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Stardust project comes in under budget; irrigation upgrades cut energy and water use, staff preview autonomous range picker
Summary
Committee heard that Stardust low bids came in about $370,000 under estimate, irrigation upgrades at Grand View reduced kilowatt usage ~38.8% and water by ~43 acre‑feet/year, and staff previewed a $65,000 autonomous range ball picker as a potential labor tool.
The committee reviewed several operational and capital developments that could affect future costs and course conditions.
Todd Patty, the environmental services manager, reported the sealed bids for the Stardust renovation returned with Heritage Links the low bidder, about $370,000 under the project estimate. The scope for the immediate contract will include bunker sand replacement, while re‑sodding with tiff‑tough grass was deferred to a later closure window because the soil conditions and irrigation timing increase the risk of failed regrassing if done too soon.
Todd and staff also presented…
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