London Golf Club Lake lining Flag Soprema TPO
In August 2010 RDL were asked to reline a 10,000m2 lake at the prestigious London Golf Club Heritage course.
Working with a Landscaper chosen by the Golf Club RDL technical staff ensured the angle and shape of the lakes slope was designed to not only ensure the liner was not visible at water level but also to discourage golfers from walking into the lake to retrieve miss hit golf balls.
Flagon GeoP 1.0mm TPO liner was the chosen membrane to use as its superior flexibility and strength were ideal for the lakes environment and the membranes none heat absorbing light colour was chosen to ensure the ambient temperature of the water would not promote the growth of algae. This was an ongoing project as RDL had already previously lined four of the clubs lakes with a similar membrane.
400g/m2 of geotextile protective underlay was installed beneath the membrane to ensure the liner was protected from the sharp stones. A number of Head walls were constructed to ensure the pipe work leading into the lake was secured and to provide a flanged connection ensuring a water tight seal.
The membrane was installed and held in position by running up into an anchor trench which was dug around the lakes perimeter. A section of the lake had a wooden fascia and the liner was installed behind the wooden slats and secured. An anchor trench was positioned beneath the fascia to ensure the liner would remain in position. The lining of the lake was completed within four weeks after the ground works had been completed.