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Presenter: Irrigation contract signed; work could begin in March with completion by late summer
Summary
Committee heard a detailed operational update saying the golf course’s irrigation contract is signed, a preconstruction meeting is due in weeks, and staff expect construction to begin in March with a 150‑day clause and an optimistic August 1 completion (worst case Labor Day).
A presenter on the Lago Vista golf committee reported that the irrigation contract for the municipal course has been signed and a pre‑construction meeting is expected in two to three weeks, with contractors holding a 150‑day performance clause.
“The contract has been signed,” the presenter said, adding that work would likely begin in March and “we should be finished around 1st part of August. Best case, around August 1. Worst case, probably Labor Day.” He cautioned the schedule could change for equipment breakdowns or severe weather.
The presenter described the on‑course logistics: typically one hole will be closed at a time, staff and contractors will coordinate daily operations, and the old pump house will be removed as the system is brought online. He emphasized phased pumping and filtration to avoid clogging heads during initial operation.
Committee members asked about visible improvements and the timeline for turf recovery. The presenter said irrigation of individual holes should produce visible greenup within weeks of activation, but that sustained improvement depends on seasonal growth patterns.
The presenter also framed the project as part of a larger push to improve course playability and finances: rounds rose from about 17,000 to roughly 32,000 in the past year, with revenue up and operating losses narrowed. He said the irrigation work and follow‑on projects (including potential USGA/TGA review) are expected to move the operation toward break‑even and, later, into surplus years.
Members did not take further formal action on the contract during the meeting; the committee’s role will be oversight, coordination on communications and neighborhood impacts, and supporting outreach when the city determines public messaging and dates.
