a pump and sprinkler engineer, who will be completing the finishing this project, ensuring everything is in perfect order for the upcoming season.

 

In the meantime, we have taken additional steps to nourish and prepare the field for its reopening. The field has been aerated, and we have ordered 15 yards of topsoil and 200 pounds of seed. Over the next few weeks, we will be meticulously redressing the field.

 

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals who have contributed to this major undertaking. Adolfo, Angel, Ryan, Wesley, Cliff, Mike, and countless others have shown exceptional dedication, expertise, and passion throughout this project.

 

Please stay tuned for further updates as we approach the completion of St. Patrick's Field. We cannot wait to provide our club with a revitalized field and a nice pitch which we can be proud off.