Understanding the requirements:
Dyrham Park Country Club initially approached GroundTech with the aim of automating their Driving Range operations. Following further discussions and a detailed site meeting, it became clear that automating the golf course would provide the greatest immediate benefit.
By introducing course automation, the club could reduce the amount of time the team spent on routine mowing operations, freeing them up to focus on other important aspects of course presentation, maintenance, and overall playing conditions.The package provided by GroundTech includes:
- 4 × Echo TM2050 robotic mowers with 6-blade anti
scalp discs - 4 × Charging Stations
- 1 × 4G GPS RTK Base Station
- Plus Full Operational Lease which includes
- Annual Winter Servicing
- 6x Engineer Visits
- 300x Blades
- Lifetime data costs
- 5 year warranty
Conclsion
The project has worked far better than expected, delivering significant benefits across the school grounds. Regular robotic mowing has taken the pressure off the grounds team, freeing up valuable time for other essential tasks along with a savings in fuel. The reduction in conventional mowing has also resulted in considerably less noise, creating a quieter environment for pupils and staff with automated scheduling between the hours of 5pm and 8am, while supporting greater wildlife activity.
Joe Firby the Head of Grounds for 15 years and team have responded very positively to the technology, with the integration of the robotic mowers proving seamless and effective. The pupils have also responded very positively to the introduction of the robotic mowers, showing genuine interest and enthusiasm for the new technology. The school even held a competition for pupils to come up with names for the new arrivals, helping to create a sense of ownership and engagement with the project.
The Duke of Mowchester is a welcome addition to the team!