The City of Bellevue is going to have work done in Kelsey Creek this summer through Glendale. They have been in the planning and permit process for the past four years and are ready to go starting June 14th. The work will consist of removing all of the concrete weirs in the stream and lowering them so juvenile fish can pass upstream over the top.
The weirs were installed in the early 90's, and over time, the distance from the water level above to below the weir has grown. They are too high and have been for about the past five years. The work will be done by an approved contractor (Jansen Inc.) over the next five months. Work will start on June 14th, and be completed on October 18th. This project is paid for by the City of Bellevue Storm and Surface Water Utility. There is no cost to Glendale CC, we just have to work with the contractor to minimize impact to the golf course and our golf events. There will be some days when work is being done in front of #8, #11, and #16 tee boxes, where the hole will have to play shorter and golfers will have to tee off the other side of the creek. No work will occur on Thursday and Friday of the Men's Member Guest event in July, nor during the Ladies Member-Member event in August. Any damage to the golf course (mainly truck traffic along the left side of the creek on #8) will be repaired and re-grassed by the contractor. I will meet weekly with the contractor so they understand our upcoming golf events, and daily to make sure the golfers and workers don't get in each others way. The pro shop will be aware of the work schedule and will communicate any changes to the course each day. The main benefits to Glendale include:
1. Herbicide treatment and removal of all the Knotweed and Canary grass in the work areas.
2. Repair of the stream bank along holes #9 and #16 where there is a lot of erosion, and we would have to pay for the permits and repairs within the next several years.
3. Maintain our good relationship with the City of Bellevue.
Please make sure to check my blog frequently as I'll post information and photos of the job as it progresses.
www.glendaleccturf.blogspot.com
Steve Kealy
Golf Course Superintendent
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