
Our hydraulic dredges can be placed within the lakes on golf courses to remove and pump sediment to a proper dewatering location. RSI has used the smallest excavators on golf courses for minimal impact up to our largest long reach excavators for effective removal of substantial volume of sediment and debris. Dredging within a golf course can be challenging but River Sand can help!ĭredging methods include mechanical dredging with excavators and hydraulic dredges capable of pumping sediment from ponds and lakes. Golf cart paths and fairway access are protected utilizing proper matting and plates. We also provide off-site disposal options so that the course is not changed during the dredging project. Our solutions include disposal both on-site with soil amendments and laser grading services to establish areas suitable for play. We have limited our working hours, moved tees to accommodate access, piped sediment away from playing areas, utilized on-site and off-site areas for disposal to reduce impact on the course, and many other ideas to allow improvement while still allowing players to continue golfing.
River Sand offers solutions that can allow play to continue through a project in most projects. Fortunately, removing of the muck from your golf course pond is possible with dredging. Accumulation of sediment within the lake and pond can decrease flood storage capacity, irrigation supply capacity, increase aquatic vegetation and algae, and produce unsightly sediment above the water surface. Most often golf courses maintain excellent ground cover and limit sediment within the course but streams and other tributaries from upstream sources and developments increase the sediment load to the lakes and ponds. However, sedimentation within the ponds and lakes often lead to diminished aesthetics and functionality. Golf course ponds and lakes add to the play, beauty, and environmental benefits of each course. One of the most beautiful and daunting part of any golf course are the water features, including lakes, ponds and streams within each course. Georgia is recognized worldwide for its golf courses with The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club just east of Atlanta and many other elite courses.
