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| Parklands Bowling Club has a excellent record of improving club facilities. These improvements benefit our members, non-members who come to try bowls and local organisations that hire our hall for functions. Some of the work is contracted, but much is achieved by our members who have the necessary skills. Money is found from various sources, including members donations, donations from other sports clubs for help with their events, raffles, commercial sponsorship and corporate bowls events. In addition we are grateful for the support of a number of Trusts. Our largest projects for some time were the rebuild of our Bowling Greens, both of which suffered in the Earthquakes, and were both re-built. The photos below are a record of the amazing work by Andrew Bowden 'Barney' (Green Supervisor), Bob Rhodes (Greenkeeper) and many other members of the club. Green 1 Re-build The re-build method is by using strong pre-formed concrete pieces in an upside down T shape. This results in an ability to provide very strong foundations and may be the first time this construction method has been used for a bowls green. Many thanks are due to Paul Mathers and his team for building these units. Please browse the photographs below:-
Green 2 Re-build Preparation work began on Green 2 in May 2011, and despite large aftershocks, the Green was ready for play in September 2012. Photographs of the re-build of our Green 2 are presented below:-
Projects from Previous Years A group of members constructed a large viewing deck outside the club house. The deck is off high quality construction and should last the club for many years.
Photo - The new deck. Many members donated the cost of the furniture The members also constructed a concrete apron to number one green, under a recently provided shade sail. New seating and grass surrounds were then installed to give a good finish.
Photo - The new seats, new shade sales, new concrete and grass surrounds; a job well done. A double mesh wind break was constructed around both greens. This improves the bowling experience in an Easterly wind, especially for those new to the sport.
Photo - The double mesh windbreak is especially useful to new bowlers. Three large heat pumps were installed in the club house for winter heating. These have enabled the club house to be used and hired in the winter months. At the same time the club power board was upgraded. The irrigation scheme to both greens was extended and improved so that the playing surface can be kept in good condition in all weathers.
Photo - Finding the existing irrigation pipes was a problem.
Photo - Laying new pipes under number 2 green. A small section of spare land at the club was placed under lock and key so that it could be offered to individuals and organisations as a convenient outdoor storage facility. A charge is raised that goes towards future improvements. The club's Kitchens have also been upgraded, such that they have been approved by the Council for use by commercial caterers. This will be of benefit to the clubs members and anybody who hires the club facilities. The Club has a business plan and a number of future improvements are intended. These include the sealing of the clinker car park, the use of which is shared with other local organisations including the School, the Kindy and visitors to the adjoining reserve. | ||||||||
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