Site: Tea Tree Gully Golf Club

Superintendent: Mr Ivan Swinstead

Project: Total replacement of a dated inefficient irrigation system

Result: High quality and peak efficient irrigation system using the latest technology and practices

Project Value Range: Between $ 750k to $ 1 Million

When: 2005

Project Highlights

• Features individually controlled pressure regulated and matched precipitation Valve in head sprinklers.
• Capability to individually “fine tune” every sprinkler to actual site conditions.
• Efficient hydraulic management through computer control system and smart pump.
• Field remote operations and management.
• Rain measurement and override.
• Quality design to Aquatek high standards provides uniform application of water and flexible watering parameters.

Mr Ivan Swinstead, Course Superintendent:
“Darren Ferber and his company Aquatek were contracted by the Tea Tree Gully Golf Club to design and implement the installation of a new irrigation system on the golf course. Aquatek was responsible for the design, tender, administration and evaluation and supervision of the construction. Tea Tree Gully Golf Club and myself were extremely satisfied with Aquatek’s management and involvement in this project from beginning to end. The working relationship between Aquatek’s and the club’s staff during the installation process was a key factor in the smooth running of the overall project.

We are confident that our new system not only provides a more even and improved turf surface, it also is using considerably less water than our old system. We are tracking and monitoring this under guidance from Aquatek.
We were very impressed with Aquatek’s experience in irrigation design and water management issues which was very beneficial when working with the committee and myself.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Aquatek to any potential customer as being a leader in their field able to add value to any irrigation entity."



Mr Ivan Swinstead adjusting a new sprinkler the 7th Fairway.

• Implemented a number of new techniques in DGPS technology and design standards
• Designed and implemented a new water resource system for the course
• Working with one of Australia’s most innovative and demanding Superintendents
• The noticeable improvement in the golf course since reconstruction began
• Culminated in Daryl Sellar being awarded the 2006 AGCSA Excellence in Golf Course Management Award and the 2006 Australian Golf Digest’s Superintendent of the Year

Mr Daryl Sellar, Glenelg Golf Club:
“From the outset the course redevelopment at Glenelg has been about producing a course that is more sustainable for the future, with better quality playing surfaces and a strong focus on environmental stewardship.

A key component in achieving these outcomes was always going to be our overall water management strategies, and in particular, irrigation management.

Engaging an Irrigation Consultant who could share the vision and help develop a plan to see us through the various stages of redevelopment work efficiently was vital.

Aquatek have not only provided solutions to our immediate needs in terms of irrigation system upgrades, but have been actively involved in assisting us develop management systems that will allow us to be better prepared for tighter regulation of water supplies into the future as well.

There is still a great deal of work to be undertaken at Glenelg, and I look forward to working with Aquatek through these projects, and would have no hesitation recommending them to any other turf manager.”



Glenelg Golf Club – 18th Fairway Looking East from the Clubhouse

Site: City of Tea Tree Gully

Irrigation Manager: Mr Robin Bradbrook

Project: Various projects performed for the city, ranging from irrigation evaluation (auditing), irrigation design and documentation, general consultancy and water resource engineering projects – storm water harvesting, ASR schemes, reticulation networks, pump stations and water treatments.

When: 1999 – Ongoing

Project Highlights

• First professional irrigation evaluations carried out in Australia in 1999 on the Golden Grove development.
• Numerous pop-up and sub surface irrigation design and documentation.
• Assisted the council in implementation of the first water budget management strategy in Australia (2002) resulting in a water reduction of 300MGL per annum. This was achieved through cultural (human behavioral) change.
• A number of Water harvesting and recycling schemes including ASR (Aquifer Storage and Recovery), Reticulation networks, Automation systems, Pump and Water treatments.

Mr Robin Bradbrook, Irrigation Manager:
“Aquatek has been our preferred independent irrigation and water resource consultancy for many years now. They provide us with up to date innovative but practical solutions for our irrigation and water management needs.

They bring a wealth of industry and engineering experience to our irrigation and water teams, explaining things in easy to understand and easily communicable terms. This helps the council with clearly justifying and measuring projects.

They are always available to provide straight forward advice to any of our irrigation team members.

I am pleased to recommend them to any council that is looking to enhance and improve on its irrigation and water resource operations.”



Ensuring that small areas are correctly irrigated

• City of Tea Tree Gully
• City of Port Augusta
• Morphetville Racecourse
• Glenelg Golf Course
• Royal Adelaide Golf Course
• Kooyonga Golf Course
• Tea Tree Gully Golf Course