A sustainable, economical solution to provide irrigation for a new golf course
Barbados was classified as a “water scarce” country by the UN Water Commission in the 1990s. Due to being at a premium in the region, the development of the Apes Hill Golf Resort required a non-potable source of water for the irrigation of the golf course.
Stantec was commissioned to investigate the possible sources of non-potable water for this irrigation. Our team explored options that included wastewater reuse, a sea water desalination plant and rain water harvesting. Our findings summarized the available options and our team recommended the construction of a dam and water impoundment at Farmers to harvest the stormwater runoff from the 246 acres of watershed.
This project demonstrated the effective use of rain water harvesting to provide a non-potable source of water that afforded the re-development of this former sugar cane farmland to offer an alternative, highly economical usage that is compatible with furthering to enhance tourism in Barbados. This solution continues to successfully fulfill the golf course’s irrigation needs.
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Justin Jennings-Wray, Managing Senior Principal
Age Quod Agis – my old high school motto – “whatever you do, do it well”. I live by this motto, and always strive to ensure that my Clients receive my best effort when providing services.
Kevin Metcalfe, Vice President, International - Americas
To seek out innovative, sustainable, state-of-the-art solutions to manage my clients projects responsibly and to protect their environment.
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